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Rüsselsheim, Germany

Thomas Horst

This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 3 published patent applications. Top assignee: Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.. Active years: 2016-2019.

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

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 4 

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Buettelborn, IT (2016)
  • Buettelborn, DE (2016)
  • Büttelborn, DE (2018)
  • Ruesselsheim, DE (2019)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal4 out of 31,896 
 
Gm Global Technolgoy Operations, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2016-2019

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4 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10272852 - Motor vehicle with mount for warning triangle (2019-04-30),
2. 9868406 - One-piece interior trim panel for a motor vehicle and method for manufacturing such an interior trim panel (2018-01-16),
3. 9415725 - Load compartment arrangement for a vehicle and vehicle with the load compartment arrangement (2016-08-16),
4. 9387807 - Luggage compartment cover and vehicle with a luggage compartment cover (2016-07-12),

Title: Innovations by Thomas Horst

Introduction

Thomas Horst is a notable inventor based in Ruesselsheim, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, holding a total of four patents. His work focuses on enhancing vehicle functionality and safety.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is for a motor vehicle with a mount for a warning triangle. This innovation includes a vehicle body with a trunk and an inner lining that secures a functional component, such as a warning triangle or first-aid box, within the trunk. The component is fastened in a holding position between the body and the inner lining. Another recent patent involves a one-piece interior trim panel for a motor vehicle. This trim panel features a handle section that creates a handle cavity, allowing easy access to the rear side of the trim section. The method for manufacturing this interior trim panel is also disclosed in the patent.

Career Highlights

Thomas Horst is currently employed at GM Global Technology Operations LLC, where he continues to innovate in the automotive sector. His work has contributed to advancements in vehicle design and safety features.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Thilo Schaefer and Joerg Karger, who share a commitment to innovation in automotive technology.

Conclusion

Thomas Horst's contributions to the automotive industry through his patents demonstrate his dedication to improving vehicle safety and functionality. His work continues to influence the design and manufacturing of modern vehicles.

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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