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Bensheim, Germany

Wilhelm Reil

This inventor holds 63 USPTO granted patents, plus 2 CIPO patents, primarily in Packaging Technology (CPC class 2291). Top assignees: Tetra Pak Developpement Sa, Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.a., Tetra Pak Finance & Trading S.a.. Active years: 1980-2000.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wilhelm Reil. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wilhelm-reil

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 63

% Patents Active = 100.0

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 16

Forward Citations = 718(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 693(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Bensheim-Auerbach, DE (1980 - 1984)
  • Bensheim, DE (1983 - 2000)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal24 out of 80 
 
Tetra Pak Developpement Sa
 patents
silverMedal11 out of 1,535 
 
Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.a.
 patents
bronzeMedal9 out of 16 
 
Tetra Pak Finance & Trading S.a.
 patents
4. 7 out of 19 
 
Tetra Pak Holdings & Finance S.a.
 patents
5. 3 out of 38 
 
Tetra Alfa Holdings Sa
 patents
6. 3 out of 23 
 
Tetra Pak Holdings S.a.
 patents
7. 2 out of 122 
 
Tetra Pak International Ab
 patents
8. 1 out of 1 
 
Die Tetra Pak Rausing & Co.
 patent
9. 1 out of 1 
 
Tera Pak Finance & Trading S.a.
 patent
10. 1 out of 3 
 
Tetra Pak Development
 patents
11. 1 out of 2 
 
Tetra Pak Holding & Finance S.a.
 patents

Years Active: 1980-2000

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Areas of Expertise:
Flowable Media
Molded Plastic Containers
Filling Devices
Deep-Drawing
Sealing
Packaging Means
Fluid Containers
Closure Devices
Transport Containers
Heating Methods
Neck Forming
Re-Closable Opening
63 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6119572 - Device for separating packages for flowable media (2000-09-19),
2. 5804129 - Method and apparatus for manufacturing a pack for flowable contents (1998-09-08),
3. 5536163 - Tool for deep-drawing and sealing open plastics shells (1996-07-16),
4. 5487253 - Device for conveying and processing packs for liquids (1996-01-30),
5. 5477974 - Pack for flowable contents, a method for manufacturing - a pack of this (1995-12-26),
6. 5447007 - Device for filling and closing packs for liquids (1995-09-05),
7. 5425627 - Apparatus for forming the neck region on a plastics half shell (1995-06-20),
8. 5407187 - Apparatus for separating stacked sheets using rotatable, recessed shafts (1995-04-18),
9. 5394603 - Method for heating and molding platelike parts (1995-03-07),
10. 5297375 - Method and apparatus for closing a pack (1994-03-29),
11. 5287983 - Pourer device for a flowable media package and a method of producing (1994-02-22),
12. 5251366 - Apparatus for feeding sheet-like blanks to a deep-drawing machine (1993-10-12),
13. 5227177 - Device for heating platelike parts (1993-07-13),
14. 5201163 - Method of making a molded plastic package (1993-04-13),
15. 5199618 - Pouring device for container for flowable material (1993-04-06),

Title: Wilhelm Reil: Innovator in Packaging Technology

Introduction: Wilhelm Reil, based in Bensheim, Germany, is a notable inventor with an impressive portfolio of 63 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in packaging technology, particularly for flowable media.

Latest Patents: Among his latest innovations are several significant patents, including a "Device for separating packages for flowable media" and a "Method and apparatus for manufacturing a pack for flowable contents." A particularly innovative patent describes a method and apparatus for creating a pack through a deep draw process, featuring tubular side walls, a bottom, and a top. This design incorporates a pouring opening with an upstanding collar, where the seam circumscribes the pack. This clever architecture not only enhances usability with a screw top but also ensures a robust sealing surface along the collar's edge.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Reil has contributed to leading organizations in the packaging sector, most notably Tetra Pak Développement SA and Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. His role in these companies has been pivotal in furthering innovations that streamline manufacturing processes and improve product safety and accessibility.

Collaborations: Wilhelm Reil has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Ulrich Deutschbein and Udo Liebram. Their joint efforts have led to groundbreaking developments in the field of packaging, showcasing the power of teamwork in engineering and innovation.

Conclusion: Wilhelm Reil's contributions to the field of packaging technology exemplify the importance of innovation in everyday products. Through his numerous patents and collaborations with industry leaders, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of packaging for flowable contents, cementing his legacy as a significant inventor in this vital sector.

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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