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Carl Zeiss Laser Optics Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 21

% Expired Patents = 47.6

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 121

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Holger Muenz (9 out of 23 patents)

Alois Herkommer (7 out of 22 patents)

Michel Le Maire (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Hubert Holderer (4 out of 61 patents)

5. Bernd Kleemann (4 out of 17 patents)

6. Holger Kierey (3 out of 12 patents)

7. Jeffrey Erxmeyer (3 out of 9 patents)

8. Bernhard Weigl (3 out of 6 patents)

9. Ulrich Weber (2 out of 40 patents)

10. Vitaliy Shklover (2 out of 16 patents)

11. Armin Schoeppach (2 out of 30 patents)

12. Rafael Egger (2 out of 9 patents)

13. Ralf Kuschnereit (2 out of 7 patents)

14. Stefan Weissenrieder (2 out of 2 patents)

15. Willi Anderl (1 out of 12 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9297936 - Mirror with dielectric coating (2016-03-29),

2. 9042032 - Optical arrangement for converting an incident light beam, method for converting a light beam to a line focus, and optical device therefor (2015-05-26),

3. 8723073 - Illumination apparatus and method for controlling energy of a laser source (2014-05-13),

4. 8508868 - Holding arrangement for an optical element (2013-08-13),

5. 8456771 - Holding arrangement for an optical element (2013-06-04),

6. 8456615 - Optical system having heat dissipation arrangement (2013-06-04),

7. 8441729 - Optical arrangement, method of use, and method for determining a diffraction grating (2013-05-14),

8. 8342701 - Reflective optical element for use in an EUV system (2013-01-01),

9. 8289520 - Method for measuring a spectrum of a narrowband light source, and spectrometer arrangement (2012-10-16),

10. 8141785 - Optical delay module for lengthening the propagation path of a light beam and pulse multiplication or elongation module (2012-03-27),

11. 7944615 - Optical system and method for shaping a profile of a laser beam (2011-05-17),

12. 7864429 - Optical illumination system for creating a line beam (2011-01-04),

13. 7629572 - Optical devices and related systems and methods (2009-12-08),

14. 7538948 - Optical illumination system for creating a line beam (2009-05-26),

15. 7486707 - Optical delay module for lenghtening the propagation path of a light beam and pulse multiplication or elongation module (2009-02-03),

Company Overview

Carl Zeiss Laser Optics GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-precision laser optics and systems. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for various applications, including industrial manufacturing, medical technology, and scientific research. With a strong emphasis on optical engineering and advanced materials, Zeiss Laser Optics plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of laser technologies. The company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany, contributing to the global optics market.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

21 Patents

#10 in Oberkochen

#2,135 in Germany

#30,018 in the World

Oberkochen, Germany

Carl Zeiss Laser Optics Gmbh

Forward Citations = 121

26 inventors:

Holger Muenz (9 out of 23 patents)

Alois Herkommer (7 out of 22 patents)

Michel Le Maire (4 out of 7 patents)

4. Hubert Holderer (4 out of 61 patents)

5. Bernd Kleemann (4 out of 17 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Carl Zeiss Laser Optics Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/carl-zeiss-laser-optics

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