B25B 23/12
Using magnetic means
Official title: using magnetic means
B25B23/12 (Using magnetic means) appears on 308 US grants and 365 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in B25B- Granted patents
- 308
- Published applications
- 365
- Assignees
- 137
- Inventors
- 479
- Latest grant
- 8 Sep 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 3 |
| 2003 | 9 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 | 11 |
| 2005 | 7 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 | 22 |
| 2009 | 9 | 14 |
| 2010 | 5 | 14 |
| 2011 | 5 | 11 |
| 2012 | 9 | 14 |
| 2013 | 10 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 | 15 |
| 2015 | 13 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 | 22 |
| 2017 | 17 | 28 |
| 2018 | 20 | 29 |
| 2019 | 13 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 | 13 |
| 2021 | 14 | 19 |
| 2022 | 11 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 | 16 |
| 2024 | 10 | 14 |
| 2025 | 10 | 15 |
| 2026 | 7 | 10 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Recent patents
- Installation accessories for lineman hot sticks8 Sep 2026US 12,731,951 B2Hubbell Incorporated
- Multi-functional double-ended socket and magnetic extension bar kit with C-shape retaining rings28 Jul 2026US 12,691,552 B1
- Hexagonal driver14 Jul 2026US 12,678,920 B2
- Multiple entry angle adaptor with locator for fastener installation tool23 Jun 2026US 12,661,761 B2OMG Building Products LLC
- Bit holder for a magnetisable screwdriver bit, device for the automated manufacture of screw connections and procedure for the operation of a device for the automated manufacture of screw connections19 May 2026US 12,629,803 B2Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
- Magnetic sparkplug socket13 Aug 2026US 2026/0233364 A1
- Single-detent-groove socket and strong-magnetic detent-ball extension bar kit13 Aug 2026US 2026/0233365 A1
- Magnetic Socket6 Aug 2026US 2026/0225209 A1
- Angled tool connecting device25 Jun 2026US 2026/0175374 A1Shin Ying Entpr Co., Ltd.
- Chuck4 Jun 2026US 2026/0151880 A1
Most cited
By later US patents
- Composite magnetic-field screwdriver118US 5,724,873 A1998
- Multi-functional double-ended socket wrenches89US 5,048,379 A1991
- Bit holder device61US 7,261,023 B2Vessel Industrial Co., Ltd. · 2007
- Depth locator apparatus for insert bit holders60US 5,182,973 A1993
- Slip-resistant magnetic sheath for a screwdriver58US 7,107,882 B12006