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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026
9,844 Patents
#1 in Peoria, IL
#2 in Illinois
#37 in US
#83 in the World
Caterpillar Inc.
Forward Citations = 99,764
7,501 inventors:
Peoria, IL, United States of America
Caterpillar Inc.
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 13.6
CIPO Patents = 24
EPO Patents = 542
Trademarks = 116
Forward Citations = 99,764
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7,501 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Douglas C Serrurier (125 out of 126 patents)
Thomas Marshall Congdon (123 out of 123 patents)
Dana Ray Coldren (98 out of 102 patents)
4. Eric T Sinn (90 out of 90 patents)
5. Alan Ray Stockner (83 out of 84 patents)
6. Mihai Mircea Balan (69 out of 69 patents)
7. Scott F Shafer (69 out of 69 patents)
8. Ronald Dean Shinogle (62 out of 65 patents)
9. Jeffrey R Ries (60 out of 61 patents)
10. Nathan Richard Bjerke (60 out of 61 patents)
11. Keith R Folken (60 out of 60 patents)
12. Jonathan William Anders (59 out of 59 patents)
13. Dennis Henderson Gibson (59 out of 69 patents)
14. Paul Russell Friend (58 out of 61 patents)
15. Mark Steven Diekevers (57 out of 58 patents)
Core Competencies:
Hydraulic Hammer
Automatic Drill Bit
Electric Drive System
Ground Engaging Tools
Battery Swapping
Remote Sensing
Jobsite Creation
Engine Cooling
Control System
Reversible Oil Pan
Sensor Installation
Fuel Injection
9,844 patents:
Company Overview
Caterpillar Inc., headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer in the construction machinery sector. The company specializes in the development of advanced equipment and technologies, including hydraulic hammers, automatic drill bits, and electric drive systems. Caterpillar also focuses on innovative solutions such as battery swapping, remote sensing, and ground engaging tools, enhancing efficiency and productivity on job sites. Its commitment to engineering excellence positions it as a key player in shaping the future of construction and heavy equipment technology.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Caterpillar Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/caterpillar
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
24 patents (CIPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
542 patents (EPO):
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]