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Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co.

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

% Expired Patents = 33.3

Forward Citations = 258

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42 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Manfred Wilmes (7 out of 42 patents)

Walter Hanning (5 out of 43 patents)

Michael Schnatwinkel (4 out of 24 patents)

4. Gerhard Eggert (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Rudolf Steinmeier (3 out of 11 patents)

6. Uwe Fiene (3 out of 6 patents)

7. Torsten Diekmann (2 out of 22 patents)

8. Reinhard Nolting (2 out of 9 patents)

9. Werner Radde (2 out of 8 patents)

10. Werner Beege (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Klaus Steinmetz (2 out of 5 patents)

12. Christian Heggemann (1 out of 29 patents)

13. Stephan Fehling (1 out of 24 patents)

14. Peter Stuckmann (1 out of 20 patents)

15. Michael Lenschen (1 out of 11 patents)

15 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6796855 - Electrical conductor connecting means (2004-09-28),

2. 6769939 - Terminal block for connecting data and power supply conductors to an electrical device (2004-08-03),

3. 6764355 - Terminal strip electrical connector (2004-07-20),

4. 6712641 - Resilient contact and assembly thereof (2004-03-30),

5. 6692292 - Terminal block with knife contact and connector means (2004-02-17),

6. 6500021 - Terminal block with disconnect contacts and contact operating means (2002-12-31),

7. 6478605 - Terminal block with disconnect contact and terminal arrangement (2002-11-12),

8. D461108 - Pliers (2002-08-07),

9. 6027380 - Locking means for electronic modules (2000-02-22),

10. 5915990 - Plug-in electrical connector including slide conductor fastener means (1999-06-29),

11. 5759071 - Power distributing means affording lateral load transfer (1998-06-02),

12. 5629831 - Modular control circuit with bus conductor (1997-05-13),

13. 5615079 - Modular control apparatus for automated buildings (1997-03-25),

14. 5588881 - Connector terminal block with electronic module (1996-12-31),

15. 5411417 - Terminal block arrangement with overvoltage protection component (1995-05-02),

Company Overview

Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. specializes in industrial connectivity solutions, focusing on electrical connectivity, automation, and digitalization. The company develops a wide range of products, including terminal blocks, connectors, and network components, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability in industrial applications. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Weidmueller supports various sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, providing tailored solutions that meet the evolving demands of modern industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

15 Patents

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#21,052 in US

#39,921 in the World

Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co.

Forward Citations = 258

42 inventors:

Manfred Wilmes (7 out of 42 patents)

Walter Hanning (5 out of 43 patents)

Michael Schnatwinkel (4 out of 24 patents)

4. Gerhard Eggert (3 out of 5 patents)

5. Rudolf Steinmeier (3 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Weidmueller Interface Gmbh & Co.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/weidmueller-interface-and-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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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