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Wolfgang Thiel

This inventor holds 50 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Mail Processing Technology (CPC class 347 ). Top assignees: Francotyp-Postalia Ag & Co., Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh, Francotyp-Postalia Ag & Co. Kg. Active years: 1994-2006.

USPTO Granted Patents = 50

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 19

Forward Citations = 1,049(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,039(Dec 10, 2025)

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Company Filing History:

36 out of 123

Francotyp-Postalia Ag & Co.

patents

9 out of 148

Francotyp-Postalia Gmbh

patents

4 out of 46

Francotyp-Postalia Ag & Co. Kg

patents

4. 1 out of 30,854

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

patents

Years Active: 1994-2006

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Areas of Expertise:

Postage Meter

Mail Processing

Ink Jet Print Head

Security Imprint

Dynamic Scale

Data Processing

Thermal Printing

Carrier Information

Piezoactuators

Franking Machine

Address Printing

Cost Accounting

50 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 7133849 - Method and arrangement for entering contents of a franking imprint into a postage meter machine (2006-11-07),

2. 6978255 - Method for protecting a device against operation with unallowed consumables and arrangement for the implementation of the method (2005-12-20),

3. 6829633 - Arrangement and method for offering a message when loading service data for a terminal device (2004-12-07),

4. 6630632 - Method and arrangement for the control of a dynamic scale (2003-10-07),

5. 6587843 - Method for improving the security of postage meter machines in the transfer of credit (2003-07-01),

6. 6472616 - Method and arrangement for controlling a dynamic scale (2002-10-29),

7. 6457800 - Method for tolerance compensation in an ink jet print head (2002-10-01),

8. 6438529 - Method for operating a postage meter and addressing machine (2002-08-20),

9. 6428132 - Method for determining the number of normal imprints implementable with a remaining ink quantity and arrangement for the implementation of the method (2002-08-06),

10. 6389327 - Mail processing system with a franking and addressing machine and method for combined franking and address printing (2002-05-14),

11. 6353192 - Method and arrangement for controlling a dynamic scale (2002-03-05),

12. 6321214 - Method and arrangement for data processing in a shipping system with a postage meter machine, including automatic selection of the most beneficial carrier (2001-11-20),

13. 6298337 - Methods for automatically entering carrier or cost center information in a mail-shipping system (2001-10-02),

14. 6282525 - Method and arrangement for data processing in a mail shipping system having a postage meter machine wherein a carrier-identifying mark is scanned and processed (2001-08-28),

15. 6226626 - Method and arrangement for data processing in a mail-processing system with a postage meter machine (2001-05-01),

Title: Wolfgang Thiel: Innovator and Inventor from Berlin

Introduction: Wolfgang Thiel, located in Berlin, Germany, is a prolific inventor with an impressive portfolio of 50 patents. His inventive contributions significantly impact the fields of postal systems and device protection against unauthorized consumables.

Latest Patents: Among his latest innovations are two notable patents. The first is a method and arrangement for entering contents of a franking imprint into a postage meter machine. This innovative method allows for a franking image to be pre-installed incompletely, facilitating the selection of franking imprint data that is organized according to mail carriers and countries. The second patent focuses on protecting devices against operation with unauthorized consumables. This involves a method where the authenticity of consumables is verified at a remote data center through a unique code word system that links consumables to stored reference datasets.

Career Highlights: Wolfgang Thiel has made a significant mark in the industry while working at Francotyp-Postalia AG & Co. and Francotyp-Postalia GmbH. His experience in these companies has allowed him to develop strategies and technologies that enhance operational efficiency and security in postal services.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Wolfgang has collaborated with talented colleagues, including Stephan Gunther and Ralf Kubatzki. These partnerships have likely contributed to the innovative spirit that defines his work and patents.

Conclusion: Wolfgang Thiel stands as a testament to the spirit of innovation, with a notable contribution of 50 patents and significant advancements in postage and device protection. His work continues to inspire future inventors in the realm of technology and postal services.

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