Independence, OH ranks #8,247 worldwide for total patents filed in 2018, with 10 patents from 7 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Independence, OH include Ferro, Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V., Ranpak. That works out to 1.3 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–7 of 7 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George E. Sakoske | Ferro | 4 |
| 2 | Kenneth J. Gardner | Akzo Nobel Coatings International B.V. | 1 |
| 2 | Robert C. Cheich | Ranpak | 1 |
| 2 | William P. Niro | — | 1 |
| 2 | Benedict S. Curatolo | The Standard Oil | 1 |
| 2 | Michael C. Davis | Schaeffler | 1 |
| 2 | Matt Dugas | Unknown | 1 |
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