Schaeffler Kg

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USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Expired Patents = 80.0

EPO Patents = 45

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 26

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Peter Niebling (1 out of 75 patents)

Frieder Altmann (1 out of 12 patents)

Tomas Smetana (1 out of 34 patents)

4. Roland Langer (1 out of 49 patents)

5. Ralf Heiss (1 out of 12 patents)

6. Edgar Streit (1 out of 9 patents)

7. Oskar Beer (1 out of 8 patents)

8. Ernst Masur (1 out of 17 patents)

9. Benno Fueller (1 out of 7 patents)

10. Volker Ploetz (1 out of 8 patents)

11. Florin Bugescu (1 out of 13 patents)

12. Lutz Kirbach (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Alfred Pecher (1 out of 7 patents)

14. Sven Gempper (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Frank Straub (1 out of 5 patents)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7860689 - Method and computer programme for detecting the stationary state of a roller bearing and a roller bearing which may be analyzed thus (2010-12-28),

2. 7857520 - Collar having end-side teeth for a drivable wheel hub (2010-12-28),

3. 7857518 - Antifriction bearing race, particularly for highly stressed antifriction bearings in aircraft power units (2010-12-28),

4. 7856953 - Dual valve lifter assembly (2010-12-28),

5. 7854305 - Sprag (2010-12-21),

Company Overview

Schaeffler KG is a global automotive and industrial supplier headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Founded in 1946, the company specializes in manufacturing high-precision components and systems for engines, transmissions, and chassis, as well as rolling and plain bearings for a wide range of industrial applications. Schaeffler operates in various sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy, and is known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a strong focus on research and development, Schaeffler aims to drive advancements in mobility and industrial technology, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable future.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

5 Patents

#12 in Herzogenaurach

#6,108 in Germany

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Schaeffler Kg

Forward Citations = 26

15 inventors:

Peter Niebling (1 out of 75 patents)

Frieder Altmann (1 out of 12 patents)

Tomas Smetana (1 out of 34 patents)

4. Roland Langer (1 out of 49 patents)

5. Ralf Heiss (1 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Schaeffler Kg. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/schaeffler-kg

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]

45 patents (EPO):

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]