Most Prolific Inventor in Each State and DC

21. Nevada | Anthony J Baerlocher

Anthony J. Baerlocher is the Vice President of Innovation and Mechanical Reels at IGT (International Game Technology) in the Las Vegas area.

He is responsible for overseeing the profit and loss (P&L) of stepper slot products, as well as their hardware and content strategy, roadmap, and quality. His expertise includes intellectual property development and strategy, game design and development, understanding casino markets and regulations, product creation, legal consulting for the gaming industry, and math modeling.

Anthony also leads development teams to drive innovation in new products.

20. Vermont | Edward J Nowak

Edward J. Nowak is a physicist at Quantum Querie. His work involves exploring the foundational aspects of quantum mechanics, as well as applying physical principles to understand the dynamics and mechanics involved in figure skating.

Mr. Nowak received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA, in 1975 and 1978, respectively.

19. Arizona | Bradley D Schweigert

Brad Schweigert began their work experience as the Director of Engineering at Ping in May 2001. Brad held this position for over 12 years until August 2013. In the same year, they joined Parsons Xtreme Golf (PXG) as the Chief Product Officer, and they continue to hold this position.

Brad Schweigert received their education in a chronological order. Brad first attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1997 to 1999, where they focused on Mechanical Engineering. Brad then transferred to the University of Colorado Boulder, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from 1999 to 2001. Lastly, they attended the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2005 to 2007.

18. Texas | Lee Doyle Whetsel

Lee Whetsel is a distinguished figure in the field of electrical engineering, having spent over three decades at Texas Instruments. As a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, he developed integrated circuit (IC) and core test architectures, significantly contributing to the company’s innovations.

Since retiring in November 2012, he remains curious and inventive, continuing to engage with technology and innovation. His extensive experience and contributions to the field make him a respected figure in the engineering community.

17. Missouri | Eric Leuthardt

Dr. Eric Leuthardt is a renowned neurosurgeon-scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur known for his pioneering work in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and neurotechnology. As a physician-innovator, Leuthardt has significantly contributed to the advancement of BCIs, focusing on technologies that restore function in patients with neurological impairments. His company, NeuroLutions, is at the forefront of bringing these innovations to the market and is currently engaged with the FDA to commercialize cutting-edge neurotechnology products.

16. Maryland | Craig A Rosen

Dr. Craig A. Rosen is a prominent scientist and inventor known for his work with Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGS). He was a co-founder and served as the chief scientist since 1992 and later became the President of the company in 2004. His work focused on genomics-based research, including drug discovery and therapeutic development. Rosen has been involved in developing novel protein- and antibody-based treatments for various diseases, including autoimmune disorders, cancer, and infectious diseases

15. Michigan | Stuart C Salter

Stuart Salter is a Senior Electrical Engineer and prolific inventor at Ford Motor Company, specializing in Electrical Power Supply Architecture. Salter’s expertise spans autonomous vehicles (AV), electric vehicles (EV), connected features, lighting, capacitive touch technology, vehicle power generation, and storage solutions.

Salter is skilled in leading innovation teams and brainstorming sessions to develop cutting-edge technologies that offer strategic advantages to Ford. His expertise in “Smart Surfaces” and Capacitive Touch designs has resulted in multiple production implementations.

14. Minnesota | John Matthew Santosuosso

John Matthew Santosuosso is a prolific inventor affiliated with IBM, contributing significantly to advancements in database management and optimization technologies. He holds numerous patents, including innovations in areas like database query optimization, cache management, and resource allocation in computing environments.

Santosuosso has also worked on innovations in the security of database systems, including virus-checking mechanisms integrated into search environments.

13. Oregon | Leonard Forbes

Leonard Forbes was born in Grande Prairie, AB, Canada, in 1940. He received a B.Sc. degree with distinction in engineering physics from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1970. He has thirty years of experience in the semiconductor industry working as an engineer, teaching, and/or performing research. 

Len Forbes is a highly experienced technical expert in the field of patents, specializing in intellectual property consulting. Forbes is known for his deep knowledge across various industries, making him a key figure in patent consulting, litigation support, and expert testimony related to patents.

12. Iowa | William H Eby

William H. Eby is a leading figure at Stine Seed, where he serves as the head plant breeder. His work focuses on developing high-performing soybean cultivars.

Eby has filed numerous patents related to soybean genetics and transgenic plants, contributing significantly to innovations in agricultural biotechnology.

He collaborates with companies like Monsanto Technology LLC and Stine Seed Farm, Inc., with his patents addressing various aspects of soybean breeding, including genetic modification and hybrid seed production.