Kannapolis, NC ranks #6,739 worldwide for total patents filed in 2021, with 14 patents from 7 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Kannapolis, NC include Microban Products, Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited, Techtronic Cordless Gp. That works out to 0.3 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 | Karen Terry Welch | Microban Products | 5 |
| 2 | Rafael Davila | Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited | 2 |
| 2 | Israel Del Toro | Techtronic Cordless Gp | 2 |
| 2 | Bryan Gulledge | Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co. | 2 |
| #5 | James David Gillon | Ingersoll-Rand Industrial U.S. | 1 |
| #5 | Mary Ann Lila | North Carolina State University | 1 |
| #5 | Scott Aron Linkel | Mueller International | 1 |
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