% Expired Patents = 85.7

Forward Citations = 66

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wolfgang Hogenkamp (2 out of 2 patents)

Christian Wiaterek (2 out of 3 patents)

Gerhard Kurz (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Wilfried Schnell (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Georg Eichner (2 out of 5 patents)

6. Wolfgang Hoffrichter (2 out of 3 patents)

7. Willmut Roehling (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Ernst Pollmann (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Joerg-Dieter Brecht (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Karl-Heinz Oehl (1 out of 1 patent)

7 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7731004 - Brake lining with damper plate (2010-06-08),

2. 7728259 - Method and device for heat treating a shaped part (2010-06-01),

3. 7234573 - Brake shoe and method for producing a brake shoe (2007-06-26),

4. 6890467 - Method for producing a brake shoe (2005-05-10),

5. 6851527 - Brake shoe with grooved friction lining (2005-02-08),

6. 6808662 - Method for producing friction linings (2004-10-26),

7. 6481544 - Disk brake and brake shoe set for a disk brake (2002-11-19),

Company Overview

TMD Friction GmbH is a global leader in braking systems, specializing in brake pads and discs for the automotive industry. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the company provides top-notch products that ensure safe and reliable braking performance. TMD Friction's products are used by leading car manufacturers and aftermarket customers worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, TMD Friction continues to set new standards in the industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

7 Patents

#28 in Leverkusen

#4,865 in Germany

Leverkusen, Germany

Tmd Friction Gmbh

Forward Citations = 66

10 inventors:

Wolfgang Hogenkamp (2 out of 2 patents)

Christian Wiaterek (2 out of 3 patents)

Gerhard Kurz (2 out of 2 patents)

4. Wilfried Schnell (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Georg Eichner (2 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tmd Friction Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tmd-friction

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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