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Siemens Vai Metals Technologies Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 76

% Expired Patents = 75.0

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 95

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 225

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139 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert Millner (15 out of 38 patents)

Johannes Leopold Schenk (11 out of 32 patents)

Gerald Hohenbichler (10 out of 40 patents)

4. Johann Wurm (10 out of 29 patents)

5. Kurt Wieder (9 out of 20 patents)

6. Jan-Friedemann Plaul (6 out of 13 patents)

7. Bogdan Vuletic (6 out of 7 patents)

8. Alois Seilinger (5 out of 33 patents)

9. Wolfgang Peitl (5 out of 7 patents)

10. Martin Schmidt (5 out of 10 patents)

11. Gerald Eckerstorfer (5 out of 15 patents)

12. Norbert Rein (4 out of 13 patents)

13. Franz Hauzenberger (4 out of 12 patents)

14. Michael Jesche (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Stefan Lechner (3 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Hot Strip Manufacturing

Pig Iron Processes

Casting Installations

Rolling Mill Stand

Sponge Iron Production

Energy Efficiency

Metal Coils Transport

Decarbonization

Continuous Casting

Gas Purification

Lubrication Techniques

Roll Changing Device

76 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9327228 - Venturi scrubber for wet dedusting and having an insert body (2016-05-03),

2. 9314827 - Method and apparatus for applying a lubricant while rolling metallic rolled stock (2016-04-19),

3. 9296027 - Method and plant for the energy-efficient production of hot steel strip (2016-03-29),

4. 9289807 - Energy and yield-optimized method and plant for producing hot steel strip (2016-03-22),

5. 9255302 - Method and device for reducing iron-oxide-containing feedstocks in a high-pressure reducing unit (2016-02-09),

6. 9254520 - Process engineering measures in a continuous casting machine at the start of casting, at the end of casting and when producing a transitional piece (2016-02-09),

7. 9221482 - Transporting system, transporting carriage and method for transporting metal coils (2015-12-29),

8. 9181595 - [object Object] (2015-11-10),

9. 9181594 - Process and device for producing pig iron or liquid steel precursors (2015-11-10),

10. 9169535 - Reformer-gas-based reduction process with decarbonization of the fuel gas for the reformer (2015-10-27),

11. 9132460 - Driver for a steel strip coiler (2015-09-15),

12. 9108236 - Method for transferring a metal coil (2015-08-18),

13. 9108234 - Method and apparatus for preparing steel stock before hot rolling (2015-08-18),

14. 9090844 - Method for producing moldings (2015-07-28),

15. 9005332 - Process for producing pig iron or liquid primary steel products (2015-04-14),

Company Overview

Siemens Vai Metals Technologies GmbH specializes in advanced metal production technologies, focusing on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the steel industry. The company is renowned for its expertise in hot strip manufacturing, pig iron processes, and casting installations, contributing to innovative solutions in rolling mill stands and sponge iron production. With a commitment to energy efficiency and decarbonization, Siemens Vai plays a pivotal role in transforming metal production practices, particularly in the European market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

76 Patents

#2 in

#55 in Austria

#9,898 in the World

Siemens Vai Metals Technologies Gmbh

Forward Citations = 225

139 inventors:

Robert Millner (15 out of 38 patents)

Johannes Leopold Schenk (11 out of 32 patents)

Gerald Hohenbichler (10 out of 40 patents)

4. Johann Wurm (10 out of 29 patents)

5. Kurt Wieder (9 out of 20 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Siemens Vai Metals Technologies Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/siemens-vai-metals-technologies

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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