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Wuppertal, Germany

Vdo Automotive Ag

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USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Expired Patents = 73.3

Forward Citations = 23

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Martin Götzenberger (3 out of 38 patents)

Raphael Mayer-Wegelin (3 out of 4 patents)

Heinz-Werner Morell (3 out of 10 patents)

4. Frank Fischer (1 out of 80 patents)

5. Nikolaus Kerner (1 out of 8 patents)

6. Walter Schrod (1 out of 21 patents)

7. Rainer Knorr (1 out of 15 patents)

8. Stephan Bolz (1 out of 67 patents)

9. Gregor Kuchler (1 out of 23 patents)

10. Alexander Fink (1 out of 18 patents)

11. Horst Belau (1 out of 16 patents)

12. Klaus Hengl-Betz (1 out of 3 patents)

13. Dirk Baranowski (1 out of 13 patents)

14. Thorsten Lauer (1 out of 9 patents)

15. Harald Schmauβ (1 out of 1 patent)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8042395 - Method for operating a vibrating gyroscope and sensor arrangement (2011-10-25),

2. 8035501 - Tire monitoring system and method (2011-10-11),

3. 8004857 - Fixing system for printed circuit boards (2011-08-23),

4. 7965072 - Current source and control device (2011-06-21),

5. 7926347 - Method and system for monitoring a sensor arrangement (2011-04-19),

6. 7895893 - Method for operating a vibrating gyroscope and sensor arrangement (2011-03-01),

7. 7825638 - Device and method for balancing charge between the individual cells of a double-layer capacitor (2010-11-02),

8. 7732946 - Current source, control device and method for operating said control device (2010-06-08),

9. 7730848 - Indicator apparatus (2010-06-08),

10. 7729848 - Device for charging and discharging at least one piezoactuator for an injection valve of an internal combustion engine (2010-06-01),

11. 7696809 - High current power output stage (2010-04-13),

12. 7674127 - Electrical contact-making element (2010-03-09),

13. 7521838 - Device for operating a piezo actuator (2009-04-21),

14. 7403635 - Device and method for detection of an object or a person in the interior of a motor vehicle (2008-07-22),

15. 7376402 - Multiband RDS radio receiver (2008-05-20),

Company Overview

Vdo Automotive AG, based in Wuppertal, Germany, specializes in advanced automotive technology and engineering solutions. The company focuses on developing innovative systems for vehicle instrumentation, telematics, and connectivity, enhancing the driving experience and vehicle performance. With a commitment to research and development, Vdo Automotive AG plays a significant role in the automotive sector, contributing to advancements in safety, efficiency, and user interface design across various vehicle platforms.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

15 Patents

#30 in Wuppertal

#2,780 in Germany

#39,991 in the World

Wuppertal, Germany

Vdo Automotive Ag

Forward Citations = 23

24 inventors:

Martin Götzenberger (3 out of 38 patents)

Raphael Mayer-Wegelin (3 out of 4 patents)

Heinz-Werner Morell (3 out of 10 patents)

4. Frank Fischer (1 out of 80 patents)

5. Nikolaus Kerner (1 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vdo Automotive Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vdo-automotive-ag

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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]

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