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Donaueschingen, Germany

Ims Gear Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 37

% Expired Patents = 59.5

EPO Patents = 24

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 202

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfram Hofschulte (9 out of 14 patents)

Stephan Oberle (6 out of 17 patents)

Michael Woehrle (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Heinz Gert Hagedorn (4 out of 7 patents)

5. Fred Krimmel (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Michael Wöhrle (4 out of 5 patents)

7. Matthias Koop (3 out of 8 patents)

8. Wolfram-Heinrich Hofschulte (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Stéphane Birker (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Urban Knöpfle (3 out of 4 patents)

11. Wilfried Synovzik (2 out of 8 patents)

12. Andreas Lucht (2 out of 11 patents)

13. Stefan Wetzig (2 out of 6 patents)

14. Thomas Riester (2 out of 11 patents)

15. Erkan Poyraz (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Planetary Gear Set

Seat Adjustment Mechanism

Belt Tensioner

Gear Arrangement

Drive Mechanism

Power-Assisted Steering

Adjustment Device

Gearbox

Gearwheel Manufacturing

Multi-Stage Drive

Plastic Slip Clutch

Spindle Bearing Arrangement

37 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9464706 - Shaft with a gear cast on its front side and method for producing such a shaft (2016-10-11),

2. 9415747 - Belt tightening drive (2016-08-16),

3. 9328802 - Planetary gear set with several gear stages (2016-05-03),

4. 9273764 - Drive of a seat adjusting device for motor vehicles (2016-03-01),

5. 9266448 - Adjustment mechanism for the longitudinal adjustment of a seat in a motor vehicle (2016-02-23),

6. 9145107 - Belt tensioner drive (2015-09-29),

7. 9068646 - Driven hatch arrangement for a motor vehicle (2015-06-30),

8. 9062756 - Planetary gear system (2015-06-23),

9. 9046155 - Multi-stage planetary drive (2015-06-02),

10. 8998769 - Planetary gear set having an anti-turn mechanism (2015-04-07),

11. 8904895 - Drive for an adjustment device with a worm wheel having a globoid toothing with a cylindrical section (2014-12-09),

12. 8870286 - Adjusting device for a vehicle subassembly to be adjusted (2014-10-28),

13. 8795569 - Method for manufacturing a gearwheel (2014-08-05),

14. 8794096 - Gearwheel and method for manufacturing a gearwheel (2014-08-05),

15. 8783422 - Drive for actuating a parking brake (2014-07-22),

Company Overview

Ims Gear GmbH, based in Donaueschingen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of precision gear systems and components. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for various industries, including automotive and industrial applications. With a commitment to quality and technological advancement, Ims Gear leverages its expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver high-performance products that meet the evolving needs of its clients. The firm is recognized for its dedication to research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of gear technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

37 Patents

#4 in Donaueschingen

#1,371 in Germany

#18,299 in the World

Donaueschingen, Germany

Ims Gear Gmbh

Forward Citations = 202

50 inventors:

Wolfram Hofschulte (9 out of 14 patents)

Stephan Oberle (6 out of 17 patents)

Michael Woehrle (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Heinz Gert Hagedorn (4 out of 7 patents)

5. Fred Krimmel (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ims Gear Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ims-gear

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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