Ava, MO ranks #32,402 worldwide for total patents filed all time, with 28 patents from 10 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Ava, MO include Tyco Electronics Co., Figgie Inernational. That works out to 9.7 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–10 of 10 inventors
| Rank | Inventor | Primary Company | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Mitchell | Tyco Electronics Co. | 13 |
| 2 | Robert L. Clevenhagen | Figgie Inernational | 6 |
| 3 | Thomas G. Durham | — | 2 |
| #4 | Grant Q. Haden | — | 1 |
| #4 | Ron Fleetwood | — | 1 |
| #4 | Randy G. Barnes | — | 1 |
| #4 | Eukal U. Gardner | — | 1 |
| #4 | Norma L. Denney | Figgie Inernational | 1 |
| #4 | N. Earl Plumb | — | 1 |
| #4 | Steve E. Maggard | — | 1 |
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