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Gea Mechanical Equipment Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 85

% Expired Patents = 11.8

CIPO Patents = 10

EPO Patents = 136

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 125

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98 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wilfried Mackel (22 out of 44 patents)

Thomas Bathelt (17 out of 18 patents)

Andreas Penkl (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Kathrin Quiter (7 out of 10 patents)

5. Poul-Erik Aagaard (6 out of 8 patents)

6. Eduard Brak (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Wolf-Dietrich Herberg (5 out of 6 patents)

8. Steffen Hruschka (5 out of 11 patents)

9. Rüdiger Göhmann (5 out of 7 patents)

10. Stefan Terholsen (4 out of 6 patents)

11. Thomas Kleimann (4 out of 8 patents)

12. Detlef Ullmann (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Marie-Theres Sedler (4 out of 5 patents)

14. Ulrich Horbach (4 out of 5 patents)

15. Tim Hundertmark (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Centrifuge

Separator

Solid-Bowl

Phase Separation

Lubrication System

Flowable Suspension

Drum Tool

Clarification

Cooling Device

Drive Apparatus

Feedback Control

Dairy Processing

85 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12648577 - Method for producing a milk or whey powder, and use of a germ-removing separator (2026-06-09),

2. 12605720 - Self-emptying separator (2026-04-21),

3. 12594560 - Solid-bowl screw centrifuge (2026-04-07),

4. 12478986 - Nozzle centrifuge having a nozzle monitoring device and method for monitoring nozzles of a nozzle centrifuge (2025-11-25),

5. 12311388 - Magnetically suspended and rotated separator (2025-05-27),

6. 12303918 - Separator for separating a flowable suspension into two flowable phases of different density (2025-05-20),

7. 12290824 - Solid bowl screw centrifuge with mixing blades or paddles arranged on the screw shaft (2025-05-06),

8. 12225875 - Butter-making method (2025-02-18),

9. 12201124 - Method for obtaining products for the food industry and/or feed industry from insects, and solid phase obtained from insects (2025-01-21),

10. 12172173 - Method by which a lubricant flow rate at a centrifuge is monitored (2024-12-24),

11. 12063942 - Apparatus and method to treat dairy products (2024-08-20),

12. 12023688 - Solid bowl screw centrifuge (2024-07-02),

13. 11872570 - Centrifuge having a drum tool (2024-01-16),

14. 11793209 - Malaxation apparatus for the production of virgin olive oil (2023-10-24),

15. 11701669 - Outlet nozzle for a centrifugal drum, centrifugal drum and assembly tool (2023-07-18),

Company Overview

Gea Mechanical Equipment GmbH, based in Oelde, Germany, specializes in advanced centrifuge technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of separators and solid-bowl centrifuges. The company is renowned for its expertise in phase separation, lubrication systems, and the handling of flowable suspensions. Gea's innovative solutions are integral to various industries, enhancing processes in food, pharmaceuticals, and chemical sectors, while ensuring efficient clarification and separation of materials.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

85 Patents

#2 in Oelde

#679 in Germany

#8,958 in the World

Gea Mechanical Equipment Gmbh

Forward Citations = 125

98 inventors:

Wilfried Mackel (22 out of 44 patents)

Thomas Bathelt (17 out of 18 patents)

Andreas Penkl (8 out of 9 patents)

4. Kathrin Quiter (7 out of 10 patents)

5. Poul-Erik Aagaard (6 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gea Mechanical Equipment Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gea-mechanical-equipment

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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