Top Inventors at Auburn Gear All Time
| Rank | Name | Patents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James L. Forrest | 15 |
| 2 | Robert Leeper | 10 |
| 3 | James Engle | 4 |
| #4 | Dan M. Metzger | 3 |
| #5 | Joseph A. Beals | 3 |
| #6 | Isaac D. Branning | 2 |
| #7 | John T. Fortman | 2 |
| #8 | Steve M. Juhasz | 2 |
| #9 | Brian P. Cigal | 1 |
| #10 | Craig A. Wisner | 1 |
| #11 | Dale L. Estabrook | 1 |
| #12 | Don T. Walters | 1 |
| #13 | James P. Scott | 1 |
| #14 | Paul F. Fox | 1 |
| #15 | Phil Carpenter | 1 |
| #16 | Ronald E. Smith | 1 |
| #17 | Thomas N. Till | 1 |
| #18 | Aaron J. Binegar | 1 |
| #19 | Andrew J. Schneider | 1 |