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Bonn, Germany

Eaton Industries Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 38.5


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 76

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41 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Oliver Knoerrchen (3 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Wolfgang Meid (3 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephan Stanke (3 out of 9 patents)

4.  Andreas Schumacher (3 out of 6 patents)

5.  Walter Gilgen (3 out of 3 patents)

6.  Bogdan Zabrocki (2 out of 5 patents)

7.  Christoph Bausch (2 out of 10 patents)

8.  Volker Heins (2 out of 10 patents)

9.  Thomas Freyermuth (2 out of 9 patents)

10.  Kurt Haendler (2 out of 3 patents)

11.  Bernd Schneider (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Jan Nowak (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Wolfgang Wagner (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Peter Terhoeven (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Klaus-Dieter Nuerenberg (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Electric Protective Switching
Circuit Breaker
Voltage-Release
Current-Release
Short-Circuit Limiting
Power Switch
Tamper Protection
Rotary Drive
Auxiliary Operating Device
Plug Arrangement
Thermal Overload Trip
Control Electronics

26 patents:

1. 9136067 - Rotative double contact (2015-09-15),
2. 8873222 - Electric protective switching device with control electronics (2014-10-28),
3. 8796569 - Flexible cover for contacts of a plug-in or withdrawable unit (2014-08-05),
4. 8779632 - Solar module (2014-07-15),
5. 8692143 - Cable interlock between power switches (2014-04-08),
6. 8664552 - Lockable turning handle (2014-03-04),
7. 8624145 - Indicator device of a circuit breaker (2014-01-07),
8. 8508906 - Device and method for identifying the type of control for a voltage-release or current-release switching device (2013-08-13),
9. 8498090 - Apparatus and method for supplying power to a voltage- or current-releasing switching device (2013-07-30),
10. 8400740 - Short-circuit limiting device in a low-voltage installation (2013-03-19),
11. 8395868 - Short circuit limitation device in a low voltage system (2013-03-12),
12. 8390966 - Power switch for preventing accidental arcs (2013-03-05),
13. 8344276 - Contact arrangement for weak current applications (2013-01-01),
14. 8298018 - Cross connection link for switching devices modularly connected on a support member (2012-10-30),
15. 8263891 - Electric switching arrangement and mounting method (2012-09-11),
Company Overview
Eaton Industries GmbH, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is a global leader in power management solutions. The company specializes in electrical components, systems, and services that enhance efficiency and sustainability across various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Eaton's innovative technologies focus on energy distribution, control, and storage, as well as advanced solutions for automotive and aerospace industries, positioning the company as a key player in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

26 Patents

#12 in Bonn

#1,786 in Germany

#24,806 in the World

Bonn, DE
Bonn, Germany

Eaton Industries Gmbh

Forward Citations = 76

41 inventors:

goldMedal Oliver Knoerrchen (3 out of 8 patents)

silverMedal Wolfgang Meid (3 out of 15 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephan Stanke (3 out of 9 patents)

4.  Andreas Schumacher (3 out of 6 patents)

5.  Walter Gilgen (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Eaton Industries Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/eaton-industries

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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