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Luedenscheid, Germany

Kostal Kontakt Systeme Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 28.1


Forward Citations = 127

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Herbert Plate (4 out of 5 patents)

silverMedal Thomas Scherer (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Volker Thurau (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Wilfried Heringhaus (4 out of 6 patents)

5.  Brantley Natter (3 out of 34 patents)

6.  Uwe Pitzul (3 out of 4 patents)

7.  Konstantinos Titokis (3 out of 3 patents)

8.  Wolfgang Mohs (3 out of 6 patents)

9.  Manuel Blauscheck (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Georg Schroeder (2 out of 4 patents)

11.  Peter Epe (2 out of 9 patents)

12.  Martin Wolter (2 out of 3 patents)

13.  Uwe Raschke (2 out of 2 patents)

14.  Guido Eberhardt (2 out of 4 patents)

15.  Christian Jaworek (2 out of 2 patents)


Core Competencies:
Plug Connector
Electrical Appliance
Charging Device
High-Power Breaker
Fluid-Tight Contact
Zero Insertion Force
Multipole Connector
Strain Relief
Socket-Like Connector
Bayonet Ring
Cable Housing
Electrical Connector

32 patents:

1. 11837813 - Multi-pole electrical plug-in connector (2023-12-05),
2. 11699877 - Plug connector assembly (2023-07-11),
3. 11233347 - Plug connector assembly (2022-01-25),
4. 11101599 - Plug connector assembly (2021-08-24),
5. 10389054 - Contact blade for a socket-like connector part, and socket-like connector part (2019-08-20),
6. 10050381 - Plug connector having housing parts having channels with spring tongues for fixing plug contacts within the channels (2018-08-14),
7. 9979121 - Electrical plug-type connector part (2018-05-22),
8. 9960528 - Electric device (2018-05-01),
9. 9825445 - Strain/vibration relieving cable housing device (2017-11-21),
10. 9787026 - Electric plug connector arrangement (2017-10-10),
11. 9725002 - Charging device for charging an electric vehicle at a charging station (2017-08-08),
12. 9692179 - Plug connector assembly (2017-06-27),
13. 9692146 - Contact element (2017-06-27),
14. 9647371 - Multipole electric plug connector part (2017-05-09),
15. 9595783 - Fluid-tight contact with permanently elastic sealant (2017-03-14),
Company Overview
Kostal Kontakt Systeme GmbH, based in Luedenscheid, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electrical connection systems. The company focuses on automotive applications, providing solutions that enhance vehicle functionality and safety. With a commitment to quality and technological advancement, Kostal integrates cutting-edge research in areas such as connectivity and automation, positioning itself as a key player in the automotive engineering sector. Their products are designed to meet the evolving needs of the global automotive market.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

32 Patents

#2 in Luedenscheid

#1,525 in Germany

#20,671 in the World

Luedenscheid, DE
Luedenscheid, Germany

Kostal Kontakt Systeme Gmbh

Forward Citations = 127

50 inventors:

goldMedal Herbert Plate (4 out of 5 patents)

silverMedal Thomas Scherer (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Volker Thurau (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  Wilfried Heringhaus (4 out of 6 patents)

5.  Brantley Natter (3 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kostal Kontakt Systeme Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kostal-kontakt-systeme

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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