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Stemwede-Dielinger, Germany

Zf Lemforder Metallwaren Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 91

% Expired Patents = 81.3


Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 731

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107 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jörg Meyer (15 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Frank Budde (12 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Metin Ersoy (11 out of 44 patents)

4.  Andreas Giefer (10 out of 58 patents)

5.  Jochen Kruse (7 out of 9 patents)

6.  Andree Burgstaler (7 out of 9 patents)

7.  Jan Dütz (7 out of 9 patents)

8.  Olaf Abels (7 out of 11 patents)

9.  Reinhard Buhl (6 out of 29 patents)

10.  Stefan Schönhoff (6 out of 7 patents)

11.  Martin Rechtien (6 out of 18 patents)

12.  Simone Pätzold (6 out of 6 patents)

13.  Joachim Spratte (5 out of 23 patents)

14.  Jürgen Gräber (5 out of 8 patents)

15.  Eric Holmes (4 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Ball And Socket Joint
Shifting Device
Stabilizer
Sensor System
Rubber Bearing
Chassis Part
Pedal Lever
Transmission Control
Vehicle Components
Mounting Device
Hydraulic Bearing
Protective Bellows

91 patents:

1. 7726215 - Movement converter for an isodistant shifting sensor system (2010-06-01),
2. 7722018 - Rear and/or front axle subframe bearing and method of assembling a rear and/or front axle subframe bearing (2010-05-25),
3. 7603926 - Shift-by-wire shifting with P position (2009-10-20),
4. 7520691 - Protected stabilizer link or tie rod and ball race protecting cap (2009-04-21),
5. 7478968 - Rocker pendulum made of an extruded section (2009-01-20),
6. 7478802 - Pivoting bearing (2009-01-20),
7. 7452155 - Ball and socket joint (2008-11-18),
8. 7441978 - Ball socket with film backing (2008-10-28),
9. 7441474 - Sensor system for the control of an automatic transmission (2008-10-28),
10. 7438493 - Cross axis ball and socket joint with sealing ring for cross axis sleeve ends (2008-10-21),
11. 7430938 - Movement converter for an isodistant shifting sensor system (2008-10-07),
12. 7367742 - Ball and socket joint (2008-05-06),
13. 7357591 - Ball-and-socket joint (2008-04-15),
14. 7334828 - Force strut brace (2008-02-26),
15. 7334497 - Monostable shifting device with P position (2008-02-26),
Company Overview
ZF Lemforder Metallwaren AG, based in Stemwede-Dielinger, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced ball and socket joints and related automotive components. The company focuses on innovative solutions for shifting devices, stabilizers, sensor systems, rubber bearings, chassis parts, and pedal levers, contributing to enhanced vehicle performance and safety. With a commitment to quality and engineering excellence, ZF Lemforder plays a significant role in the automotive sector, addressing the evolving needs of modern transportation.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

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91 Patents

#12 in Stemwede-Dielinger

#645 in Germany

#8,453 in the World

Stemwede-Dielinger, DE
Stemwede-Dielinger, Germany

Zf Lemforder Metallwaren Ag

Forward Citations = 731

107 inventors:

goldMedal Jörg Meyer (15 out of 28 patents)

silverMedal Frank Budde (12 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Metin Ersoy (11 out of 44 patents)

4.  Andreas Giefer (10 out of 58 patents)

5.  Jochen Kruse (7 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zf Lemforder Metallwaren Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zf-lemforder-metallwaren-ag

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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