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Ifm Electronic Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 143

% Expired Patents = 21.0

EPO Patents = 38

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 806

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166 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jaromir Palata (12 out of 12 patents)

Benno Kathan (11 out of 12 patents)

Wolfgang Mehnert (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Walter Reichart (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Alfred Wagner (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Robert Buck (8 out of 21 patents)

7. Heinz Walter (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Werner Hoch (7 out of 7 patents)

9. Jörg Schulz (6 out of 6 patents)

10. Jochen Gundlach (6 out of 6 patents)

11. Georg Kaluza (6 out of 31 patents)

12. Peter Breh (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Ralf Siegler (5 out of 7 patents)

14. Bernd Buck (5 out of 5 patents)

15. Franz Sauter (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Capacitive Sensor

Pressure Measuring Cell

Flowmeter

Magnetic-Inductive

Ultrasound Flow Meter

Optical Proximity Switch

Sensor Housing

Time-of-Flight Camera

Communication System

Evaluation Circuit

Lubrication Distribution

Battery-Operated Device

143 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12618735 - Method for monitoring the operation of a capacitive pressure measuring cell (2026-05-05),

2. 12553787 - Method for detecting coatings and/or adhesions on the outside of a measurement membrane of a pressure measuring device (2026-02-17),

3. 12520357 - Method for startup of a sensor for process and automation technology via a mobile communications device (2026-01-06),

4. 12449323 - Housing with venting sleeve and measuring device, and pressure measuring device for process measuring, comprising such a housing (2025-10-21),

5. 12442710 - Method for monitoring the function of a capacitive pressure measuring cell (2025-10-14),

6. 12442708 - Method for operating a pressure measuring cell of a capacitive pressure sensor (2025-10-14),

7. 12416533 - Method for monitoring the function of a capacitive pressure measurement cell (2025-09-16),

8. 12412417 - Camera system with interference pattern suppression (2025-09-09),

9. D1080428 - Ultrasound flow meter (2025-06-24),

10. 12339147 - Magnetic-inductive flowmeter (2025-06-24),

11. 12136916 - Operator control unit for a measuring instrument for process or automation engineering, and measuring instrument having an operator control unit of this kind (2024-11-05),

12. 12009620 - Round plug having an adjustment element (2024-06-11),

13. 12007736 - Communication system for automation and process engineering, and y selector switch unit for such a communication system (2024-06-11),

14. 11977163 - Circuit for background light suppression (2024-05-07),

15. 11949227 - Transmitter for transmitting a process variable to a programmable logic controller (2024-04-02),

Company Overview

Ifm Electronic GmbH, headquartered in Essen, Germany, specializes in advanced pressure measurement technologies. The company develops a range of innovative sensors and measuring devices, including capacitive sensors, pressure measuring cells, and flowmeters. Their expertise extends to magnetic-inductive and ultrasound flow meters, as well as optical proximity switches and time-of-flight cameras. Ifm is committed to providing high-quality solutions that enhance automation and efficiency across various industrial applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

143 Patents

#8 in Essen

#430 in Germany

#5,704 in the World

Ifm Electronic Gmbh

Forward Citations = 806

166 inventors:

Jaromir Palata (12 out of 12 patents)

Benno Kathan (11 out of 12 patents)

Wolfgang Mehnert (10 out of 10 patents)

4. Walter Reichart (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Alfred Wagner (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ifm Electronic Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ifm-electronic

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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