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Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany

Heckler and Koch Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 200

% Expired Patents = 30.5



Trademarks = 31

Forward Citations = 3,225

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102 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Johannes Murello (31 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Norbert Fluhr (26 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Helmut Weldle (24 out of 24 patents)

4.  Wilhelm Fischbach (18 out of 19 patents)

5.  Rudi Beckmann (16 out of 16 patents)

6.  Rudolf Brandl (15 out of 15 patents)

7.  Ernst Wössner (14 out of 14 patents)

8.  Stefan Doll (13 out of 14 patents)

9.  Ernst Mauch (9 out of 14 patents)

10.  Heinz Matt (9 out of 9 patents)

11.  Gerd Spinner (9 out of 9 patents)

12.  Manfred Guhring (9 out of 9 patents)

13.  Michael Schumacher (8 out of 8 patents)

14.  Thomas Schweikart (8 out of 9 patents)

15.  Marc Roth (7 out of 7 patents)


Core Competencies:
Trigger Mechanisms
Adjustable Sights
Magazine Systems
Gas Blocks
Firearm Grips
Firing Assemblies
Safety Apparatus
Electronic Triggers
Breechblock Stops
Self-Loading Firearms
Disassembly Devices
Accessory Mounting

200 patents:

1. 12638270 - Adjustable sight assembly (2026-05-26),
2. 12410979 - Control element, breechblock stop lever, breechblock carrier, trigger, trigger assembly for an automatic weapon, and an automatic weapon equipped therewith (2025-09-09),
3. 12379186 - Adjustable sight assembly (2025-08-05),
4. 12203719 - Sleeve for firearm ammunition magazine (2025-01-21),
5. 12188738 - Gas block for automatic firearms (2025-01-07),
6. 12140390 - Firearm thumb rest (2024-11-12),
7. 11906257 - Control element, breechblock stop lever, breechblock carrier, trigger, trigger assembly for an automatic weapon, and an automatic weapon equipped therewith (2024-02-20),
8. 11859929 - Firearm stock system (2024-01-02),
9. 11802747 - Firearm analysis devices (2023-10-31),
10. 11754356 - Magazine apparatus for self-loading firearms (2023-09-12),
11. 11656040 - Bolt stop with a locking device for an automatic firearm, and a grip stock and receiver equipped therewith (2023-05-23),
12. 11473863 - Receivers for self-loading firearms and self-loading firearms equipped with receivers (2022-10-18),
13. 11435152 - Firearm loading systems and firearms including loading systems (2022-09-06),
14. 11293715 - Firearm trigger mechanism (2022-04-05),
15. 11280567 - Adjustable gas piston action firearm (2022-03-22),
Company Overview
Heckler and Koch GmbH, headquartered in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany, is a prominent manufacturer specializing in firearm technology. The company is renowned for its innovative designs and engineering excellence in various components such as trigger mechanisms, adjustable sights, and magazine systems. With a focus on enhancing firearm performance and safety, Heckler and Koch also develops advanced features like electronic triggers and safety apparatus, catering to military, law enforcement, and civilian markets worldwide.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Heckler and Koch Gmbh USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
200 Patents

#1 in Oberndorf am Neckar

#296 in Germany

#4,224 in the World

Oberndorf am Neckar, DE
Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany

Heckler and Koch Gmbh

Forward Citations = 3,225

102 inventors:

goldMedal Johannes Murello (31 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Norbert Fluhr (26 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Helmut Weldle (24 out of 24 patents)

4.  Wilhelm Fischbach (18 out of 19 patents)

5.  Rudi Beckmann (16 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Heckler and Koch Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/heckler-and-koch

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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