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Hirschhorn, Germany

Meto International Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 9.4

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,388

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Detlef Duschek (7 out of 16 patents)

silverMedal Richard Altwasser (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Gordon Klassen (5 out of 7 patents)

4.  David Robson (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Manfred Rührig (4 out of 4 patents)

6.  Peter Lendering (3 out of 6 patents)

7.  Manfred Ruhrig (3 out of 5 patents)

8.  Jürgen Ott (2 out of 7 patents)

9.  Michael Rapp (2 out of 21 patents)

10.  Pierre Doyelle (2 out of 6 patents)

11.  Terence Clancy (2 out of 2 patents)

12.  Peter Schneider (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Peter Bremer (1 out of 4 patents)

14.  Francois Cosnard (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  Richard Altwasser (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Electronic Article Protection
Security Elements
Identification Element
Anti-Theft
Electronic Surveillance
Resonant Frequency
Transponder Chips
Manufacturing Process
Labeling Apparatus
Material Web
Forge-Proof Information
Security Device

32 patents:

1. 7126478 - Method and device for the activation of large quantities of security elements for the electronic article protection (2006-10-24),
2. 6965316 - Method and device for the activation of large quantities of security elements for the electronic article protection (2005-11-15),
3. 6902638 - Device and method for inserting a security and/or identification element between two layers of a marking strip for items of baggage (2005-06-07),
4. 6622921 - Identification element (2003-09-23),
5. 6603399 - Strip for preparing safety elements for electronic protection of goods (2003-08-05),
6. 6592037 - Method and device for the detection and deactivation of a deactivatable security element (2003-07-15),
7. 6585857 - Method of manufacturing security elements for electronic article surveillance and security element (2003-07-01),
8. 6557606 - Device and method for inserting a security and/or identification element between two layers of a marking strip for items of baggage (2003-05-06),
9. 6497918 - Process and device for producing electronic anti-theft elements (2002-12-24),
10. 6494660 - Method and device for producing security elements for electronically securing goods and a corresponding security element (2002-12-17),
11. 6441739 - Security element for electronic article protection and method for producing the same (2002-08-27),
12. 6440522 - Method and device for producing a security element and a corresponding security element (2002-08-27),
13. 6414596 - Security device for electronic surveillance of articles (2002-07-02),
14. 6394357 - Security element for electronic article surveillance and method of manufacturing a security element (2002-05-28),
15. 6373386 - Process and device for producing anti-theft elements for electronic anti-theft securing of articles (2002-04-16),
Company Overview
Meto International GmbH, based in Hirschhorn, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative labeling solutions and pricing systems. The company focuses on providing high-quality products for retail and logistics sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement. Meto's expertise spans various technologies, including electronic shelf labels and price marking solutions, catering to a diverse range of clients across Europe and beyond.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

32 Patents

#1 in Hirschhorn

#1,525 in Germany

#20,671 in the World

Hirschhorn, DE
Hirschhorn, Germany

Meto International Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,388

21 inventors:

goldMedal Detlef Duschek (7 out of 16 patents)

silverMedal Richard Altwasser (6 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Gordon Klassen (5 out of 7 patents)

4.  David Robson (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Manfred Rührig (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Meto International Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/meto-international

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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