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Marburg, Germany

Wolfgang Hanefeld

This inventor holds 12 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Wella Aktiengesellschaft. Active years: 1987-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wolfgang Hanefeld. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wolfgang-hanefeld

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 12

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.7

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 22(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Marburg, DE (1987 - 1989)
  • Marburg/Lahn, DE (1999 - 2002)
  • Lahn, DE (2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 433 
 
Wella Aktiengesellschaft
 patents

Years Active: 1987-2008

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12 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7341715 - Method and agents on the basis of 2-mercaptopropionic acid amides for durable hair forming and a method for producing same (2008-03-11),
2. 6399051 - Method and agents for permanently styling hair, with a base consisting of N,N-disubstituted mercaptoacetamides (2002-06-04),
3. 6264932 - Agent and method for permanent shaping of hair and method for the production of N-alkylmercaptoacetamides (2001-07-24),
4. 6162425 - Saturated, alkyl-substituted n-mercaptoacetyl heterocyclic compounds and (2000-12-18),
5. 616242 - Saturated, alkyl-substituted n-mercaptoacetyl heterocyclic compounds and (2000-12-19),
6. 6153180 - Agent and method for permanently shaping the hair, based on (2000-11-28),
7. 6153178 - Agent and process for permanent hair wave based on mercaptoacetamides (2000-11-28),
8. 5985253 - Hair shaping compositions containing mercaptoethylamines and methods for (1999-11-16),
9. 4883652 - Tetrahydro-1,3,thiazine-2,4 diones, use thereof and skin treating (1989-11-28),
10. 4746738 - Tetrahydro-1,3-thiazin-2,4-dione derivatives (1988-05-24),
11. 4654339 - 3-amino-tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2,4-diones, utilization thereof and skin (1987-03-31),
12. 4643997 - 3-carbamoyl- and 3-thiocarbamoyl-tetrahydro-1,3-thiazine-2-thiones and (1987-02-17),

Title: Innovations by Wolfgang Hanefeld in Hair Care Technology

Introduction

Wolfgang Hanefeld is a notable inventor based in Marburg/Lahn, Germany. He has made significant contributions to the field of hair care technology, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on developing methods and agents that enhance hair styling and treatment.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method and agents based on 2-mercaptopropionic acid amides for durable hair forming. This preparation for permanently deforming hair has a pH of 6.5 to 9.5 and contains a keratin-reducing agent, specifically a 2-mercaptopropion-amide. The formula allows for various configurations of the R groups, which can include linear or branched alkylaminoalkyl groups or morpholinoalkyl groups. Another significant patent involves methods and agents for permanently styling hair, utilizing a base consisting of N,N-disubstituted mercaptoacetamides.

Career Highlights

Wolfgang Hanefeld is currently associated with Wella Aktiengesellschaft, a leading company in the hair care industry. His innovative approaches have positioned him as a key figure in the development of advanced hair treatment solutions.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Beate Dannecker and Heiko Walther, contributing to the advancement of hair care technologies.

Conclusion

Wolfgang Hanefeld's contributions to hair care technology through his patents and collaborations have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative methods continue to shape the future of hair treatment and styling.

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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