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Eindhoven, Netherlands

Daf Trucks N.v.

USPTO Granted Patents = 43

% Expired Patents = 7.0

EPO Patents = 108

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 49

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67 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Albertus Clemens Maria Van Der Knaap (7 out of 17 patents)

Thijs Adriaan Cornelis Van Keulen (3 out of 4 patents)

Jasper Joshua Backx (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Robert Jacobus Vreede (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Rudolf Geert Maria Huisman (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Kurosch Hossein Asghari (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Menno Adrianus Beenakkers (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Floris Van Der Meijs (2 out of 5 patents)

9. Jasper Den Dopper (2 out of 2 patents)

10. John De Graaf (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Ignace Theodorus Maria Van Den Heuvel (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Thierry Kabos (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Huub Van Berlo (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Johannes Jacobus Maria Van Rozendaal (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Dirk-Jan De Jong (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Electric Axle Drive

Vehicle Motion Control

Exhaust Aftertreatment

Cooling System

Engine Monitoring

Compression Ignition Engine

Power Management

Turbo-Diesel

Adaptive Engine Control

Platooning Method

Chassis System

Suspension System

43 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12742491 - Electric axle drive for a vehicle wheel axle (2026-09-22),

2. 12728840 - Vehicle motion control (2026-09-08),

3. 12655784 - Exhaust aftertreatment system (2026-06-16),

4. 12606008 - Cooling system for fuel cell (2026-04-21),

5. 12503065 - Guiding cable with ribbed insulation cover (2025-12-23),

6. 12422338 - Engine pre turbine pressure monitoring system (2025-09-23),

7. 12416273 - Compression ignition engine, commercial vehicle, and method for improving starting behaviour (2025-09-16),

8. 12403756 - Rear axle with integrated electric motor (2025-09-02),

9. 12351040 - Power management system for electrical vehicles with multiple motors (2025-07-08),

10. 12228060 - Heater control for an after treatment system (2025-02-18),

11. 12116963 - Monitoring system, method and vehicle comprising such a system, for detecting clogging through fouling of an air filter of an internal combustion engine (2024-10-15),

12. 12013311 - Method for detecting malfunctioning turbo-diesel cylinders (2024-06-18),

13. 11898933 - Test kit for executing a sequence of individual cylinder tests (2024-02-13),

14. 11898568 - Variable geometry turbine and method for calibrating a variable geometry turbine (2024-02-13),

15. 11739683 - Method for controlling a compression release brake mechanism in a combustion engine (2023-08-29),

Company Overview

Daf Trucks N.V., headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of commercial vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks. The company is known for its innovative engineering and commitment to sustainability, focusing on fuel efficiency and reducing emissions in the transportation sector. With a strong presence in Europe and beyond, Daf Trucks integrates advanced technologies in automotive engineering, enhancing performance and safety in its vehicle lineup.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

43 Patents

#13 in Eindhoven

#196 in Netherlands

#16,040 in the World

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Daf Trucks N.v.

Forward Citations = 49

67 inventors:

Albertus Clemens Maria Van Der Knaap (7 out of 17 patents)

Thijs Adriaan Cornelis Van Keulen (3 out of 4 patents)

Jasper Joshua Backx (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Robert Jacobus Vreede (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Rudolf Geert Maria Huisman (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Daf Trucks N.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/daf-trucks-n-v

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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