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Schweinfurt, Germany

Mannesmann Sachs Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 353

% Expired Patents = 21.2

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 2,706

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306 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Christoph Sasse (26 out of 46 patents)

silverMedal Wolfgang Kundermann (26 out of 41 patents)

bronzeMedal Andreas Orlamünder (23 out of 26 patents)

4.  Reinhold Weidinger (22 out of 63 patents)

5.  Bernd Peinemann (18 out of 19 patents)

6.  Jörg Sudau (17 out of 18 patents)

7.  Wolfgang Grosspietsch (14 out of 45 patents)

8.  Reinhard Feldhaus (14 out of 33 patents)

9.  Erwin Wack (13 out of 33 patents)

10.  Achim Link (13 out of 29 patents)

11.  Bernhard Schierling (13 out of 60 patents)

12.  Andreas Dau (12 out of 12 patents)

13.  Cora Carlson (11 out of 16 patents)

14.  Thomas Otto (11 out of 16 patents)

15.  Jorg Sudau (11 out of 35 patents)


Core Competencies:
Clutch Disk
Hydrodynamic Torque Converter
Vibration Damper
Friction Clutch
Drive Arrangement
Electrical Machine
Torsional Vibration Damper
Pressure Plate Assembly
Double Clutch Assembly
Actuation Device
Damping Force Device
Drive System

353 patents:

1. 6988718 - Spring strut, optionally with internal level regulation (2006-01-24),
2. 6911791 - Method and device for the reduction of load cycle oscillations in the drive train of a motor vehicle (2005-06-28),
3. 6860369 - Vibration damper with variable damping force (2005-03-01),
4. 6837356 - Clutch release arrangement (2005-01-04),
5. 6799665 - Hydrodynamic torque converter (2004-10-05),
6. 6796216 - Guide for the piston rod of a piston-cylinder assembly (2004-09-28),
7. 6793058 - Clutch disk arrangement for a multi-disk clutch (2004-09-21),
8. 6787959 - Electrical machine and electrical system (2004-09-07),
9. 6778899 - Process and control unit for determining the crankshaft angle of an engine and drive train (2004-08-17),
10. 6764405 - Drive arrangement (2004-07-20),
11. 6742412 - Drive system (2004-06-01),
12. 6732846 - Friction clutch (2004-05-11),
13. 6725988 - Hydrodynamic clutch device (2004-04-27),
14. 6723180 - Friction clutch comprising a friction element formed of flake graphite alloy (2004-04-20),
15. 6719297 - Piston ring, in particular for a piston of a vibration damper (2004-04-13),
Company Overview
Mannesmann Sachs AG, headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany, specializes in advanced clutch technology, focusing on components essential for automotive and industrial applications. The company develops a range of products including clutch disks, hydrodynamic torque converters, and vibration dampers, which are integral to enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Mannesmann Sachs AG is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that address the evolving needs of the automotive sector and beyond.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

353 Patents

#2 in Schweinfurt

#161 in Germany

#2,590 in the World

Schweinfurt, DE
Schweinfurt, Germany

Mannesmann Sachs Ag

Forward Citations = 2,706

306 inventors:

goldMedal Christoph Sasse (26 out of 46 patents)

silverMedal Wolfgang Kundermann (26 out of 41 patents)

bronzeMedal Andreas Orlamünder (23 out of 26 patents)

4.  Reinhold Weidinger (22 out of 63 patents)

5.  Bernd Peinemann (18 out of 19 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mannesmann Sachs Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mannesmann-sachs-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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