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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

Photopolymer Exposure

LED Radiation Sources

Printing Plate Imaging

Persistent Markings

Density Measurement

Direct Curing

Multi-Beam Engraving

Non-Printing Registration Marks

Computer-to-Plate Imaging

Curing Techniques

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),

Esko, a subsidiary of Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH, is a global provider of software and hardware solutions for packaging and label design, prepress automation, and collaboration. Their products enable customers to drive innovation, efficiency, and profitability in the packaging and print industries. With a comprehensive range of integrated solutions, Esko serves businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large multinational corporations, helping them meet their complex packaging and printing challenges.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh

49 Patents

#1 in Itzehoe

#1,069 in Germany

#14,236 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)

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