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Vienna, Austria

Vae Aktiengesellschaft

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Expired Patents = 11.1

Forward Citations = 58

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Herbert Achleitner (7 out of 10 patents)

Josef Hörtler (4 out of 4 patents)

Wolfgang Nayer (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Gerald Durchschlag (3 out of 12 patents)

5. Hannes Gsodam (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Josef Frauscher (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Heinz Ossberger (1 out of 6 patents)

8. Karl Heinz Schmall (1 out of 5 patents)

9. Josef Hörtler (1 out of 3 patents)

10. Anton Schaffer (1 out of 2 patents)

11. Armin Lassacher (1 out of 2 patents)

12. Bernhard Schusser (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Johann Kogler (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Peter Ernst Klauser (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Johannes Rainer Oswald (1 out of 4 patents)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7191986 - Device for mechanically and electrically checking the switching device of a railway switch machine (2007-03-20),

2. 6695472 - Device for measuring the temperatures of axles or bearings for locating hot-boxes or overheated brakes in rolling stock (2004-02-24),

3. 6666412 - Device for adjusting and elastically locking moveable switch parts (2003-12-23),

4. 6550722 - Tongue box for grooved rail points (2003-04-22),

5. 6402095 - Device for displacing the moveable parts of rail switches or crossings (2002-06-11),

6. 6371418 - Curve path of a switch, and track joint using this type of curve path (2002-04-16),

7. 6354541 - Device for locking end positions of mobile switch parts (2002-03-12),

8. 6325334 - Coupling device for a point actuator and/or lock (2001-12-04),

9. 6241196 - Casing for a hot box or blocked brake detection scanner (2001-06-05),

10. 6164600 - Device for detecting the positions of pivotable parts of a point (2000-12-26),

11. 6056244 - Railway switch setting device (2000-05-02),

12. 5899417 - Device for securing stock rails in railway switches (1999-05-04),

13. 5687935 - Device for operating switches (1997-11-18),

14. 5650576 - Device for measuring switching force (1997-07-22),

15. 5577691 - Switch blade device in a turnout on a tram-or streetcar-type line (1996-11-26),

Vae Aktiengesellschaft is a prominent player in the field of automation and control technology, specializing in the development of innovative solutions for various industries. The company focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through advanced systems in process automation, particularly within the manufacturing and energy sectors. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Vae is committed to delivering cutting-edge technologies that meet the evolving needs of its clients, primarily serving markets in Europe and beyond.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

18 Patents

#52 in Vienna

#198 in Austria

#34,146 in the World

Vienna, Austria

Vae Aktiengesellschaft

Forward Citations = 58

21 inventors:

Herbert Achleitner (7 out of 10 patents)

Josef Hörtler (4 out of 4 patents)

Wolfgang Nayer (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Gerald Durchschlag (3 out of 12 patents)

5. Hannes Gsodam (2 out of 2 patents)

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