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Hartenstein, Germany

Eckart Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 83

% Expired Patents = 22.9

EPO Patents = 97

Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 236

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97 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Günter Kaupp (32 out of 35 patents)

Michael Grüner (21 out of 22 patents)

Ulrich Schmidt (18 out of 19 patents)

4. Dirk Schumacher (17 out of 17 patents)

5. Ralph Schneider (14 out of 14 patents)

6. Stefan Trummer (14 out of 17 patents)

7. Frank Henglein (10 out of 14 patents)

8. Oliver Struck (7 out of 16 patents)

9. Christine Schilling (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Oliver Bedford (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Wolfgang Herzing (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Thomas Schuster (6 out of 7 patents)

13. Michael Becker (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Dieter Proelss (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Thomas Schneider (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Solvochromic Pigments

PVD Pigments

Pearlescent Pigments

Metallic Pigments

Nail Varnish

Cosmetic Formulations

High Chroma

Electrically Conductive

Corrosion Resistant

UV Ink

Laser Marking

Nanoparticle Coatings

83 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12735576 - Plate-like PVD aluminum pigment with a protective encapsulation and method for manufacturing a plate-like PVD aluminium pigment with a protective encapsulation (2026-09-15),

2. 12698401 - Coated metal effect pigments, method of production and use thereof (2026-08-04),

3. 12624217 - Coated pigment and method of making (2026-05-12),

4. 12584022 - Solvochromic effect pigments, method of production and use thereof (2026-03-24),

5. 12479999 - Weather stable pearlescent pigments (2025-11-25),

6. 12227654 - PVD-aluminum pigment dispersion and cosmetic formulations (2025-02-18),

7. 12157830 - Effect pigments coated with organic binders for powder paints, and a method for producing said coated effect pigments and their use (2024-12-03),

8. 12048757 - Embossed effect pigment and method of manufacture of embossed effect pigment (2024-07-30),

9. 11958979 - Radar frequency transparent effect pigment mixture, formulations and coatings thereof (2024-04-16),

10. 11702552 - Effect pigments coated with organic binders for powders paints, and a method for producing said coated effect pigments and their use (2023-07-18),

11. 11617707 - Nail varnish composition containing embossed effect pigments and surface-modified embossed effect pigments (2023-04-04),

12. 11594723 - ZnO nanoparticle coated exfoliated graphite composite, method of producing composite and use in Li-ion battery (2023-02-28),

13. 11427712 - Thin aluminum pigments having a narrow thickness distribution, method for producing same, and use of aluminum pigments (2022-08-30),

14. 11421111 - Radar frequency transparent effect pigment mixture, formulations and coatings thereof (2022-08-23),

15. 11377565 - Surface-modified effect pigment and nail varnish composition (2022-07-05),

Company Overview

Eckart GmbH, based in Hartenstein, Germany, specializes in the development and production of effect pigments that enhance the aesthetic appeal of various products. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as solvochromic, PVD, and pearlescent pigments, catering to diverse applications in cosmetics, automotive, and coatings. With a commitment to high-quality formulations, Eckart also explores electrically conductive pigments and high chroma solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the effect pigment industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

83 Patents

#1 in Hartenstein

#695 in Germany

#9,158 in the World

Hartenstein, Germany

Eckart Gmbh

Forward Citations = 236

97 inventors:

Günter Kaupp (32 out of 35 patents)

Michael Grüner (21 out of 22 patents)

Ulrich Schmidt (18 out of 19 patents)

4. Dirk Schumacher (17 out of 17 patents)

5. Ralph Schneider (14 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Eckart Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/eckart

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

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