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Traunreut, Germany

Johannes Heidenhain Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 93

Forward Citations = 959

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99 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfgang Holzapfel (11 out of 113 patents)

Alfons Ernst (9 out of 50 patents)

Gunther Nelle (6 out of 34 patents)

4. Walter Huber (5 out of 33 patents)

5. Kurt Feichtinger (5 out of 22 patents)

6. Erich Strasser (4 out of 38 patents)

7. Steffen Bielski (4 out of 9 patents)

8. Rainer Hagl (4 out of 10 patents)

9. Robert Wastlhuber (4 out of 10 patents)

10. Alfons Spies (4 out of 22 patents)

11. Hermann Hofbauer (3 out of 12 patents)

12. Holmer Dangschat (3 out of 9 patents)

13. Georg Flatscher (3 out of 9 patents)

14. Helmut Huber (3 out of 6 patents)

15. Norbert Vollmayr (3 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Position Measuring Device

Rotary Encoder

Optical Position Measuring

Eddy Current Sensor

Measurement System

Numerical Control Unit

Angle Measuring System

Scanning Unit

Control Loops

Signal Handling Device

Temperature Monitoring

93 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9703749 - Method and device for synchronizing a control unit and at least one assigned peripheral unit (2017-07-11),

2. 8842295 - System having a plurality of scanning units of a position measuring device (2014-09-23),

3. 8650769 - Assembly comprising a measuring scale attached to a substrate and method for holding a measuring scale against a substrate (2014-02-18),

4. 7896552 - Rotary encoder (2011-03-01),

5. 7719264 - Rotary transducer and method for operating a rotary transducer (2010-05-18),

6. 7461464 - Position measuring arrangement (2008-12-09),

7. 7439734 - Rotary encoder and method for its operation (2008-10-21),

8. 7235776 - Method and device for regulating a light source of a position-measuring unit (2007-06-26),

9. 7219439 - Mounting aid for a position measuring system, as well as a scale and position measuring system with this mounting aid (2007-05-22),

10. 7196319 - Position-measuring device (2007-03-27),

11. 7154609 - Interferential position measuring arrangement (2006-12-26),

12. 6929396 - System for temperature monitoring (2005-08-16),

13. 6826847 - Position measuring system (2004-12-07),

14. 6807499 - Control device of a position measuring system (2004-10-19),

15. 6801874 - Position measuring device and method for the start-up of a position measuring device (2004-10-05),

Johannes Heidenhain GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. With over a century of experience, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions for various industries, including machine tools, electronics, and automation. Heidenhain's product portfolio includes high-precision encoders, linear scales, digital readouts, and CNC controls. Their advanced technology, combined with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, has made Heidenhain a trusted partner for precision measurement and control solutions worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

93 Patents

#2 in Traunreut

#660 in Germany

#8,032 in the World

Traunreut, Germany

Johannes Heidenhain Gmbh

Forward Citations = 959

99 inventors:

Wolfgang Holzapfel (11 out of 113 patents)

Alfons Ernst (9 out of 50 patents)

Gunther Nelle (6 out of 34 patents)

4. Walter Huber (5 out of 33 patents)

5. Kurt Feichtinger (5 out of 22 patents)

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