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Stäfa, Switzerland

Phonak Ag


USPTO Granted Patents = 333

% Expired Patents = 36.9



Forward Citations = 5,063

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207 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Hans-Ueli Roeck (38 out of 65 patents)

silverMedal Andi Vonlanthen (24 out of 34 patents)

bronzeMedal Christoph Widmer (22 out of 22 patents)

4.  Hilmar Meier (18 out of 31 patents)

5.  Michael Boretzki (16 out of 30 patents)

6.  Herbert Bächler (16 out of 19 patents)

7.  Bruno Gabathuler (14 out of 19 patents)

8.  Erich Dittli (13 out of 22 patents)

9.  Herbert Baechler (13 out of 15 patents)

10.  Christian Berg (13 out of 16 patents)

11.  Hans Leysieffer (13 out of 57 patents)

12.  Stefan Launer (12 out of 26 patents)

13.  Stefan Daniel Menzl (12 out of 20 patents)

14.  Ivo Hasler (12 out of 16 patents)

15.  Rainer Platz (12 out of 15 patents)


Core Competencies:
Hearing Device
Wireless Communication
Sound Transmission
Binaural Hearing
Hearing Aid
Microphone
Hearing Assistance
Signal Processing
Feedback Cancellation
User Control
Fitting Procedure
Audio Amplification

333 patents:

1. 9906871 - Method for providing distant support to a personal hearing system user and system for implementing such a method (2018-02-27),
2. 9143874 - Hearing device comprising a locking mechanism for an external connector and method thereof (2015-09-22),
3. 9137613 - Wireless sound transmission system and method (2015-09-15),
4. 9131318 - Method and system for providing hearing assistance to a user (2015-09-08),
5. 9113922 - Customized drilling jig for implantation of a hearing aid (2015-08-25),
6. 9113272 - Method for adjusting a hearing device and a hearing device that is operable according to said method (2015-08-18),
7. 9113271 - Method for extending a frequency range of an input signal of a hearing device as well as a hearing device (2015-08-18),
8. 9088853 - Receiver system for a hearing instrument (2015-07-21),
9. 9084065 - Hearing system and method for operating the same (2015-07-14),
10. 9071916 - Telephone to hearing device communication (2015-06-30),
11. 9071915 - Method for testing a hearing device as well as an arrangement for testing a hearing device (2015-06-30),
12. 9025499 - Method and system for configuring more than one hearing devices (2015-05-05),
13. 8978885 - System and method for exchanging a battery of a hearing device (2015-03-17),
14. D722168 - Hearing aid (2015-02-03),
15. D722167 - Hearing aid (2015-02-03),
Phonak AG, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, specializes in advanced hearing assistance technology. The company is renowned for its innovative hearing devices that integrate wireless communication and sophisticated sound transmission techniques. Phonak focuses on enhancing binaural hearing through state-of-the-art microphones and signal processing technologies, aiming to improve the auditory experience for individuals with hearing loss. Its commitment to research and development positions Phonak as a leader in the hearing aid industry, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions for better hearing health.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Phonak Ag
333 Patents

#3 in Stäfa

#54 in Switzerland

#2,708 in the World

Stäfa, CH
Stäfa, Switzerland

Phonak Ag

Forward Citations = 5,063

207 inventors:

goldMedal Hans-Ueli Roeck (38 out of 65 patents)

silverMedal Andi Vonlanthen (24 out of 34 patents)

bronzeMedal Christoph Widmer (22 out of 22 patents)

4.  Hilmar Meier (18 out of 31 patents)

5.  Michael Boretzki (16 out of 30 patents)

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