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Ifm Electronic Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 143

% Expired Patents = 21.0

EPO Patents = 36

Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 805

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162 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),

IFM ELECTRONIC GMBH is a leading German manufacturer of sensors and control systems for industrial automation. They offer a wide range of innovative and high-quality products to various industries such as automotive, food and beverage, packaging, and many others. With their expertise in sensing, networking, and control technology, IFM Electronic GmbH provides reliable solutions for efficient production processes and optimized energy management. Visit their website for more information and to explore their product portfolio.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Ifm Electronic Gmbh

143 Patents

#8 in Essen

#429 in Germany

#5,672 in the World

Ifm Electronic Gmbh

Forward Citations = 805

162 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)

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