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Knittlingen, Germany

Richard Wolf Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 330

% Expired Patents = 8.2

EPO Patents = 73

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 24,573

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232 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Manfred Boebel (46 out of 47 patents)

Helmut Heckele (39 out of 40 patents)

Ludwig Bonnet (31 out of 32 patents)

4. Helmut Wurster (26 out of 31 patents)

5. Rudolf Heimberger (23 out of 23 patents)

6. Siegfried Hiltebrandt (23 out of 26 patents)

7. Werner Krauss (21 out of 22 patents)

8. Stephan Prestel (18 out of 18 patents)

9. Felix Ams (15 out of 26 patents)

10. Ernst Falk (15 out of 15 patents)

11. Eberhard Körner (13 out of 13 patents)

12. Bernd Claus Weber (13 out of 13 patents)

13. Uwe Schaumann (10 out of 29 patents)

14. Manfred Baier (10 out of 10 patents)

15. Thomas Belikan (9 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Endoscopic Instrument

Photodynamic Therapy

Surgical Instrument

Medical Apparatus

LED Illumination Module

Medical Forceps

Hysteroscope

Electroacoustic Transducer

Therapy System

Video Endoscope

Surgical Forceps

Acoustic Therapy Apparatus

330 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12758200 - Biopsy system (2026-10-13),

2. 12746410 - Light applicator system with protective sleeve (2026-09-29),

3. 12708396 - INTERVERTEBRAL-PREPARATION TOOL (2026-08-18),

4. 12708249 - MEDICAL ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT (2026-08-18),

5. 12653561 - Endoscopic instrument for inserting into a body of a patient (2026-06-16),

6. 12576283 - System for performing transcutaneous photodynamic therapy (PDT) in an organ or organ segment of an organic body (2026-03-17),

7. 12558565 - Light applicator system with pre-piercing aid (2026-02-24),

8. 12318625 - Light applicator (2025-06-03),

9. 12296186 - System for performing transcutaneous photodynamic therapy (PDT) in an organ or organ segment of an organic body (2025-05-13),

10. 12156681 - Set for dorsal spinal fusion and handle for a medical tool (2024-12-03),

11. 12114957 - Medical apparatus with galvanic isolator (2024-10-15),

12. 12102294 - Method for producing a medical instrument (2024-10-01),

13. 11786263 - Sound wave treatment device (2023-10-17),

14. 11627871 - Medical endoscopic instrument (2023-04-18),

15. 11064867 - Shank instrument, in particular a medical-endoscopic shank instrument (2021-07-20),

Company Overview

Richard Wolf GmbH, based in Knittlingen, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced endoscopic instruments and medical devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as photodynamic therapy, surgical instruments, and medical apparatuses. Their product portfolio includes LED illumination modules, medical forceps, and hysteroscopes, catering to a wide range of surgical applications. Richard Wolf is committed to enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology and expertise in the medical field.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

330 Patents

#1 in Knittlingen

#179 in Germany

#2,733 in the World

Knittlingen, Germany

Richard Wolf Gmbh

Forward Citations = 24,573

232 inventors:

Manfred Boebel (46 out of 47 patents)

Helmut Heckele (39 out of 40 patents)

Ludwig Bonnet (31 out of 32 patents)

4. Helmut Wurster (26 out of 31 patents)

5. Rudolf Heimberger (23 out of 23 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Richard Wolf Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/richard-wolf

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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