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Augsburg, Germany

Erhardt Leimer Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Expired Patents = 4.3

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 296

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfgang Krauth (4 out of 6 patents)

Hans Seibold (3 out of 4 patents)

Gerhard Brunner (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Heinrich Niemann (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Werner Geyer (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Juergen Eisen (2 out of 9 patents)

7. Wolfgang Lonner (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Franz Mair (2 out of 6 patents)

9. Horst Mack (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Alois Groninger (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Johannes Wulf (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Ludwig Zerle (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Hang Seibold (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Harald Heim (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Gerhard Alt (1 out of 2 patents)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7151715 - Method and apparatus for detecting the position of the edge of a moving product web (2006-12-19),

2. 6717168 - Device for detecting the marginal edge and marking of a moving web of material (2004-04-06),

3. 5921452 - Device for pivoting a roller for a moving web (1999-07-13),

4. 5803334 - Ultrasonic edge sensor for the detection of a web edge (1998-09-08),

5. 5663510 - Method and device for compensating tension forces across the width of a (1997-09-02),

6. 5619779 - Device for smoothing down a running material web (1997-04-15),

7. 5575414 - Process and device for guiding and keeping a material web spread (1996-11-19),

8. 5421500 - Device for guiding a transversely stable web (1995-06-06),

9. 5377891 - Process for controlling the force on a moving web of material (1995-01-03),

10. 5322990 - Apparatus for reading coding on a moving coding carrier, especially a (1994-06-21),

11. 5307973 - Profiled rod for a web-spreading roller (1994-05-03),

12. 5166532 - Edge sensor for a moving strip of material (1992-11-24),

13. 5133511 - Apparatus for the edge aligned connection of webs (1992-07-28),

14. 5021674 - Process for determining the location of edges and photoelectronic (1991-06-04),

15. 4920622 - Apparatus for the spreading the guiding of a web of flexible material (1990-05-01),

Company Overview

Erhardt Leimer GmbH, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, specializes in innovative solutions for the automation of industrial processes. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies for web guiding, measurement, and control systems, primarily serving the paper, film, and textile industries. With a commitment to enhancing production efficiency and quality, Erhardt Leimer integrates cutting-edge sensor technology and software solutions to optimize manufacturing workflows across various sectors globally.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

23 Patents

#14 in Augsburg

#1,979 in Germany

#27,649 in the World

Augsburg, Germany

Erhardt Leimer Gmbh

Forward Citations = 296

29 inventors:

Wolfgang Krauth (4 out of 6 patents)

Hans Seibold (3 out of 4 patents)

Gerhard Brunner (3 out of 5 patents)

4. Heinrich Niemann (3 out of 4 patents)

5. Werner Geyer (3 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Erhardt Leimer Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/erhardt-leimer

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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