Colstrip, MT ranks #26,282 worldwide for total patents filed all time, with 41 patents from 7 inventors. Leading employers of inventors based in Colstrip, MT include Flint Group. That works out to 19.6 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 | Jerry McPherson | Flint Group | 33 |
| 2 | Jeff M. Richards | — | 2 |
| 2 | Arthur J. Viall | — | 2 |
| #4 | Phillip L. Heintz | — | 1 |
| #4 | Bruce L. Darvial | — | 1 |
| #4 | Robert W. Jakeway | — | 1 |
| #4 | Lee A. Walth | — | 1 |
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