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KRONES AG

1,137Patents
1,070Active
1,137Granted
64Portfolio score

Filing activity: Nov 6, 1991 → Apr 18, 2024 · 230 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6354427B1 Device for introducing containers into a treatment space and/or removing them therefrom Performing Operations; Transporting 57 Expired
US8989918B2 System for transporting goods arranged on auxiliary devices Performing Operations; Transporting 43 Active
US8956099B2 Rack-serving unit and order-picking warehouse Performing Operations; Transporting 40 Active
US6428639B1 Computer controlled position slaved servo labeling system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 37 Expired
US8776985B2 Method and an apparatus for transporting containers or packs of containers Performing Operations; Transporting 29 Active
US7900422B2 Device and method for the production of plastic containers Performing Operations; Transporting 27 Active
US6185910A Method and an apparatus for high-purity bottling of beverages Performing Operations; Transporting 27 Expired
US5487257A Packing and unpacking machine Performing Operations; Transporting 26 Expired
US6520318B1 Device for introducing and/or eliminating containers Performing Operations; Transporting 26 Expired
US9233800B2 Transporting apparatus and transporting method for container-handling installation, and container-handling installation with such a transporting apparatus Performing Operations; Transporting 25 Active
US9809392B2 Device and method for transporting containers in a container treatment system Performing Operations; Transporting 25 Active
US5533552A Bottle filling machine and a cleansing system accessory including an operator therefor Performing Operations; Transporting 23 Expired
US9272534B2 Printing device for printing on containers Performing Operations; Transporting 23 Active
USD682114S1 Bottle General 23 Active
US5456563A Packing machine Performing Operations; Transporting 23 Expired
US6072575A Device for inspecting bottles and the like Physics 22 Expired
US7815034B2 Device for grouping individually packaged goods Performing Operations; Transporting 22 Expired
US5650037A Thermal ink transfer decorating apparatus Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 22 Expired
US9617089B2 Passive switch for a linear-motor-operated transport system for piece goods Fixed Constructions 22 Active
US9045291B2 Device and method for discharging products, particularly product containers such as bottles Performing Operations; Transporting 22 Active
US7207428B2 Transport device for containers Performing Operations; Transporting 21 Expired
US7784603B2 Gripping device for containers Performing Operations; Transporting 21 Active
US6152723A Blow moulding machine Performing Operations; Transporting 19 Expired
US9701487B2 Apparatus for transporting containers having a magnetic drive Performing Operations; Transporting 18 Active
US7097029B2 Parcel goods aligning device Performing Operations; Transporting 18 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.