Lincoln, IL ranks #7,503 worldwide for total patents filed in 2021, with 12 patents from 6 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Lincoln, IL include Archer-Daniels-Midland, Dow Agrosciences, Eaton. That works out to 0.9 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–6 of 6 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennifer Criswell Kellett | — | 5 |
| 2 | Alexandra Sanborn | Archer-Daniels-Midland | 2 |
| 2 | Uriel Kluk | Dow Agrosciences | 2 |
| #4 | James L. Gehlbach | Eaton | 1 |
| #4 | Mark D. Warfel | State Farm | 1 |
| #4 | Mary Jane Sheley | State Farm | 1 |
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