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Ifm Electronic Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 141

EPO Patents = 32

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 790

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155 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:

Pressure Measuring Cell

Capacitive Sensors

Magnetic-Inductive Flowmeter

Ultrasound Flow Meter

Camera Systems

Communication Systems

Time-of-Flight Cameras

Temperature Sensors

Lubrication Distribution Assembly

Electronic Switching Devices

Fill Level Measuring Devices

Evaluation Circuits

141 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12520357 - Method for startup of a sensor for process and automation technology via a mobile communications device (2026-01-06),

2. 12449323 - Housing with venting sleeve and measuring device, and pressure measuring device for process measuring, comprising such a housing (2025-10-21),

3. 12442710 - Method for monitoring the function of a capacitive pressure measuring cell (2025-10-14),

4. 12442708 - Method for operating a pressure measuring cell of a capacitive pressure sensor (2025-10-14),

5. 12416533 - Method for monitoring the function of a capacitive pressure measurement cell (2025-09-16),

6. 12412417 - Camera system with interference pattern suppression (2025-09-09),

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

8. 12339147 - Magnetic-inductive flowmeter (2025-06-24),

9. 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),

10. 12009620 - Round plug having an adjustment element (2024-06-11),

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

12. 11977163 - Circuit for background light suppression (2024-05-07),

13. 11949227 - Transmitter for transmitting a process variable to a programmable logic controller (2024-04-02),

14. 11921217 - Method and device for the dynamic extension of a time-of-flight camera system (2024-03-05),

15. 11747177 - Pressure measuring device comprising an air passage provided at a plug connection (2023-09-05),

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 - Jan 20 2026

141 Patents

#8 in Essen

#468 in Germany

#5,618 in the World

Ifm Electronic Gmbh

Forward Citations = 790

155 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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