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Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Ballard Power Systems Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 70

% Expired Patents = 52.9

Forward Citations = 405

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105 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Martin Schuessler (7 out of 21 patents)

silverMedal Stefan Boneberg (7 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Alois Tischler (6 out of 13 patents)

4.  Detlef Zur Megede (6 out of 24 patents)

5.  Tomas Stefanovski (5 out of 10 patents)

6.  Oskar Lamla (5 out of 10 patents)

7.  Marc Weisser (5 out of 11 patents)

8.  Lars Kaufmann (5 out of 5 patents)

9.  Josef Sonntag (4 out of 9 patents)

10.  Matthias Wolfsteiner (4 out of 9 patents)

11.  Martin Schüssler (4 out of 5 patents)

12.  Dietmar Mirsch (3 out of 4 patents)

13.  Markus Aberle (3 out of 8 patents)

14.  Anton Sonntag (3 out of 5 patents)

15.  Joachim Blum (3 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Hydrogen Production
Fuel Cell System
Gas Generation
Catalytic Reactor
Hybrid Energy Supply
Thermal Management
Cooling Systems
Energy Distribution
Evaporation Process
Insulation Monitoring
Multifuel Systems
Flame Colorant Additive

70 patents:

1. 6969493 - Apparatus for producing a hydrogen-rich and low carbon monoxide gas (2005-11-29),
2. 6953561 - Device for the selective oxidation of a substance stream (2005-10-11),
3. 6953100 - Method and apparatus to regulate the supply of power to an electric drive using a hybrid energy supply system in a vehicle (2005-10-11),
4. 6949229 - Device for evaporating a liquid (2005-09-27),
5. 6942938 - System and method for cooling a fuel cell arrangement (2005-09-13),
6. 6932949 - Reactor structure as a heat exchanger layer stacking construction and method of making same (2005-08-23),
7. 6932948 - Device and process for producing a device for the catalytic generation of hydrogen from hydrocarbons (2005-08-23),
8. 6932282 - Water supply system for a fuel cell (2005-08-23),
9. 6926987 - Fuel cell system and method for operating the same (2005-08-09),
10. 6926978 - Fuel cell installation with a gas generation system and a fuel cell system (2005-08-09),
11. 6887609 - Fuel cell system and method for operating the fuel cell system (2005-05-03),
12. 6885298 - Fuel cell system with a detection system for fire or elevated temperatures (2005-04-26),
13. 6884532 - Fuel cell system and method for operating the fuel cell system (2005-04-26),
14. 6879164 - Method and device for insulation monitoring of a DC network (2005-04-12),
15. 6864688 - Apparatus and method of monitoring insulation of a DC network that is electrically insulated with respect to the ground potential of a device (2005-03-08),
Company Overview
Ballard Power Systems AG, headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced fuel cell technology. The company focuses on hydrogen production and fuel cell systems, which are integral to clean energy solutions. Ballard's expertise extends to gas generation, catalytic reactors, hybrid energy supply, thermal management, and cooling systems, positioning it as a key player in the transition to sustainable energy distribution. Its innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions across various applications.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

70 Patents

#1 in Kirchheim unter Teck

#817 in Germany

#10,641 in the World

Kirchheim unter Teck, DE
Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany

Ballard Power Systems Ag

Forward Citations = 405

105 inventors:

goldMedal Martin Schuessler (7 out of 21 patents)

silverMedal Stefan Boneberg (7 out of 21 patents)

bronzeMedal Alois Tischler (6 out of 13 patents)

4.  Detlef Zur Megede (6 out of 24 patents)

5.  Tomas Stefanovski (5 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ballard Power Systems Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ballard-power-systems-ag

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