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Munich, Germany

Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 350

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 5,472

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444 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Walter Kranz (20 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Manfred Held (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Hans Poisel (9 out of 31 patents)

4.  Andreas Hahn (8 out of 17 patents)

5.  German Munding (8 out of 11 patents)

6.  Hans Spies (7 out of 30 patents)

7.  Gert Trommer (7 out of 23 patents)

8.  Gunther Sepp (7 out of 20 patents)

9.  Otto Hofmann (7 out of 11 patents)

10.  Gunthard Born (7 out of 13 patents)

11.  Helmut Seidel (6 out of 17 patents)

12.  Fritz Wondrazek (6 out of 7 patents)

13.  Thorsteinn Halldorsson (5 out of 22 patents)

14.  Oskar Bschorr (5 out of 15 patents)

15.  Emil Weiland (5 out of 13 patents)


Core Competencies:
Optical Imaging System
Sagnac-Type Fiber-Optic Gyro
Laser Therapy Unit
Micromechanical Actuator
Safety Device Triggering
High-Power Laser Control
Opto-Electronic Correlator
Shock Wave Generator
Vehicle Impact Detection
Thermal Barrier Facade
Supersonic Inlet System
Composite Vehicle Body

350 patents:

1. 5712678 - Method and apparatus for scanning a terrain surface (1998-01-27),
2. 5608628 - Process and apparatus for detecting vehicle impact (1997-03-04),
3. 5424583 - Device for triggering a passive safety system (1995-06-13),
4. 5408228 - Apparatus for expanding the functionality of a serial data bus (1995-04-18),
5. 5389822 - Triggering circuit for a safety device in motor vehicles (1995-02-14),
6. 5322258 - Micromechanical actuator (1994-06-21),
7. 5311202 - Frequency-selective surface structure having H-shaped slots (1994-05-10),
8. 5265113 - Integrated microsystem (1993-11-23),
9. 5264694 - Optical imaging system with a plurality of image planes (1993-11-23),
10. 5264690 - Device for protecting against excessive high energy radiation having a (1993-11-23),
11. 5263604 - Suspension arrangement for a tank (1993-11-23),
12. 5262587 - Clamping element for holding electronic cards (1993-11-16),
13. 5252294 - Micromechanical structure (1993-10-12),
14. 5251550 - Apparatus with rapid magnetic field compression (1993-10-12),
15. 5249359 - Process for manufacturing finely structured bodies such as heat (1993-10-05),
Company Overview
Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm GmbH, headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in advanced optical systems and technologies. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative solutions such as optical imaging systems, Sagnac-type fiber-optic gyros, and high-power laser control systems. Its expertise extends to laser therapy units, micromechanical actuators, and safety device triggering mechanisms, positioning it as a key player in the fields of optics and photonics, with applications across various industries.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

350 Patents

#23 in W-8000 Munich

#164 in Germany

#2,609 in the World

Munich, DE
Munich, Germany

Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Gmbh

Forward Citations = 5,472

444 inventors:

goldMedal Walter Kranz (20 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Manfred Held (9 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Hans Poisel (9 out of 31 patents)

4.  Andreas Hahn (8 out of 17 patents)

5.  German Munding (8 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/messerschmitt-bolkow-blohm

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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