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Balzers, Liechtenstein

Balzers Aktiengesellschaft

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USPTO Granted Patents = 173

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 3,363

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161 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Erich Bergmann (27 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal Roman Schertler (14 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Helmut Rudigier (10 out of 23 patents)

4.  Walter Haag (10 out of 25 patents)

5.  Eberhard Moll (9 out of 11 patents)

6.  Rudolf Wagner (8 out of 12 patents)

7.  Urs Wegmann (8 out of 11 patents)

8.  Helmut Daxinger (8 out of 11 patents)

9.  Rainer Buhl (8 out of 9 patents)

10.  Jacques Schmitt (7 out of 28 patents)

11.  Eduard Kugler (7 out of 8 patents)

12.  Albert Koller (7 out of 8 patents)

13.  Johann Karner (6 out of 10 patents)

14.  Hans Hirscher (6 out of 8 patents)

15.  Gregor Strasser (5 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Sputtering
Vacuum Treatment
Coating Process
Wear-Resistant Coating
Plasma CVD
Magnetron Sputtering
Optical Layer
Field Emission Device
Gas Analysis
High-Reflection Mirrors
Coating Apparatus
Transport Device

173 patents:

1. 6740393 - DLC coating system and process and apparatus for making coating system (2004-05-25),
2. 6507145 - Ballast layer for field emissive device (2003-01-14),
3. 6395379 - Workpiece with wear-protective coating (2002-05-28),
4. 6177129 - Process for handling workpieces and apparatus therefor (2001-01-23),
5. 6176979 - Method of manufacturing an object in a vacuum recipient (2001-01-23),
6. 6149783 - Vacuum treatment apparatus (2000-11-21),
7. 6128126 - High-reflection silver mirror (2000-10-03),
8. 6123814 - Coating station (2000-09-26),
9. 6096231 - Chamber, at least for the transport of workpieces, a chamber (2000-08-01),
10. 6074691 - Method for monitoring the flow of a gas into a vacuum reactor (2000-06-13),
11. 6071560 - Tool with tool body and protective layer system (2000-06-06),
12. 6068742 - Target arrangement with a circular plate, magnetron for mounting the (2000-05-30),
13. 5997697 - Magnetron sputtering source and method of use thereof (1999-12-07),
14. 5981899 - Capacitively coupled RF-plasma reactor (1999-11-09),
15. 5965228 - Information carrier, method for producing same (1999-10-12),
Company Overview
Balzers Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Balzers, Liechtenstein, specializes in vacuum coating technology, focusing on advanced processes such as sputtering and plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The company is renowned for its expertise in developing wear-resistant coatings and optical layers, which enhance the performance and longevity of various components. Balzers serves a diverse range of industries, providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern manufacturing and technology applications.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

173 Patents

#1 in Balzers

#5 in Liechtenstein

#4,787 in the World

Balzers, LI
Balzers, Liechtenstein

Balzers Aktiengesellschaft

Forward Citations = 3,363

161 inventors:

goldMedal Erich Bergmann (27 out of 29 patents)

silverMedal Roman Schertler (14 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal Helmut Rudigier (10 out of 23 patents)

4.  Walter Haag (10 out of 25 patents)

5.  Eberhard Moll (9 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Balzers Aktiengesellschaft. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/balzers-ag

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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