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Schweinfurt, Germany

Lutz Leimbach

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Mannesmann Sachs Ag, Fichtel & Sachs Ag. Active years: 1997-2002.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lutz Leimbach. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lutz-leimbach

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 17

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 129(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Oberwerrn, DE (1997 - 1998)
  • Grafenrheinfeld, DE (1998 - 1999)
  • Schweinfurt, DE (1999 - 2002)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 353 
 
Mannesmann Sachs Ag
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 558 
 
Fichtel & Sachs Ag
 patents

Years Active: 1997-2002

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17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6427548 - Automatic transmission (2002-08-06),
2. 6321612 - Actuating mechanism for the automatic operation of a gear-shift in a transmission (2001-11-27),
3. 6155129 - Positioning device for shifting gears in a transmission having an output (2000-12-05),
4. 6112613 - Actuating device for automatic actuation of a transmission (2000-09-05),
5. 6105448 - Actuating device for automatically actuating a manual transmission (2000-08-22),
6. 6058795 - Adjustment device for automatically operating a transmission (2000-05-09),
7. 6006883 - Friction clutch (1999-12-28),
8. 5984072 - Adjusting device for activation of a friction clutch (1999-11-16),
9. 5979261 - Positioning device for shifting gears in a transmission having an output (1999-11-09),
10. 5934433 - Friction clutch having an actuator for automated operation (1999-08-10),
11. 5875866 - Controlling mechanism for operating a gear-shift-lever shift of a (1999-03-02),
12. 5810144 - Clutch actuator for a motor vehicle friction clutch (1998-09-22),
13. 5704460 - Friction clutch assembly for a motor vehicle with a clutch actuator (1998-01-06),
14. 5695037 - Motor vehicle clutch assembly having a hydraulic actuator for a friction (1997-12-09),
15. 5680916 - Motor vehicle clutch assembly having a hydraulic actuator which (1997-10-28),

Title: Lutz Leimbach: Innovator in Automatic Transmission Technology

Introduction

Lutz Leimbach is a prominent inventor based in Schweinfurt, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of automatic transmission technology, holding a total of 17 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the functionality and efficiency of motor vehicle transmissions.

Latest Patents

One of Lutz Leimbach's latest patents is for an automatic transmission designed specifically for motor vehicles. This invention features multiple torque transmission paths that can be selectively activated, each with distinct transmission characteristics. The design includes a clutch arrangement that allows for the activation of at least one torque transmission path from a group of paths. Additionally, he has developed an actuating mechanism for the automatic operation of gear shifts in transmissions. This device enables changes in predetermined translation ratios in any desired sequence, utilizing first and second drives connected to a selector shaft.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Lutz Leimbach has worked with notable companies such as Mannesmann Sachs AG and Fichtel & Sachs AG. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in automatic transmission systems and has facilitated his innovative work in the automotive industry.

Collaborations

Lutz has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Thomas Wirth and Jens Dorfschmid. Their combined efforts have furthered advancements in transmission technology.

Conclusion

Lutz Leimbach's contributions to automatic transmission technology have established him as a key figure in the automotive industry. His innovative patents and collaborations reflect his commitment to enhancing vehicle performance and efficiency.

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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