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Ratingen, Germany

Rheinmetall Industrie Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

Forward Citations = 206

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40 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stefan Thiesen (4 out of 22 patents)

Wilfried Becker (3 out of 34 patents)

Rudolf Romer (3 out of 30 patents)

4. Dirk Kilfitt (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Helmut Misoph (3 out of 3 patents)

6. Gerd Wollmann (3 out of 4 patents)

7. Herbert Krumm (2 out of 9 patents)

8. Ralf-Joachim Herrmann (1 out of 14 patents)

9. Holger Brase (1 out of 4 patents)

10. Thomas Heitmann (1 out of 26 patents)

11. Hans-Ulrich Desgranges (1 out of 5 patents)

12. Helmut Isgen (1 out of 4 patents)

13. Henning Von Seidlitz (1 out of 6 patents)

14. Ernst-Wilhelm Altenau (1 out of 13 patents)

15. Horst Menges (1 out of 11 patents)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5678343 - Safety lock for securing a replaceable barrel to the housing of an (1997-10-21),

2. 5677507 - Rear-loaded mortar having a breechlock plug and a loading tray (1997-10-14),

3. 5670735 - Propellant igniting system and method of making the same (1997-09-23),

4. 5664359 - Rifled weapon barrel and method of making the same (1997-09-09),

5. 5664357 - Weapon bolt assembly having premature ignition-preventing means (1997-09-09),

6. 5661555 - Method and apparatus for determining the roll angle position of a (1997-08-26),

7. 5659148 - Temperature detector for a gun barrel (1997-08-19),

8. 5650589 - Cartridge ammunition having a case and an arrow projectile (1997-07-22),

9. 5647559 - Apparatus for flight path correction of flying bodies (1997-07-15),

10. 5631442 - Missile having a pivotal warhead (1997-05-20),

11. 5625163 - Cartridge ammunition having accidental ignition preventing means (1997-04-29),

12. 5610365 - Cartridge ammunition having a case, an arrow projectile and an (1997-03-11),

13. 5601255 - Method and apparatus for flight path correction of projectiles (1997-02-11),

14. 5581928 - Gun barrel having an erosion-reducing lining (1996-12-10),

15. 5577432 - Protective device having a reactive armor (1996-11-26),

Company Overview

Rheinmetall Industrie GmbH, headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, is a prominent player in the defense and automotive sectors. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies and systems for military applications, including weaponry, ammunition, and vehicle systems. In the automotive domain, Rheinmetall focuses on innovative solutions for internal combustion engines and electric vehicles, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency. With a strong commitment to research and development, Rheinmetall continues to enhance its technological capabilities across various platforms.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

20 Patents

#3 in Ratingen

#2,220 in Germany

#31,315 in the World

Ratingen, Germany

Rheinmetall Industrie Gmbh

Forward Citations = 206

40 inventors:

Stefan Thiesen (4 out of 22 patents)

Wilfried Becker (3 out of 34 patents)

Rudolf Romer (3 out of 30 patents)

4. Dirk Kilfitt (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Helmut Misoph (3 out of 3 patents)

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

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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