B29C 48/04
Particle-shaped
Official title: Particle-shaped (making granules B29B9/00)
B29C48/04 (Particle-shaped) appears on 1,006 US grants and 1,061 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in B29C- Granted patents
- 1,006
- Published applications
- 1,061
- Assignees
- 678
- Inventors
- 2,825
- Latest grant
- 11 Aug 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 14 | 0 |
| 1977 | 11 | 0 |
| 1978 | 19 | 0 |
| 1979 | 12 | 0 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 16 | 0 |
| 1984 | 14 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 11 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 15 | 0 |
| 1992 | 17 | 0 |
| 1993 | 18 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 10 |
| 2002 | 22 | 27 |
| 2003 | 19 | 25 |
| 2004 | 15 | 32 |
| 2005 | 15 | 39 |
| 2006 | 15 | 29 |
| 2007 | 13 | 26 |
| 2008 | 17 | 31 |
| 2009 | 16 | 39 |
| 2010 | 24 | 57 |
| 2011 | 14 | 59 |
| 2012 | 31 | 60 |
| 2013 | 35 | 67 |
| 2014 | 46 | 74 |
| 2015 | 46 | 49 |
| 2016 | 53 | 67 |
| 2017 | 34 | 71 |
| 2018 | 39 | 42 |
| 2019 | 39 | 35 |
| 2020 | 34 | 34 |
| 2021 | 24 | 29 |
| 2022 | 28 | 43 |
| 2023 | 20 | 30 |
| 2024 | 29 | 39 |
| 2025 | 23 | 26 |
| 2026 | 12 | 21 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Recent patents
- Foamed particles of aromatic polyester resin, production method therefor, molded foam, and member for vehicle11 Aug 2026US 12,703,776 B2Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd.
- Polymer blends and method for making the same30 Jun 2026US 12,668,695 B2
- Granulation method and device for crosslinked polyethylene cable insulating material having voltage grade of 500 kV or more23 Jun 2026US 12,661,840 B2Electric Power Research Institute. China Southern Power Grid
- Process for making a non-fibrous water soluble product16 Jun 2026US 12,654,382 B2The Procter & Gamble Company
- Propylene polymer-based composite film, preparation method therefor, and application thereof19 May 2026US 12,629,928 B2Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation
- Resin cutting apparatus, pelletizer, and method of controlling resin cutting apparatus27 Aug 2026US 2026/0249518 A1The Japan Steel Works, Ltd.
- Cutting apparatus for extruder and process for producing an extruded material20 Aug 2026US 2026/0240220 A1
- Die plate assembly for a pelletising apparatus, and a pelletising apparatus having same30 Jul 2026US 2026/0216938 A1Nordson Corporation
- Process for the production of polyolefin pellets23 Jul 2026US 2026/0208394 A1Ineos Europe AG
- Process for making a non-fibrous water soluble product23 Jul 2026US 2026/0208420 A1The Procter & Gamble Company
Most cited
By later US patents
- Embedding and encapsulation of controlled release particles188US 6,190,591 B1General Mills, Inc. · 2001
- Knee blocker for automotive application135US 4,853,270 AEssex Specialty Products, Inc. · 1989
- Advanced polymer/wood composite pellet process120US 5,441,801 AAndersen Corporation · 1995
- Oriented thermoplastic and particulate matter composite material105US 5,474,722 AThe Governing Council of the University of Toronto · 1995
- Extruded particle board105US 5,480,602 A1996