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Steckborn, Switzerland

Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-nahmaschinenfabrik

USPTO Granted Patents = 53

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 332

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45 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ernst Dreier (9 out of 16 patents)

André Stucki (6 out of 15 patents)

Heinz Janouschek (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Christian Ulmer (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Peter Vogel (3 out of 5 patents)

6. Lorenz Reber (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Erich Hausammann (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Fritz Gegauf (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Manfred Schweizer (2 out of 4 patents)

10. Otmar Stillhard (2 out of 11 patents)

11. Niklaus Wacker (2 out of 9 patents)

12. Hans Fluckiger (2 out of 7 patents)

13. Hans Flückiger (2 out of 5 patents)

14. Michael König (2 out of 8 patents)

15. Hanspeter Vogel (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sewing Machine

Embroidery Machine

Thread Spool Holder

Needle Movement Control

Material Transport Regulation

Bobbin Changing Arrangement

Electronic Sewing Control

Self-Adjusting Presser Foot

Stitch Length Adjustment

Thread Gripper Device

Gap Stitch Mechanism

Winding Device

53 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7380510 - Device for operating several functions of a sewing machine (2008-06-03),

2. 7325502 - Method and device for controlling the movement of a needle in a sewing machine (2008-02-05),

3. 7293513 - Device for securing the upper thread loop after threading (2007-11-13),

4. 7234403 - Sewing or embroidery machine (2007-06-26),

5. 7114455 - Thread spool holder for a plurality of needle thread spools (2006-10-03),

6. 7080603 - Sewing or embroidery machine (2006-07-25),

7. 7055445 - Top transport device for sewing machines (2006-06-06),

8. 7055444 - Arrangement for changing the bobbin of a sewing or embroidery machine (2006-06-06),

9. 7036444 - Locking device for a bobbin (2006-05-02),

10. 6994042 - Method and device for regulating material transport in a sewing or embroidery machine (2006-02-07),

11. 6871606 - Method and device for regulating material transport in a sewing or embroidery machine (2005-03-29),

12. 6863007 - Method for determining a lower thread supply, and a sewing machine having a lower thread supply monitoring device (2005-03-08),

13. 6810824 - Sewing or embroidery machine (2004-11-02),

14. 6655305 - Apparatus for the embroidery of surface-shaped sewing material on a column-type, or free arm-type, sewing machine including distance adapter (2003-12-02),

15. 6568337 - Sewing or embroidery machine (2003-05-27),

Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-Nahmaschinenfabrik is a renowned company specializing in the manufacturing of sewing machines. Established in Bern, Switzerland, in 1893, the company has a long-standing history of crafting high-quality and innovative sewing equipment. Over the years, Bernina has earned a reputation for precision, durability, and unrivaled stitching quality, making it a preferred choice by sewing enthusiasts and professionals worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

53 Patents

#1 in Steckborn

#263 in Switzerland

#12,935 in the World

Steckborn, Switzerland

Fritz Gegauf Aktiengesellschaft Bernina-nahmaschinenfabrik

Forward Citations = 332

45 inventors:

Ernst Dreier (9 out of 16 patents)

André Stucki (6 out of 15 patents)

Heinz Janouschek (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Christian Ulmer (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Peter Vogel (3 out of 5 patents)

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