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Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Leica Microsystems Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 39

% Expired Patents = 17.9

EPO Patents = 18

Forward Citations = 572

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29 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Roger Spink (8 out of 21 patents)

Ulrich Sander (6 out of 50 patents)

Andreas Metelski (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Juergen Pensel (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Christophe Apothéloz (4 out of 7 patents)

6. Herbert M Stuttler (3 out of 5 patents)

7. Bernhard Braunecker (2 out of 29 patents)

8. Klaus-Peter Zimmer (2 out of 15 patents)

9. Paul Grafenhain (2 out of 2 patents)

10. John Rice Rogers (2 out of 7 patents)

11. Kari-Heinz Wager (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Herbert M Stuettler (2 out of 3 patents)

13. Euan Morrison (1 out of 18 patents)

14. Alan Edward Green (1 out of 13 patents)

15. Heinz Suhner (1 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Optical Observation

Surgical Microscope

Automatic Focusing

Illumination Device

Stereomicroscope

Microscope Stand

Counterweight

Eyepiece Tube

Eye Tracking

Lighting Device

Precision-Mounted Mirror

Visual Information Capture

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7394552 - Method for measuring the separation of extended objects in conjunction with an optical observation system and microscope for carrying out the same (2008-07-01),

2. 6890082 - Precision-mounted tilting mirror for optical devices (2005-05-10),

3. 6884980 - Method and apparatus for automatic focusing of an optical device (2005-04-26),

4. 6883952 - Apparatus for illuminating a viewing field by two light sources (2005-04-26),

5. 6714347 - Microscope with a region of modifiable length (2004-03-30),

6. 6678090 - Microscope (2004-01-13),

7. 6661572 - Enhanced shutter control for image insertion in a stereo microscope (2003-12-09),

8. 6592086 - Microscope stand having X-Y-Z adjustment unit (2003-07-15),

9. 6580448 - Process and device for the parallel capture of visual information (2003-06-17),

10. 6543914 - Stand arrangement (2003-04-08),

11. 6539333 - Stand having an automatic balancing device (2003-03-25),

12. 6532108 - Operating microscope stand for X-Y displacement (2003-03-11),

13. 6493134 - Surgical microscope (2002-12-10),

14. 6487010 - Focusing drive for optical instruments (2002-11-26),

15. 6483642 - Lighting device for a surgical microscope (2002-11-19),

Company Overview

Leica Microsystems AG, headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-precision optical systems and instruments. The company focuses on microscopy and imaging technologies, providing solutions for life sciences, materials science, and industrial applications. With a commitment to innovation, Leica Microsystems supports researchers and professionals in achieving detailed insights and advancements in their respective fields, enhancing both scientific discovery and quality control processes.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

39 Patents

#5 in Heerbrugg

#377 in Switzerland

#17,465 in the World

Heerbrugg, Switzerland

Leica Microsystems Ag

Forward Citations = 572

29 inventors:

Roger Spink (8 out of 21 patents)

Ulrich Sander (6 out of 50 patents)

Andreas Metelski (5 out of 5 patents)

4. Juergen Pensel (4 out of 6 patents)

5. Christophe Apothéloz (4 out of 7 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Leica Microsystems Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/leica-microsystems-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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