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Neuhausen, Germany

Balluff Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 128

% Expired Patents = 30.5

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 38

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 666

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167 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Sorin Fericean (13 out of 17 patents)

Manfred Jagiella (10 out of 25 patents)

Thomas Burkhardt (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Albert Dorneich (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Martin Kurz (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Ernst Ehling (7 out of 9 patents)

7. Matthias Beyer (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Zoltán Kántor (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Simon Mahler (5 out of 5 patents)

10. Achim Zern (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Mark Eberspaecher (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Andreas Kammerer (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Roland Holder (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Martin Osterfeld (4 out of 6 patents)

15. Stephan Langer (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Inductive Sensors

Position Detection

IO-Link Communication

Displacement Sensors

Magnetostrictive Sensors

Proximity Sensors

Capacitive Sensors

Signal Processing

Wireless Communication

Data Transfer

Sensor Apparatus

Measurement Systems

128 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12736938 - Method and device for automated parameterisation of an IO-link device (2026-09-15),

2. 12613258 - Housing part for a sensor (2026-04-28),

3. 12607486 - Inductive displacement sensor with a moveable measuring head (2026-04-21),

4. 12578210 - Method for localizing patterns in a signal of a position sensor, and position sensor or position measuring device using the method (2026-03-17),

5. 12481276 - Method for parameterising at least one device (2025-11-25),

6. 12460947 - Electronic module, sensor apparatuses, set of sensor apparatuses and method for operating a sensor apparatus (2025-11-04),

7. 12379404 - Circuit arrangement for measuring at least one capacitor (2025-08-05),

8. 12352641 - Strain measurement device and overall device with such a strain measurement device (2025-07-08),

9. 12339793 - Method and apparatus for operating a number of IO-link devices by means of an IO-link master (2025-06-24),

10. 12222227 - Sensor device for detecting at least one physical variable (2025-02-11),

11. 12124911 - RFID antenna device and RFID sensor device (2024-10-22),

12. 12105645 - Method for distributing a network stream (2024-10-01),

13. 12007922 - IO-link system with diagnostic channel (2024-06-11),

14. 11928809 - Device for generating an image of an object (2024-03-12),

15. 11906284 - Method and device for detecting the edge of an object (2024-02-20),

Company Overview

Balluff GmbH, headquartered in Neuhausen, Germany, specializes in sensor technology, providing innovative solutions for industrial automation. The company develops a wide range of sensors, including inductive, capacitive, and magnetostrictive types, focusing on position detection and proximity sensing. Balluff is also a leader in IO-Link communication, enhancing connectivity and data exchange in automation systems. Their commitment to precision and reliability positions them as a key player in the global sensor market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

128 Patents

#1 in Neuhausen ADF

#466 in Germany

#6,277 in the World

Neuhausen, Germany

Balluff Gmbh

Forward Citations = 666

167 inventors:

Sorin Fericean (13 out of 17 patents)

Manfred Jagiella (10 out of 25 patents)

Thomas Burkhardt (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Albert Dorneich (7 out of 7 patents)

5. Martin Kurz (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Balluff Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/balluff

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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