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.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

9,804 Patents

#1 in Peoria, IL

#2 in Illinois

#37 in US

#83 in the World

Peoria, IL, United States of America

Caterpillar Inc.

Forward Citations = 98,950

7,478 inventors:

Douglas C Serrurier (124 out of 125 patents)

Thomas Marshall Congdon (121 out of 122 patents)

Dana Ray Coldren (98 out of 102 patents)

4. Eric T Sinn (89 out of 89 patents)

5. Alan Ray Stockner (83 out of 84 patents)

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):

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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]