Sullivan, IL ranks #9,162 worldwide for total patents filed in 2021, with 9 patents from 5 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Sullivan, IL include Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, Caterpillar. That works out to 2.0 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–5 of 5 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Mike McCoy | — | 3 |
| 2 | Michael L. Bennett | Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership | 2 |
| 2 | Thomas J. Langenfeld | Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership | 2 |
| #4 | Nathaniel K. Harshman | Caterpillar | 1 |
| #4 | Kevin R. Crosier | — | 1 |
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