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Valeo Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 645

% Expired Patents = 2.2

EPO Patents = 20

Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 4,678

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362 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Michel Graton (41 out of 45 patents)

Jacques Thirion De Briel (28 out of 29 patents)

Philippe Lassiaz (27 out of 27 patents)

4. Michel Bacher (24 out of 32 patents)

5. Rabah Arhab (24 out of 48 patents)

6. Gino Villata (21 out of 23 patents)

7. Jacky Naudin (20 out of 21 patents)

8. Pierre Renaud (18 out of 18 patents)

9. Pierre Loizeau (18 out of 22 patents)

10. Dominique Despres (17 out of 18 patents)

11. Michel Blard (17 out of 17 patents)

12. Christian Gay (17 out of 17 patents)

13. Rene Billet (17 out of 26 patents)

14. Andre Dalbiez (16 out of 16 patents)

15. Patrice Bertin (14 out of 17 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vehicle Door Handle

Heat Exchanger

Hydrokinetic Coupling

Safety Device

Cooling Fan

Friction Clutch

Automotive Components

Detection System

Clutch Mechanism

Hydraulic Control

Shock Absorber

Modular Vehicle Front End

645 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. D1115140 - Smart pole (2026-02-24),

2. 10113331 - Vehicle panel handle for opening a panel of an automotive vehicle (2018-10-30),

3. 10094150 - Vehicle door handle and method to assemble such door handle (2018-10-09),

4. 9909342 - Safety device for vehicle door handle (2018-03-06),

5. 9677826 - Combo-cooler (2017-06-13),

6. 9151320 - Vehicle handle with improved unlocking mechanism (2015-10-06),

7. 9127488 - Method for assembling a handle in an openable body section of an automobile and associated openable body section handle (2015-09-08),

8. 9046311 - Collar ribs for heat exchanger headers tanks (2015-06-02),

9. 9016735 - Handle for an openable body section of a vehicle, including a safety device (2015-04-28),

10. 8864192 - Safety device for vehicle handles and vehicle handle comprising this safety device (2014-10-21),

11. 8857866 - Handle with safety device for vehicles (2014-10-14),

12. 8851536 - Handle for a door leaf of a motor vehicle (2014-10-07),

13. 8840156 - Handle for a door leaf of an automobile (2014-09-23),

14. 8776874 - Heat exchanger tubes and methods for enhancing thermal performance and reducing flow passage plugging (2014-07-15),

15. 8746758 - Security handle for vehicles (2014-06-10),

Valeo Corporation, headquartered in Paris, France, is a prominent player in the automotive components sector. The company specializes in the development and manufacturing of a wide range of innovative technologies, including vehicle door handles, heat exchangers, hydrokinetic couplings, and safety devices. Valeo is also known for its advanced cooling fans, friction clutches, and detection systems, contributing significantly to automotive engineering and enhancing vehicle performance and safety. Its commitment to research and development positions it at the forefront of the automotive industry.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Valeo Corporation

645 Patents

#17 in Paris

#41 in France

#1,537 in the World

Valeo Corporation

Forward Citations = 4,678

362 inventors:

Michel Graton (41 out of 45 patents)

Jacques Thirion De Briel (28 out of 29 patents)

Philippe Lassiaz (27 out of 27 patents)

4. Michel Bacher (24 out of 32 patents)

5. Rabah Arhab (24 out of 48 patents)

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