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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),

Hinterkopf GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of innovative packaging and printing solutions. With over 100 years of experience, Hinterkopf offers a wide range of technologies including machinery for the production of aerosol cans, metal containers, and plastic tubes. Their cutting-edge equipment ensures high-quality and efficient manufacturing processes, meeting the demands of various industries such as cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals. Hinterkopf's dedication to technological advancements and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted partner for packaging solutions worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

17 Patents

#2 in Eislingen

#2,492 in Germany

#35,857 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)

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