Trent, SD ranks #50,825 worldwide for total patents filed all time, with 11 patents from 6 inventors. That works out to 53.4 patents per 1,000 residents, a common benchmark for comparing regional innovation intensity.
Showing 1–6 of 6 inventors
| Rank ↑ | Inventor ↕ | Primary Company ↕ | Patents ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward H. Lacey | — | 4 |
| 2 | James J. Lacey | — | 2 |
| 2 | Justin Hamer | — | 2 |
| #4 | Mike Lacey | — | 1 |
| #4 | Larry L. Baty | — | 1 |
| #4 | Kathleen K. Baty | — | 1 |
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