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Heidenheim, Germany

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung

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USPTO Granted Patents = 702

% Expired Patents = 5.0

Trademarks = 40

Forward Citations = 15,058

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710 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Franz Muchel (25 out of 25 patents)

Karl-Heinz Schuster (24 out of 98 patents)

Wilhelm Ulrich (15 out of 133 patents)

4. Hubert Holderer (14 out of 61 patents)

5. Johannes Wangler (14 out of 83 patents)

6. Joachim Luber (14 out of 15 patents)

7. Gerhard Hohberg (14 out of 14 patents)

8. Fritz Strahle (12 out of 18 patents)

9. Klaus Biber (12 out of 17 patents)

10. Ortwin Muller (12 out of 13 patents)

11. Gerhard J Muller (12 out of 27 patents)

12. Michael Trunz (11 out of 14 patents)

13. Eckhard Enderle (11 out of 21 patents)

14. Peter Greve (11 out of 11 patents)

15. Erich Blaha (11 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Microscope

Microlithography

Optical Observation

Interferometer

Stereomicroscopy

Therapeutic Radiation

Projection Objective

Coordinate Measuring

Optical Arrangement

Image Processing

Fluorescence Imaging

702 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7688503 - Microscopy system and microscopy method for plural observers (2010-03-30),

2. 7649681 - Surgical microscope (2010-01-19),

3. 7641155 - Arrangement and method for at least partially compensating a torque caused by gravitational forces acting on a mass body (2010-01-05),

4. 7400342 - Optical observation apparatus with video device (2008-07-15),

5. 7374295 - Holding device having a transparent cover element for a drape (2008-05-20),

6. 7369306 - Image reversion system, ancillary ophthalmoscopy module and surgical microscope (2008-05-06),

7. 7343761 - Device for producing a glass rod (2008-03-18),

8. 7335223 - Apparatus for the treatment of body tissue (2008-02-26),

9. 7308807 - Method of manufacturing a leached fiber bundle (2007-12-18),

10. 7295377 - Compensating head mounted display device (2007-11-13),

11. 7256934 - Tilting system for an observation device and an observation device (2007-08-14),

12. 7254262 - Method of optimizing target quantities for optical precision measurement and apparatus therefor (2007-08-07),

13. 7219864 - Carrier system for a medical apparatus (2007-05-22),

14. 7218445 - Microlithographic reduction projection catadioptric objective (2007-05-15),

15. 7209238 - Interferometer arrangement and interferometric measuring method (2007-04-24),

Company Overview

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, headquartered in Heidenheim, Germany, is a prominent foundation specializing in advanced microscopy systems. The organization focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies in surgical microscopes, microlithography, and optical observation. Its expertise extends to interferometry, stereomicroscopy, therapeutic radiation, and projection objectives, making it a key player in precision measurement and imaging solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung plays a vital role in enhancing scientific research and medical applications globally.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

702 Patents

#1 in Heidenheim

#75 in Germany

#1,427 in the World

Heidenheim, Germany

Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung

Forward Citations = 15,058

710 inventors:

Franz Muchel (25 out of 25 patents)

Karl-Heinz Schuster (24 out of 98 patents)

Wilhelm Ulrich (15 out of 133 patents)

4. Hubert Holderer (14 out of 61 patents)

5. Johannes Wangler (14 out of 83 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/carl-zeiss-stiftung

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

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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