Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

CardioVascular Technologies, Inc.

10Patents
5Active
10Granted
43Portfolio score

Filing activity: Feb 21, 1997 → Aug 15, 2011 · 4 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5891160A Fastener delivery and deployment mechanism and method for placing the fastener in minimally invasive surgery Human Necessities 1,943 Expired
US6042607A Means and method of replacing a heart valve in a minimally invasive manner Human Necessities 1,891 Expired
US6162233A Wire fasteners for use in minimally invasive surgery and means and methods for handling those fasteners Human Necessities 331 Expired
US5972004A Wire fasteners for use in minimally invasive surgery and apparatus and methods for handling those fasteners Human Necessities 291 Expired
US8262725B2 Transvalvular intraannular band for valve repair Human Necessities 208 Active
USRE40377E1 Means and method of replacing a heart valve in a minimally invasive manner General 179 Expired
US9345460B2 Tissue closure devices, device and systems for delivery, kits and methods therefor Human Necessities 26 Active
US8961541B2 Vascular closure devices, systems, and methods of use Human Necessities 16 Active
US8992567B1 Compressible, deformable, or deflectable tissue closure devices and method of manufacture Human Necessities 9 Active
US8366179B2 Motorized vehicles with deflectable components Performing Operations; Transporting 4 Active

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