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Birmingham, United Kingdom

Gkn Automotive Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 279

% Expired Patents = 13.3


Forward Citations = 1,354

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273 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Theodor Gassmann (24 out of 63 patents)

silverMedal Jan Haupt (16 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Isao Hirota (15 out of 42 patents)

4.  Thomas Weckerling (14 out of 31 patents)

5.  Toshiaki Komatsu (14 out of 14 patents)

6.  Brent M Peura (12 out of 21 patents)

7.  Yuu Yaguchi (11 out of 11 patents)

8.  Werner Krude (11 out of 101 patents)

9.  Frederick J Uchman (10 out of 15 patents)

10.  Mark Schmidt (8 out of 24 patents)

11.  Simon Broicher (8 out of 9 patents)

12.  Colin Zaers (7 out of 10 patents)

13.  Takahiro Nagaoka (7 out of 8 patents)

14.  Rudolf Fitz (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Wolfgang Hildebrandt (7 out of 24 patents)


Core Competencies:
Driveline Component
Torque Modulation
Electric Drive
Differential Assembly
Clutch System
Power Transmission
In-Wheel Motor
Actuator Arrangement
Multi-Plate Clutch
Hybrid Vehicle Transmission
Cooling Arrangement
Parking Lock Unit

279 patents:

1. 12744428 - Rotor assembly for an electric excited synchronous motor (EESM) (2026-09-22),
2. 12736131 - Gear unit with built-in parking lock unit (2026-09-15),
3. 12736119 - Differential device (2026-09-15),
4. 12734905 - Driving system (2026-09-15),
5. 12723643 - Method for assembling a drive train component (2026-09-01),
6. 12665471 - Electric drive assembly with cooling (2026-06-23),
7. 12663063 - Differential apparatus (2026-06-23),
8. 12655895 - Powertrain of vehicle (2026-06-16),
9. 12607253 - Power transmission device for vehicle (2026-04-21),
10. 12607234 - Driveline component with a selective connection assembly (2026-04-21),
11. 12595843 - Electric drive for a vehicle (2026-04-07),
12. 12594838 - Method of modulation of torque by vehicle propulsion motor (2026-04-07),
13. 12590627 - Differential assembly and actuator assembly for friction disk clutch (2026-03-31),
14. 12584550 - Differential with disconnect and locking mechanisms (2026-03-24),
15. 12512728 - Electric motor cooling arrangement (2025-12-30),
Company Overview
GKN Automotive GmbH, headquartered in Birmingham, GB, specializes in advanced electric drive systems, focusing on innovative solutions for the automotive industry. The company develops a range of technologies including driveline components, torque modulation systems, and differential assemblies, aimed at enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency. With expertise in power transmission and in-wheel motor technology, GKN Automotive is at the forefront of transforming mobility through cutting-edge electric drive solutions.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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279 Patents

#1 in Birmingham

#53 in United Kingdom

#3,169 in the World

Birmingham, GB
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Gkn Automotive Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,354

273 inventors:

goldMedal Theodor Gassmann (24 out of 63 patents)

silverMedal Jan Haupt (16 out of 24 patents)

bronzeMedal Isao Hirota (15 out of 42 patents)

4.  Thomas Weckerling (14 out of 31 patents)

5.  Toshiaki Komatsu (14 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Gkn Automotive Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/gkn-automotive

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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