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Bielefeld, Germany

Dürkopp Fördertechnik Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 12.0

EPO Patents = 31

Forward Citations = 82

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael Wend (9 out of 16 patents)

Dirk Sieksmeier (8 out of 12 patents)

Markus Merten (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Paul Janzen (4 out of 15 patents)

5. Thomas Johannesmann (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Pascal Rehm (3 out of 7 patents)

7. Sigurd Völker (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Doris Elebracht (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Thomas Schnadwinkel (2 out of 3 patents)

10. Sigurd Voelker (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Axel Kleinekathöfer (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Dirk Zajonc (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Dirk Meier (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Frank Landermann (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Marcel LEßMANN (1 out of 1 patent)

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12755243 - Conveying method and conveying apparatus for goods of multiple orders (2026-10-06),

2. 12709484 - CONVEYING APPARATUS AND CONVEYING METHOD FOR GOODS (2026-08-18),

3. 12709482 - METHOD AND FACILITY FOR PICKING AND PACKING INDIVIDUAL GOODS CONVEYED OVERHEAD (2026-08-18),

4. 12657553 - Loading method and loading station for conveying containers (2026-06-16),

5. 12110186 - Overhead conveyor system and method for conveying overhead adapters and overhead conveyor facility including such an overhead conveyor system (2024-10-08),

6. 11926487 - Apparatus and method for feeding transport pockets into a conveying system of a hanging conveying installation, and the hanging conveying installation (2024-03-12),

7. 11884491 - Apparatus and method for the suspended conveyance of items (2024-01-30),

8. 11619930 - Method and apparatus for creating orders of individual products (2023-04-04),

9. 11472587 - Apparatus and method for providing individual products of more than one order at a packing station in an order-related manner (2022-10-18),

10. 11453557 - Conveyor system and method for conveying goods (2022-09-27),

11. 11383938 - Apparatus and method for feeding hanging conveyable articles into a hanging conveying installation, and hanging conveying installation having such an apparatus (2022-07-12),

12. 11352212 - Retaining element for retaining and conveying an object along a conveyor rail and suspended conveying system having a conveyor rail and such retaining elements (2022-06-07),

13. 11072498 - Conveyor system and method for conveying goods (2021-07-27),

14. 11072466 - Carrying device for receiving goods (2021-07-27),

15. 10913608 - Roller testing device for a roller adapter of an overhead conveyor system (2021-02-09),

Company Overview

Dürkopp Fördertechnik GmbH, based in Bielefeld, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced material handling systems. The company focuses on innovative solutions for logistics and automation, catering to various industries including automotive, textile, and general manufacturing. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency and productivity, Dürkopp Fördertechnik integrates cutting-edge technology into its systems, ensuring seamless operations and optimized workflows for its clients across Europe and beyond.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

25 Patents

#8 in Bielefeld

#1,848 in Germany

#25,730 in the World

Bielefeld, Germany

Dürkopp Fördertechnik Gmbh

Forward Citations = 82

14 inventors:

Michael Wend (9 out of 16 patents)

Dirk Sieksmeier (8 out of 12 patents)

Markus Merten (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Paul Janzen (4 out of 15 patents)

5. Thomas Johannesmann (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Dürkopp Fördertechnik Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/durkopp-fordertechnik

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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