Black Forest, CO ranks #18,134 worldwide for total patents filed all time, with 78 patents from 11 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Black Forest, CO include HP, Ramtron International, Linear Technology Holding. That works out to 5.2 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–11 of 11 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Susan Elkington | HP | 40 |
| 2 | Brian Eastep | Ramtron International | 11 |
| 3 | James C. McDonald | — | 10 |
| #4 | Dale R. Eagar | Linear Technology Holding | 5 |
| #5 | Eric Osmann | Arcscan | 4 |
| #6 | Troy Brodish | Ami Industries | 3 |
| #7 | Joseph N. Varnell, III | Emerson Electric | 1 |
| #7 | John J. Meleski | Kratos Integral Holdings | 1 |
| #7 | Duane K. Dunlap | US Air Force | 1 |
| #7 | Bonnie J. Moore | — | 1 |
| #7 | Jeffrey R. Bonvallet | Marker Deutschland Gmbh | 1 |
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