3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
14,100Patents
8,907Active
14,100Granted
60Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 18, 1987 → Dec 20, 2024 · 2,814 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7235302B2 | Fluoropolymer bonding composition and method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,467 | Expired |
| US6762339B1 | Hydrophilic polypropylene fibers having antimicrobial activity | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,344 | Expired |
| US6802822B1 | Dispenser for an adhesive tissue sealant having a flexible link | Human Necessities | 1,055 | Expired |
| US6600418B2 | Object tracking and management system and method using radio-frequency identification tags | Physics | 850 | Expired |
| US6927315B1 | Adhesive composite having distinct phases | Human Necessities | 635 | Expired |
| US6123544A | Method and apparatus for precise bond placement of orthodontic appliances | Performing Operations; Transporting | 553 | Expired |
| US6152731A | Methods for use in dental articulation | Human Necessities | 553 | Expired |
| US8179381B2 | Touch screen sensor | Physics | 492 | Active |
| US7695808B2 | Thermal transfer coating | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 462 | Active |
| US6001471A | Removable adhesive tape with controlled sequential release | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 414 | Expired |
| US6569521B1 | Stretch releasing pressure sensitive adhesive tape and articles | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 390 | Expired |
| US6322359A | Method for use in dental articulation | Human Necessities | 388 | Expired |
| US6232870A | Applications for radio frequency identification systems | Electricity | 384 | Expired |
| US6925241B2 | Drawer for the management of optical fibers | Physics | 377 | Expired |
| US6111696A | Brightness enhancement film | Physics | 337 | Expired |
| US6420622B1 | Medical article having fluid control film | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 316 | Expired |
| US6881203B2 | Microneedle arrays and methods of manufacturing the same | Human Necessities | 313 | Expired |
| US6566575B1 | Patterned absorbent article for wound dressing | Human Necessities | 299 | Expired |
| US5965247A | Process for forming reflective polarizer | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 298 | Expired |
| US6819316B2 | Flexible capacitive touch sensor | Physics | 298 | Expired |
| US6335686B1 | Application for a radio frequency identification system | Electricity | 289 | Expired |
| US6531230B1 | Color shifting film | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 288 | Expired |
| US6039969A | Immune response modifier compounds for treatment of TH2 mediated and related diseases | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 284 | Expired |
| US6368699B1 | Multilayer polymer film with additional coatings or layers | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 274 | Expired |
| US6245776A | Formulations and methods for treatment of mucosal associated conditions with an immune response modifier | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 273 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.