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Hallstahammar, Sweden

Kanthal Ab

USPTO Granted Patents = 28

% Expired Patents = 3.6

EPO Patents = 9

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 169

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35 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Mats Sundberg (5 out of 20 patents)

Jan Andersson (5 out of 8 patents)

Lars-Göran Johansson (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Helena Johansson (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Lars-Goran Johansson (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Bo Jönsson (2 out of 7 patents)

7. Thomas Lewin (2 out of 16 patents)

8. Nils Lindskog (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Jan-Olof Olsson (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Jan Olov Olsson (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Tommy Fredriksson (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Erik Ström (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Fernando Rave (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Krister Wickman (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Paul Buettiker (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Heating Element

Electric Furnace

Chromium Alloyed Molybdenum Silicide

IR-Source

High Temperature Resistant Material

Temperature Equalization

Metal Wire

Gas Burner

Pilfer-Proof Package

Foil Element

Heat Radiation Tube

Electric Resistance Element

28 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12701640 - Heating element with open-cell structure (2026-08-04),

2. 12312666 - Ferritic iron-chromium-aluminum powder and a seamless tube made thereof (2025-05-27),

3. 12053811 - Tube and a method of manufacturing a tube (2024-08-06),

4. 11932579 - Process for manufacturing a chromium alloyed molybdenum silicide portion of a heating element (2024-03-19),

5. 6879622 - Horizontal element arrangement means (2005-04-12),

6. 6799439 - Method for equalizing temperature differences in molten glass, and equipment therefor (2004-10-05),

7. 6695143 - Pilfer-proof package (2004-02-24),

8. 6683281 - Means and method for heating (2004-01-27),

9. 6425754 - Method of purifying waste gases, and a gas burner (2002-07-30),

10. D452561 - Heating element (2001-12-26),

11. D452560 - Heating element (2001-12-26),

12. 6308008 - IR-source with helically shaped heating element (2001-10-23),

13. D449375 - Heating element (2001-10-17),

14. 6277795 - Metal wire or a metal strip having a lubricating surface layer, and a method for its preparation (2001-08-21),

15. 6160957 - Infrared radiation panel (2000-12-12),

Kanthal Ab, headquartered in Hallstahammar, Sweden, specializes in advanced materials and heating technology. The company is renowned for its development and manufacturing of resistance heating elements, industrial heating systems, and high-temperature materials. Kanthal serves a diverse range of industries, including metal processing, ceramics, and electronics, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability. With a commitment to research and development, Kanthal continues to lead in the field of thermal technology and materials science.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

28 Patents

#1 in Hallstahammar

#245 in Sweden

#23,244 in the World

Hallstahammar, Sweden

Kanthal Ab

Forward Citations = 169

35 inventors:

Mats Sundberg (5 out of 20 patents)

Jan Andersson (5 out of 8 patents)

Lars-Göran Johansson (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Helena Johansson (4 out of 4 patents)

5. Lars-Goran Johansson (3 out of 3 patents)

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