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Alfdorf, Germany

Zf Automotive Germany Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 154

EPO Patents = 23

Forward Citations = 46

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201 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Werner Freisler (16 out of 29 patents)

Manuel Schmidt (7 out of 12 patents)

Andreas Homann (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Christian Lienke (7 out of 12 patents)

5. Christian Wissing (7 out of 15 patents)

6. Richard Büker (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Eduard Span (7 out of 10 patents)

8. Torsten Bertram (7 out of 24 patents)

9. Anton Fischer (7 out of 36 patents)

10. Gerd Zischka (6 out of 13 patents)

11. Benjamin Weimer (6 out of 6 patents)

12. Philipp Bergmann (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Markus Lingemann (5 out of 8 patents)

14. Simon Schmid (5 out of 8 patents)

15. Karl-Heinz Glander (5 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Steer-By-Wire Steering

Vehicle Occupant Restraint

Airbag Module

Electromechanically Assisted Steering

Safety Belt System

Micro Gas Generator

Knee Airbag Module

Vehicle Safety Systems

Steering Gear Apparatus

Belt Tensioner

Front Airbag

Vehicle Passenger Protection

154 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12509143 - Method for operating a steering system, steering system, and vehicle (2025-12-30),

2. 12503158 - Cooperative vehicle lateral guidance closed-loop control, computer program product and open-loop control device for a motor vehicle (2025-12-23),

3. 12497102 - Method for processing a measurement signal (2025-12-16),

4. 12496994 - Central airbag, and vehicle occupant restraint system having a central airbag (2025-12-16),

5. 12485957 - Steering gear apparatus for a steer-by-wire steering system (2025-12-02),

6. 12479496 - Method for adjusting a steering apparatus for a vehicle, and steering apparatus for a vehicle (2025-11-25),

7. 12428055 - Method for cooperative steering angle control, control device and electromechanically assisted steering system (2025-09-30),

8. 12427946 - Airbag module (2025-09-30),

9. 12420738 - Belt strap and method for producing a belt strap (2025-09-23),

10. 12416477 - Micro gas generator and method for producing a micro gas generator (2025-09-16),

11. 12409803 - Vehicle occupant restraining system (2025-09-09),

12. 12403956 - Steer-by-wire steering system (2025-09-02),

13. 12384447 - Electrically driven rack and pinion steering system of a motor vehicle (2025-08-12),

14. 12371094 - Steering column assembly for a vehicle (2025-07-29),

15. 12344331 - Method for determining a steering hysteresis requirement, steering system, computer program product and storage medium (2025-07-01),

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH is a global technology company that specializes in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. With over 150 years of experience, ZF offers innovative solutions for the automotive industry, including electronic systems, electric drives, transmissions, and steering systems. They operate in over 40 countries worldwide, serving major automakers and mobility providers. For more information, please visit their website.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

154 Patents

#3 in Alfdorf

#425 in Germany

#5,184 in the World

Alfdorf, Germany

Zf Automotive Germany Gmbh

Forward Citations = 46

201 inventors:

Werner Freisler (16 out of 29 patents)

Manuel Schmidt (7 out of 12 patents)

Andreas Homann (7 out of 15 patents)

4. Christian Lienke (7 out of 12 patents)

5. Christian Wissing (7 out of 15 patents)

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