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Oberkochen, Germany

Carl Zeiss Surgical Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 50

% Expired Patents = 4.0

EPO Patents = 9

Forward Citations = 755

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79 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Christoph Hauger (11 out of 120 patents)

Peter Reimer (11 out of 50 patents)

Alfons Abele (9 out of 21 patents)

4. Markus Seesselberg (7 out of 34 patents)

5. Gerhard Gaida (7 out of 20 patents)

6. Michael Haisch (4 out of 17 patents)

7. Graham Keevy (4 out of 41 patents)

8. Joachim Steffen (3 out of 27 patents)

9. Frank Rudolph (3 out of 9 patents)

10. Hans-Joachim Miesner (3 out of 7 patents)

11. Werner Koch (3 out of 4 patents)

12. Guido Hattendorf (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Bastian Beate (3 out of 4 patents)

14. Daniel Kolster (2 out of 19 patents)

15. Delbert Peter Andrews (2 out of 15 patents)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Microscope

OCT System

Illumination Arrangement

Cataract Surgery

Microscopy System

Camera Adapter

Ophthalmic Surgical

Medical Loupe

Foot Switch

Visualizing Fluorescence

Handhold for Instruments

XY-Coupling

50 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8547633 - Operating microscope and method for pivoting a co-observer microscope (2013-10-01),

2. 8040599 - Microscope system (2011-10-18),

3. 8023120 - Ophthalmic surgical microscope having an OCT-system (2011-09-20),

4. 7978404 - Surgical microscope having an OCT-system (2011-07-12),

5. 7947009 - Surgical system and method for controlling fluid when treating a cataract with the phacoemulsification technique (2011-05-24),

6. 7940455 - Ophthalmic surgical microscope system (2011-05-10),

7. D637219 - Assembly of an XY-coupling supporting a carrier arm holding a housing containing one or two microscope bodies (2011-05-03),

8. 7933066 - Surgical microscope having an illuminating arrangement (2011-04-26),

9. 7933065 - Stereoscopic microscope (2011-04-26),

10. 7929205 - Mouth switch arrangement and microscopy system having a mouth switch (2011-04-19),

11. 7922402 - Camera having a camera holder and an optical adapter (2011-04-12),

12. 7922378 - Medical illumination unit (2011-04-12),

13. D635286 - Light illumination source for loupes and accessories (2011-03-29),

14. D634344 - Combination of a stand and an assembly connected thereto of an XY-coupling supporting a carrier arm holding a housing containing one or two microscope bodies equipped with oculars (2011-03-15),

15. 7907336 - Surgical microscope having an illuminating arrangement (2011-03-15),

Company Overview

Carl Zeiss Surgical GmbH, based in Oberkochen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical microscopy solutions. The company focuses on enhancing surgical precision through innovative technologies such as surgical microscopes, OCT systems, and illumination arrangements. Its expertise extends to various medical fields, including ophthalmic surgery and cataract procedures, where it provides essential tools like microscopy systems and camera adapters, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 10 2026

50 Patents

#7 in

#1,056 in Germany

#14,036 in the World

Oberkochen, Germany

Carl Zeiss Surgical Gmbh

Forward Citations = 755

79 inventors:

Christoph Hauger (11 out of 120 patents)

Peter Reimer (11 out of 50 patents)

Alfons Abele (9 out of 21 patents)

4. Markus Seesselberg (7 out of 34 patents)

5. Gerhard Gaida (7 out of 20 patents)

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

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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