Showing 1–17 of 17 inventors
| Rank | Inventor | Primary Company | Patents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timothy Gale Birdwell | Heathco | 16 |
| 2 | Gary W. Kufel | — | 3 |
| 2 | Ricky L. Gammons | — | 3 |
| #4 | Connie Wilburn | — | 2 |
| #5 | by Pauline L. Coulter, heir | Unknown | 1 |
| #5 | by Mary F. L. Coulter, heir | Unknown | 1 |
| #5 | Ronald F. Orf | — | 1 |
| #5 | Sandra L. Orf | — | 1 |
| #5 | Peter F. Thurnau | — | 1 |
| #5 | Ray K. Smalling | — | 1 |
| #5 | Jeffery W. Thompson | Tennessee Technological University | 1 |
| #5 | by Ruby L. Ford, heir | Unknown | 1 |
| #5 | James O. Partin | — | 1 |
| #5 | Lloyd Schroeter | — | 1 |
| #5 | Anthony A. Allen | Illinois Tool Works | 1 |
| #5 | TYLER A. MEADOR | — | 1 |
| #5 | Hanna Ilia | — | 1 |
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