Paul M Hoekstra

This inventor holds 14 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Surgical Robotics. Top assignees: Mako Surgical Corporation, Stryker Corporation. Active years: 2008-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Paul M Hoekstra. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/paul-m-hoekstra

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 14 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 100.0

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 2,087(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Oshtemo Township, MI (US) (2020)
Kalamazoo, MI (US) (2008 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

7 out of 488

Mako Surgical Corporation

Years Active: 2008-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Surgical Robotics

Tool Operation

Tracking Objects

Navigation System

High Bandwidth

Low Latency

Surgical Tool Assembly

Power Console

Implantable Marker

Control Console

Hybrid Communication

14 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12238433 - Systems and methods for tracking objects (2025-02-25),

2. 12127796 - High bandwidth and low latency hybrid communication techniques for a navigation system (2024-10-29),

3. 12003869 - Systems and methods for tracking objects (2024-06-04),

4. 11850011 - Techniques for modifying tool operation in a surgical robotic system based on comparing actual and commanded states of the tool relative to a surgical site (2023-12-26),

5. 11723726 - Systems and methods for tracking objects (2023-08-15),

6. 11510740 - Systems and methods for tracking objects (2022-11-29),

7. 11202682 - Techniques for modifying tool operation in a surgical robotic system based on comparing actual and commanded states of the tool relative to a surgical site (2021-12-21),

8. 11007018 - Systems and methods for tracking objects (2021-05-18),

9. 10820912 - Surgical tool assembly including a console, plural surgical tools and a footswitch, wherein the console is able to custom map the footswitch to each surgical tool (2020-11-03),

10. 10555781 - High bandwidth and low latency hybrid communication techniques for a navigation system (2020-02-11),

11. 9463061 - Power console for a surgical tool capable of receiving memory data over which power signals are sourced to the tool (2016-10-11),

12. 8784415 - Powered surgical tool with an isolation circuit connected between the tool power terminals and the memory internal to the tool (2014-07-22),

13. 8285363 - Surgical tracker and implantable marker for use as part of a surgical navigation system (2012-10-09),

14. 7422582 - Control console to which powered surgical handpieces are connected, the console configured to simultaneously energize more than one and less than all of the handpieces (2008-09-09),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Paul M Hoekstra

Introduction:

Paul M Hoekstra, a prolific inventor based in Oshtemo Township, MI, has made significant contributions to the field of surgical technology with his groundbreaking patents.

Latest Patents:

Among his 12 patents, Hoekstra's latest inventions focus on revolutionizing surgical procedures. One of them involves systems and methods for tracking objects within an operating room using advanced camera technology.

Career Highlights:

With a background in companies like Stryker Corporation and Mako Surgical Corporation, Hoekstra has honed his expertise in medical device innovation. His work has led to advancements in robotic surgical systems and tools for more precise and efficient operations.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Hoekstra has collaborated with industry experts such as Donald W Malackowski and Michael Dale Dozeman. Together, they have enhanced surgical technologies and improved patient outcomes.

Conclusion:

Paul M Hoekstra's ingenuity and dedication to advancing medical technologies have earned him recognition as a trailblazer in the field. His patents continue to shape the future of surgical procedures, making him a valued innovator in the healthcare industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.