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Salach, Germany

Martin Maichl

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 10 EPO patents, primarily in Fluid Control Technology. Top assignees: Festo Ag & Co, Festo Ag & Co. Kg, Festo Se &Co. Kg. Active years: 2002-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Martin Maichl. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/martin-maichl

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 20 

% Patents Active = 60.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 233(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 166 
 
Festo Ag & Co
 patents
silverMedal6 out of 152 
 
Festo Ag & Co. Kg
 patents
bronzeMedal4 out of 145 
 
Festo Se &Co. Kg
 patents
4. 1 out of 4 
 
Argillon Gmbh
 patents
5. 2 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2002-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Valve Module System
Fluid Control Unit
Actuator Controller
Piezoelectric Actuator
Fluid Valve
Valve Assembly
Electromagnetic Drive
Flexural Actuator
Valve Device
Fluid Operated Position Regulator
Calibration Method
Transducer
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12692880 - Valve module system (2026-07-28),
2. 12624712 - Valve module system (2026-05-12),
3. 10767779 - Valve controller and method for operating a valve controller (2020-09-08),
4. 10697476 - Actuator controller and method for regulating the movement of an actuator (2020-06-30),
5. 9886041 - Method for configuring a fluid control unit, computer program product and fluidic system (2018-02-06),
6. 9857806 - Valve assembly and fluidic system (2018-01-02),
7. 9683672 - Fluid valve (2017-06-20),
8. 9528617 - Piezoelectric actuated fluid valve (2016-12-27),
9. 9441758 - Valve device, valve assembly and method for calibrating a valve assembly (2016-09-13),
10. 8905067 - Valve module (2014-12-09),
11. 7343845 - Fluid operated position regulator (2008-03-18),
12. 7026747 - Flexural actuator and an actuator means fitted with same (2006-04-11),
13. 6929019 - Method for the production of a valve (2005-08-16),
14. 6811136 - Piezoelectric valve (2004-11-02),
15. 6747400 - Piezoelectric flexural transducer and use thereof (2004-06-08),

Title: Martin Maichl - Innovator in Valve and Actuator Control Technologies

Introduction

Martin Maichl is a distinguished inventor based in Salach, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of valve and actuator control technologies, holding a total of 18 patents. His innovative designs have advanced the efficiency and functionality of various control systems.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a valve controller and method for operating a valve controller. This invention features a control circuit designed to influence the electric energy flow between a source and a valve drive. It includes a bus interface for communication with a superordinate control arrangement and a sensor means to determine physical variables of the energy flow. Another notable patent is an actuator controller and method for regulating the movement of an actuator. This device operates fluidically and includes a feed line for the inflow of working fluid and a discharge line for the outflow, with valves to influence the volumetric fluid flow.

Career Highlights

Martin has worked with prominent companies such as Festo AG & Co. and Festo AG & Co. KG. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to cutting-edge technologies in automation and control systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Martin has collaborated with talented individuals, including Michael Weinmann and Hannes Wirtl. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the development of advanced solutions in the

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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