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Donaueschingen, Germany

Sick | Stegmann Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Expired Patents = 73.2

EPO Patents = 71

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 125

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Josef Siraky (18 out of 40 patents)

David Hopp (7 out of 11 patents)

Reinhold Mutschler (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Massimo Francescon (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Stefan Basler (4 out of 6 patents)

6. Michael Speidel (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Willibald Stobbe (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Ulrich Armbruster (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Olivier Parriaux (2 out of 6 patents)

10. Rolf Hartlieb (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Josef Maier (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Ulrich Zwölfer (1 out of 8 patents)

13. Jörg Kegeler (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Marc Beha (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Eduard Tabler (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Optoelectronic Sensor

Rotary Encoder

Position Encoder

Angle Measurement

Cylindrical Grating

Feedback Apparatus

Measurement Apparatus

Rotational Speed Sensor

Servomotor

Position Measuring Device

Transmission Unit

Data Transmission

41 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D912553 - Optoelectronic sensor (2021-03-09),

2. 9488499 - Transmission and reception unit on a transparent circuit board for a rotative encoder (2016-11-08),

3. 9423275 - Capacitive position encoder (2016-08-23),

4. 9316507 - Angular encoder and drive system with an angular encoder (2016-04-19),

5. 9297423 - Stator coupling (2016-03-29),

6. 9255820 - Sensor for measuring the angle of rotation having at least dual rotatable code disc with at least dual optics (2016-02-09),

7. 9235416 - Method for checking the operability of a digital signal processing unit of a position sensor and position encoder (2016-01-12),

8. 9182223 - Device for measuring the rotating angle of two objects rotating around an axis in relation to each other (2015-11-10),

9. 9176162 - Position encoder (2015-11-03),

10. 9170093 - Device for measuring the relative position of two objects moving in relation to each other (2015-10-27),

11. 9103698 - Transmission and reception unit and rotary encoder comprising same (2015-08-11),

12. 9098443 - Method for obtaining information on the phase of a rotating system based on determination of the fundamental component of an incoming signal provided by a sensor driven by a periodic modulation function and device for controlling a rotating system (2015-08-04),

13. 9047280 - Apparatus and method for position determination (2015-06-02),

14. 9046388 - Device and process for measuring the angle of rotation of two objects rotating in relation to each other (2015-06-02),

15. 8891083 - Device for measuring the rotating angle of two objects rotating on a rotating axis relative to each other (2014-11-18),

Company Overview

Sick | Stegmann GmbH, based in Donaueschingen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced optoelectronic sensors and encoders. The company focuses on a range of technologies including position encoders, rotary encoders, and capacitive position encoders, which are essential for precise measurement and feedback in various industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Sick | Stegmann GmbH plays a significant role in enhancing automation and control systems across multiple sectors.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

41 Patents

#3 in Donaueschingne

#1,246 in Germany

#16,706 in the World

Donaueschingen, Germany

Sick | Stegmann Gmbh

Forward Citations = 125

36 inventors:

Josef Siraky (18 out of 40 patents)

David Hopp (7 out of 11 patents)

Reinhold Mutschler (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Massimo Francescon (4 out of 5 patents)

5. Stefan Basler (4 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sick | Stegmann Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sick-stegmann

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