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Munich, Germany

Knorr-Bremse Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 40

% Expired Patents = 2.5

Trademarks = 43

Forward Citations = 462

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56 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Xaver Wirth (8 out of 25 patents)

Dieter Bieker (5 out of 26 patents)

Hans Baumgartner (4 out of 26 patents)

4. Georg Stauble (4 out of 9 patents)

5. Johann Iraschko (3 out of 34 patents)

6. Eckart Saumweber (3 out of 9 patents)

7. Tiberius Wieser (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Winfried Hommen (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Eduard Gerum (2 out of 25 patents)

10. Alfred Utzt (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Erich Huber (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Stefan Holzl (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Josef Staltmeir (2 out of 4 patents)

14. Bernd Wosegien (2 out of 8 patents)

15. Thomas J Hayes (1 out of 35 patents)

Core Competencies:

Pneumatic Brakes

Disc Brake

Electropneumatic Control

Anti-locking System

Brake Cylinder

Hydraulic Cylinder

Trailer Brake Valve

Brake Linkage

Height Control

Power Distribution

Sway Brace

Flowmeter

40 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12110857 - Intelligent power distribution system for improving vehicle starting (2024-10-08),

2. 7516703 - Retractable step (2009-04-14),

3. 5769400 - Height and inclination control of a wagon body (1998-06-23),

4. 5720366 - Disc brake with cam operating device (1998-02-24),

5. 5671682 - Sway brace with sprung support and supplementary and emergency spring (1997-09-30),

6. 5568845 - Pneumatically operated disk brake (1996-10-29),

7. 5515949 - Pneumatically operated disk brake (1996-05-14),

8. 5501305 - Device for generating a reversible working stroke (1996-03-26),

9. 5481801 - Process for manufacturing a bearing seat for a half-shell bearing (1996-01-09),

10. 5477739 - Process for determining the overrun force of a trailer (1995-12-26),

11. 5439078 - Pneumatically operated sliding-caliper disk brake for commercial vehicles (1995-08-08),

12. 5439077 - Brake disk for wheel disk brakes (1995-08-08),

13. 5429424 - Pneumatic brake for railway locomotives and motor cars (1995-07-04),

14. 5405182 - Method and apparatus for controlling a brake valve based on sensed (1995-04-11),

15. 5404758 - Flowmeter for determining flowing mediums (1995-04-11),

Company Overview

Knorr-Bremse AG, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a leading manufacturer specializing in braking systems and intelligent power distribution solutions for rail and commercial vehicles. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as disc brake systems, pneumatic brakes, and electropneumatic control systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation. With a commitment to innovation, Knorr-Bremse also develops hydraulic cylinder designs and brake pressure control systems, contributing significantly to the evolution of rail vehicle braking technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

40 Patents

#85 in W-8000 Munich

#1,279 in Germany

#17,087 in the World

Munich, Germany

Knorr-Bremse Ag

Forward Citations = 462

56 inventors:

Xaver Wirth (8 out of 25 patents)

Dieter Bieker (5 out of 26 patents)

Hans Baumgartner (4 out of 26 patents)

4. Georg Stauble (4 out of 9 patents)

5. Johann Iraschko (3 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Knorr-Bremse Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/knorr-bremse-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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