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Hamburg, Germany

Olympus Winter Ibe Gmbh


USPTO Granted Patents = 272

% Expired Patents = 16.5


Trademarks = 9

Forward Citations = 6,084

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196 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Martin Wieters (35 out of 36 patents)

silverMedal Alrun Thuemen (18 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Christian Brockmann (15 out of 18 patents)

4.  Jianxin Zhao (14 out of 17 patents)

5.  Thorsten Juergens (11 out of 15 patents)

6.  Pieter Brommersma (11 out of 11 patents)

7.  Gregor Kiedrowski (10 out of 10 patents)

8.  Hannes Miersch (10 out of 11 patents)

9.  Uwe Schoeler (10 out of 11 patents)

10.  Sebastian Jungbauer (10 out of 14 patents)

11.  Peter Schouwink (8 out of 8 patents)

12.  Stefan Schiddel (8 out of 8 patents)

13.  Uwe Fischer (7 out of 12 patents)

14.  Thomas Aue (7 out of 7 patents)

15.  Manfred Held (7 out of 17 patents)


Core Competencies:
Video Endoscope
Electrosurgical System
Fluorescence Imaging
Surgical Instrument
Endoscope Reprocessing
Medical Device
High-Frequency Generator
Optical System
Reconditioning Apparatus
Cleaning Device
Foot Switch
Deflection Prism

272 patents:

1. 12490890 - Video endoscope for fluorescence imaging (2025-12-09),
2. 12488444 - Method, software program and system for detecting image irregularities in video endoscopic instrument produced images (2025-12-02),
3. 12422879 - Foot switch device (2025-09-23),
4. 12410875 - Fluid-tight hose connection (2025-09-09),
5. 12406767 - Method for documenting a reprocessing of a reusable medical device and assembly therefor (2025-09-02),
6. 12390261 - Electrosurgical instrument and electrosurgical system with an electrosurgical generator (2025-08-19),
7. 12366296 - Stopcock, plug for a stopcock, and method for producing a plug for a stopcock (2025-07-22),
8. 12354457 - Surgical device system, method of operating the same, and wireless license tag (2025-07-08),
9. 12343061 - Electrosurgical generator (2025-07-01),
10. 12340892 - Method and system for supporting HF and/or US surgical procedures and software program product (2025-06-24),
11. 12332424 - Holder for an optical system of an endoscope and method for manufacturing a holder for an optical system of an endoscope (2025-06-17),
12. 12290244 - Method for reconditioning an endoscope in a reconditioning apparatus, and reconditioning apparatus (2025-05-06),
13. 12279379 - Autoclavable electronics unit for an endoscope, method for producing an autoclavable electronics unit and endoscope (2025-04-14),
14. 12268434 - Electrode instrument for a resectoscope, and resectoscope (2025-04-08),
15. 12268365 - Endoscope reprocessing device and flow control unit therefore, method of operating a flow control unit and an endoscope reprocessing device (2025-04-08),
Olympus Winter Ibe GmbH, based in Hamburg, Germany, specializes in advanced endoscopic technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. The company is recognized for its expertise in video endoscopes, electrosurgical systems, and fluorescence imaging, enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. Additionally, Olympus Winter Ibe is committed to advancing endoscope reprocessing and high-frequency generators, contributing to the efficiency and safety of surgical procedures through cutting-edge optical systems.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

272 Patents

#6 in Hamburg

#211 in Germany

#3,222 in the World

Hamburg, DE
Hamburg, Germany

Olympus Winter Ibe Gmbh

Forward Citations = 6,084

196 inventors:

goldMedal Martin Wieters (35 out of 36 patents)

silverMedal Alrun Thuemen (18 out of 19 patents)

bronzeMedal Christian Brockmann (15 out of 18 patents)

4.  Jianxin Zhao (14 out of 17 patents)

5.  Thorsten Juergens (11 out of 15 patents)

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