Solon, IA ranks #6,031 worldwide for total patents filed in 2016, with 15 patents from 4 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Solon, IA include Whirlpool, Henderson Manufacturing, Inpro/Seal. That works out to 5.0 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–4 of 4 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean A. Martin | Whirlpool | 11 |
| 2 | Mark S. Hollinrake | Henderson Manufacturing | 2 |
| 3 | Neil F. Hoehle | Inpro/Seal | 1 |
| 3 | Edward A. St. John | Rockwell Collins | 1 |
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