% Expired Patents = 75.0

EPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 27

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Dieter Bechtold (4 out of 7 patents)

Ralf Joswig (3 out of 35 patents)

Kai Pelz (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Matthias Ullrich (1 out of 2 patents)

5. Rolf Wiepen (1 out of 3 patents)

6. Jens Löffler (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Michael Stober (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Peter Bäuerlein (1 out of 1 patent)

9. Uwe Kohler (1 out of 1 patent)

10. Hans-Walter Folge (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Claus Schmitz (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Markus Hoh (0 patent)

8 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7879487 - Battery having sealed contact terminal bushing (2011-02-01),

2. 7867292 - Prismatic rechargeable battery and method for producing such a battery (2011-01-11),

3. 7790310 - Prismatic rechargeable battery (2010-09-07),

4. 7332246 - Galvanic element with a set of wound electrodes (2008-02-19),

5. 7172835 - Alkaline rechargeable battery with medium-length carbon fibers (2007-02-06),

6. 6881519 - Ni/metal hydride secondary element (2005-04-19),

7. 6866962 - Sealed rechargeable battery (2005-03-15),

8. 6777914 - Method for determining the state of charge of rechargeable batteries by integration of the amounts of current flowing during charging and discharging (2004-08-17),

Company Overview

Varta Automotive Systems GmbH is a leading global battery manufacturer for automotive applications. With a history dating back over a century, Varta has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality batteries for cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. The company's innovative products are known for their reliability, durability, and superior performance, making them a top choice among automotive manufacturers and consumers worldwide.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

8 Patents

#67 in Hanover

#4,424 in Germany

Hanover, Germany

Varta Automotive Systems Gmbh

Forward Citations = 27

11 inventors:

Dieter Bechtold (4 out of 7 patents)

Ralf Joswig (3 out of 35 patents)

Kai Pelz (3 out of 4 patents)

4. Matthias Ullrich (1 out of 2 patents)

5. Rolf Wiepen (1 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Varta Automotive Systems Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/varta-automotive-systems

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1 patent (EPO):

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]