Horst Steffen

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Kollmorgen Technologies Corporation, Atotech Deutschland Gmbh. Active years: 1977-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Horst Steffen. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/horst-steffen

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.9

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 53(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Geldern-Pont, DE (1983 - 1984)
Geldern, DE (1977 - 2000)

Company Filing History:

4 out of 138

Kollmorgen Technologies Corporation

patents

1 out of 288

Atotech Deutschland Gmbh

patents

Years Active: 1977-2000

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5 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 6071400 - Method and device for the electrochemical treatment with treatment (2000-06-06),

2. 4430154 - Method of producing printed circuit boards (1984-02-07),

3. 4374868 - Method for producing printed circuit boards with punched holes having (1983-02-22),

4. 4208255 - Process and device for the production of metal-complex compounds (1980-06-17),

5. 4020197 - Process for the catalytic sensitization of non-metallic surfaces for (1977-04-26),

Title: Biography of Inventor Horst Steffen

Introduction: Horst Steffen is a notable inventor based in Geldern, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of electrochemical treatment and printed circuit board production. With a total of five patents to his name, Steffen's work has had a lasting impact on the industry.

Latest Patents: Among his latest patents is a method and device for electrochemical treatment. This invention focuses on a semi-additive or full-additive process for producing printed circuit or conductor boards. The process aims to improve electrical resistance by effectively removing or partially removing the coating of adhesive medium without corroding the base material or copper of the conductor trains. This is achieved through treatment with an alkaline permanganate or chromic acid solution, followed by suitable washing steps.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Horst Steffen has worked with prominent companies such as Kollmorgen Technologies Corporation and Atotech Deutschland GmbH. His expertise in electrochemical processes has been instrumental in advancing technologies in these organizations.

Collaborations: Steffen has collaborated with notable professionals in his field, including Fritz Stahl and Rolf Schroder. These partnerships have contributed to the development of innovative solutions in the realm of printed circuit boards and electrochemical treatments.

Conclusion: Horst Steffen's contributions to the field of invention, particularly in electrochemical treatment and printed circuit board

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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