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Top 100 Key Players companies in Ball bearing
by Most Patent Citation in the United States in 2022

The Ball bearing top 100 is Discovery PatSnap’ annual ranking of the top 100 Most Patent Citation Ball bearing Key Players in the United States. Discovery has identified the top key players, startups & unicorns, fast-growings, news entrants in 2022, ranking from differnt perspectives, including patent filing intensity, academic research capability, news media heat. The company list is generated from various data types.

Key Players

Fast-growings

Startups & Unicorns

New Entrants

Ranking Year:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Region:

Global

China

Japan

Germany

United States

Switzerland

United Kingdom

South Korea

France

Italy

Canada

Ranking:

Most Patent Filings

Highest Patent Value

Most Patent Citation

Most Research Publications

Most Literature Citation

Most Market Reports

Most News Heat

#
Company Name
Region
Tech Topics
Total
1
Covidien LP
Massachusetts, United States
Analgesic,Medicine,Medical equipment,
...[+1]
patent citation: 1,856
2
General Motors Co.
Michigan, United States
Sport utility vehicle,Public transport,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 979
3
Robert Bosch Corp.
Michigan, United States
Shopping mall,Truck
patent citation: 947
4
Accuride International, Inc.
California, United States
3D printing,Alloy wheel,Emergency vehicle,
...[+2]
patent citation: 770
5
General Electric Co.
Massachusetts, United States
Energy management,Turbine,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 737
6
Western Digital Corp.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Navigation system,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 657
7
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Peripheral,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 657
8
Waukesha Bearings Corp.
Wisconsin, United States
Magnetic bearing,3D printing,Power transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 455
9
Honeywell International, Inc.
North Carolina, United States
Aerospace,Electronics,Market research,
...[+2]
patent citation: 400
10
Maag Gala, Inc.
Virginia, United States
Pelletizing,Polymer,Thermoplastic polyurethane,
...[+2]
patent citation: 392
11
Baxter Corporation Englewood
Illinois, United States
CRITICAL CARE UNIT,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+1]
patent citation: 374
12
The Black & Decker Corp.
United States
Power tool,Computer hardware,Warehouse,
...[+2]
patent citation: 339
13
Omron Microscan Systems, Inc.
Washington, United States
Machine vision,Barcode,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 325
14
AlliedSignal, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Aerospace,Automotive engineering,Aerospace systems,
...[+2]
patent citation: 306
15
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Actuator,Ball screw,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 300
16
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Medicine,Medical equipment,Mammotome,
...[+2]
patent citation: 280
17
Seagate Technology Unlimited Co.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Flash memory,Software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 273
18
Seagate Technology LLC
California, United States
Cloud computing,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 273
19
Ford Motor Co.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Public transport,Automotive engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 264
20
Sun Drilling Products Corp.
Louisiana, United States
Petroleum industry,Natural resource management,Workover
patent citation: 264
21
International Business Machines Corp.
New York, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 254
22
BorgWarner, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Electric vehicle,Automotive engineering,Gasoline,
...[+2]
patent citation: 249
23
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Truck,Automotive engineering,Automotive industry
patent citation: 249
24
Sta-Rite Industries LLC
Wisconsin, United States
Water treatment,Sump pump,Submersible pump,
...[+1]
patent citation: 243
25
Smith International, Inc.
Texas, United States
Natural gas,Drill bit,Directional drilling
patent citation: 232
26
HGST, Inc.
California, United States
Computer hardware,Solid-state drive,Enterprise software,
...[+2]
patent citation: 230
27
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Food processing,Meat packing industry,Food industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 226
28
Garrett Transportation I, Inc.
New York, United States
patent citation: 226
29
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
California, United States
Medical product,Medical equipment,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 225
30
Incom International, Inc.
Colorado, United States
patent citation: 211
31
Caterpillar, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Turbine,Construction engineering,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 203
32
Insty-Bit LLC
Minnesota, United States
patent citation: 191
33
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Texas, United States
Natural gas,Submersible pump,Centrifugal pump,
...[+2]
patent citation: 188
34
Puritan Bennett Corp.
California, United States
Health care
patent citation: 176
35
Nelson Irrigation Corp.
Washington, United States
Agricultural irrigation,Automation,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 167
36
United Technologies
Connecticut, United States
Aerospace,Public transport,Building automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 155
37
United-Tech, Inc.
Oklahoma, United States
Yeast,Telecommunications,Chemical treatment,
...[+2]
patent citation: 155
38
Boston Scientific Corp.
Massachusetts, United States
Medical equipment,Catheter,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 152
39
Graco, Inc.
Minnesota, United States
Coating,Adhesive,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 149
40
Thermocarbon, Inc.
United States
Machining
patent citation: 145
41
American Capital Financial Services, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Asset management,Software,Medical equipment,
...[+1]
patent citation: 145
42
U.S. Philips Corp.
Pennsylvania, United States
patent citation: 145
43
Ingersoll-Rand Co.
North Carolina, United States
Automation,Mechanical engineering,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 144
44
Heath Tecna, Inc.
Washington, United States
Aerospace,Interior product,Stowage,
...[+2]
patent citation: 142
45
American Music & Sound LLC
California, United States
Music
patent citation: 131
46
Hughes Aircraft Co.
California, United States
Electronic systems,Aerospace,National security
patent citation: 130
47
Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.
New York, United States
Automation,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 130
48
AMP, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Electronics
patent citation: 129
49
Resolve Surgical Technologies, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Medical equipment,Implant,Health care,
...[+2]
patent citation: 129
50
Fenwal, Inc.
Illinois, United States
Plasmapheresis,Transfusion medicine,Medicine,
...[+2]
patent citation: 113
51
Valeo Electrical Systems, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Automotive systems,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 113
52
SKF USA, Inc.
Pennsylvania, United States
Ball bearing,Grease,Lubricant,
...[+2]
patent citation: 112
53
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.
North Carolina, United States
Aerospace,Control system,National security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 110
54
ITI Acquisition, Inc.
Delaware, United States
Software,Enterprise software
patent citation: 110
55
The Boeing Co.
Illinois, United States
Aerospace,Satellite,National security,
...[+2]
patent citation: 109
56
Amada Tool America, Inc.
New York, United States
Automation,Manufacturing engineering,Industrial engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 109
57
McDonnell Douglas Corp.
Missouri, United States
Aerospace,National security,Missile,
...[+1]
patent citation: 107
58
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.
California, United States
Semiconductor,Microelectronics,Electronic component,
...[+2]
patent citation: 107
59
International Enterprises Industries LLC
Alabama, United States
Electronic systems,Construction engineering,Firm service,
...[+1]
patent citation: 107
60
CNA Manufacturing Systems, Inc.
Washington, United States
patent citation: 107
61
Carrier Corp.
Indiana, United States
Refrigeration,Air conditioning,Mechanical engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 106
62
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co.
Michigan, United States
Locking differential,Bracket,Fixture,
...[+2]
patent citation: 106
63
The Timken Co.
Ohio, United States
Bearing (navigation),Aerospace,Truck,
...[+2]
patent citation: 103
64
Dana Automotive Systems Group LLC
Ohio, United States
Automotive systems,Automotive engineering
patent citation: 99
65
G-G Distribution & Development Co., Inc.
California, United States
patent citation: 97
66
Federal-Mogul Corp.
Michigan, United States
Automotive engineering,Powertrain,Vehicle brake,
...[+2]
patent citation: 96
67
Delphi Technology, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Software,Business intelligence,Systems design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 96
68
Strippit, Inc.
New York, United States
Metal,Automation,Manufacturing engineering,
...[+2]
patent citation: 95
69
Ferrofluidics Corp.
New Hampshire, United States
Semiconductor,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 94
70
ResMed Motor Technologies, Inc.
California, United States
Electric motor,Electrical equipment,Fast-moving consumer goods,
...[+2]
patent citation: 94
71
Snap-On, Inc.
Wisconsin, United States
Automotive engineering,Cutlery,Power tool,
...[+2]
patent citation: 93
72
Hunting Energy Services (Drilling Tools), Inc.
Texas, United States
patent citation: 91
73
Snap-on Tools Co. LLC
Wisconsin, United States
Wrench,Computer hardware,Information technology management,
...[+1]
patent citation: 90
74
Horizon Global Americas, Inc.
Michigan, United States
Electronics,Sport utility vehicle,Brake,
...[+1]
patent citation: 89
75
Trimble Navigation Ltd.
California, United States
Software,Agriculture,Avionics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 89
76
Arthur D. Little, Inc.
Massachusetts, United States
Strategic thinking,Operational excellence
patent citation: 88
77
CommScope Technologies LLC
North Carolina, United States
Telecommunications,Radio broadcasting,Broadcasting,
...[+2]
patent citation: 87
78
New Archery Products LLC
Illinois, United States
Paragliding,Raft
patent citation: 86
79
FCA US LLC
Michigan, United States
Automotive engineering,Spark plug,Turbocharger,
...[+2]
patent citation: 85
80
Cummins, Inc.
Indiana, United States
Electric vehicle,Natural gas,Petroleum industry,
...[+2]
patent citation: 84
81
W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings, Inc.
Oklahoma, United States
Shopping mall,sports equipment,Exercise equipment
patent citation: 84
82
telent Ltd.
Rhode Island, United States
Telecommunications,Operational system,Internet of Things,
...[+2]
patent citation: 82
83
ACCO Brands Corp.
Illinois, United States
Computer hardware,School supplies,Punching,
...[+2]
patent citation: 81
84
Raytheon Co.
Massachusetts, United States
Missile,National security,Aerospace,
...[+2]
patent citation: 81
85
Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
Connecticut, United States
Plain bearing,Aerospace
patent citation: 81
86
NOOK Industries, Inc.
Ohio, United States
Actuator,Linear actuator,Screw,
...[+2]
patent citation: 81
87
TCA, Inc.
Kansas, United States
Accounting,Bookkeeping,Payroll
patent citation: 80
88
Eastman Kodak Co.
New York, United States
3D printing,Photography,Digital media,
...[+2]
patent citation: 78
89
Hughes Tool Co.
Pennsylvania, United States
Aerospace,National security,Missile,
...[+1]
patent citation: 78
90
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
California, United States
Genomics,Computer hardware,Semiconductor,
...[+2]
patent citation: 77
91
United States Elevator Corp
United States
Elevator,Computer hardware,Electronics
patent citation: 76
92
Thomson Saginaw Ball Screw Co. LLC
Michigan, United States
patent citation: 72
93
Trinity Industries, Inc.
Texas, United States
Public transport,Construction engineering,Rapid transit,
...[+2]
patent citation: 70
94
Emerson Electric Co.
Missouri, United States
Software,Computer hardware,Electronics,
...[+2]
patent citation: 69
95
Soluna Holdings, Inc.
New York, United States
Military aviation,Electrical equipment,Product design,
...[+2]
patent citation: 69
96
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
Texas, United States
Actuator,Reaction control system,Spacecraft,
...[+2]
patent citation: 69
97
Mechanical Technologies, Inc.
Texas, United States
Technician,Turbine,Power transmission,
...[+2]
patent citation: 69
98
BSH Home Appliances Corp.
California, United States
Washer,Electronics
patent citation: 68
99
Thomas Industries Inc.
Kentucky, United States
Vacuum pump,Piston,Automation,
...[+2]
patent citation: 67
100
SRAM LLC
Illinois, United States
Cycling,Brake,sports equipment
patent citation: 67

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