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Storz Endoskop Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 22.6

Forward Citations = 2,198

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Pavel Novak (19 out of 32 patents)

Beat Krattiger (8 out of 18 patents)

Harald Haan (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Manfred Kuster (4 out of 21 patents)

5. Felix Daners (4 out of 9 patents)

6. Klaus M Irion (4 out of 68 patents)

7. Rudolf Henes (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Heinz-Werner Stiller (2 out of 11 patents)

9. Helmut Wehrstein (2 out of 7 patents)

10. Konrad Kellenberger (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Jürgen Kraft-Kivikoski (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Jörg Reling (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Andreas Bayer (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Juergen Kraft-Kivikoski (2 out of 3 patents)

15. Arnaud Wattiez (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Endoscope

High-Frequency Surgical Device

Optical Instrument

Lighting System

Electrosurgical Apparatus

Medical Gear Pump

Ultrasound Treatment

Insufflation Apparatus

Monitoring Device

Exchangeable Tool Assembly

Body Cavity Rinsing

Control System

31 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8439821 - System and method for the central control of devices used during an operation (2013-05-14),

2. 7485114 - System and method for the central control of devices used during an operation (2009-02-03),

3. 7435218 - Optical instrument, in particular an endoscope, having an interchangeable head (2008-10-14),

4. 7429257 - Instrument that can be inserted into the human body (2008-09-30),

5. 7115121 - Electrosurgical apparatus (2006-10-03),

6. 7108692 - Apparatus for applying light to a vessel wall (2006-09-19),

7. 6864686 - High-frequency surgical device and operation monitoring device for a high-frequency surgical device (2005-03-08),

8. 6814714 - Instrument that can be inserted into the human body (2004-11-09),

9. 6639664 - Endoscope for inspection of an observation cavity (2003-10-28),

10. 6626824 - Exchangeable tool assembly for an endoscopic treatment device and such treatment device (2003-09-30),

11. 6540389 - Lighting system for illumination of an observation space (2003-04-01),

12. 6537048 - Pump body for a medical gear pump (2003-03-25),

13. 6500115 - Endoscope (2002-12-31),

14. 6484221 - Bus extension for multiple masters (2002-11-19),

15. 6458093 - Apparatus for insufflating gas into a corporeal cavity of a human or animal body (2002-10-01),

Company Overview

Storz Endoskop GmbH is a leading developer and manufacturer of endoscopic instruments and devices, specializing in medical technology. The company focuses on innovative solutions for minimally invasive surgery, providing high-quality imaging and surgical tools that enhance precision and patient outcomes. With a strong presence in the healthcare sector, Storz Endoskop is dedicated to advancing medical practices through cutting-edge research and technology, catering to a global market while headquartered in Switzerland.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

31 Patents

#18 in

#437 in Switzerland

#21,260 in the World

Storz Endoskop Gmbh

Forward Citations = 2,198

44 inventors:

Pavel Novak (19 out of 32 patents)

Beat Krattiger (8 out of 18 patents)

Harald Haan (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Manfred Kuster (4 out of 21 patents)

5. Felix Daners (4 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Storz Endoskop Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/storz-endoskop

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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