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Waiblingen, Germany

Andreas Stihl

USPTO Granted Patents = 154

Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 2,242

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146 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hans Nickel (20 out of 60 patents)

Michael Wissmann (19 out of 42 patents)

Werner Geyer (13 out of 46 patents)

4. Roland Schierling (13 out of 22 patents)

5. Klaus Hoppner (12 out of 17 patents)

6. Gerhard Zerrer (10 out of 21 patents)

7. Helmut Zimmermann (8 out of 37 patents)

8. Karl Nitschmann (8 out of 17 patents)

9. Helmut Schlessmann (8 out of 10 patents)

10. Hans Dolata (8 out of 11 patents)

11. Günter Wolf (7 out of 32 patents)

12. Klaus-Martin Uhl (7 out of 46 patents)

13. Reinhard Gerhardy (7 out of 27 patents)

14. Hermann Weiss (6 out of 10 patents)

15. Reinhold Fink (6 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Internal Combustion Engine

Chain Saw

Portable Handheld Tool

Cutterhead

Fuel Pump

Two-Stroke Engine

Diaphragm Carburetor

Guide Bar

Trimming Device

Muffler

Suction Air Filter

Antivibration Device

154 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5896669 - Cutterhead for an overhead branch cutter (1999-04-27),

2. 5890292 - Portable hand-guided work apparatus having a tool guard (1999-04-06),

3. 5870981 - Two-stroke engine having several transfer channels (1999-02-16),

4. 5839961 - Bearing arrangement for a drive shaft (1998-11-24),

5. 5819418 - Working tool for trimming trees (1998-10-13),

6. 5746160 - Hand-held working tool with combustion air channel arranged at blower (1998-05-05),

7. 5743240 - Hand-guided, portable tool with internal combustion engine (1998-04-28),

8. 5740613 - Trimming device with ergonomic handle bar (1998-04-21),

9. 5733183 - Clamping device for axially clamping a disk-shaped tool (1998-03-31),

10. 5730183 - Valve for venting a container (1998-03-24),

11. 5725016 - Pressure compensating valve for a fuel tank (1998-03-10),

12. 5714724 - Muffler mounted in a pipe (1998-02-03),

13. 5706777 - Suction air filter for a combustion engine with diaphragm carburetor (1998-01-13),

14. 5699865 - Antivibration device for mounting between a motor unit and a handle unit (1997-12-23),

15. 5692306 - Hand-held working tool (1997-12-02),

Company Overview

Andreas Stihl is a prominent manufacturer based in Waiblingen, Germany, specializing in internal combustion engine technology. The company is renowned for its development of portable handheld tools, particularly chain saws, which are widely used in forestry, landscaping, and construction. Stihl's expertise extends to key components such as cutterheads, fuel pumps, and diaphragm carburetors, with a strong focus on two-stroke engine design. The organization is committed to innovation and quality, ensuring high performance and reliability in its products.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

154 Patents

#3 in Waiblingen

#390 in Germany

#5,322 in the World

Waiblingen, Germany

Andreas Stihl

Forward Citations = 2,242

146 inventors:

Hans Nickel (20 out of 60 patents)

Michael Wissmann (19 out of 42 patents)

Werner Geyer (13 out of 46 patents)

4. Roland Schierling (13 out of 22 patents)

5. Klaus Hoppner (12 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Andreas Stihl. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/andreas-stihl

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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