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Frankfurt, Germany

Mannesmann Vdo Ag

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USPTO Granted Patents = 415

% Expired Patents = 14.0

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 3,720

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442 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Werner Wallrafen (16 out of 50 patents)

Karl Eck (13 out of 32 patents)

Dieter Keller (12 out of 14 patents)

4. Heinrich Noll (12 out of 23 patents)

5. Peter Marx (12 out of 19 patents)

6. Knut Meyer (10 out of 13 patents)

7. Peter Brandt (9 out of 23 patents)

8. Reinhold Berberich (9 out of 26 patents)

9. Thomas Zapp (9 out of 17 patents)

10. Christian Kochsmeier (8 out of 8 patents)

11. Peter Kohlen (7 out of 17 patents)

12. Bernd Rumpf (7 out of 18 patents)

13. Sven Petzold (7 out of 10 patents)

14. Joachim Acht (7 out of 7 patents)

15. Stephan Zech (7 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vehicle Navigation

Display Instruments

Security Systems

Electric Motors

Strain-Sensitive Resistor

Indicating Devices

Central Locking Drive

Emergency Wiring Harness

Throttle Body

Fluidic Nozzle

Color Head-Up Display

Pressure Sensors

415 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7610798 - Method of determining misfiring (2009-11-03),

2. 7551066 - Method and system for transmitting data for a security system of a motor vehicle (2009-06-23),

3. 7185369 - Motor vehicle navigation system having a protected storage medium (2007-02-27),

4. 7124501 - Method of producing an electrical plug-in-connection (2006-10-24),

5. 7065861 - Method of producing a strain-sensitive resistor arrangement (2006-06-27),

6. 7050587 - Security device for guarding a vehicle (2006-05-23),

7. 7034778 - Color head-up display, in particular for a vehicle (2006-04-25),

8. 7016660 - Antenna diversity receiver (2006-03-21),

9. 7015986 - Display unit (2006-03-21),

10. 7010686 - Method for enabling a file (2006-03-07),

11. 6942258 - Operating arrangement for a sliding door (2005-09-13),

12. 6909407 - Device and method for displaying pictograms in a vehicle (2005-06-21),

13. 6904112 - Method for modulating a basic clock signal for digital circuits and clock modulator for implementing the method (2005-06-07),

14. 6898519 - Navigation system with extended display function (2005-05-24),

15. 6874532 - Valve for a fuel delivery unit (2005-04-05),

Company Overview

Mannesmann Vdo AG, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, specializes in advanced vehicle navigation systems and related technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for vehicle navigation, display instruments, and security systems, enhancing the driving experience through precision and reliability. Its expertise extends to electric motors, strain-sensitive resistors, and indicating devices, contributing to the automotive sector's evolution. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, Mannesmann Vdo AG plays a vital role in modern automotive engineering.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

415 Patents

#11 in Frankfurt

#136 in Germany

#2,265 in the World

Frankfurt, Germany

Mannesmann Vdo Ag

Forward Citations = 3,720

442 inventors:

Werner Wallrafen (16 out of 50 patents)

Karl Eck (13 out of 32 patents)

Dieter Keller (12 out of 14 patents)

4. Heinrich Noll (12 out of 23 patents)

5. Peter Marx (12 out of 19 patents)

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