Company patents

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG's patent strategy is heavily concentrated in "Electrical Connectors," which accounts for 60.9% of its portfolio, showing consistent activity with 17 patents in both 2024 and 2025, though 2026 data is partial with 6 patents so far. Surprisingly, despite its core focus, the company has shown a shifting priority away from "Printers & Typewriters" and "Hand Tools," both experiencing a 100.0% decline in patenting activity in 2026 after consistent filings in prior years.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

92 US filings (since 2023) · 11 categories · 19 themes

Robust Electrical Contact Systems

Design of contact elements and their interaction to ensure stable, low-resistance electrical connection under various mechanical and environmental conditions, including spring forces and material choices.

Electrical Connectors
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32since 2023
0.0%YoY
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Electrical ConnectorsPower Cable Installation
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30since 2023
+14.3%YoY
Connector Locking Mechanisms

Mechanical features or components integrated into connector housings or mating interfaces to ensure secure engagement and prevent accidental disengagement.

Electrical Connectors
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27since 2023
+85.7%YoY
Power & Hybrid Connector Design

Connectors specifically designed for high current or voltage applications, often incorporating features for power delivery, thermal management, or combining power and signal lines.

Electrical Connectors
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24since 2023
0.0%YoY
Integrated Tool Features & Ergonomics

Design elements and integrated components that improve the usability, comfort, and versatility of hand tools, such as built-in lighting, vibration reduction, modular storage, or adjustable form factors.

Hand Tools
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4since 2023
new
Cable Stripping & Cutting Tools

Handheld or motorized tools designed for efficiently removing insulation (stripping) or severing (cutting) electrical wires and cables during installation or maintenance processes.

Power Cable Installation
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Modular Furniture Assembly

Design principles and connection methods that facilitate the easy assembly, disassembly, reconfiguration, or integration of functional modules and components in furniture systems.

Fasteners
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3since 2023
new
Advanced Electronic Packaging

Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Enhanced PV Module Design

Innovations in the physical and optical structure of photovoltaic modules, including cover plates, integrated features, and non-planar designs, to improve light absorption, aesthetics, or installation.

Photovoltaic (Solar Cells)
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3since 2023
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Solar Module Mounting Systems

Mechanical structures and components for securely attaching photovoltaic modules to various surfaces (ground, roof, canopy) while allowing for adjustment, sealing, and integration with cleaning or support features.

Photovoltaic (Solar Cells)
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3since 2023
n/a
Printhead Actuator Design

Innovations in the design and arrangement of piezoelectric or thermal actuators, drive electronics, and fluidic structures within the printhead to achieve precise and efficient liquid ejection.

Printers & Typewriters
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2since 2023
new
Consumable Cartridge Design

Design aspects of user-replaceable cartridges or containers for printing consumables (e.g., ink, tape, labels) that facilitate easy installation, proper positioning, type identification, and reliable supply to the printer.

Printers & Typewriters
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2since 2023
new
Device Enclosure & Material Engineering

Methods and materials used to construct robust and protective enclosures for electronic devices, focusing on structural integrity, impact resistance, thermal dissipation, and specialized material properties for enhanced durability.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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2since 2023
n/a
EV Charging Systems & Control

Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.

Electric Vehicle Propulsion
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2since 2023
n/a
Printhead Cleaning Systems

Mechanisms and methods for preventing or removing clogs, ink residue, or contaminants from printhead nozzles and surfaces to ensure consistent print quality and extend printhead lifespan.

Printers & Typewriters
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1since 2023
new
Quick-Release & Detachable Mounting

Systems designed for rapid and secure attachment and detachment of devices or components to a main support structure, often employing snap-fit, clamping, or magnetic mechanisms for convenience and flexibility.

Fasteners
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1since 2023
new
Media Conveyance & Detection

Mechanisms and sensors for accurately conveying, positioning, loading, and managing various types of recording media (e.g., paper, fabric, labels) through a printing apparatus, and detecting their presence, type, or potential collision.

Printers & Typewriters
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1since 2023
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Power Electronics Integration

Design and assembly of power conversion, distribution, and protection modules, focusing on compact form factors, efficient electrical connections, and robust protective measures for electronic systems, often in high-power applications.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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1since 2023
n/a
Flexible/Foldable Device Structures

Engineering solutions for creating electronic devices with bendable, foldable, or stretchable form factors, often involving hinges, flexible displays, and sliding mechanisms to enable dynamic physical configurations.

Signs & Displays (Static)
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1since 2023
n/a

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