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Zurich, Switzerland

Metacon Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 26

Forward Citations = 135

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16 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Bernhard Tinnes (15 out of 15 patents)

Walter Vetterli (6 out of 11 patents)

Franz Ruckstuhl (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Heinz Kreuzberg (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Bernhard Dur (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Otto Wenger (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Silvio Cecchini (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Bernhard Tinnes (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Paul-Gerhard Mantey (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Friedrich Nehrlich (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Bernhard Knell (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Rainer Baumann (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Bernard Knell (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Bernard Tinnes (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Bernhard Tinnes (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Continuous Casting

Refractory Plates

Metal Flow Control

Sliding Closure Units

Tundish

Casting Plant

Molten Metal

Casting Ladle

Mortar Joint Packing

Metallic Melt Detection

Gas Feed Nozzle

Gate Valve Units

26 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5191926 - Device for slag-free pouring with continuous casting machines (1993-03-09),

2. 5048594 - Process for controlling change of throttling position in a sliding (1991-09-17),

3. 4966315 - Refractory plate assembly for a three-plate sliding closure unit (1990-10-30),

4. 4890665 - Process for maintaining open a throttled discharge passage of a sliding (1990-01-02),

5. 4770230 - Process and apparatus for starting a continuous casting plant (1988-09-13),

6. 4763881 - Arrangement for mounting a refractory plate in a frame (1988-08-16),

7. 4759479 - Apparatus and method for oscillating slide closure of casting vessel to (1988-07-26),

8. 4747580 - Pair of refractory plates for swivelling or rotary sliding closure unit (1988-05-31),

9. 4730660 - Process for casting molten metal into several strands (1988-03-15),

10. 4718580 - Structure for forming a refractory joint of predetermined thickness (1988-01-12),

11. 4708193 - Process for removing deposits from the flow channel of a tundish during (1987-11-24),

12. 4618126 - Swivelling sliding closure unit (1986-10-21),

13. 4607681 - Process and apparatus for controlling a continuous casting plant (1986-08-26),

14. 4602768 - Apparatus for determining the presence of a metallic melt in a passage (1986-07-29),

15. 4576317 - Apparatus for preventing air from contacting molten metal during (1986-03-18),

Metacon AG is a Swiss company based in Zurich, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced energy solutions. The organization focuses on innovative technologies in the fields of hydrogen production, fuel cells, and energy storage systems. By leveraging cutting-edge research, Metacon aims to contribute to sustainable energy transitions and enhance the efficiency of energy utilization. Its expertise positions the company at the forefront of the growing clean energy sector, addressing global challenges related to energy sustainability.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

26 Patents

#36 in Zurich

#502 in Switzerland

#24,781 in the World

Zurich, Switzerland

Metacon Ag

Forward Citations = 135

16 inventors:

Bernhard Tinnes (15 out of 15 patents)

Walter Vetterli (6 out of 11 patents)

Franz Ruckstuhl (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Heinz Kreuzberg (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Bernhard Dur (2 out of 2 patents)

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