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Alfdorf, Germany

Zf Automotive Germany Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 180

% Expired Patents = 0.56

EPO Patents = 24

Forward Citations = 76

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239 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Werner Freisler (16 out of 29 patents)

Eduard Span (9 out of 12 patents)

Manuel Schmidt (8 out of 13 patents)

4. Andreas Homann (8 out of 16 patents)

5. Christian Lienke (8 out of 13 patents)

6. Christian Wissing (8 out of 16 patents)

7. Torsten Bertram (8 out of 25 patents)

8. Gerd Zischka (7 out of 14 patents)

9. Richard Büker (7 out of 7 patents)

10. Anton Fischer (7 out of 36 patents)

11. Simon Schmid (6 out of 9 patents)

12. Karl-Heinz Glander (6 out of 14 patents)

13. Benjamin Weimer (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Peter Hambloch (6 out of 6 patents)

15. Philipp Bergmann (5 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Airbag Module

Seatbelt System

Occupant Restraint

Belt Retractor

Steer-By-Wire

Safety Belt

Central Airbag

Pretensioner Tube

Knee Airbag

Control System

Safety System

Measurement Signal

180 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12767218 - Steer-by-wire steering system and method (2026-10-20),

2. 12767088 - Seatbelt retractor for a vehicle safety belt (2026-10-20),

3. 12767086 - Vehicle occupant protection system and method for activating a vehicle occupant protection system (2026-10-20),

4. 12752734 - Assembly for a seatbelt retractor, and seatbelt retractor (2026-10-06),

5. 12742489 - Device for pressing a rack against a pinion, steering device having such a device, and method for producing such a device and/or steering device (2026-09-22),

6. 12722697 - Method for operating a steering system of a vehicle and vehicle steering system (2026-09-01),

7. 12715386 - Curtain-type side airbag and curtain-type airbag module (2026-08-25),

8. 12709327 - STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING HAPTIC FEEDBACK AT THE STEERING HANDLE OF SUCH A STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM (2026-08-18),

9. 12709323 - STEER-BY-WIRE STEERING SYSTEM AND METHOD (2026-08-18),

10. 12703320 - Heatable belt strap, and seat belt system (2026-08-11),

11. 12686432 - Electric power steering system having a rack for moving wheels of a vehicle and method for the initial assembly of an electric power steering system of this kind (2026-07-21),

12. 12679442 - Steering column assembly for a vehicle (2026-07-14),

13. 12673634 - Airbag for a driver's seat of a vehicle and airbag module, vehicle occupant safety system and vehicle having such an airbag (2026-07-07),

14. 12673599 - Folding table system for a vehicle seat, method for positioning a passenger module and vehicle-occupant protection system having a folding table system (2026-07-07),

15. 12623714 - Housing cover unit for a transmission and power steering drive housing, and steering unit for a vehicle (2026-05-12),

Company Overview

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH, located in Alfdorf, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced vehicle safety systems. The company focuses on critical technologies such as airbag modules, seatbelt systems, occupant restraint mechanisms, and steer-by-wire solutions. With a commitment to enhancing automotive safety, ZF Automotive integrates innovative designs and engineering excellence to create reliable safety features, ensuring the protection of vehicle occupants in various driving scenarios.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

180 Patents

#3 in Alfdorf

#336 in Germany

#4,644 in the World

Alfdorf, Germany

Zf Automotive Germany Gmbh

Forward Citations = 76

239 inventors:

Werner Freisler (16 out of 29 patents)

Eduard Span (9 out of 12 patents)

Manuel Schmidt (8 out of 13 patents)

4. Andreas Homann (8 out of 16 patents)

5. Christian Lienke (8 out of 13 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zf Automotive Germany Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zf-automotive-germany

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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