Werner Molders

This inventor holds 10 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Stabilus Gmbh, Gas Spring Company, Division of Fichtel & Sachs Industries, Inc.. Active years: 1976-1985.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Werner Molders. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/werner-molders

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 175(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Mayen, DE (1976 - 1978)
Plaidt, DE (1981 - 1985)

Company Filing History:

Gas Spring Company, Division of Fichtel & Sachs Industries, Inc.

patents

Years Active: 1976-1985

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10 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 4513953 - Gas spring with extension force controlled as a function of temperature (1985-04-30),

2. 4474271 - Shock absorber unit (1984-10-02),

3. 4467899 - Cylinder-piston device (1984-08-28),

4. 4466514 - Cylinder-piston device (1984-08-21),

5. 4373707 - Construction including a gas spring (1983-02-15),

6. 4335871 - Pressurized fluid device (1982-06-22),

7. 4309027 - Pneumatic spring having selectively releasable rod-retaining structure (1982-01-05),

8. 4307873 - Cylinder and piston device and a method for the assembling thereof (1981-12-29),

9. 4078779 - Pneumatic spring with manually releasable stop (1978-03-14),

10. 3963227 - Gas spring with dual damping arrangement (1976-06-15),

Title: Werner Molders: Innovator in Gas Spring Technology

Introduction

Werner Molders is a notable inventor based in Plaidt, Germany, recognized for his contributions to the field of gas spring technology. With a total of 10 patents to his name, Molders has made significant advancements that enhance the functionality and efficiency of gas springs and shock absorbers.

Latest Patents

Among his latest innovations is a gas spring with an extension force controlled as a function of temperature. This invention allows for the extension force of a gas spring to be adjusted based on temperature variations by modifying the volume of the working chamber entered by the piston rod. Another significant patent is for a shock absorber unit, which features a cylinder and a piston rod. This design includes a piston unit that divides the cylinder's cavity into two working chambers, interconnected by flow passages that utilize valves to control damping based on the velocity of movement.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Molders has worked with prominent companies such as Stabilus GmbH and Gas Spring Company, a division of Fichtel & Sachs Industries, Inc. His work in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in gas spring technology.

Collaborations

Molders has collaborated with notable individuals in the industry, including Herbert Freitag and Lawther O. Smith. These partnerships have contributed to the successful development and implementation of his inventions.

Conclusion

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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