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Lippstadt, Germany

Hella Kgaa

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Expired Patents = 21.7

Forward Citations = 139

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gerhard Kloos (4 out of 12 patents)

Carsten Wilks (2 out of 28 patents)

Christian Schmidt (2 out of 10 patents)

4. Alexander Christ (2 out of 11 patents)

5. Tobias Irmscher (2 out of 7 patents)

6. Christian Hüster (2 out of 8 patents)

7. Michael Schulte (2 out of 6 patents)

8. Henning Irle (1 out of 32 patents)

9. Ludger Weghaus (1 out of 11 patents)

10. Thomas Hesse (1 out of 5 patents)

11. André Körner (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Lars Tillmann (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Wolfgang Daub (1 out of 14 patents)

14. Stefan Krause (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Bodo Bücker (1 out of 1 patent)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9726757 - Radar device and process therefor (2017-08-08),

2. 9614413 - Actuating drive with electric motor and gearing thereof (2017-04-04),

3. 9610889 - Procedure and steering mechanism to control main headlights with adjustable vertical cut-off line to reduce the glare of objects (2017-04-04),

4. 9421901 - Power-driven vehicle having at least one camera and at least one lamp (2016-08-23),

5. 9136759 - DC-DC converter with circuit for reproducing a current flowing through a storage inductor (2015-09-15),

6. D728138 - Auxiliary vehicle light (2015-04-28),

7. 8970442 - Antenna with angled core apparatus and method (2015-03-03),

8. 8923514 - Apparatus and method for authentication for motor vehicles (2014-12-30),

9. 8888345 - Thermal-expansion compensator and headlamp (2014-11-18),

10. 8864352 - Lighting device for vehicles (2014-10-21),

11. 8862335 - Procedure and device for the controlling vertical cut-off lines in headlamps within a swivel range (2014-10-14),

12. 8853962 - Apparatus and method for circuit configuration for powering light emitting diodes (2014-10-07),

13. 8851725 - Lighting device for vehicles (2014-10-07),

14. 8807809 - Lighting device (2014-08-19),

15. 8801249 - Transformation optics assembly (2014-08-12),

Company Overview

Hella Kgaa is a prominent global supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in lighting technology and electronic components. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and connectivity. With a strong focus on research and development, Hella is at the forefront of advancements in automotive engineering, including driver assistance systems and smart lighting. Headquartered in Lippstadt, Germany, Hella serves a diverse clientele across various regions, contributing to the evolution of modern mobility.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

23 Patents

#8 in Lippstadt

#1,984 in Germany

#27,685 in the World

Lippstadt, Germany

Hella Kgaa

Forward Citations = 139

34 inventors:

Gerhard Kloos (4 out of 12 patents)

Carsten Wilks (2 out of 28 patents)

Christian Schmidt (2 out of 10 patents)

4. Alexander Christ (2 out of 11 patents)

5. Tobias Irmscher (2 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hella Kgaa. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hella-kgaa

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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