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Broendby, Denmark

Nilfisk A/s

USPTO Granted Patents = 34

% Expired Patents = 8.8

EPO Patents = 36

Trademarks = 13

Forward Citations = 108

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69 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kipp Knutson (4 out of 4 patents)

Stuart McDonald (4 out of 4 patents)

Stephen Klopp (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Donald Joseph Legatt (4 out of 26 patents)

5. David Wood (4 out of 16 patents)

6. Richard Morgan Hickmott (3 out of 26 patents)

7. Dave Wood (3 out of 3 patents)

8. John Black (3 out of 16 patents)

9. Henrik Jeppesen (3 out of 13 patents)

10. Peter Noehr Larsen (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Martin Walters Schmidt (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Giancarlo Vetrucci (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Alfonso Colletti (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Henrik Mathiassen (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Steen Klimt Johannesen (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vacuum Cleaner

Robotic Floor Cleaning

Debris Collection

Squeegee Assembly

High-Dump Hopper

Fluid Manifolds

Mobile Robotic Cleaner

Water Trailing Detection

Scrubber Machine

Battery Control

Cleaning System

Suction Pipe

34 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1150746 - Vacuum cleaner (2026-09-29),

2. 12605027 - Squeegee assembly with improved waste pick-up (2026-04-21),

3. 12478240 - Method of controlling a robotic floor cleaning machine (2025-11-25),

4. 12471748 - Debris basket indicator system (2025-11-18),

5. 12396611 - High-dump hopper for floor cleaning machine and method for cleaning a floor (2025-08-26),

6. D1071408 - Frame for high-pressure cleaner (2025-04-14),

7. 11953907 - Autonomous surface treatment vehicle with fast wall mode (2024-04-09),

8. 11707172 - Dirt collecting device for a cleaning device, particularly a sweeping vehicle, and vacuum cleaner nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, and method for operating both devices (2023-07-25),

9. 11432698 - Mobile robotic cleaner (2022-09-06),

10. 11357379 - Fluid manifolds for floor cleaning machine (2022-06-14),

11. 11311161 - Dirt collecting device for a cleaning device, particularly a sweeping vehicle, and vacuum cleaner nozzle for a vacuum cleaner, and method for operating both devices (2022-04-26),

12. 11174607 - Apparatus for collecting garbage and debris for a motor-sweeper (2021-11-16),

13. 11083357 - Water trailing detection system (2021-08-10),

14. 10874270 - Motor housing with silencer for a vacuum cleaning device (2020-12-29),

15. 10674882 - Adapter plate (2020-06-09),

Company Overview

Nilfisk A/S is a leading global provider of cleaning solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of professional cleaning equipment. The company offers a wide range of products, including industrial vacuums, floor cleaning machines, and high-pressure washers, catering to various sectors such as commercial, industrial, and residential markets. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Nilfisk is committed to enhancing cleaning efficiency while minimizing environmental impact, serving customers worldwide from its headquarters in Broendby, Denmark.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

34 Patents

#2 in Broendby

#94 in Denmark

#19,631 in the World

Broendby, Denmark

Nilfisk A/s

Forward Citations = 108

69 inventors:

Kipp Knutson (4 out of 4 patents)

Stuart McDonald (4 out of 4 patents)

Stephen Klopp (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Donald Joseph Legatt (4 out of 26 patents)

5. David Wood (4 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Nilfisk A/s. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/nilfisk-a-s

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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