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Dortmund, Germany

Khs Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 531

% Expired Patents = 36.5

EPO Patents = 669

Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 1,216

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343 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Ludwig Clüsserath (96 out of 118 patents)

Dieter-Rudolf Krulitsch (47 out of 53 patents)

Andreas Fahldieck (46 out of 46 patents)

4. Thomas Nitsch (19 out of 22 patents)

5. Markus Reiniger (17 out of 17 patents)

6. Martin Schach (17 out of 19 patents)

7. Thomas Stienen (16 out of 19 patents)

8. Katrin Preckel (16 out of 16 patents)

9. Bernd Bruch (15 out of 15 patents)

10. Marius Michael Herrmann (14 out of 14 patents)

11. Lutz Deckert (14 out of 18 patents)

12. Thomas Niehr (13 out of 15 patents)

13. Dieter Klatt (13 out of 29 patents)

14. Wolfgang Schorn (13 out of 13 patents)

15. Klaus Krämer (13 out of 19 patents)

Core Competencies:

Container Handling

Filling Machines

Packaging Systems

Transport Devices

Beverage Production

Labeling Units

Shrink Wrapping

Thermal Conditioning

Aseptic Processing

Blow Molding

Multipacks

Grippers

531 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12767454 - Device and method for handling and/or grouping piece goods (2026-10-20),

2. 12767367 - Handling apparatus and method for transporting and handling containers (2026-10-20),

3. 12515836 - Container handling machine foot (2026-01-06),

4. 12280964 - Method and device for grouping packages (2025-04-21),

5. 12234050 - Linear filling machine for filling containers with filling material (2025-02-25),

6. 12214922 - Method and arrangement for packaging groups of containers, such as bottles, cans, and similar containers, for containing beverages or other products (2025-02-04),

7. 12172848 - System and method for assembling layers of packaging means and for forming transport and storage units from at least one of said layers (2024-12-24),

8. 12145754 - Device and method for producing bundles of individual packages (2024-11-19),

9. 12139386 - Container-handling apparatus (2024-11-12),

10. 12115714 - Gripper for holding workpieces, in particular preforms or containers (2024-10-15),

11. 12091200 - Packaging machine and method for packaging a container group consisting of multiple containers (2024-09-17),

12. 12030728 - Device and method for conveying containers (2024-07-09),

13. 12024415 - Beverage bottle and container handling arrangement for handling beverage bottles, cans, or similar containers, and a method of operating a beverage bottle and container handling arrangement (2024-07-02),

14. 12024332 - Label box (2024-07-02),

15. 12017867 - Container transport device and container handling system (2024-06-25),

Company Overview

KHS GmbH, headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative container handling solutions. The company focuses on a wide range of technologies including filling machines, packaging systems, and transport devices tailored for the beverage production industry. KHS is recognized for its expertise in labeling units, shrink wrapping, and thermal conditioning, providing comprehensive solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in packaging processes. Their commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a leader in the global market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

531 Patents

#1 in Dortmund

#104 in Germany

#1,833 in the World

Dortmund, Germany

Khs Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,216

343 inventors:

Ludwig Clüsserath (96 out of 118 patents)

Dieter-Rudolf Krulitsch (47 out of 53 patents)

Andreas Fahldieck (46 out of 46 patents)

4. Thomas Nitsch (19 out of 22 patents)

5. Markus Reiniger (17 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Khs Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/khs

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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