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Balzers, Liechtenstein

Unaxis-Balzers Aktiengesellschaft

USPTO Granted Patents = 78

% Expired Patents = 24.4

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,231

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93 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Johannes Edlinger (12 out of 30 patents)

Roman Schertler (8 out of 27 patents)

Claus Heine (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Jacques Schmitt (6 out of 28 patents)

5. Helmut Rudigier (5 out of 23 patents)

6. Juergen Weichart (3 out of 14 patents)

7. Walter Haag (3 out of 25 patents)

8. Martin Dubs (3 out of 14 patents)

9. Pius Gruenenfelder (3 out of 7 patents)

10. Claus Heine-Kempkens (3 out of 15 patents)

11. Johann Karner (3 out of 10 patents)

12. Anton Kunz (3 out of 7 patents)

13. Jerome Perrin (3 out of 5 patents)

14. Helfried Weinzerl (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Juergen Ramm (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vacuum Treatment

Plasma Reactors

Sputter Coating

Optical Elements

Diamond Coatings

Workpiece Support

Coating Apparatus

Light Coupling

Microtitre Plates

Waveguide Production

Surface Treatment

Magnetron Sputtering

78 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7306829 - RF plasma reactor having a distribution chamber with at least one grid (2007-12-11),

2. 7192483 - Method for diamond coating substrates (2007-03-20),

3. 7081166 - Planetary system workpiece support and method for surface treatment of workpieces (2006-07-25),

4. 7070280 - Method for the generation of light of a given polarization state (2006-07-04),

5. 7067241 - Method for producing a unit having a three-dimensional surface patterning, and use of this method (2006-06-27),

6. 7052137 - Spectral light division and recombining with incident face for light to be divided (2006-05-30),

7. 7033471 - Sputter chamber as well as vacuum transport chamber and vacuum handling apparatus with such chambers (2006-04-25),

8. 6998003 - Optical element and its manufacturing process (2006-02-14),

9. 6961490 - Waveguide plate and process for its production and microtitre plate (2005-11-01),

10. 6934432 - Switch for the optical switching of a light path (2005-08-23),

11. 6922287 - Light coupling element (2005-07-26),

12. 6916739 - Structural element and process for its production including bonding through an amorphous hard layer (2005-07-12),

13. 6899795 - Sputter chamber as well as vacuum transport chamber and vacuum handling apparatus with such chambers (2005-05-31),

14. 6893543 - Information carrier and method for producing the same (2005-05-17),

15. 6890862 - Processes for vacuum treating workpieces, and corresponding process equipment (2005-05-10),

Company Overview

Unaxis-Balzers Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Balzers, Liechtenstein, specializes in vacuum coating technology, focusing on advanced solutions for surface treatment. The company develops and manufactures a range of technologies including plasma reactors, sputter coating systems, and diamond coatings, catering to various industries. Their expertise extends to optical elements and workpiece support, providing innovative coating apparatus that enhance product performance and durability, positioning them as a leader in the vacuum treatment sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

78 Patents

#2 in Balzers

#10 in Liechtenstein

#9,681 in the World

Balzers, Liechtenstein

Unaxis-Balzers Aktiengesellschaft

Forward Citations = 1,231

93 inventors:

Johannes Edlinger (12 out of 30 patents)

Roman Schertler (8 out of 27 patents)

Claus Heine (7 out of 9 patents)

4. Jacques Schmitt (6 out of 28 patents)

5. Helmut Rudigier (5 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Unaxis-Balzers Aktiengesellschaft. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/unaxis-balzers-ag

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