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Esslingen, Germany

Festo Kg

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USPTO Granted Patents = 76

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 958

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kurt Stoll (58 out of 179 patents)

Manfred Rudle (5 out of 9 patents)

Herbert Kongeter (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Albrecht Wagner (3 out of 9 patents)

5. Heinz Hohner (3 out of 5 patents)

6. Sandor Palffy (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Johannes Volzer (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Jurgen Schnatterer (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Thomas Lederer (2 out of 8 patents)

10. Magnus Henzler (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Dieter Waldmann (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Axel Thallemer (2 out of 7 patents)

13. Peter Maier (2 out of 3 patents)

14. Jan R De Fries (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Eugen Schlotzer (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Pneumatic Door Lock

Suction Nozzle

Solenoid Valve

Fluid Power Cylinder

Multiway Valve

Linear Drive

Pressure Control Valve

Spool Valve

Electropneumatic Control

Position Detector

Sealing Ring

Control Device

76 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6106032 - Pneumatic door lock (2000-08-22),

2. 5929536 - Control device, more especially for actuating valves (1999-07-27),

3. 5924823 - Suction nozzle, method for operation, and use of the nozzle (1999-07-20),

4. 5901504 - Roof of a structure (1999-05-11),

5. 5884360 - Nozzle arrangement and use thereof (1999-03-23),

6. 5823505 - Solenoid valve with an ancillary drive member (1998-10-20),

7. 5820091 - Functional component usable for demonstration and/or training purposes (1998-10-13),

8. 5819801 - Method and device for producing periodical impulse changes in a fluid (1998-10-13),

9. 5813313 - Piston for a fluid power cylinder (1998-09-29),

10. 5796008 - Pressure gage device having a tube spring associated with a venting (1998-08-18),

11. 5794901 - Functional component usable for demonstration and/or training purposes (1998-08-18),

12. 5777471 - Device for detecting angular positions of a shaft (1998-07-07),

13. 5765589 - Valve arrangement (1998-06-16),

14. 5761985 - Fluid power cylinder (1998-06-09),

15. 5746110 - Drive cylinder (1998-05-05),

Company Overview

Festo KG, headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a leading provider of automation technology and fluid power solutions. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative products such as pneumatic door locks, suction nozzles, solenoid valves, and fluid power cylinders. Festo's expertise extends to multiway valves, linear drives, and pressure control valves, positioning it as a key player in the fluid power technology sector. With a strong focus on research and development, Festo continues to drive advancements in automation across various industries.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

76 Patents

#4 in Esslingen

#757 in Germany

#9,904 in the World

Esslingen, Germany

Festo Kg

Forward Citations = 958

46 inventors:

Kurt Stoll (58 out of 179 patents)

Manfred Rudle (5 out of 9 patents)

Herbert Kongeter (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Albrecht Wagner (3 out of 9 patents)

5. Heinz Hohner (3 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Festo Kg. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/festo-kg

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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