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Ratingen, Germany

Schmalbach-Lubeca Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 97

% Expired Patents = 6.2


Forward Citations = 2,048

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85 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kerry W Silvers (21 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Richard J Steih (16 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy J Boyd (15 out of 16 patents)

4.  Georg Bolte (9 out of 13 patents)

5.  Dwayne G Vailliencourt (8 out of 18 patents)

6.  Michael T Lane (6 out of 61 patents)

7.  Lutz Strube (6 out of 8 patents)

8.  Christopher C LaBombarbe (6 out of 8 patents)

9.  Michael P Wurster (5 out of 8 patents)

10.  Peter Hoft (5 out of 5 patents)

11.  G David Lisch (4 out of 45 patents)

12.  Dieter Heinecke (4 out of 8 patents)

13.  Kevin D Gaydosh (4 out of 22 patents)

14.  Wolfgang Peter (4 out of 4 patents)

15.  David A Deemer (3 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Blow Molding
Thermal Stability
Crystallinity Gradient
Pasteurizable Containers
Carbonated Beverages
Closure End
Container Design
Material Thickness
Seaming Machine
Stacking Machine
Easy-Open Package
Plastic Preforms

97 patents:

1. 6908005 - Temporary burst stoppage in a sheet metal top (2005-06-21),
2. 6820396 - Method for storing thermoplastic preforms in a container (2004-11-23),
3. 6767197 - Blow molding machine for producing pasteurizable containers (2004-07-27),
4. 6763968 - Base portion of a plastic container (2004-07-20),
5. 6749415 - Blow molding machine for producing pasteurizable containers (2004-06-15),
6. 6745492 - Process and installation for manufacturing a preform, implementing improved drying means, and plastic receipient obtained from the preform (2004-06-08),
7. 6709624 - Apparatus for stabilizing bottle upon demolding (2004-03-23),
8. 6688081 - Method for reducing headspace gas (2004-02-10),
9. 6682690 - Core rod positioning method (2004-01-27),
10. 6681548 - Method of providing a thermally stable finish for a plastic container (2004-01-27),
11. 6672470 - Process for improving material thickness distribution within a molded bottle and a bottle therefrom (2004-01-06),
12. 6659300 - Container having square and round attributes (2003-12-09),
13. 6635325 - Parison whose neck is based on an aromatic polyester, and in particular on pet, the neck including a thread having a profile in longitudinal section that is asymmetrical (2003-10-21),
14. 6626324 - Plastic container having a crystallinity gradient (2003-09-30),
15. 6620444 - Two-compartment container for and method of admixing a flavour to a beverage (2003-09-16),
Company Overview
Schmalbach-Lubeca AG, headquartered in Ratingen, Germany, specializes in advanced plastic container technology, focusing on innovative solutions for the beverage industry. The company is recognized for its expertise in blow molding processes and the development of containers with enhanced thermal stability and crystallinity gradients, catering to the needs of carbonated beverages and pasteurizable products. Their commitment to container design and material optimization ensures high-performance packaging that meets diverse industry standards.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

97 Patents

#1 in

#607 in Germany

#7,978 in the World

Ratingen, DE
Ratingen, Germany

Schmalbach-Lubeca Ag

Forward Citations = 2,048

85 inventors:

goldMedal Kerry W Silvers (21 out of 39 patents)

silverMedal Richard J Steih (16 out of 62 patents)

bronzeMedal Timothy J Boyd (15 out of 16 patents)

4.  Georg Bolte (9 out of 13 patents)

5.  Dwayne G Vailliencourt (8 out of 18 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Schmalbach-Lubeca Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/schmalbach-lubeca-ag

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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