Most Prolific Inventor in Each State and DC

31. Oklahoma | Max P McDaniel

Dr. Max McDaniel is a renowned Senior Fellow Scientist at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, recognized for his pioneering work in the field of catalyst technologies. Over his 40-year career, McDaniel made critical contributions to the polymerization and trimerization of ethylene, leading to the production of advanced polyethylene materials and 1-hexene.

One of McDaniel’s major innovations was his investigation into how chromium catalysts could induce long-chain branching (LCB) in polyethylene, a feature that controls key aspects of polymer processing and product behavior.

30. Georgia | Sheldon Kent Meredith

Sheldon Kent Meredith is a prolific inventor and innovator. During his career at AT&T, he has been involved in developing cutting-edge technologies. He has contributed to numerous patents that span a wide range of fields, from telecommunications to artificial intelligence and data structures. His inventions include systems for network optimization, mobile device authentication, and dynamic passcodes, all designed to enhance wireless communication and data security.

Meredith has filed patents on crowd-sourced barometric pressure readings for altitude determination, memristive devices, and advanced data processing for network diagnostics. His extensive contributions have helped position AT&T as a leader in telecommunications and technology​

29. Indiana | Victor Hoernig

Victor Hoernig is associated with Brasstech, Inc., a company known for manufacturing high-quality brass plumbing and hardware products.

Brasstech specializes in producing a wide range of brass fittings and fixtures, catering to both residential and commercial markets.

28. Pennsylvania | Elliot G Jacoby

Elliot G. Jacoby is an inventor affiliated with Lutron Electronics Company, Inc., where he has made substantial contributions to the field of lighting control systems and automation technologies.

His patents cover a range of advancements, including dimming technologies, wireless control systems, and user-friendly interfaces that facilitate seamless integration of lighting into smart home environments.

27. New Hampshire | Dean Kamen

Dean Kamen is an American inventor, entrepreneur, and advocate for science and technology. He is best known for founding DEKA Research & Development Corporation and for inventing the Segway PT, a two-wheeled, self-balancing personal transporter. Kamen has also developed several medical devices, including the insulin pump and the iBot, a mobility device that can navigate stairs and rough terrain.

In addition to his inventions, Kamen is a strong proponent of STEM education and founded the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) organization, which encourages young people to engage in science and engineering through robotics competitions. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to innovation and technology.

26. Kansas | Roger P Jackson

A Kansas City orthopedic surgeon who invented a widely used operating table for spinal surgeries, Roger P. Jackson, has practiced at North Kansas City Hospital since 1979 and invented what has come to be known as the “Jackson Table” in the late 1980s

Dr. Jackson graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine in 1973.

25. Wisconsin | Richard G Stelpflug

Richard G. Stelpflug is a retired corn breeder from Monsanto, credited with numerous innovations in hybrid corn breeding. He played a key role in developing hybrid corn varieties, such as CH657855, which includes traits like insect resistance, drought tolerance, and improved yields. His work often involved advanced breeding techniques like cytoplasmic male sterility and genetic enhancements to improve crop resilience. These contributions have been essential in improving agricultural productivity through genetically modified crop

24. Colorado | Michael D Ellis

Mike Ellis is the Founder, Inventor, and Chief Trouble Maker at 3D Radio, LLC, a company dedicated to commercializing patented 3D Radio technology that enables users to manage their radio listening experiences seamlessly.

With over 25 years of experience in product creation across various fields, including robotics, medical products, interactive television, and consumer electronics, he has held diverse roles in software development, system architecture, product management, user interface design, and intellectual property protection.

Ellis holds a BS in Engineering and Computer Science from Caltech (1976-1980). His specialties include patent prosecution, intellectual property development, system architecture, user interface design, and product innovation.

23. North Carolina | Brian M O’Connell

Brian O’Connell is a Principal Engineer at Google, recognized for his expertise in cloud-native architecture, DevOps, and software engineering.

He is a hands-on technical leader who drives strategic initiatives for Infrastructure Services.

Mr. O’Connell earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, attending from 1996 to 2000.

22. Florida | George P Liang

George Liang is an expert in turbine hot section cooling and durability designs.

He specializes in conceptual cooling design for turbine hot section components and is skilled in performing hand calculations.

Liang holds U.S. patents related to turbine hot section cooling and published an ASME paper titled “Heat Transfer Investigation of Laminated Turbine Airfoil” in 1978. He is currently seeking investment opportunities in his field.