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Vienna, Austria

Vae Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Expired Patents = 35.0

CIPO Patents = 7

EPO Patents = 6

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 51

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30 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Josef Leitner (5 out of 5 patents)

Karl Schnedl (5 out of 5 patents)

Heinz Ossberger (4 out of 6 patents)

4. Hans-Ulrich Dietze (4 out of 11 patents)

5. Thomas Christ (3 out of 8 patents)

6. John Phillip Porrill (3 out of 9 patents)

7. Hubertus Höhne (3 out of 3 patents)

8. David R Seeley (3 out of 5 patents)

9. Herbert Achleitner (3 out of 10 patents)

10. Josef Hörtler (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Fridbert Heinze (2 out of 3 patents)

12. Stefan Schmedders (2 out of 4 patents)

13. Thomas Klemen (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Gernot Krenn (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Tomas Bergk (1 out of 1 patent)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8746630 - Switch with movable frog point (2014-06-10),

2. 8302879 - Rail expansion device (2012-11-06),

3. 8033480 - Arrangement for fastening railroad rails to a sleeper (2011-10-11),

4. 7874527 - Fastening rail in railway slide chair assembly (2011-01-25),

5. 7674065 - Device for locking the final positions of moving switch points (2010-03-09),

6. 7648080 - Rail fixing device (2010-01-19),

7. 7387280 - Points comprising a reinforced switch tongue blade (2008-06-17),

8. 7309050 - Grooved rail core piece (2007-12-18),

9. 7210636 - Profile transition rail and method for producing said rail (2007-05-01),

10. 7178764 - Device for operating rail switches (2007-02-20),

11. 7168663 - Point machine for movable frogs (2007-01-30),

12. 7150436 - Method for installing points in railway tracks and points for carrying out said method (2006-12-19),

13. 7137601 - Check rail device (2006-11-21),

14. 7135648 - End position detector for movable switch parts (2006-11-14),

15. 7121513 - Cross frog for a set of track points, provided with an end of position-retaining device (2006-10-17),

Vae GmbH, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the automotive and transportation sectors. The company focuses on advanced technologies that enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and connectivity. Vae GmbH is committed to research and development in areas such as automotive engineering, electronic systems, and software solutions, aiming to drive progress in smart mobility and sustainable transportation. Its expertise positions it as a key player in shaping the future of the industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

20 Patents

#44 in Vienna

#180 in Austria

#31,233 in the World

Vienna, Austria

Vae Gmbh

Forward Citations = 51

30 inventors:

Josef Leitner (5 out of 5 patents)

Karl Schnedl (5 out of 5 patents)

Heinz Ossberger (4 out of 6 patents)

4. Hans-Ulrich Dietze (4 out of 11 patents)

5. Thomas Christ (3 out of 8 patents)

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