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Eislingen, Germany

Hinterkopf Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

EPO Patents = 27

Forward Citations = 29

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Helmut Aichele (7 out of 7 patents)

Joachim Weber (5 out of 5 patents)

Joachim Schulz (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Steffen Osswald (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Carsten Brechling (3 out of 7 patents)

6. Stefan Drexler (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Josef Schulz (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Wilfried Abt (2 out of 5 patents)

9. Martin Frank (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Michael Sonntag (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Florian Goller (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Alan Goser (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Gottlieb Benz (1 out of 12 patents)

14. Alexander Traxler (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Thomas Pfluger (1 out of 1 patent)

17 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12384184 - Printing process for a metal container and printer for printing on a metal container (2025-08-12),

2. 12151903 - Transport unit for transporting aerosol cans and method for operating a transport unit (2024-11-26),

3. 11878336 - Gripping device (2024-01-23),

4. 11155420 - Transfer system, transport system and method for removing sleeve-shaped workpieces from a first conveyor and for pushing the sleeve-shaped workpieces onto a second conveyor (2021-10-26),

5. 10898919 - Coating apparatus and method for coating of cylindrical hollow bodies (2021-01-26),

6. 10696068 - Rotary table digital printing machine and printing unit (2020-06-30),

7. 10239705 - Conveying device for can blanks (2019-03-26),

8. 9358648 - Processing apparatus and method of operating a processing apparatus (2016-06-07),

9. 9346628 - Handling device, processing system and method for handling and processing a workpiece (2016-05-24),

10. 8997544 - Forming device (2015-04-07),

11. 8826715 - Forming device (2014-09-09),

12. 8584502 - Forming device (2013-11-19),

13. 8438897 - Forming device (2013-05-14),

14. 7540236 - Apparatus for printing on or otherwise decorating hollow bodies (2009-06-02),

15. 6631673 - Transfer device for hollow bodies printed or to be printed in a printing machine (2003-10-14),

Company Overview

Hinterkopf GmbH, based in Eislingen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced machinery and systems for the metalworking industry. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in the fields of forming technology and precision engineering, focusing on enhancing productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes. With a commitment to quality and technological advancement, Hinterkopf serves a diverse range of sectors, contributing to the evolution of modern industrial practices.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

17 Patents

#2 in Eislingen

#2,497 in Germany

#35,948 in the World

Eislingen, Germany

Hinterkopf Gmbh

Forward Citations = 29

21 inventors:

Helmut Aichele (7 out of 7 patents)

Joachim Weber (5 out of 5 patents)

Joachim Schulz (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Steffen Osswald (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Carsten Brechling (3 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hinterkopf Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hinterkopf

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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