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Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 103

% Expired Patents = 73.8

EPO Patents = 78

Forward Citations = 337

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77 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Jan Just (17 out of 18 patents)

Michael T Willard (14 out of 38 patents)

Robert E Fallis, Iii (13 out of 15 patents)

4. Gernot Bruder (12 out of 13 patents)

5. Thomas Halbweiss (12 out of 28 patents)

6. Berthold Klein (9 out of 24 patents)

7. Marcus Papendorf (9 out of 10 patents)

8. Thorsten Schumacher (8 out of 12 patents)

9. Robert D Wiechowski (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Wojciech Wezyk (6 out of 18 patents)

11. Metodi Kostadinov (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Gunnar Wilke (5 out of 6 patents)

13. Frank Zehnder (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Michael Waller (4 out of 5 patents)

15. Waleri Katrini (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Convertible Top

Folding Roof

Locking Mechanism

Retractable Hardtop

Collapsible Roof

Kinematics

Vehicle Roof Architecture

Tensioning Cable

Sealing Mechanism

Closure System

Adjustable Roof

Flow Guiding Apparatus

103 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12528340 - Vehicle roof having an openable folding roof with a tensioning cable system (2026-01-20),

2. 12221169 - Flow guiding apparatus for a motor vehicle (2025-02-11),

3. 10189338 - Folding top for a cabriolet vehicle (2019-01-29),

4. 9752897 - System for detecting a readiness of a closure element of a motor vehicle to lock (2017-09-05),

5. 9561710 - Articulation device between arms of a rod assembly of a folding roof (2017-02-07),

6. 9315092 - Articulated device between linkage assembly support arms of a collapsible roof (2016-04-19),

7. 9272609 - Method for closing a convertible soft top (2016-03-01),

8. 9186967 - Kinematics for a closure (2015-11-17),

9. 9120368 - Articulated device between linkage assembly support arms of a collapsible roof (2015-09-01),

10. 8746776 - Roof construction of a motor vehicle (2014-06-10),

11. 8733817 - Laterally pivoting trim piece for a Z-fold convertible top (2014-05-27),

12. 8657360 - Adjusting device for a roof cap of a collapsible roof (2014-02-25),

13. 8523267 - Collapsible roof for a passenger vehicle (2013-09-03),

14. 8511737 - Locking apparatus with sensor for a folding top (2013-08-20),

15. 8496284 - Locking apparatus with coupling device for a folding top (2013-07-30),

Company Overview

Magna Car Top Systems GmbH, based in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced convertible roof systems for the automotive industry. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as folding roofs, retractable hardtops, and sophisticated locking mechanisms. Their expertise extends to vehicle roof architecture and kinematics, ensuring high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing solutions that enhance the driving experience while meeting the evolving demands of modern vehicles.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

103 Patents

#4 in Bietigheim-Bissingen

#578 in Germany

#7,590 in the World

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh

Forward Citations = 337

77 inventors:

Jan Just (17 out of 18 patents)

Michael T Willard (14 out of 38 patents)

Robert E Fallis, Iii (13 out of 15 patents)

4. Gernot Bruder (12 out of 13 patents)

5. Thomas Halbweiss (12 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/magna-car-top-systems

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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