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Cologne, Germany

Getrag Ford Transmissions Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 43

% Expired Patents = 39.5


Forward Citations = 235

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47 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Martin Leibbrandt (17 out of 17 patents)

silverMedal Ulrich Eggert (8 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Andreas Hegerath (8 out of 15 patents)

4.  Reinhard Moehlmann (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  Christian Krauss (6 out of 6 patents)

6.  Harald Schmitz (5 out of 7 patents)

7.  Helmuth Bosch (4 out of 13 patents)

8.  Marco Siebigteroth (4 out of 4 patents)

9.  Stefan Huepkes (3 out of 5 patents)

10.  Frank Pricken (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Jean-Pierre Chazotte (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Patrick Soehnge (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Axel Prenger-Berninghoff (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Stefan Kirschstein (2 out of 2 patents)

15.  Lutz Kather (2 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Dual Clutch Transmission
Hydraulic Control
Gear Shifting
Automated Transmission
Clutch System
Transmission Design
Position Sensor
Shift Mechanism
Vehicle Drivetrain
Change-Speed Gearbox
Clutch Assembly
Twin-Clutch Transmission

43 patents:

1. 11365802 - Transmission having external shifting mass (2022-06-21),
2. 11268595 - Inline transmission with two intermediate shafts (2022-03-08),
3. 11067161 - Transmission with a separate breather element (2021-07-20),
4. 10935082 - Synchronizer device for a manual transmission (2021-03-02),
5. 10794476 - Hydraulic control device and method for controlling a dual clutch transmission having a control device (2020-10-06),
6. 10427667 - Method for automatically switching a motor vehicle to freewheel mode (2019-10-01),
7. 9068648 - Automated transmission and method for operating an automated transmission (2015-06-30),
8. 8746430 - Method of feeding a clutch cylinder of a hydraulically actuated clutch system (2014-06-10),
9. 8701517 - Method of gear shifting a dual clutch transmission (2014-04-22),
10. 8510001 - Method for reaching a neutral position of a gearshift fork in a shift transmission (2013-08-13),
11. 8459390 - Vehicle having drive train (2013-06-11),
12. 8397892 - Clutch support (2013-03-19),
13. 8397599 - Shift pad for a shift element in a gear shift device, and shift element comprising such a shift pad (2013-03-19),
14. 8397567 - Dual clutch transmission of reduced axial length and method of controlling this dual clutch transmission (2013-03-19),
15. 8346445 - Method for reaching a neutral position of a gearshift fork in a shift transmission (2013-01-01),
Company Overview
Getrag Ford Transmissions GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, specializes in advanced transmission technologies for the automotive sector. The company is recognized for its expertise in dual clutch transmission systems, hydraulic control devices, and innovative gear shifting mechanisms. Its focus on automated transmission solutions enhances vehicle performance and efficiency. Getrag's developments also encompass clutch assemblies, position sensors, and transmission control methods, positioning it as a key player in the evolution of automotive engineering.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

Getrag Ford Transmissions Gmbh USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
43 Patents

#17 in Cologne

#1,203 in Germany

#16,056 in the World

Cologne, DE
Cologne, Germany

Getrag Ford Transmissions Gmbh

Forward Citations = 235

47 inventors:

goldMedal Martin Leibbrandt (17 out of 17 patents)

silverMedal Ulrich Eggert (8 out of 11 patents)

bronzeMedal Andreas Hegerath (8 out of 15 patents)

4.  Reinhard Moehlmann (7 out of 7 patents)

5.  Christian Krauss (6 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Getrag Ford Transmissions Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/getrag-ford-transmissions

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