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Bad Neustadt, Germany

Preh Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 112

% Expired Patents = 17.9


Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 337

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141 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Andreas Kramlich (14 out of 14 patents)

silverMedal Thilo Schultheis (10 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Tobias Bodenstein (9 out of 9 patents)

4.  Anton Ruettiger (9 out of 12 patents)

5.  Benedikt Schmidt (7 out of 7 patents)

6.  Martin Jeitner (7 out of 7 patents)

7.  Markus Klein (6 out of 6 patents)

8.  Thomas Kleffel (6 out of 6 patents)

9.  Norbert Bauer (5 out of 8 patents)

10.  Jochen Schlereth (5 out of 5 patents)

11.  Michael Martin (5 out of 5 patents)

12.  Arthur Klossek (5 out of 5 patents)

13.  Thomas Ofenhitzer (5 out of 6 patents)

14.  Anton Rüttiger (5 out of 6 patents)

15.  Jürgen Nauth (4 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
Haptic Feedback
Touch-sensitive Input
Capacitive Detection
Input Device
Force Sensor
Motor Vehicle Controls
Rotary Actuator
Display Device
Control Element
Electromechanical Triggering
Acoustic Warning Device
Sensor Arrangement

112 patents:

1. 12606229 - Steering wheel with adaptive-capacitive touch recognition, an associated assembly and motor vehicle (2026-04-21),
2. 12588144 - Component for surface soldering installation on a circuit board, associated use and assembly (2026-03-24),
3. 12505964 - Input device with simplified installation of the associated contact part, which is mounted in a vibration-capable manner, and associated assembly method (2025-12-23),
4. 12503006 - Method and circuit assembly for precharging a high-voltage DC voltage intermediate circuit for a motor vehicle (2025-12-23),
5. 12496812 - Visible part having a layer structure for an operating part or a decorative trim with better protection as a result of a protective paint coating (2025-12-16),
6. 12384441 - Electric circuit structure for an alternating heating and capacitive measuring mode with function test, and associated method (2025-08-12),
7. 12316321 - Circuit assembly and method for controlling the operating state of a circuit (2025-05-27),
8. 12311994 - Operating element comprising an actuation part having a layer structure (2025-05-27),
9. 12307016 - Operating member with a haptic feedback that is limited in an improved manner to the actuation surface (2025-05-20),
10. 12214663 - Input assembly with active haptic feedback and backlit display region (2025-02-04),
11. 12187124 - Display device having a cover body forming a plurality of display areas to be backlit and meeting different optical requirements, associated use and associated production method (2025-01-07),
12. 12151413 - Plastic composite panel and associated production method (2024-11-26),
13. 12128829 - Display assembly with transparent cover and pixel matrix display fixed thereto in an improved manner, and associated mounting method (2024-10-29),
14. 12097764 - Operating member with movably mounted actuating part and improved guidance mechanism for the parallel guidance of the actuating part (2024-09-24),
15. 12071071 - Vehicle steering wheel with an improved electromechanical triggering device for triggering an acoustic output by an acoustic warning device of the vehicle (2024-08-27),
PREH GmbH is a German automotive supplier specializing in human machine interface (HMI) solutions. With over 50 years of experience, PREH develops and manufactures state-of-the-art control systems, switch panels, and touchscreens for various applications in the automotive industry. Their reliable and innovative products are used by renowned automakers worldwide to enhance the driving experience and ensure intuitive and safe user interaction with vehicle systems.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

112 Patents

#1 in Bad Neustadt

#528 in Germany

#7,042 in the World

Bad Neustadt, DE
Bad Neustadt, Germany

Preh Gmbh

Forward Citations = 337

141 inventors:

goldMedal Andreas Kramlich (14 out of 14 patents)

silverMedal Thilo Schultheis (10 out of 12 patents)

bronzeMedal Tobias Bodenstein (9 out of 9 patents)

4.  Anton Ruettiger (9 out of 12 patents)

5.  Benedikt Schmidt (7 out of 7 patents)

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