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Oostrum, Netherlands

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.v.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 206

% Expired Patents = 16.0

EPO Patents = 200

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 468

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161 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Marcel Johan Christiaan Nellen (66 out of 70 patents)

Eduardus Christianus Henricus Van Boxtel (22 out of 22 patents)

Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders (21 out of 32 patents)

4. Ruud Geurts (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Robert Rikkert (14 out of 14 patents)

6. Suyanto Teri Wahiyu Ten-Jet-Foei (14 out of 14 patents)

7. Rainer Gerhard Jüngling (9 out of 9 patents)

8. Sander De Bie (9 out of 9 patents)

9. Paulus Johannes Wilhelmus Munsters (8 out of 9 patents)

10. Thomas Anton Martijnszoon Albers (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Dennie Wilhelmus Hendrikus Craane (8 out of 8 patents)

12. Rainer Gerhard Jungling (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Martinus Wilhelmus Maria Nabuurs (6 out of 16 patents)

14. Petrus Martinus Josephus Clephas (6 out of 6 patents)

15. Theodorus Van Doleweerd (6 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Open Roof Assembly

Sunshade System

Wind Deflector

Transparent Roof Panel

Vehicle Roof Assembly

Pinch Detection

Rollo Assembly

Motor Control

Impact Detection

Sealing Frame

Guide Assembly

Flexible Sunscreen

206 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12686254 - Glass panel assembly and roof assembly of a vehicle provided therewith (2026-07-21),

2. 12623540 - Vehicle and a display device for use therein (2026-05-12),

3. 12623520 - Roof system for a vehicle comprising a sunshade assembly (2026-05-12),

4. 12581605 - Vehicle and a foldable display device for use therein (2026-03-17),

5. 12552234 - Roof system for a vehicle (2026-02-17),

6. 12539809 - Method for controlling lighting in a roof and rollo assembly (2026-02-03),

7. 12441166 - Roof system (2025-10-14),

8. 12427915 - Vehicle roof assembly comprising a patterned transparent panel and method of providing a pattern on a transparent element (2025-09-30),

9. 12269327 - Rollo assembly (2025-04-08),

10. 12234678 - Control unit and method for operating an open roof assembly (2025-02-25),

11. 12233778 - Transparent roof panel assembly for a vehicle roof (2025-02-25),

12. 12233693 - Roof system (2025-02-25),

13. 12226978 - Transparent roof panel having an isolated center unit (2025-02-18),

14. 12215532 - Pinch detection system (2025-02-04),

15. 12187106 - Open roof construction for a vehicle (2025-01-07),

Company Overview

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V., headquartered in Oostrum, Netherlands, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced vehicle roof systems. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as open roof assemblies, sunshade systems, and transparent roof panels, enhancing the driving experience through improved aesthetics and functionality. Inalfa is committed to safety and performance, integrating features like pinch detection and motor control into its products, positioning itself as a leader in the automotive roof system sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

206 Patents

#1 in Oostrum

#41 in Netherlands

#4,117 in the World

Oostrum, Netherlands

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.v.

Forward Citations = 468

161 inventors:

Marcel Johan Christiaan Nellen (66 out of 70 patents)

Eduardus Christianus Henricus Van Boxtel (22 out of 22 patents)

Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders (21 out of 32 patents)

4. Ruud Geurts (16 out of 16 patents)

5. Robert Rikkert (14 out of 14 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/inalfa-roof-systems-group-b-v

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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