Innovation
296 patent families (204 granted) — focus: Human necessities, Chemistry & metallurgy, Operations & transport, Physics & computing; filing pace slowing. Cited 14,377 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Investor mix
3 investors on record.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 1 | 33% |
| Other / undisclosed | 2 | 67% |
Hiring activity
Hires occasionally
10 roles tracked across 2 of the last 12 months
25 Jan 2026 · Laboratory Technician · Charleston
24 Jan 2026 · Support Engineer · Owensboro
11 Jan 2026 · Chemical Operator · Greensboro
9 Jan 2026 · Material Coordinator · Greensboro
16 Nov 2025 · Administrative Support · Pasadena
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.