For the Inventor, By the Inventor

Enter assignee name

Glatten, Germany

J. Schmalz Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 76

% Expired Patents = 3.9

EPO Patents = 80

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 720

Loading Chart...

Loading Chart...

84 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas Eisele (24 out of 25 patents)

Kurt Schmalz (20 out of 21 patents)

Walter Dunkmann (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Wolfgang Schmalz (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Walter Schaaf (7 out of 7 patents)

6. Ralf Stockburger (6 out of 6 patents)

7. Leonhard Harter (5 out of 6 patents)

8. Aline Defranceski (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Jonas Mast (5 out of 6 patents)

10. Thomas Holecek (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Bernd Heinzmann (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Matthias Frey (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Magnus Deiss (4 out of 15 patents)

14. Harald Kuolt (4 out of 5 patents)

15. Hermann Reinisch (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vacuum Gripper

Suction Device

Handling Device

Gripper System

Valve Apparatus

Ejector

Conveyor Device

Holding Device

Pneumatic Vacuum Generator

Safety Coupling

Workpiece Handling

Underpressure Valve

76 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12741372 - Method for handling objects and handling system (2026-09-22),

2. 12728544 - Handling system comprising tube lifter and manipulator with gearbox (2026-09-08),

3. 12722311 - Method for handling a gripping object by means of a vacuum handling device, and vacuum handling device (2026-09-01),

4. 12485560 - Safety coupling and handling system comprising a safety coupling (2025-12-02),

5. 12358103 - Valve apparatus and vacuum handling apparatus having a valve apparatus (2025-07-15),

6. 12151904 - Gripping units for handling devices of processing machines (2024-11-26),

7. 12030730 - Handling device with defined idle configuration (2024-07-09),

8. 11969886 - Valve device for a vacuum handling device or a vacuum clamping device (2024-04-30),

9. 11685060 - Method for gripping an object and suction gripper (2023-06-27),

10. 11661962 - Connection system for connecting at least two, in particular plate-like, elements; arrangement comprising such a connection system (2023-05-30),

11. 11660766 - Handling device (2023-05-30),

12. 11548121 - Suction device (2023-01-10),

13. 11529744 - Operating device for a handling device (2022-12-20),

14. 11383392 - Support frame for a handling device, and method for producing a support frame (2022-07-12),

15. 11192167 - Machine workpiece handling (2021-12-07),

Company Overview

J. Schmalz GmbH, headquartered in Glatten, Germany, specializes in vacuum handling technology, providing innovative solutions for various industrial applications. The company develops and manufactures a wide range of products, including vacuum grippers, suction devices, and handling systems, designed to enhance efficiency in material handling processes. With a focus on precision and reliability, Schmalz's technology supports industries such as automation, logistics, and manufacturing, ensuring safe and effective handling of diverse materials.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

Company Badge

USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

76 Patents

#1 in Glatten

#757 in Germany

#9,898 in the World

Glatten, Germany

J. Schmalz Gmbh

Forward Citations = 720

84 inventors:

Thomas Eisele (24 out of 25 patents)

Kurt Schmalz (20 out of 21 patents)

Walter Dunkmann (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Wolfgang Schmalz (8 out of 8 patents)

5. Walter Schaaf (7 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: J. Schmalz Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/j-schmalz

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]

Loading…