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Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Benteler Automotive Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 52.4

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 206

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frederick B Hill, Jr (10 out of 11 patents)

Joseph C Kollaritsch (4 out of 4 patents)

Donald R Rigsby (4 out of 14 patents)

4. John Peter Biel, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Steven D Burch (3 out of 34 patents)

6. Todd W J Tjoelker (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Lance Mews (3 out of 4 patents)

8. C Edwin Tracy (2 out of 33 patents)

9. Matthew Allen Keyser (2 out of 5 patents)

10. David K Benson (2 out of 38 patents)

11. Sreedhar V Chanda (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Joseph G Salmonowicz, Jr (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Brad M Schneemann (2 out of 2 patents)

14. John C Studabaker (2 out of 2 patents)

15. John D Bowman (2 out of 2 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9238993 - Exhaust manifold with hybrid construction and method (2016-01-19),

2. 8661671 - Method for making catalytic converters with automated substrate crack detection (2014-03-04),

3. 8356411 - Exhaust manifold with hybrid construction and method (2013-01-22),

4. 8302306 - Method for making two-piece catalytic converter with double wall mid-section (2012-11-06),

5. 7765801 - Exhaust gas treatment device with insulated housing construction (2010-08-03),

6. 7611561 - Diesel exhaust filter construction (2009-11-03),

7. 7506444 - Vehicle suspension control arm and method (2009-03-24),

8. 7451630 - Heat treatment strategically strengthened door beam (2008-11-18),

9. 7431896 - Vacuum-insulated exhaust treatment devices, such as catalytic converters, with passive controls (2008-10-07),

10. 7093886 - Vehicle door beam with reinforced tab and method for making the same (2006-08-22),

11. 7066509 - Energy absorption impact system and method for vehicle bumpers and the like (2006-06-27),

12. 6918224 - Heat treatment strategically strengthened door beam (2005-07-19),

13. 6908595 - Vacuum-insulated exhaust treatment devices, such as catalytic converters, with passive controls (2005-06-21),

14. 6884398 - Vacuum-insulated exhaust treatment devices with radially-extending support structures (2005-04-26),

15. 6875407 - Vacuum-insulated exhaust treatment device with phase change materials and thermal management system (2005-04-05),

Company Overview

Benteler Automotive Corporation, headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative automotive components and systems. The company focuses on advanced engineering solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and sustainability. With a commitment to research and development, Benteler is at the forefront of automotive technology, addressing the evolving needs of the global automotive industry. Their expertise spans various domains, including lightweight construction, electric mobility, and integrated vehicle systems.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

21 Patents

#43 in Auburn Hills, MI

#571 in Michigan

#15,719 in US

#30,018 in the World

Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Benteler Automotive Corporation

Forward Citations = 206

33 inventors:

Frederick B Hill, Jr (10 out of 11 patents)

Joseph C Kollaritsch (4 out of 4 patents)

Donald R Rigsby (4 out of 14 patents)

4. John Peter Biel, Jr (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Steven D Burch (3 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Benteler Automotive Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/benteler-automotive

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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