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Radolfzell, Germany

Trw Automotive Electronics & Components Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 71

% Expired Patents = 73.2


Forward Citations = 532

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50 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Ulrich Backes (22 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Michel Kuhm (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Hubert Loewe (6 out of 13 patents)

4.  Juergen Hofmann (6 out of 11 patents)

5.  Joachim Korherr (5 out of 10 patents)

6.  Stefan Jatzke (4 out of 11 patents)

7.  Harald Koehnlein (4 out of 4 patents)

8.  Markus Elsner (3 out of 5 patents)

9.  Wulf Reise (3 out of 3 patents)

10.  Martin Schmidt (3 out of 3 patents)

11.  Karl-Heinz Wohlfahrt (3 out of 10 patents)

12.  Oliver Marx (3 out of 3 patents)

13.  Markus Altmann (3 out of 16 patents)

14.  Michael Demerath (2 out of 15 patents)

15.  Peter Schulte (2 out of 3 patents)


Core Competencies:
Haptic Feedback
Capacitive Sensors
Optical Displays
Magnetic Proximity Sensor
Interior Lighting Systems
Electrodynamic Actuators
Rain Sensors
Fastening Clips
Position Detection
Vehicle Interior Trim
Ambient Light Detection
Vehicle Seat Belt System

71 patents:

1. 10277225 - Switching device having a haptic feedback (2019-04-30),
2. 10268230 - Actuating assembly for an operating element, steering column switch, and steering column assembly (2019-04-23),
3. 10234588 - Magnetic proximity sensor (2019-03-19),
4. 10207680 - Lens plate (2019-02-19),
5. 10088126 - Symbol display element for a vehicle interior (2018-10-02),
6. 10018661 - Capacitive sensor, method for reading out a capacitive sensor field and method for producing a capacitive sensor field (2018-07-10),
7. 9950659 - Method for controlling an interior lighting system in a vehicle and interior lighting system (2018-04-24),
8. 9931935 - Control device, vehicle steering wheel and method for operating a control device (2018-04-03),
9. 9779344 - Optically readable code and method of marking printed circuit boards by means of an optically readable code (2017-10-03),
10. 9758093 - Method for controlling an interior lighting system in a vehicle and interior lighting system (2017-09-12),
11. 9733762 - Optical display and control element and method of optically determining a position (2017-08-15),
12. 9722603 - Switch housing for capacitive switches (2017-08-01),
13. 9714867 - Monolithically constructed radiation detection device (2017-07-25),
14. 9692285 - Electrodynamic actuator (2017-06-27),
15. 9614521 - Push-button switch having capacitive and mechanical functionality (2017-04-04),
Company Overview
Trw Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH, based in Radolfzell, Germany, specializes in advanced vehicle interior sensor technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions such as haptic feedback systems, capacitive sensors, and optical displays, enhancing user interaction and safety within automotive environments. Their expertise extends to magnetic proximity sensors, interior lighting systems, electrodynamic actuators, rain sensors, and fastening clips, positioning them as a key player in the automotive electronics sector.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

71 Patents

#4 in Radolfzell

#809 in Germany

#10,503 in the World

Radolfzell, DE
Radolfzell, Germany

Trw Automotive Electronics & Components Gmbh

Forward Citations = 532

50 inventors:

goldMedal Ulrich Backes (22 out of 27 patents)

silverMedal Michel Kuhm (8 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Hubert Loewe (6 out of 13 patents)

4.  Juergen Hofmann (6 out of 11 patents)

5.  Joachim Korherr (5 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Trw Automotive Electronics & Components Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/trw-automotive-electronics-and-components

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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