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Itzehoe, Germany

Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 49

% Expired Patents = 20.4

EPO Patents = 49

Forward Citations = 93

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfgang Sievers (30 out of 41 patents)

Jörg Wolterink (11 out of 12 patents)

Pascal Thomas (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Thomas Klein (7 out of 18 patents)

5. Joachim Scheele (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Nils Kay (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Jörg Koberg (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Thomas Hänsel (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Klaus Walter Arlt (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Jan Buchweitz (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Frank Grewling (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Christian Greve (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Peter Morisse (1 out of 9 patents)

14. Torsten E Schwipps (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Stefan Wellendorf (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Flexographic Printing

LED Exposure

Photopolymer Curing

Printing Plate Imaging

Persistent Markings

Density Measurement

Multi-Beam Engraving

Image Information Storage

Automatic Plate Handling

Non-Printing Registration Marks

Controlled Exposure

Clamping Devices

49 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12566379 - Method and apparatus for exposure of flexographic printing plates using light emitting diode (LED) radiation sources (2026-03-03),

2. 12547077 - Printing plate exposure method and apparatus with reduced thermal polymerization (2026-02-10),

3. 12455506 - Process and apparatus for feeding a flexographic printing plate processor (2025-10-28),

4. 12411413 - System and method for mitigating trailing edge voids in flexo printing (2025-09-09),

5. 12304190 - UV LED radiation sources for use in photopolymer exposure (2025-05-20),

6. 12202246 - Printing plate imaging and exposure apparatus and method (2025-01-21),

7. 12055856 - Method and apparatus for exposure of flexographic printing plates using light emitting diode (LED) radiation sources (2024-08-06),

8. 12023706 - Systems and methods for combined radiation and functional layer application (2024-07-02),

9. 11878540 - Flexographic printing plate with persistent markings (2024-01-23),

10. 11878503 - System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith (2024-01-23),

11. 11867711 - Process and apparatus for automatic measurement of density of photopolymer printing plates (2024-01-09),

12. 11860543 - Transport system and method for printing plates (2024-01-02),

13. 11833739 - Additive plate making system and method (2023-12-05),

14. 11724533 - System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith (2023-08-15),

15. 11639069 - System and process for mounting a printing plate on a carrier (2023-05-02),

Company Overview

Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH, based in Itzehoe, Germany, specializes in advanced technologies for the printing industry, particularly in flexographic printing and photopolymer exposure. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as LED radiation sources and printing plate imaging, enhancing the efficiency and quality of printing processes. Their expertise extends to persistent markings, density measurement, direct curing, and multi-beam engraving, positioning them as a key player in the development of cutting-edge printing technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

49 Patents

#1 in Itzehoe

#1,074 in Germany

#14,266 in the World

Itzehoe, Germany

Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh

Forward Citations = 93

25 inventors:

Wolfgang Sievers (30 out of 41 patents)

Jörg Wolterink (11 out of 12 patents)

Pascal Thomas (9 out of 9 patents)

4. Thomas Klein (7 out of 18 patents)

5. Joachim Scheele (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/esko-graphics-imaging

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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