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Lemforde, Germany

Lemforder Metallwaren Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 85

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 838

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76 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Reinhard Buhl (16 out of 29 patents)

Burkhard Schafer (12 out of 12 patents)

Ernst-Gunter Jordens (11 out of 12 patents)

4. Metin Ersoy (9 out of 44 patents)

5. Helmut Kammel (8 out of 13 patents)

6. Paul Westphal (6 out of 7 patents)

7. Hubert Siemer (5 out of 19 patents)

8. Andreas Vossel (5 out of 14 patents)

9. Alfons Nordloh (4 out of 7 patents)

10. Volker Grube (4 out of 17 patents)

11. Jens Vortmeyer (4 out of 18 patents)

12. Janet Baumann (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Wolfgang Kleiner (3 out of 8 patents)

14. Klaus Kramer (3 out of 8 patents)

15. Kai-Uwe Grams (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Motor Vehicle

Steering Column

Ball Joint

Transmission Device

Shock Absorber

Chassis Parts

Engine Mount

Suspension

Rubber Bearing

Adjustable Steering

Hydraulic Damping

Telescopic Steering

85 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6305075 - Motor vehicle transmission shifting device with a curved printed circuit board and process for manufacturing the printed circuit board (2001-10-23),

2. 6158754 - Wheel carrier for motor vehicles (2000-12-12),

3. 6155128 - Motor vehicle transmission shifting device with a curved printed circuit (2000-12-05),

4. 6152479 - Housing for the air bag in a motor vehicle (2000-11-28),

5. 6145406 - Telescopic steering column for motor vehicles (2000-11-14),

6. 6113302 - Ball-and-socket joint for wheel suspensions in motor vehicles (2000-09-05),

7. 6079743 - Motor vehicle steering column unit (2000-06-27),

8. 6062762 - Angle joint for chassis parts in a motor vehicle (2000-05-16),

9. 6029961 - Sleeve-type rubber shock absorber with hydraulic damping (2000-02-29),

10. 6007061 - Upper MacPherson strut bearing for wheel suspensions in a motor vehicle (1999-12-28),

11. 5943916 - Steering column assembly unit (1999-08-31),

12. 5938239 - Motor vehicle steering column assembly unit (1999-08-17),

13. 5934145 - Selection device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle (1999-08-10),

14. 5931501 - Clamping device for an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle (1999-08-03),

15. 5884529 - Shifting device for an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle (1999-03-23),

Company Overview

Lemforder Metallwaren AG, headquartered in Lemforde, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality motor vehicle components. The company focuses on essential automotive technologies, including steering columns, ball joints, transmission devices, shock absorbers, chassis parts, engine mounts, and suspension systems. With a commitment to innovation and precision engineering, Lemforder plays a significant role in enhancing vehicle performance and safety, catering to a diverse range of automotive applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

85 Patents

#1 in Lemforde

#679 in Germany

#8,951 in the World

Lemforde, Germany

Lemforder Metallwaren Ag

Forward Citations = 838

76 inventors:

Reinhard Buhl (16 out of 29 patents)

Burkhard Schafer (12 out of 12 patents)

Ernst-Gunter Jordens (11 out of 12 patents)

4. Metin Ersoy (9 out of 44 patents)

5. Helmut Kammel (8 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Lemforder Metallwaren Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/lemforder-metallwaren-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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