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Heilbronn, Germany

Thyssenkrupp Drauz Nothelfer Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

% Expired Patents = 78.6

EPO Patents = 8

Forward Citations = 41

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Josef Kipping (5 out of 7 patents)

Thomas Klemm (3 out of 3 patents)

Gerhard Alber (1 out of 12 patents)

4. Peter Cornelius (1 out of 4 patents)

5. Jens Husner (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Tino Kipping (1 out of 3 patents)

7. Wolfgang Schulz (1 out of 11 patents)

8. Stefan Kaierle (1 out of 5 patents)

9. Mario Hermann (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Jan Michel (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Peter Abels (1 out of 7 patents)

12. Rüdiger Schütz (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Ulrich Knapp (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Norbert Fenger (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Axel Luft (1 out of 1 patent)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8302444 - Method for folding an edge of a sheet component in particular a sheet component of a motor vehicle chassis (2012-11-06),

2. 8152148 - Device for positioning components (2012-04-10),

3. 8132306 - Device for machining components, in particular of a vehicle body (2012-03-13),

4. 8127415 - Device for machining components, in particular of a vehicle body (2012-03-06),

5. 8061748 - System for handling components having similar shapes by using two gripper jaws coupled to a common displacement drive (2011-11-22),

6. 8052818 - Method and system for applying an encircling seal to a closure of an opening, in particular of a door, of a motor vehicle (2011-11-08),

7. 8011647 - Kit for assembling a modular bracket (2011-09-06),

8. 8001688 - Method for producing attached parts for a vehicle and the thus produced attached parts (2011-08-23),

9. 8001680 - Multi-flexible manufacturing plant for assemblies, to be joined together from several pre-fabricated parts, of vehicle bodies (2011-08-23),

10. 7913584 - Support arm for a clamping and centering element of a gripper frame for holding three-dimensional components in the motor vehicle industry (2011-03-29),

11. 7854361 - Method and facility for assembling components of a vehicle body (2010-12-21),

12. 7774918 - Drilling apparatus and method (2010-08-17),

13. 7201435 - Roof module for a motor vehicle body (2007-04-10),

14. 7176408 - Method for laser-cutting structural components to be joined (2007-02-13),

Company Overview

Thyssenkrupp Drauz Nothelfer GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality automotive components and systems. With a strong focus on innovative engineering solutions, the company operates primarily in the automotive sector, providing advanced technologies that enhance vehicle performance and safety. Based in Heilbronn, Germany, it leverages its expertise to serve a diverse clientele, contributing to the evolution of modern transportation through precision engineering and sustainable practices.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

14 Patents

#11 in Heilbronn

#2,911 in Germany

#42,290 in the World

Heilbronn, Germany

Thyssenkrupp Drauz Nothelfer Gmbh

Forward Citations = 41

21 inventors:

Josef Kipping (5 out of 7 patents)

Thomas Klemm (3 out of 3 patents)

Gerhard Alber (1 out of 12 patents)

4. Peter Cornelius (1 out of 4 patents)

5. Jens Husner (1 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thyssenkrupp Drauz Nothelfer Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thyssenkrupp-drauz-nothelfer

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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