Hans Beckhoff

This inventor holds 64 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications and 45 EPO patents, primarily in Automation Systems (CPC class H04L). Top assignees: Beckhoff Automation Gmbh, Elektro Beckhoff Gmbh. Active years: 2009-2026.

USPTO Granted Patents = 64 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 100.0

EPO Patents = 45 (Patent Applications = 40)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 144(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 109(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

52 out of 209

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

patents

1 out of 2

Elektro Beckhoff Gmbh

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2009-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Automation Network

Data Communication

Control Redundancy

Industrial Robots

Electric Power Distribution

Network Subscribers

Runtime Server

Telegram Processing

Communication Network

Function Module

64 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12525861 - Method for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system (2026-01-13),

2. 12455540 - Method of controlling an automation system having control redundancy, and automation system (2025-10-28),

3. 12245398 - Control-cabinet system having a base module and a functional module, base module and functional module (2025-03-04),

4. 12244436 - Method for data communication between subscribers of an automation system (2025-03-04),

5. 12181861 - Method for operating an automation system and data infrastructure (2024-12-31),

6. 12179346 - Active and passive arm module, end module and industrial robot (2024-12-31),

7. D1055005 - Equipment for distribution of electric power and data signals (2024-12-24),

8. 12109694 - Industrial robot (2024-10-08),

9. 12101258 - Method for operating a communication network, communication network and subscriber for a communication network (2024-09-24),

10. 12069155 - Method for synchronizing time in an ethernet-based network (2024-08-20),

11. 12069033 - Method for processing telegrams in an automation network, automation network, and subscribers (2024-08-20),

12. 12047199 - Transmission of telegrams by a network distributor in an automation network (2024-07-23),

13. 12045038 - Runtime server for simultaneous execution of a plurality of runtime systems of an automation system (2024-07-23),

14. 12003613 - Method for synchronizing time in an ethernet-based network (2024-06-04),

15. 11973826 - Data transmission method and automation communication network (2024-04-30),

Title: The Innovative Mind of Hans Beckhoff

Introduction: Hans Beckhoff, a visionary inventor hailing from Verl, Germany, is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and automation.

Latest Patents: Hans Beckhoff holds several patents in the realm of industrial automation systems, including advancements in control technology and human-machine interfaces.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning several decades, Beckhoff has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation, revolutionizing the way machines operate and communicate.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Hans Beckhoff has collaborated with leading experts in the industry, fostering innovation and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of automation.

Conclusion: Hans Beckhoff's relentless pursuit of innovation and his passion for pushing the limits of technology have solidified his legacy as a pioneering inventor in the world of industrial automation.