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Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 209

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 193

Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 375

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156 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hans Beckhoff (52 out of 64 patents)

Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Thomas Rettig (38 out of 39 patents)

5. Uwe Prüssmeier (27 out of 27 patents)

6. Erik Vonnahme (25 out of 25 patents)

7. Thorsten Bunte (23 out of 23 patents)

8. Lukas Bentfeld (17 out of 17 patents)

9. Armin Pehlivan (13 out of 13 patents)

10. Rolf Brinkmann (12 out of 12 patents)

11. Guido Beckmann (11 out of 11 patents)

12. Jan Achterberg (11 out of 12 patents)

13. Clemens Maier (11 out of 11 patents)

14. Thomas Morscher (11 out of 11 patents)

15. Christopher Pohl (11 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Linear Transport System

Planar Drive System

Industrial Robot

Automation Network

Data Transmission

Control Program

Safety Module

Field Device

Robotic Arm

Energy Transmission

Programmable Logic Controller

Collision Prevention

209 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12732080 - Method for processing a planar object with the aid of a planar drive system (2026-09-08),

2. 12732032 - Assembly of stator modules for a planar drive system (2026-09-08),

3. 12689316 - Method for operating a planar drive system and planar drive system (2026-07-21),

4. 12683831 - Modular machine-automation system and client module (2026-07-14),

5. 12672252 - Automation platform (2026-06-30),

6. 12606388 - Switch-on unit in a linear transport system (2026-04-21),

7. 12603488 - System for monitoring field device (2026-04-14),

8. 12580441 - Rotor for a planar drive system and planar drive system (2026-03-17),

9. 12576722 - Energy transmission in a linear transport system (2026-03-17),

10. 12567892 - Data transmission in a linear transport system (2026-03-03),

11. 12525861 - Method for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system (2026-01-13),

12. 12455540 - Method of controlling an automation system having control redundancy, and automation system (2025-10-28),

13. 12409857 - Safety module for a safe drive control of a drive system in an automation system, drive system and automation system (2025-09-09),

14. 12332623 - Method for modifying a control software of an automation system (2025-06-17),

15. 12332610 - Method for updating a control program of an automation system with data migration of a program state of the control program (2025-06-17),

Beckhoff Automation GmbH, headquartered in Verl, Germany, specializes in advanced automation systems that enhance industrial processes. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies, including linear transport systems, planar drive systems, and industrial robots. Beckhoff's expertise extends to automation networks, data transmission, control programs, and safety modules, positioning it as a leader in the automation sector. Their solutions are designed to optimize efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing environments, catering to a diverse range of industries.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

209 Patents

#1 in Verl

#282 in Germany

#4,069 in the World

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

Forward Citations = 375

156 inventors:

Hans Beckhoff (52 out of 64 patents)

Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4. Thomas Rettig (38 out of 39 patents)

5. Uwe Prüssmeier (27 out of 27 patents)

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