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Wuppertal, Germany

Gebr. Happich Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 124

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,773

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107 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Lothar Viertel (40 out of 53 patents)

Patrick Welter (19 out of 46 patents)

Gunter Dietz (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Kurt Cziptschirsch (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Gert Mahler (10 out of 10 patents)

6. Klaus-Peter Kaiser (8 out of 8 patents)

7. Volker Dabringhaus (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Manfred Nowak (7 out of 9 patents)

9. Joachim Janz (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Rene Lecorvaisier (6 out of 7 patents)

11. Charles Ebert (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Peter Wegel (5 out of 6 patents)

13. Rolf Schlenz (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Peter Venn (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Peter Kaiser (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sun Visor

Vehicle Accessories

Mirror Assembly

Plastic Molding

Ashtray

Convertible Top

Roof Hatch

Mounting Device

Recyclable Material

Anti-Glare Device

Cushioning Member

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124 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5642915 - Roof hatch for large-capacity vehicles such as motor buses (1997-07-01),

2. 5626381 - Sun-visor for motor vehicles (1997-05-06),

3. 5601766 - Method of making a sun visor for motor vehicles (1997-02-11),

4. 5577791 - Mirror assembly with cover for motor vehicle sun visor (1996-11-26),

5. 5565053 - Method of manufacturing a plastic molding (1996-10-15),

6. 5556155 - Bearing device, in particular for pivotally mounted sun visors in (1996-09-17),

7. 5556154 - Visor with two-part core (1996-09-17),

8. 5533776 - Sun visor for motor vehicles (1996-07-09),

9. 5533772 - Ashtray and container holder for motor vehicles (1996-07-09),

10. 5510791 - Remote control unit for installation in vehicle (1996-04-23),

11. 5498056 - Sun visor for motor vehicles (1996-03-12),

12. 5492258 - Cross support for roof loads on a motor vehicle provided with roof (1996-02-20),

13. 5486033 - Support shaft for a vehicle sun visor (1996-01-23),

14. 5477429 - Sun visor for motor vehicles and method of manufacturing it (1995-12-19),

15. 5468041 - Swivel bearing bracket for vehicle sun visors (1995-11-21),

Company Overview

Gebr. Happich GmbH is a specialized manufacturer based in Wuppertal, Germany, focusing on automotive sun visors and related vehicle accessories. The company excels in the development of innovative solutions such as mirror assemblies, plastic molding components, and various mounting devices. With a commitment to quality and functionality, Happich also produces essential items like ashtrays and convertible tops, contributing to enhanced vehicle interiors and user experience in the automotive sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

124 Patents

#3 in

#484 in Germany

#6,457 in the World

Wuppertal, Germany

Gebr. Happich Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,773

107 inventors:

Lothar Viertel (40 out of 53 patents)

Patrick Welter (19 out of 46 patents)

Gunter Dietz (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Kurt Cziptschirsch (10 out of 10 patents)

5. Gert Mahler (10 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gebr. Happich Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gebr-happich

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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