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Lohmar, Germany

Gkn Automotive Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 132

Forward Citations = 1,262

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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 62 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 Joints

Rotary Joints

Bellows Devices

Transmission Joints

Mechanical Transmission Members

Universal Joints

Rolling Bearing Assemblies

Shaft Assemblies

Motor Vehicle Components

Thermoplastic Elastomers

Coupling Mechanisms

High Temperature Lubricants

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),

GKN Automotive AG is a leading global automotive supplier and partner to the automotive industry. They design, manufacture, and sell advanced systems, modules, and components for vehicle driveline and powertrain applications. Their innovative solutions help vehicle manufacturers and system suppliers in developing cleaner, more efficient vehicles. With a strong global presence, GKN Automotive AG serves customers worldwide, delivering high-quality products and services.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Jan 6 2026

132 Patents

#3 in

#494 in Germany

#5,941 in the World

Lohmar, Germany

Gkn Automotive Ag

Forward Citations = 1,262

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)

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