Karl Storz Development Corp.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 10

CIPO Patents = 9

EPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 319

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4 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Nathan Jon Schara (10 out of 37 patents)

Eric Lawrence Hale (10 out of 51 patents)

Hans David Hoeg (10 out of 38 patents)

4. John C Tesar (1 out of 40 patents)

5. Charles E Ankner (9 patents)

6. John Clemet Tesar (0 patent)

10 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7811224 - Method for dealing with singularities in gravity referenced endoscopic imaging (2010-10-12),

2. 7517314 - Endoscopic imaging with indication of gravity direction (2009-04-14),

3. 7427263 - Method and interface for operating a variable direction of view endoscope (2008-09-23),

4. 7381183 - Method for capturing and displaying endoscopic maps (2008-06-03),

5. 7374533 - Tip structure for variable direction of view endoscope (2008-05-20),

6. 7344494 - Endoscope with variable direction of view module (2008-03-18),

7. 7232409 - Method and apparatus for displaying endoscopic images (2007-06-19),

8. 7221522 - Optical system for variable direction of view instrument (2007-05-22),

9. 7134992 - Gravity referenced endoscopic image orientation (2006-11-14),

10. 7052455 - Interface for a variable direction-of-view endoscope (2006-05-30),

Company Overview

Karl Storz Development Corp. is a prominent player in the medical device industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of endoscopic equipment and surgical instruments. The company focuses on innovative solutions that enhance minimally invasive procedures across various medical fields, including gastroenterology, urology, and gynecology. Headquartered in Goleta, California, Karl Storz is dedicated to advancing healthcare technology through continuous research and development, ensuring high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

10 Patents

#45 in Goleta, CA

#7,129 in California

#29,922 in US

#56,169 in the World

Goleta, CA, United States of America

Karl Storz Development Corp.

Forward Citations = 319

4 inventors:

Nathan Jon Schara (10 out of 37 patents)

Eric Lawrence Hale (10 out of 51 patents)

Hans David Hoeg (10 out of 38 patents)

4. John C Tesar (1 out of 40 patents)

5. Charles E Ankner (9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Karl Storz Development Corp.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/karl-storz-development

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9 patents (CIPO):

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2 patents (EPO):

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]