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Heiligenhaus, Germany

Kiekert Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 512

% Expired Patents = 3.9


Trademarks = 7

Forward Citations = 2,527

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260 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Thorsten Bendel (65 out of 67 patents)

silverMedal Michael Scholz (60 out of 61 patents)

bronzeMedal Holger Schiffer (53 out of 55 patents)

4.  Ömer Inan (48 out of 48 patents)

5.  Robert J Hunt (34 out of 40 patents)

6.  Peter Szegeny (30 out of 31 patents)

7.  Uwe Reddmann (23 out of 23 patents)

8.  Robert S Pettengill (22 out of 22 patents)

9.  Claus Töpfer (22 out of 28 patents)

10.  Ludger Graute (19 out of 32 patents)

11.  Ulrich Weichsel (18 out of 18 patents)

12.  Frank Kleefeldt (18 out of 52 patents)

13.  Carsten Fuchs (17 out of 17 patents)

14.  Armin Handke (17 out of 17 patents)

15.  Christian Sturm (16 out of 39 patents)


Core Competencies:
Motor Vehicle Lock
Electromotive Drive
Door Lock
Locking Device
Automotive Applications
Electric Motor
Locking Actuator
Closing Device
Positioning Device
Latching Mechanism
Traction Battery
Lock Housing

512 patents:

1. 12753649 - Method and device for controlling movements of at least one motor vehicle door of a parked motor vehicle (2026-10-06),
2. 12753644 - Motor vehicle lock, in particular motor vehicle door lock (2026-10-06),
3. 12753643 - Latch for a motor vehicle, in particular an electrically operable motor vehicle latch (2026-10-06),
4. 12753640 - Actuator for motor vehicle applications (2026-10-06),
5. 12749942 - Electric motor-driven actuation device for motor vehicle applications (2026-09-29),
6. 12738694 - Electric charging device for a motor vehicle (2026-09-15),
7. 12735920 - Lock for a motor vehicle, in particular hood or hinged-panel lock (2026-09-15),
8. 12729570 - Lock for a motor vehicle (2026-09-08),
9. 12729567 - Motor vehicle lock, in particular motor vehicle door lock (2026-09-08),
10. 12723456 - Setting-open device (2026-09-01),
11. 12723454 - Actuating assembly for a door element displaceably accommodated in a motor vehicle (2026-09-01),
12. 12723445 - Motor vehicle locking device (2026-09-01),
13. 12723444 - Closing device for a motor vehicle lock (2026-09-01),
14. 12716276 - Motor vehicle lock (2026-08-25),
15. 12716273 - Motor vehicle lock (2026-08-25),
Company Overview
Kiekert AG, headquartered in Heiligenhaus, Germany, is a leading innovator in the field of motor vehicle locking systems. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced locking devices, including electromotive drives and locking actuators, tailored for automotive applications. Kiekert's expertise encompasses a range of technologies aimed at enhancing vehicle security and user convenience, positioning the company as a key player in the automotive engineering sector. Their commitment to innovation drives the evolution of modern vehicle access solutions.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

512 Patents

#1 in Heiligenhaus

#107 in Germany

#1,900 in the World

Heiligenhaus, DE
Heiligenhaus, Germany

Kiekert Ag

Forward Citations = 2,527

260 inventors:

goldMedal Thorsten Bendel (65 out of 67 patents)

silverMedal Michael Scholz (60 out of 61 patents)

bronzeMedal Holger Schiffer (53 out of 55 patents)

4.  Ömer Inan (48 out of 48 patents)

5.  Robert J Hunt (34 out of 40 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kiekert Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kiekert-ag

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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