Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

EVALVE, INC.

129Patents
115Active
129Granted
57Portfolio score

Filing activity: Dec 11, 1989 → Dec 14, 2023 · 21 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6629534B1 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair Human Necessities 1,524 Expired
US7608091B2 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair Human Necessities 1,312 Expired
US7226467B2 Fixation device delivery catheter, systems and methods of use Human Necessities 1,158 Expired
US6752813B2 Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair Human Necessities 940 Expired
US10327743B2 Device and methods for endoscopic annuloplasty Human Necessities 794 Active
US6461366B1 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue Human Necessities 780 Expired
US7048754B2 Suture fasteners and methods of use Human Necessities 697 Expired
US7736388B2 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue Human Necessities 659 Active
US7563267B2 Fixation device and methods for engaging tissue Human Necessities 564 Expired
US6770083B2 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue Human Necessities 560 Expired
US7666204B2 Multi-catheter steerable guiding system and methods of use Human Necessities 559 Active
US7288097B2 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue Human Necessities 464 Expired
US7635329B2 Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment Human Necessities 463 Active
US7563273B2 Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair Human Necessities 451 Expired
US7655015B2 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue Human Necessities 440 Active
US7604646B2 Locking mechanisms for fixation devices and methods of engaging tissue Human Necessities 429 Active
US7682319B2 Steerable access sheath and methods of use Human Necessities 424 Active
US8057493B2 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue Human Necessities 369 Active
US8187299B2 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair Human Necessities 347 Active
US7704269B2 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair Human Necessities 339 Active
US7682369B2 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue Human Necessities 325 Active
US8323334B2 Methods and apparatus for cardiac valve repair Human Necessities 324 Active
US8052592B2 Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment Human Necessities 322 Active
US8343174B2 Locking mechanisms for fixation devices and methods of engaging tissue Human Necessities 303 Active
US8029518B2 Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair Human Necessities 268 Active

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