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Advanced Bionics AG

745Patents
500Active
745Granted
59Portfolio score

Filing activity: Oct 7, 1994 → Feb 12, 2024 · 133 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6516227B1 Rechargeable spinal cord stimulator system Human Necessities 1,872 Expired
US6582441B1 Surgical insertion tool Human Necessities 1,737 Expired
US6895280B2 Rechargeable spinal cord stimulator system Human Necessities 981 Expired
US6051017A Implantable microstimulator and systems employing the same Human Necessities 813 Expired
US6393325B1 Directional programming for implantable electrode arrays Human Necessities 785 Expired
US6381496B1 Parameter context switching for an implanted device Human Necessities 740 Expired
US6845267B2 Systems and methods for modulation of circulatory perfusion by electrical and/or drug stimulation Human Necessities 731 Expired
US6609032B1 Fitting process for a neural stimulation system Human Necessities 722 Expired
US6553263B1 Implantable pulse generators using rechargeable zero-volt technology lithium-ion batteries Human Necessities 682 Expired
US6067474A Implantable device with improved battery recharging and powering configuration Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 672 Expired
US6181969A Programmable current output stimulus stage for implantable device Human Necessities 670 Expired
US6240316A Implantable microstimulation system for treatment of sleep apnea Human Necessities 626 Expired
US6735474B1 Implantable stimulator system and method for treatment of incontinence and pain Human Necessities 606 Expired
US6735475B1 Fully implantable miniature neurostimulator for stimulation as a therapy for headache and/or facial pain Human Necessities 575 Expired
US6622048B1 Implantable device programmer Human Necessities 543 Expired
US6871099B1 Fully implantable microstimulator for spinal cord stimulation as a therapy for chronic pain Human Necessities 529 Expired
US6741892B1 Movable contact locking mechanism for spinal cord stimulator lead connector Human Necessities 504 Expired
US5948006A Transcutaneous transmission patch Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 498 Expired
US6993384B2 Apparatus and method for determining the relative position and orientation of neurostimulation leads Human Necessities 455 Expired
US6609029B1 Clip lock mechanism for retaining lead Human Necessities 449 Expired
US6052624A Directional programming for implantable electrode arrays Human Necessities 431 Expired
US7292890B2 Vagus nerve stimulation via unidirectional propagation of action potentials Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 425 Expired
US6415187B1 Implantable, expandable, multicontact electrodes and insertion needle for use therewith Human Necessities 420 Expired
US7244150B1 Connector and methods of fabrication Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 418 Expired
US6272382A Fully implantable cochlear implant system Human Necessities 411 Expired

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