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Steckborn, Switzerland

Bernina International Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

EPO Patents = 20

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 58

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48 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Severin Brunner (7 out of 8 patents)

André Stucki (5 out of 15 patents)

Alain Capt (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Gunnar Schlaich (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Frank Prufer (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Michael König (4 out of 8 patents)

7. Patric Konner (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Ioannis Imionidis (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Marco Bernegger (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Jan Janouschek (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Roland Beer (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Manfred Schweizer (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Niklaus Wacker (2 out of 9 patents)

14. Markus Muller (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Frank Prüfer (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sewing Machine

Embroidery System

Quilting Device

Stitch Module

Embroidery Frame

Feed Dog

Thread Cutting

Locking Mechanism

Decorative Elements

Measurement Processing

Textile Processing

Sewing Patterns

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12674258 - Machine for sewing, embroidery or quilting (2026-07-07),

2. 12467176 - Embroidery frame arrangement (2025-11-11),

3. 12043935 - Presser foot for producing a piping or welt (2024-07-23),

4. 11718940 - Embroidery system and embroidery frame assembly (2023-08-08),

5. 10400375 - Accessories box for a sewing machine (2019-09-03),

6. 10273614 - Device and method for manually changing a feed dog (2019-04-30),

7. D837839 - Stitching module (2019-01-08),

8. 10174448 - Device and method for manually changing a feed dog (2019-01-08),

9. 10066328 - Long arm quilt and lockstitch machine assembly (2018-09-04),

10. 9869043 - Quilting device (2018-01-16),

11. 9840795 - Device and method for acquiring and processing measurement quantities in a sewing machine (2017-12-12),

12. 9631305 - Device and method for influencing the position of knots between the upper thread and the lower thread when sewing with a sewing machine (2017-04-25),

13. D752659 - Long arm sewing machine for quilts (2016-03-29),

14. 9038553 - Method and device for punching a planar object using a sewing machine (2015-05-26),

15. 8844454 - Activation device for a path and time dependent motion of a thread cutting and lead-in stitching unit (2014-09-30),

Company Overview

Bernina International AG is a Swiss company renowned for its high-quality sewing machines and embroidery systems. The organization specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative sewing technology, catering to both hobbyists and professionals. With a strong emphasis on precision engineering and user-friendly design, Bernina's products are celebrated for their reliability and performance. The company maintains a global presence, serving a diverse customer base while fostering a commitment to craftsmanship and creativity in the textile arts.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

29 Patents

#2 in Steckborn

#457 in Switzerland

#22,570 in the World

Steckborn, Switzerland

Bernina International Ag

Forward Citations = 58

48 inventors:

Severin Brunner (7 out of 8 patents)

André Stucki (5 out of 15 patents)

Alain Capt (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Gunnar Schlaich (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Frank Prufer (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Bernina International Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/bernina-international-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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