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Charlton, MA, United States of America

Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 48

% Expired Patents = 20.8



Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 962

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58 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Dashiell A Birnkrant (13 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal James P Barry (12 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Jeffrey Melanson (8 out of 13 patents)

4.  Tyrel Waagen (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Vernon Hopkins, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

6.  Dana J Landry (5 out of 6 patents)

7.  Martin Leonhard (4 out of 7 patents)

8.  Jacques Francois Bernard Marescaux (4 out of 8 patents)

9.  Bernard Dallemagne (4 out of 12 patents)

10.  Stefan Storz (4 out of 6 patents)

11.  Michael Brown (4 out of 5 patents)

12.  Justin Runyon (4 out of 4 patents)

13.  Richard Julian (4 out of 4 patents)

14.  Indrek-Toomas Polluks (3 out of 13 patents)

15.  David J Guerra (3 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Endoscope
Imaging Scope
Cystoscope
Optical Instrument
Surgical Instrument
Light Source
Flexible Circuit
Articulating Tool
Image Sensor Module
Transluminal Endoscope
Pressure Relief Vent
Video Endoscopic Device

48 patents:

1. 12740692 - Endoscopic system with electrical bridge in distal tip (2026-09-22),
2. 12414683 - Endoscope and endoscopic system (2025-09-16),
3. 11986164 - Endoscope, endoscopic system and method of operating the endoscopic system (2024-05-21),
4. D977099 - Cystoscope system (2023-01-31),
5. 11534054 - Vent assembly (2022-12-27),
6. 11311174 - Imaging scope with leak indicator, and related imaging system and method (2022-04-26),
7. 11213192 - Endoscope device and method with illumination fiber bundles having multiple numerical apertures (2022-01-04),
8. 11006819 - Focusable camera module for endoscopes (2021-05-18),
9. 10965845 - Durable flexible circuit assembly (2021-03-30),
10. 10791913 - Pressure relief vent for sealed instruments (2020-10-06),
11. D896374 - Cystoscope distal tip (2020-09-15),
12. D896373 - Cystoscope distal tip (2020-09-15),
13. D896372 - Connector for medical device (2020-09-15),
14. 10524643 - Image sensor module with turning prism (2020-01-07),
15. 10517470 - Optical instrument and articulating image sensing apparatus therefor (2019-12-31),
Company Overview
Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. is a prominent player in the medical device industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced endoscopic equipment. The company focuses on a wide range of optical instruments, including endoscopes and cystoscopes, designed to enhance surgical procedures through improved imaging and visualization. With a commitment to innovation, Karl Storz integrates cutting-edge technologies such as image sensor modules and articulating endoscopes, catering to the needs of healthcare professionals in various surgical fields.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
48 Patents

#1 in Charlton, MA

#406 in Massachusetts

#7,300 in US

#14,570 in the World

Charlton, MA (US)
Charlton, MA, United States of America

Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.

Forward Citations = 962

58 inventors:

goldMedal Dashiell A Birnkrant (13 out of 15 patents)

silverMedal James P Barry (12 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Jeffrey Melanson (8 out of 13 patents)

4.  Tyrel Waagen (5 out of 5 patents)

5.  Vernon Hopkins, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Karl Storz Endovision, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/karl-storz-endovision

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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