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Düsseldorf, Germany

Rheinmetall Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 419

Forward Citations = 3,854

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295 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wilfried Becker (26 out of 34 patents)

Rudolf Romer (24 out of 30 patents)

Bernhard Bisping (24 out of 31 patents)

4. Peter Wallow (20 out of 22 patents)

5. Erich Zielinski (20 out of 21 patents)

6. Jurgen Bocker (18 out of 21 patents)

7. Josef Metz (16 out of 16 patents)

8. Wolfram Witt (15 out of 15 patents)

9. Hans W Luther (13 out of 15 patents)

10. Heinz-Josef Kruse (13 out of 13 patents)

11. Udo Sabranski (12 out of 12 patents)

12. Achim Sippel (12 out of 12 patents)

13. Lothar Post (12 out of 14 patents)

14. Klaus Gersbach (12 out of 15 patents)

15. Rolf Bartolles (10 out of 12 patents)

Core Competencies:

Tandem Warhead

Yaw Angle Free Projectile

Subcaliber Arrow Projectile

Gun Silencer

Fuze Mechanism

Modular Fuze

Electromagnetic Accelerator

Anti-Tank Missile

Fragmentation Projectile

Mine System

Ammunition Transfer Device

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419 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5744746 - Tandem warhead for combatting active targets (1998-04-28),

2. 5564651 - Yaw angle free projectile (1996-10-15),

3. 5559304 - Insert for a warhead (1996-09-24),

4. 5481981 - Sabot for a subcaliber projectile (1996-01-09),

5. 5477786 - Subcaliber arrow projectile (1995-12-26),

6. 5476581 - Method of producing a weapon barrel having a wear-resistant inner coating (1995-12-19),

7. 5467713 - Ignition and safty device for a grenade projectile provided with a (1995-11-21),

8. 5463930 - Device for firing practice ammunition (1995-11-07),

9. 5461962 - Gun silencer arrangement (1995-10-31),

10. 5459914 - Method of sealing the front of a cylindrical sleeve body of a practice (1995-10-24),

11. 5443009 - Charge arrangement for cartridge ammunition (1995-08-22),

12. 5438930 - Mine (1995-08-08),

13. 5433399 - Device for guiding a missile (1995-07-18),

14. 5426568 - Launch-protected electronic assembly (1995-06-20),

15. 5419272 - Explosive cutter for mine moorings (1995-05-30),

Company Overview

Rheinmetall GmbH, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a leading developer and manufacturer in the field of ammunition technology. The company specializes in advanced systems such as tandem warheads, yaw angle free projectiles, and subcaliber arrow projectiles, contributing significantly to modern defense capabilities. Rheinmetall's expertise extends to innovative solutions like gun silencers, various fuze mechanisms, and electromagnetic accelerators, as well as anti-tank missiles, positioning it as a key player in military technology and defense systems.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

419 Patents

#4 in Düsseldorf

#133 in Germany

#2,250 in the World

Düsseldorf, Germany

Rheinmetall Gmbh

Forward Citations = 3,854

295 inventors:

Wilfried Becker (26 out of 34 patents)

Rudolf Romer (24 out of 30 patents)

Bernhard Bisping (24 out of 31 patents)

4. Peter Wallow (20 out of 22 patents)

5. Erich Zielinski (20 out of 21 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Rheinmetall Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/rheinmetall

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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