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Dortmund, Germany

Khs Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 529

% Expired Patents = 36.7

EPO Patents = 666

Trademarks = 23

Forward Citations = 1,172

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341 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 (18 out of 21 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

529 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12515836 - Container handling machine foot (2026-01-06),

2. 12280964 - Method and device for grouping packages (2025-04-21),

3. 12234050 - Linear filling machine for filling containers with filling material (2025-02-25),

4. 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),

5. 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),

6. 12145754 - Device and method for producing bundles of individual packages (2024-11-19),

7. 12139386 - Container-handling apparatus (2024-11-12),

8. 12115714 - Gripper for holding workpieces, in particular preforms or containers (2024-10-15),

9. 12091200 - Packaging machine and method for packaging a container group consisting of multiple containers (2024-09-17),

10. 12030728 - Device and method for conveying containers (2024-07-09),

11. 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),

12. 12024332 - Label box (2024-07-02),

13. 12017867 - Container transport device and container handling system (2024-06-25),

14. 12017864 - Device and method for transporting containers (2024-06-25),

15. 12017810 - Device and method for forming bundles of individual packages (2024-06-25),

KHS GmbH is a leading manufacturer of filling and packaging equipment for the beverage, food, and non-food industries. With more than 150 years of experience, KHS offers innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of products, including water, soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits, dairy, and more. Their portfolio includes filling machines, labeling machines, palletizers, and inspection systems, all designed to meet the highest quality and efficiency standards. KHS GmbH is committed to sustainable and responsible production, focusing on reducing energy consumption, optimizing resource usage, and minimizing waste. Through continuous innovation and customer-oriented service, KHS GmbH has established itself as a global leader in the packaging industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 22 2026

529 Patents

#1 in Dortmund

#103 in Germany

#1,838 in the World

Dortmund, Germany

Khs Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,172

341 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 (18 out of 21 patents)

5. Markus Reiniger (17 out of 17 patents)

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