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Stuttgart, Germany

Mahle Ventiltrieb Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 52.4

EPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 107

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Martin Lechner (15 out of 41 patents)

Christoph Steinmetz (6 out of 16 patents)

Falk Schneider (5 out of 48 patents)

4. Marcus Abele (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Hermann Hoffmann (3 out of 11 patents)

6. Volker Korte (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Oliver Fritz (2 out of 5 patents)

8. Tilo Hentschel (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Jens Wiesenmüller (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Peter Grahle (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Thomas Glas (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Walter Krepulat (1 out of 5 patents)

13. Ian Methley (1 out of 46 patents)

14. Timothy Mark Lancefield (1 out of 31 patents)

15. Joachim Hahn (1 out of 2 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7845075 - Method for manufacturing a camshaft (2010-12-07),

2. 7588006 - Bearing between two coaxial camshafts for automotive engines in particular (2009-09-15),

3. 7533640 - Combustion engine comprising a control cam (2009-05-19),

4. 7311072 - Control unit for a valve, especially a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine (2007-12-25),

5. 7299774 - Valve control (2007-11-27),

6. 7240895 - Gas exchange valve for an internal combustion engine (2007-07-10),

7. 7124721 - Control device for a gas exchange valve in an internal combustion engine (2006-10-24),

8. 7069892 - Camshaft for automotive engines in particular (2006-07-04),

9. 7069889 - Camshaft, especially for an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle, comprising shiftable cams (2006-07-04),

10. 7063051 - Liquid-cooled valve seat ring (2006-06-20),

11. 6935296 - Method of producing a gas shuttle valve of an internal combustion engine (2005-08-30),

12. 6886509 - Hydraulic actuator for actuating a gas exchange valve of an internal combustion engine (2005-05-03),

13. 6732632 - Lost mould for producing a cylindrical bushing sleeve (2004-05-11),

14. 6718923 - Hydraulic play compensation element for a valve gear of an internal combustion engine (2004-04-13),

15. 6688269 - Roller tappet (2004-02-10),

Company Overview

Mahle Ventiltrieb GmbH, based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced valve train systems for internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. The company focuses on optimizing engine performance, efficiency, and emissions control through innovative engineering solutions. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Mahle Ventiltrieb is committed to advancing automotive technology, contributing to sustainable mobility, and enhancing the overall driving experience.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

21 Patents

#39 in D-7000 Stuttgart

#2,135 in Germany

#30,018 in the World

Stuttgart, Germany

Mahle Ventiltrieb Gmbh

Forward Citations = 107

29 inventors:

Martin Lechner (15 out of 41 patents)

Christoph Steinmetz (6 out of 16 patents)

Falk Schneider (5 out of 48 patents)

4. Marcus Abele (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Hermann Hoffmann (3 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mahle Ventiltrieb Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mahle-ventiltrieb

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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