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Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Sfs Industrie Holding Ag

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USPTO Granted Patents = 25

% Expired Patents = 8.0

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 358

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27 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Erich Palm (7 out of 17 patents)

Daniel Gasser (7 out of 14 patents)

Helmut Osterle (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Felix Scheiwiller (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Norbert Koeppel (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Stefan Baumgartner (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Peter Kouwenhoven (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Helmut Oesterle (3 out of 4 patents)

9. Norbert Koppel (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Paul Mattle (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Richard Sahli (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Walter Seifert (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Sven Sieber (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Markus Steffen (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Beda Angehrn (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Fastening Element

Screw

Washer

Insulation Track

Tamper-Proof Head

Self-Drilling Fastener

Torque-Limited Fastening

Wooden Construction

Clamping Fastener

Bending Loads

Screwdriver Adapter

Thread-Forming Screw

25 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6669396 - Connecting element for connecting at least two wooden construction parts and a joint plate (2003-12-30),

2. 6626627 - Screw with tamper-proof head (2003-09-30),

3. 6558098 - Fixing element and method for fixing insulation tracks or plates on a fixed substructure (2003-05-06),

4. 6539826 - Screwing element (2003-04-01),

5. 6428258 - Non cutting hole-shaping and thread-forming stainless screw and process with impact for driving in the same (2002-08-06),

6. 6361259 - Screw for torque-limited fastening (2002-03-26),

7. 6360635 - Nut for accommodating the head of a fastening element or for inserting into the same (2002-03-26),

8. 6330841 - Apparatus for driving screws mountable on a drive unit (2001-12-18),

9. 6325583 - Screw for fixing wooden laths on a roof substructure or a wall foundation (2001-12-04),

10. 6324946 - Screwdriver adapter (2001-12-04),

11. 6256949 - Supporting wooden panel element for constructing ceilings or bridges and use of a screw for connecting boards to form a panel element (2001-07-10),

12. 6254326 - Screw having a tapered thread (2001-07-03),

13. 6240811 - Screwing element (2001-06-05),

14. 6183182 - Device for fixing insulating strips (2001-02-06),

15. 6164887 - Screw for joining thin workpieces (2000-12-26),

Company Overview

SFS Industrie Holding AG is a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, specializing in precision components and fastening systems. The company develops innovative solutions for various industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction, emphasizing quality and reliability in its products. With a strong focus on research and development, SFS leverages advanced technologies to enhance its offerings and maintain a competitive edge in the global market. Headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, SFS is committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

25 Patents

#7 in Heerbrugg

#558 in Switzerland

#25,764 in the World

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Sfs Industrie Holding Ag

Forward Citations = 358

27 inventors:

Erich Palm (7 out of 17 patents)

Daniel Gasser (7 out of 14 patents)

Helmut Osterle (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Felix Scheiwiller (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Norbert Koeppel (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sfs Industrie Holding Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sfs-industrie-holding-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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