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Zurich, Switzerland

Contraves Space Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 22

% Expired Patents = 4.5

Forward Citations = 168

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Edgar Fischer (8 out of 12 patents)

Bernhard Wandernoth (5 out of 9 patents)

Thomas Dreischer (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Andreas Herren (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Johann Kellermeier (2 out of 3 patents)

6. Peter Adolph (2 out of 2 patents)

7. Saverio Sanvido (2 out of 2 patents)

8. Christoph Peter Serbe (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Jean-Michel Mayor (2 out of 5 patents)

10. Reinhard Hanno Czichy (2 out of 6 patents)

11. Manfred Wittig (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Stève Mérillat (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Benno Niedermann (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Andreas Märki (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Dietrich Peter Stauffacher (1 out of 1 patent)

22 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7167631 - Highly stable and very light optical bench and extra terrestric use of such an optical bench (2007-01-23),

2. 6909850 - Method and arrangement for establishing a connection between satellites (2005-06-21),

3. 6839520 - Method and arrangement for an interruption-proof optical satellite linkage (2005-01-04),

4. 6804466 - Optical coding system (2004-10-12),

5. 6795260 - Optical unit and its use (2004-09-21),

6. 6704375 - Device for the homodyne reception of optically phase-keyed signals (2004-03-09),

7. 6570695 - Method and device for generating an error signal in connection with coherent heterodyne reception of lightwaves (2003-05-27),

8. 6501885 - Optical waveguide coupler and method for producing same (2002-12-31),

9. 6473213 - Process and system to optimize optical inter-satellite links (2002-10-29),

10. 6396608 - Method and device for calibrating the deviation of a received beam from its desired position in a terminal (2002-05-28),

11. 6301037 - Laser transmitting system for use in optical space communication systems (2001-10-09),

12. 6297897 - Method and arrangement for optical information transmission via satellites (2001-10-02),

13. 6278543 - Device for quantum optical amplification (2001-08-21),

14. 6259558 - Device for the directional transmission and the directional reception of modulated light waves (2001-07-10),

15. 6259086 - Method and device for receiving a phase-modulated light signal and for the detection of alignment errors (2001-07-10),

Company Overview

Contraves Space AG, based in Zurich, specializes in advanced aerospace systems and technologies. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-precision components and systems for space applications, including satellite systems and ground control solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Contraves Space AG plays a significant role in enhancing space exploration and satellite communications, contributing to both commercial and governmental projects in the aerospace sector.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

22 Patents

#43 in Zurich

#574 in Switzerland

#28,749 in the World

Zurich, Switzerland

Contraves Space Ag

Forward Citations = 168

39 inventors:

Edgar Fischer (8 out of 12 patents)

Bernhard Wandernoth (5 out of 9 patents)

Thomas Dreischer (3 out of 6 patents)

4. Andreas Herren (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Johann Kellermeier (2 out of 3 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Contraves Space Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/contraves-space-ag

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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