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Essen, Germany

Gerhard Schmidt

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications and 27 EPO patents. Top assignees: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Mobility Gmbh, Eupec Europaeische Gesellschaft Fuer Leistungshalbleiter Mbh & Co. Kg. Active years: 1977-2021.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gerhard Schmidt. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gerhard-schmidt-93h8s4fo

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 66.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 51(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Emmering, DE (1977)
  • Darmstadt-Wixhausen, DE (1981)
  • Forchheim, DE (1991 - 1997)
  • Munich, DE (2002)
  • Neumarkt, DE (2003)
  • Essen, DE (2013 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 30,874 
 
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 481 
 
Siemens Mobility Gmbh
 patents
bronzeMedal1 out of 38 
 
Eupec Europaeische Gesellschaft Fuer Leistungshalbleiter Mbh & Co. Kg
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1977-2021

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. D910486 - Railway vehicle (2021-02-16),
2. 10906569 - Rail vehicle having a coupling arranged in the front region thereof (2021-02-02),
3. 9580085 - Passenger table (2017-02-28),
4. 9022238 - Railway vehicle having front coupling cover (2015-05-05),
5. 8845225 - Fastening arrangement for a wall-supported and floor-supported element of an interior fitting of a vehicle (2014-09-30),
6. 8757068 - Device for connecting a table to the side wall of a vehicle (2014-06-24),
7. 8536451 - High-voltage connection and electric rail vehicle having a high-voltage connection (2013-09-17),
8. 8479658 - Covering for a bogie of a rail vehicle and rail vehicle having a covered bogie (2013-07-09),
9. 6625505 - Visualization system for technical process data (2003-09-23),
10. 6397760 - Device for transmitting the longitudinal forces of a bogie to the superstructure of a rail vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle with high tractive power (2002-06-04),
11. 5631496 - Semiconductor component having a passivation layer and method for (1997-05-20),
12. 5162875 - Protective layer for electroactive passivation layers (1992-11-10),
13. 5039358 - Amorphous, hydrogenated carbon electroactive passivation layer (1991-08-13),
14. 4250535 - Electric switch gear section (1981-02-10),
15. 4017821 - Circuit assembly as for a T-element (1977-04-12),

Title: Gerhard Schmidt: Innovator in Railway Technology

Introduction

Gerhard Schmidt is a prominent inventor based in Essen, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of railway technology, holding a total of 15 patents. His innovative designs have improved the functionality and safety of rail vehicles.

Latest Patents

One of Schmidt's latest patents is focused on a rail vehicle featuring a coupling arranged in the front region. This design includes a coupling that is centrally mounted in a crossmember, allowing forces acting on the coupling to be effectively introduced into abutments supported on the front side of the rail vehicle's car body. The crossmember is also connected through an elastic energy absorption configuration, enhancing the overall performance and safety of the rail vehicle.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Schmidt has worked with notable companies such as Siemens Aktiengesellschaft and Siemens Mobility GmbH. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in railway technology.

Collaborations

Schmidt has collaborated with several talented individuals in his field, including Johann Kammermaier and Siegfried Birkle. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his projects and patents.

Conclusion

Gerhard Schmidt's work in railway technology exemplifies the impact of innovation on transportation. His patents and collaborations continue to shape the future of rail vehicles, ensuring safer and more efficient travel.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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