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Trimble Jena Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 57

% Expired Patents = 7.0

EPO Patents = 18

Forward Citations = 369

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53 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michael Vogel (27 out of 40 patents)

Torsten Kludas (13 out of 13 patents)

Andreas Glimm (7 out of 10 patents)

4. Steffen Laabs (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Ute Natura (4 out of 8 patents)

6. Matthias Nowak (4 out of 4 patents)

7. Thomas Marold (4 out of 7 patents)

8. Set Svanholm (3 out of 17 patents)

9. Christian Grässer (3 out of 18 patents)

10. Wolfgang Hahn (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Mario Fischer (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Christian Usbeck (3 out of 4 patents)

13. Michael Winterot (3 out of 24 patents)

14. Michael Kötzing (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Thomas Korn (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Surveying Instrument

Surveying System

Geodetic Apparatus

Measurement Error

Calibration Methods

Distance-Measuring System

Optical Clinometer

Inclination Detection

Reflective Target

Tracking Apparatus

Motor Drive Apparatus

Data Analysis

57 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12163785 - Optical surveying instrument with movable mirror (2024-12-10),

2. 11802966 - Tracker of a surveying apparatus for tracking a target (2023-10-31),

3. 11635490 - Surveying system having a rotating mirror (2023-04-25),

4. 11566897 - Surveying instrument and method of calibrating a survey instrument (2023-01-31),

5. 11525677 - Surveying apparatus for surveying an object (2022-12-13),

6. 11493632 - Tracker of a surveying apparatus for tracking a target (2022-11-08),

7. 11493340 - Surveying instrument and method of calibrating a survey instrument (2022-11-08),

8. 11441901 - Optical surveying instrument (2022-09-13),

9. D937105 - Geodetic apparatus (2021-11-30),

10. 10917601 - Tracker, surveying apparatus and method for tracking a target (2021-02-09),

11. 10914582 - Surveying system and rotating mirror for a surveying system (2021-02-09),

12. 10788322 - Method and apparatus for assigning measuring points to a set of fixed points (2020-09-29),

13. 10088569 - Optical system for tracking a target (2018-10-02),

14. 9709117 - Dampening device for a surveying rod and surveying rod comprising a dampening device (2017-07-18),

15. 9664823 - Reflective target for surveying instruments (2017-05-30),

Company Overview

Trimble Jena GmbH, located in Jena, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced geodetic surveying instruments and systems. The company focuses on optical surveying technologies, including distance-measuring systems and optical clinometers, which are essential for precise inclination detection and measurement error reduction. With a commitment to innovation, Trimble Jena GmbH plays a significant role in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of geodetic measurements, catering to various applications in surveying and construction.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

57 Patents

#8 in Jena

#953 in Germany

#12,552 in the World

Trimble Jena Gmbh

Forward Citations = 369

53 inventors:

Michael Vogel (27 out of 40 patents)

Torsten Kludas (13 out of 13 patents)

Andreas Glimm (7 out of 10 patents)

4. Steffen Laabs (6 out of 9 patents)

5. Ute Natura (4 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Trimble Jena Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/trimble-jena

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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