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American Hospital Supply Corp.

437Patents
0Active
437Granted
44Portfolio score

Filing activity: Mar 22, 1973 → Feb 18, 1988

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US4106129A Supported bioprosthetic heart valve with compliant orifice ring Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,236 Expired
US4007743A Opening mechanism for umbrella-like intravascular shunt defect closure device Human Necessities 1,046 Expired
US4532924A Multipolar electrosurgical device and method Human Necessities 706 Expired
US3995623A Multipurpose flow-directed catheter Human Necessities 644 Expired
US4501030A Method of leaflet attachment for prosthetic heart valves Human Necessities 608 Expired
US4756706A Centrally managed modular infusion pump system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 519 Expired
US4648881A Implantable biological tissue and process for preparation thereof Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 450 Expired
US4627853A Method of producing prostheses for replacement of articular cartilage and prostheses so produced Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 435 Expired
US4046150A Medical instrument for locating and removing occlusive objects Human Necessities 403 Expired
US4634427A Implantable demand medication delivery assembly Human Necessities 401 Expired
US4647283A Implantable biological tissue and process for preparation thereof Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 394 Expired
US4543088A Self-sealing subcutaneous injection site Human Necessities 375 Expired
US4678470A Bone-grafting material Human Necessities 350 Expired
US4655219A Multicomponent flexible grasping device Human Necessities 304 Expired
US3983863A Heart support for coronary artery surgery Human Necessities 293 Expired
US4588403A Vented syringe adapter assembly Human Necessities 257 Expired
US4551133A Patient controlled medication infusion system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 248 Expired
US4517288A Solid phase system for ligand assay Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 243 Expired
US4451936A Supra-annular aortic valve Human Necessities 243 Expired
US4662374A Ligator device Human Necessities 231 Expired
US4702247A Ligating clip Human Necessities 229 Expired
US4190040A Resealable puncture housing for surgical implantation Human Necessities 211 Expired
US4474174A Surgical instrument for an endoscope Human Necessities 202 Expired
US4597030A Surgical illuminator Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 201 Expired
US4475666A Automated liquid dispenser control Performing Operations; Transporting 193 Expired

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