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Luenen, Germany

Caterpillar Global Mining Europe Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 76

% Expired Patents = 42.1

EPO Patents = 47

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 173

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121 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gerhard Siepenkort (11 out of 31 patents)

Joachim Raschka (9 out of 11 patents)

Klaus Duhnke (9 out of 27 patents)

4. Norbert Hesse (8 out of 33 patents)

5. Adam Klabisch (8 out of 34 patents)

6. Uwe Tillessen (7 out of 17 patents)

7. Oliver Kortmann (7 out of 7 patents)

8. Marco Ahler (7 out of 7 patents)

9. Jens Steinberg (6 out of 9 patents)

10. Diedrich Bettermann (6 out of 12 patents)

11. Jan Rohwer (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Detlef Hahn (5 out of 12 patents)

13. Christoph Pietrala (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Euan Russell Kirkhope (4 out of 8 patents)

15. Robert Voigt (4 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Mining Equipment

Longwall Systems

Hydraulic Assemblies

Conveyor Technologies

Mobile Mining

Monitoring Systems

Milling Devices

Extraction Devices

Safety Mechanisms

Chain Conveyors

Plough Systems

Sensor Devices

76 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12328054 - Electric terminal assembly of a drive unit for use in a mining machine (2025-06-10),

2. 11396894 - Hydraulic shield support system and pressure intensifier (2022-07-26),

3. 11261031 - Conveyor pan (2022-03-01),

4. 11149546 - Cable handling system for longwall mining machines (2021-10-19),

5. 11085798 - System and method for monitoring fault conditions in a pan line of a longwall mining system (2021-08-10),

6. 11040833 - Flight bar-clamp-chain link connection for a chain conveyor (2021-06-22),

7. 10844713 - Shearing system for longwall mining (2020-11-24),

8. 10767481 - Self-advancing roof support for a longwall mining system (2020-09-08),

9. 10589936 - Continuous conveyor for transporting heavy bulk materials or unit loads (2020-03-17),

10. 10508540 - Plow guide assembly for plow guides (2019-12-17),

11. 10392195 - Scraping elements for drive units of underground mining applications (2019-08-27),

12. 10385888 - Sleeve holder for a hydraulic cylinder (2019-08-20),

13. 10273803 - Implement system for machine and operating method therefor (2019-04-30),

14. 10094216 - Milling depth compensation system and method (2018-10-09),

15. 10082024 - Tool support for cutting heads (2018-09-25),

Company Overview

Caterpillar Global Mining Europe GmbH, based in Luenen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced mining equipment. The company focuses on innovative solutions for longwall systems, hydraulic assemblies, and conveyor technologies, catering to the evolving needs of the mining industry. Additionally, it offers mobile mining solutions, monitoring systems, and various extraction and milling devices, positioning itself as a key player in enhancing operational efficiency and safety in mining operations across Europe.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

76 Patents

#2 in Luenen

#757 in Germany

#9,904 in the World

Luenen, Germany

Caterpillar Global Mining Europe Gmbh

Forward Citations = 173

121 inventors:

Gerhard Siepenkort (11 out of 31 patents)

Joachim Raschka (9 out of 11 patents)

Klaus Duhnke (9 out of 27 patents)

4. Norbert Hesse (8 out of 33 patents)

5. Adam Klabisch (8 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Caterpillar Global Mining Europe Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/caterpillar-global-mining-europe

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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