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Wohlen, Switzerland

Sulzer Metco Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 41.0

CIPO Patents = 10

EPO Patents = 23

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 411

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38 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gérard Barbezat (8 out of 10 patents)

Gerard Barbezat (6 out of 7 patents)

Arno Refke (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Silvano Keller (5 out of 10 patents)

5. Gérard Barbezat (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Christian Bohnheio (2 out of 4 patents)

7. Markus Mueller (2 out of 3 patents)

8. Erich Muehlberger (2 out of 14 patents)

9. Farshad Ghasripoor (1 out of 49 patents)

10. Jean-Luc Dorier (1 out of 15 patents)

11. Peter Ernst (1 out of 8 patents)

12. Jacobus Cornelis Doesburg (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Armando Salito (1 out of 3 patents)

14. Heinrich Kreye (1 out of 11 patents)

15. Peter Heïnrich (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Thermal Spraying

Plasma Spraying

Coating Methods

Nozzle Design

Spray Powder

Heat Shielding

Masking Systems

Surface Layer

Gas Flow Control

Abrasive Materials

Thermal Coatings

Epitaxy Process

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8651394 - Laval nozzle for thermal spraying and kinetic spraying (2014-02-18),

2. 8647434 - System and process for high-density, low-energy plasma enhanced vapor phase epitaxy (2014-02-11),

3. 8628860 - Thermal spraying material, a thermally sprayed coating, a thermal spraying method and also a thermally coated workpiece (2014-01-14),

4. 8500907 - Masking system for the masking of a cylinder bore (2013-08-06),

5. 8492318 - Spray material, a thermal spray layer, as well as a cylinder with a thermal spray layer (2013-07-23),

6. 8168261 - Process for applying a heat shielding coating system on a metallic substrate (2012-05-01),

7. 8084100 - Method for the manufacture of a coating (2011-12-27),

8. 8001927 - Plasma spraying device and a method for introducing a liquid precursor into a plasma gas stream (2011-08-23),

9. 7992799 - Device and method for the management of data (2011-08-09),

10. 7892609 - Thermal spraying apparatus and also a thermal spraying process (2011-02-22),

11. 7891315 - Powder supply system (2011-02-22),

12. 7874262 - Masking system for the masking of a crank chamber of an internal combustion engine (2011-01-25),

13. 7678428 - Plasma spraying method (2010-03-16),

14. 7578451 - Apparatus for thermal spraying (2009-08-25),

15. 7482035 - Method of coating a substrate by a thermal application of the coating material (2009-01-27),

Company Overview

Sulzer Metco AG, based in Wohlen, Switzerland, specializes in surface engineering and thermal spray technologies. The company develops advanced coating solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of components across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. With a strong focus on innovation, Sulzer Metco leverages its expertise in materials science to provide tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele, ensuring improved efficiency and reliability in demanding applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

39 Patents

#1 in Wohlen

#352 in Switzerland

#17,465 in the World

Wohlen, Switzerland

Sulzer Metco Ag

Forward Citations = 411

38 inventors:

Gérard Barbezat (8 out of 10 patents)

Gerard Barbezat (6 out of 7 patents)

Arno Refke (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Silvano Keller (5 out of 10 patents)

5. Gérard Barbezat (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sulzer Metco Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sulzer-metco-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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