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Lohmar, Germany

Gkn Automotive Ag

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USPTO Granted Patents = 132

% Expired Patents = 0.76

Forward Citations = 1,271

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106 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Werner Krude (32 out of 101 patents)

Peter Harz (14 out of 21 patents)

Eugen Stall (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Dieter Jost (8 out of 8 patents)

5. John R Botterill (8 out of 9 patents)

6. Theodor Gassmann (7 out of 63 patents)

7. Herbert Frielingsdorf (7 out of 14 patents)

8. Werner Hoffmann (6 out of 14 patents)

9. Herbert Konegen (6 out of 7 patents)

10. Peter Amborn (5 out of 22 patents)

11. Thomas Schafferus (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Wolfgang Beigang (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Miloslav Petrzelka (5 out of 10 patents)

14. Klaus Greulich (5 out of 11 patents)

15. Hans Schreiber (4 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Constant Velocity Joint

Rotary Joint

Coupling

Bellows

Transmission

Universal Joint

Ball Joint

Shaft Assembly

Mechanical Transmission

Vibration Dampening

Torque Transmitting

Rolling Bearing

132 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6743482 - Impregnated convoluted boot (2004-06-01),

2. 6569021 - Bellows with impregnation (2003-05-27),

3. 6547669 - Bellows and corresponding rotary joint (2003-04-15),

4. 6517278 - Shaft assembly for ball-type constant velocity joints (2003-02-11),

5. 6471595 - Rotary joint (2002-10-29),

6. 6431337 - Controllable coupling (2002-08-13),

7. 6426033 - Thermoplastic elastomer rolled bellows (2002-07-30),

8. 6416231 - Rolling bearing assembly (2002-07-09),

9. 6413008 - Assembly system on a propeller shaft (2002-07-02),

10. 6398886 - Method and device for completing outer joint elements that are formed without cutting (2002-06-04),

11. 6398657 - Constant velocity fixed joint (2002-06-04),

12. 6383082 - Constant-velocity ball joint (2002-05-07),

13. 6375576 - Mechanical transmission member and its application to a mechanical constant velocity joint (2002-04-23),

14. 6354952 - Securing members together by spring rings (2002-03-12),

15. 6290020 - Motor vehicle transmission main shaft, corresponding transmission device and motor vehicle transmission (2001-09-18),

Company Overview

GKN Automotive AG, headquartered in Lohmar, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced driveline technologies, particularly focusing on constant velocity joints. The company is recognized for its expertise in rotary joints, couplings, bellows, and various joint assemblies that enhance vehicle performance and reliability. With a strong emphasis on innovation, GKN Automotive plays a pivotal role in the automotive sector, contributing to the evolution of transmission systems and enhancing the efficiency of modern vehicles.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

132 Patents

#2 in

#458 in Germany

#6,104 in the World

Lohmar, Germany

Gkn Automotive Ag

Forward Citations = 1,271

106 inventors:

Werner Krude (32 out of 101 patents)

Peter Harz (14 out of 21 patents)

Eugen Stall (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Dieter Jost (8 out of 8 patents)

5. John R Botterill (8 out of 9 patents)

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

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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