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Heppenheim, Germany

Esselte Meto International Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 48

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 668

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Heinrich Volk (10 out of 21 patents)

Dirk Umbach (6 out of 13 patents)

Norbert Hetzer (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Ulf Koch (5 out of 12 patents)

5. Peter Schneider (4 out of 10 patents)

6. Andrew Nicholas Dames (3 out of 74 patents)

7. David Stocks (3 out of 4 patents)

8. John R Chamberlain (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Michael David Crossfield (2 out of 12 patents)

10. Terry Clancy (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Gamal Hagar (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Gordon Klassen (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Karl Harter (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Manfred Ruhrig (1 out of 5 patents)

15. Werner Becker (1 out of 23 patents)

Core Competencies:

Electronic Security

Label Printer

Antipilferage Markers

Authentication

Thermal Printer

Display Device

Printing Mechanism

Separable Labels

Price Marking

Hand-held Labelling

Antenna Structure

Magnetic Materials

48 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6064296 - Apparatus for the surveillance of an electronic security element in an (2000-05-16),

2. 5969611 - Apparatus for the surveillance of an electronic security element in an (1999-10-19),

3. 5909177 - Security element for electronic article surveillance and method of (1999-06-01),

4. 5894270 - Apparatus for the surveillance of an electronic security element in an (1999-04-13),

5. D397155 - Electronic information display device (1998-08-18),

6. 5782469 - Stacking device for card-shaped products (1998-07-21),

7. 5762377 - Method of authenticating an item and an apparatus for authenticating an (1998-06-09),

8. 5689263 - Antipilferage markers (1997-11-18),

9. 5684931 - Label printer, such as a thermal printer for printing labels (1997-11-04),

10. D385580 - Electronic information display device (1997-10-28),

11. 5660663 - Marking tag (1997-08-26),

12. 5639340 - Portable hand-held labelling and marking device and printing mechanism (1997-06-17),

13. 5626431 - Felt-tip pen wth refilling means (1997-05-06),

14. 5614278 - Strip of separable labels or tags having a display surface for display (1997-03-25),

15. D377768 - Antenna structure for detecting antitheft tags in a retail establishment (1997-02-04),

Company Overview

Esselte Meto International GmbH, headquartered in Heppenheim, Germany, specializes in innovative solutions for retail and security applications. The company develops a range of products including electronic article surveillance systems, label printers, and antipilferage markers, aimed at enhancing product security and inventory management. With a focus on portable labeling devices and thermal printing technologies, Esselte Meto is committed to providing efficient and reliable tools for businesses to optimize their operations and protect their assets.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

48 Patents

#1 in Heppenheim

#1,108 in Germany

#14,575 in the World

Heppenheim, Germany

Esselte Meto International Gmbh

Forward Citations = 668

36 inventors:

Heinrich Volk (10 out of 21 patents)

Dirk Umbach (6 out of 13 patents)

Norbert Hetzer (6 out of 7 patents)

4. Ulf Koch (5 out of 12 patents)

5. Peter Schneider (4 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Esselte Meto International Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/esselte-meto-international

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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