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Abbott Laboratories Vascular Enterprises Limited

91Patents
75Active
91Granted
51Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jul 27, 2001 → Dec 12, 2016 · 52 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6755856B2 Methods and apparatus for stenting comprising enhanced embolic protection, coupled with improved protection against restenosis and thrombus formation Human Necessities 231 Expired
US7811314B2 Methods and apparatus for stenting comprising enhanced embolic protection coupled with improved protections against restenosis and thrombus formation Human Necessities 73 Active
US7927365B2 Methods and apparatus for stenting comprising enhanced embolic protection coupled with improved protections against restenosis and thrombus formation Human Necessities 68 Active
US7815763B2 Porous membranes for medical implants and methods of manufacture Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 63 Active
US8974426B2 Method of thermal treatment of a thermally responsive material of medical devices Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 56 Active
US7927364B2 Methods and apparatus for stenting comprising enhanced embolic protection coupled with improved protections against restenosis and thrombus formation Human Necessities 56 Active
US7972324B2 Catheter and method of manufacturing same Human Necessities 49 Active
US8118833B2 Apparatus for sealing surgical punctures Human Necessities 47 Expired
US8128679B2 Flexible stent with torque-absorbing connectors Human Necessities 37 Active
US8603154B2 Modular vascular prosthesis and methods of use Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 33 Active
US7175650B2 Self-expanding stent delivery system Human Necessities 29 Expired
US7862541B2 Catheter having a soft distal tip Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 29 Active
US7322959B2 Balloon catheter with radioopaque marker Human Necessities 25 Expired
US6696121B2 Balloon for a dilation catheter and method for manufacturing a balloon Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 25 Expired
US8337544B2 Endoprosthesis having flexible connectors Human Necessities 24 Active
US8016874B2 Flexible stent with elevated scaffolding properties Human Necessities 23 Active
US7611531B2 Stent Human Necessities 21 Active
US8112857B2 Stent crimping device Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 20 Active
US9717615B2 Double layered balloons in medical devices Human Necessities 20 Active
US9320627B2 Flexible stent with torque-absorbing connectors Human Necessities 19 Active
US8025694B2 Modular vascular prosthesis and methods of use Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 19 Active
US8303645B2 Methods and apparatus for a stent having an expandable web structure Human Necessities 18 Active
US8114125B2 Apparatus for sealing surgical punctures Human Necessities 16 Active
US8002818B2 Modular vascular prosthesis having axially variable properties and improved flexibility and methods of use Human Necessities 16 Expired
US8454577B2 Catheter having an auxiliary lumen for use with a functional measurement wire Human Necessities 15 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.