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Ludwigsburg, Germany

Borgwarner Beru Systems Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 60

% Expired Patents = 58.3

EPO Patents = 24

Forward Citations = 160

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96 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas Giffels (7 out of 13 patents)

Gerd Braeuchle (6 out of 7 patents)

Timo Stifel (6 out of 26 patents)

4. Christian Pottiez (5 out of 11 patents)

5. Ganghua Ruan (5 out of 6 patents)

6. Yue Cheng (5 out of 6 patents)

7. Bernd Last (5 out of 15 patents)

8. Michael Edgar Luppold (5 out of 10 patents)

9. Alexander Dauth (4 out of 16 patents)

10. Felizitas Heilmann (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Steffen Bohne (4 out of 10 patents)

12. Olaf Toedter (4 out of 15 patents)

13. Markus Kernwein (4 out of 13 patents)

14. Hans Houben (4 out of 18 patents)

15. Gerd Bräuchle (3 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Glow Plug

Corona Ignition

Vehicle Heating

HF Ignition Device

Combustion Chamber

Electrical Resistance

Pressure Gauge

Thermal Management

60 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10190564 - Method for actuating a spark gap (2019-01-29),

2. 9964306 - Glow plug (2018-05-08),

3. 9827828 - Vehicle heating system (2017-11-28),

4. 9705293 - Corona ignition device and method for producing a corona ignition device (2017-07-11),

5. 9574540 - Corona ignition device (2017-02-21),

6. 9531165 - Method for actuating a spark gap (2016-12-27),

7. 9249775 - Method for igniting a fuel/air mixture of a combustion chamber, in particular in an internal combustion engine, by creating a corona discharge (2016-02-02),

8. 9062648 - Method for operating a HF ignition system (2015-06-23),

9. 9007076 - Method for measuring the electrical resistance of a glow plug (2015-04-14),

10. 8976505 - Method for controlling a glow plug in a diesel engine (2015-03-10),

11. 8975561 - Electric heating apparatus, especially for motor vehicles (2015-03-10),

12. 8973561 - Method for energizing an HF resonant circuit which has an igniter as a component for igniting a fuel-air mixture in a combustion chamber (2015-03-10),

13. 8972075 - Method for controlling the temperature of a glow plug (2015-03-03),

14. 8943877 - Combustion chamber pressure gauge (2015-02-03),

15. 8916800 - Glow plug (2014-12-23),

Company Overview

Borgwarner Beru Systems GmbH, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, specializes in advanced ignition systems, focusing on technologies that enhance vehicle performance and efficiency. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in glow plugs, corona ignition, and vehicle heating systems, contributing to improved thermal management and combustion processes. With a commitment to automotive engineering, Borgwarner Beru Systems plays a crucial role in developing components that optimize engine functionality and support sustainable mobility.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

60 Patents

#5 in Ludwigsburg

#922 in Germany

#12,083 in the World

Ludwigsburg, Germany

Borgwarner Beru Systems Gmbh

Forward Citations = 160

96 inventors:

Thomas Giffels (7 out of 13 patents)

Gerd Braeuchle (6 out of 7 patents)

Timo Stifel (6 out of 26 patents)

4. Christian Pottiez (5 out of 11 patents)

5. Ganghua Ruan (5 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Borgwarner Beru Systems Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/borgwarner-beru-systems

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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