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Schweinfurt, Germany

Skf Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 171

% Expired Patents = 1.8

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,269

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193 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Manfred Brandenstein (37 out of 181 patents)

Armin Olschewski (22 out of 161 patents)

Roland Haas (19 out of 43 patents)

4. Gerhard Herrmann (14 out of 20 patents)

5. Peter Horling (13 out of 33 patents)

6. Robert Stolz (13 out of 19 patents)

7. Bernhard Bauer (12 out of 22 patents)

8. Rudiger Hans (10 out of 31 patents)

9. Wolfgang Friedrich (9 out of 18 patents)

10. Uwe Brockmuller (9 out of 9 patents)

11. Berthold Beyfuss (8 out of 30 patents)

12. Josef Stork (8 out of 9 patents)

13. Klaus Kispert (8 out of 14 patents)

14. Horst M Ernst (7 out of 77 patents)

15. Gunter Neder (6 out of 14 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cylindrical Roller Bearing

Antifriction Bearing

Bearing Arrangement

Bearing Monitoring

Lockable Bearing Unit

Cage Guide

Rolling Mill

Belt Tensioner

Seal Assembly

Radial Bearing

Sensor Device

Bearing Bushing

171 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7103974 - Process for mounting bearing rings (2006-09-12),

2. 6652150 - Bearing arrangement and method for fixing at least one bearing in place in a bearing retainer (2003-11-25),

3. 6582131 - Cylindrical roller bearing (2003-06-24),

4. 6579012 - Bearing ring (2003-06-17),

5. 6579011 - Antifriction bearing (2003-06-17),

6. 6568854 - Lockable bearing unit (2003-05-27),

7. 6526830 - Method and device for monitoring a bearing arrangement (2003-03-04),

8. 6508128 - Method and device for monitoring a bearing arrangement (2003-01-21),

9. 6505973 - Bearing arrangement and method for fixing at least one bearing in place in a bearing retainer (2003-01-14),

10. 6412985 - Flanged ring for fixing a bearing in place (2002-07-02),

11. 6408519 - Method for securing a bearing in a bearing plate and bearing arrangement (2002-06-25),

12. 6379051 - Ring for a roller (2002-04-30),

13. 6306230 - Process for the production of hardened parts of steel (2001-10-23),

14. 6279231 - Device for axial attachment (2001-08-28),

15. 6241257 - Fastening device for belt pulleys (2001-06-05),

Company Overview

SKF GmbH, headquartered in Schweinfurt, Germany, specializes in advanced bearing technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of various bearing solutions. The company is renowned for its expertise in cylindrical roller bearings, antifriction bearings, and lockable bearing units, catering to diverse industrial applications. SKF also emphasizes innovations in bearing arrangements, monitoring systems, and components for rolling mills and belt tensioners, positioning itself as a leader in the global bearing market.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

171 Patents

#5 in Schweinfurt

#353 in Germany

#4,849 in the World

Schweinfurt, Germany

Skf Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,269

193 inventors:

Manfred Brandenstein (37 out of 181 patents)

Armin Olschewski (22 out of 161 patents)

Roland Haas (19 out of 43 patents)

4. Gerhard Herrmann (14 out of 20 patents)

5. Peter Horling (13 out of 33 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Skf Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/skf

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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