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Cologne, Germany

Igus Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 128

% Expired Patents = 2.3



Trademarks = 22

Forward Citations = 303

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59 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Andreas Hermey (56 out of 60 patents)

silverMedal Thilo-Alexander Jaeker (35 out of 35 patents)

bronzeMedal Dominik Barten (26 out of 26 patents)

4.  Frank Blase (15 out of 22 patents)

5.  Georg Theiss (10 out of 10 patents)

6.  Ralf Steeger (9 out of 9 patents)

7.  Konstantin Schmer (8 out of 9 patents)

8.  Richard Habering (8 out of 8 patents)

9.  Joerg Dommnik (8 out of 8 patents)

10.  Stefan Strack (8 out of 8 patents)

11.  Gunter Blase (7 out of 19 patents)

12.  Philip Howold (6 out of 6 patents)

13.  Felix Berger (5 out of 5 patents)

14.  Horst Moshammer (5 out of 7 patents)

15.  Günter Blase (5 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Energy Chains
Line Guiding Systems
Strain Relief Devices
Hybrid Roller Bearings
Clean Room Applications
Manipulator Joints
Monitoring Systems
Cable Protection
Modular Systems
Rotary Guides
Winding Devices
Flexible Line Guides

128 patents:

1. 12731973 - Systems for monitoring the operation of an energy chain (2026-09-08),
2. 12716469 - Line guide apparatus for suspended applications, in particular drilling rigs, drilling apparatus or the like (2026-08-25),
3. 12584538 - Energy chains for long travels, in particular with rollers (2026-03-24),
4. 12529396 - Statically optimized hybrid roller bearing (2026-01-20),
5. 12480601 - Compact line guide for clean room applications and production method (2025-11-25),
6. 12480562 - Strain relief device (2025-11-25),
7. 12466693 - Winding drum and torsion spring for a winding drum (2025-11-11),
8. 12438300 - Compact conduit for clean room applications, and casing and clamping fixtures for said conduit (2025-10-07),
9. 12435816 - Three-dimensionally deflectable line guide apparatus, in particular for a robot (2025-10-07),
10. 12379014 - Line guiding system with simplified guiding device for transverse stabilizing and add-on module therefor (2025-08-05),
11. 12331809 - Hybrid energy guide chain for large cantilevered lengths and a separating web for an energy guide chain (2025-06-17),
12. 12304771 - Energy chain and storage unit for an energy chain (2025-05-20),
13. 12297891 - Transverse bar and chain link with transverse bar (2025-05-13),
14. 12264761 - Line guiding device for hanging applications, particularly as a service loop for a drilling rig (2025-04-01),
15. 12259020 - Dividing bar for internal division of an energy guide chain (2025-03-25),
igus GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of energy chain systems and polymer plain bearings. The company offers a wide range of innovative motion products and solutions, including cable carriers, plastic bearings, flexible cables, and more. With a commitment to providing high-quality, long-lasting products, igus serves a variety of industries, including automation, robotics, and automotive. Visit their website for more information.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

Igus Gmbh
128 Patents

#8 in Cologne

#465 in Germany

#6,259 in the World

Cologne, DE
Cologne, Germany

Igus Gmbh

Forward Citations = 303

59 inventors:

goldMedal Andreas Hermey (56 out of 60 patents)

silverMedal Thilo-Alexander Jaeker (35 out of 35 patents)

bronzeMedal Dominik Barten (26 out of 26 patents)

4.  Frank Blase (15 out of 22 patents)

5.  Georg Theiss (10 out of 10 patents)

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