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Wolfenbuettel, Germany

Thomas Klein

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 13 EPO patents, primarily in Flexographic Printing. Top assignees: Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh, Esko-Graphics A/s, E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Active years: 2000-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas Klein. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-klein-vera8bgn

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 77.8

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 41(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Wolfenbuttel, DE (2000)
  • Wolfenbucttel, DE (2006)
  • Wolfenbuettel, DE (2005 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal7 out of 49 
 
Esko-Graphics Imaging Gmbh
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 12 
 
Esko-Graphics A/s
 patents
bronzeMedal3 out of 16,339 
 
E.i. Dupont De Nemours and Company
 patents
4. 1 out of 1 
 
Barco Graphics
 patent
5. 1 out of 14 
 
Esko Software Bv
 patents
6. 1 out of 19 
 
Esko Software Bvba
 patents

Years Active: 2000-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Flexographic Printing
Printing Plates
Persistent Markings
Ink Layer
Composite Printing Form
UV Curing
Seam Elimination
Multibeam Imaging
Computer-to-Plate
Productivity
Plate Material Waste
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12455506 - Process and apparatus for feeding a flexographic printing plate processor (2025-10-28),
2. 11878540 - Flexographic printing plate with persistent markings (2024-01-23),
3. 11878503 - System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith (2024-01-23),
4. 11825056 - System and method for obtaining a uniform ink layer (2023-11-21),
5. 11724533 - System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith (2023-08-15),
6. 11584149 - System and process for persistent marking of flexo plates and plates marked therewith (2023-02-21),
7. 11388311 - System and method for obtaining a uniform ink layer (2022-07-12),
8. 8822135 - Method for preparing a composite printing form (2014-09-02),
9. 8772740 - UV curing creating flattop and roundtop structures on a single printing plate (2014-07-08),
10. 8263314 - Method for preparing a composite printing form (2012-09-11),
11. 8129091 - Method for preparing a composite printing form using a template (2012-03-06),
12. 7394570 - Method and apparatus for eliminating seams in screened image data for repetitive printing (2008-07-01),
13. 7193641 - Stitching prevention in multibeam imaging for exposing printing plates (2007-03-20),
14. 7000543 - Method and apparatus for loading and unloading flexographic plates for computer-to-plate imaging (2006-02-21),
15. 6985261 - Method and apparatus for seamless imaging of sleeves as used in flexography (2006-01-10),

Title: Innovations by Thomas Klein in Flexographic Printing Technology

Introduction

Thomas Klein is a notable inventor based in Wolfenbuettel, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of flexographic printing, holding a total of 17 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality and efficiency of flexo plates used in printing processes.

Latest Patents

Klein's latest patents include a system and process for persistent marking of flexo plates. This innovation allows for non-printing indicia defined by areas of presence and absence of polymer in the plate floor to be readable downstream of the washing or other non-cured-polymer-removal steps. These indicia do not print during the actual printing step. Additionally, he has developed a flexographic printing plate with persistent markings. This finished flexo plate features printing dots that elevate above the plate floor to transfer ink effectively, while the non-printing indicia are designed for persistent readability without transferring ink.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas Klein has worked with prominent companies in the printing industry, including Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH and Esko-Graphics A/S. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to refine his skills and contribute to advancements in flexographic technology.

Collaborations

Klein has collaborated with notable professionals in the field, including Wolfgang Sievers and Pascal Thomas. These partnerships have fostered innovation and the sharing of ideas

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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