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Zwevegem, Belgium

Nv Bekaert Sa


USPTO Granted Patents = 404

% Expired Patents = 23.5



Trademarks = 46

Forward Citations = 3,203

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447 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Luc Bourgois (18 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Frans Van Giel (14 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Ann Lambrechts (13 out of 13 patents)

4.  Hugo Lievens (12 out of 15 patents)

5.  Dirk Meersschaut (11 out of 11 patents)

6.  Paul Dambre (11 out of 12 patents)

7.  Ronny Losfeld (10 out of 10 patents)

8.  Wilfried Coppens (10 out of 10 patents)

9.  Ludo Adriaensen (9 out of 9 patents)

10.  Willy Marrecau (9 out of 10 patents)

11.  Xavier Amils (8 out of 11 patents)

12.  Tom Baekelandt (8 out of 8 patents)

13.  Stijn Vanneste (8 out of 8 patents)

14.  Steve Verstraeten (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Inge Schildermans (7 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Steel Cord
Rubber Reinforcement
Wire Welding
Concrete Structures
Electrically Conductive Yarn
High Tensile Steel Wire
Magnesiumdiboride
Superconductivity
Heat Resistant Fabric
Antenna Design
Energy Absorption
Masonry Reinforcement

404 patents:

1. 12703976 - Post-tensioned concrete with fibers for slabs on supports (2026-08-11),
2. 12637749 - Control system for heavy metallic coating weight (2026-05-26),
3. 12525780 - Method for restoring superconductivity of an MgB2 wire (2026-01-13),
4. 12492150 - Magnesiumdiboride powder-in-tube wire (2025-12-09),
5. 12398512 - Steel cord for rubber reinforcement (2025-08-26),
6. 12351980 - Steel cord for rubber reinforcement (2025-07-08),
7. 12296631 - Steel cord for rubber reinforcement (2025-05-13),
8. 12257867 - Steel cord for rubber reinforcement (2025-03-25),
9. 12240728 - Winding module and winding installation for metal wires (2025-03-04),
10. 12226930 - 3D concrete printing with ductile cords (2025-02-18),
11. 12065867 - Actuator for opening and closing a door or a tailgate of a car (2024-08-20),
12. 11905654 - Steel cord with a brass coating enriched with iron particles (2024-02-20),
13. 11904369 - Apparatus and methods using the apparatus for treating metal wire (2024-02-20),
14. 11881352 - Superconductor with twisted structure (2024-01-23),
15. 11845651 - Spool of pocketed springs (2023-12-19),
Nv Bekaert Sa, headquartered in Zwevegem, Belgium, is a global leader in steel reinforcement solutions. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-performance steel cord and wire products, primarily for the tire and rubber industries. Bekaert's innovative technologies extend to rubber reinforcement, wire welding, and the enhancement of concrete structures. Additionally, the company is involved in advanced materials such as electrically conductive yarn and high tensile steel wire, contributing to applications in superconductivity and other cutting-edge fields.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Nv Bekaert Sa
404 Patents

#1 in Zwevegem

#9 in Belgium

#2,315 in the World

Zwevegem, BE
Zwevegem, Belgium

Nv Bekaert Sa

Forward Citations = 3,203

447 inventors:

goldMedal Luc Bourgois (18 out of 18 patents)

silverMedal Frans Van Giel (14 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Ann Lambrechts (13 out of 13 patents)

4.  Hugo Lievens (12 out of 15 patents)

5.  Dirk Meersschaut (11 out of 11 patents)

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