Origin Medsystems, Inc.
179Patents
0Active
179Granted
42Portfolio score
Filing activity: Oct 11, 1988 → Feb 23, 2005
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5192288A | Surgical clip applier | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,884 | Expired |
| US6663641B1 | Endoscopic surgical instrument for rotational manipulation | Human Necessities | 1,752 | Expired |
| US6171316A | Endoscopic surgical instrument for rotational manipulation | Human Necessities | 1,738 | Expired |
| US5520609A | Apparatus and method for peritoneal retraction | Human Necessities | 1,188 | Expired |
| US5531856A | Endoscopic inflatable retraction devices | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,175 | Expired |
| US5738629A | Self-retracting endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,165 | Expired |
| US5681341A | Flexible lifting apparatus | Human Necessities | 1,140 | Expired |
| US5527264A | Methods of using endoscopic inflatable retraction devices | Human Necessities | 1,102 | Expired |
| US5582616A | Surgical helical fastener with applicator | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 993 | Expired |
| US5618291A | Gas-sealed instruments for use in laparoscopic surgery | Human Necessities | 713 | Expired |
| US5810882A | Surgical helical fastener with applicator and method of use | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 639 | Expired |
| US5391182A | Apparatus and method for closing puncture wounds | Human Necessities | 619 | Expired |
| US5507755A | Apparatus and method for closing puncture wounds | Human Necessities | 510 | Expired |
| US5922026A | Surgical method and prosthetic strip therefor | Human Necessities | 496 | Expired |
| US5309896A | Retraction methods using endoscopic inflatable retraction devices | Human Necessities | 479 | Expired |
| US5824008A | System for applying fasteners to tissue | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 473 | Expired |
| US6428539B1 | Apparatus and method for minimally invasive surgery using rotational cutting tool | Human Necessities | 453 | Expired |
| US6296656A | Surgical helical fastener with applicator | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 446 | Expired |
| US7033357B2 | Apparatus and method for minimally invasive surgery using rotational cutting tool | Human Necessities | 440 | Expired |
| US7288096B2 | Apparatus for placement of cardiac defibrillator and pacer | Human Necessities | 402 | Expired |
| US5361752A | Retraction apparatus and methods for endoscopic surgery | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 390 | Expired |
| US5269792A | Surgical clip | Human Necessities | 386 | Expired |
| US5407433A | Gas-tight seal accommodating surgical instruments with a wide range of diameters | Human Necessities | 377 | Expired |
| US5547474A | Surgical clip closure apparatus with safety stop | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 370 | Expired |
| US5282808A | Closure prevention apparatus for surgical clip applier | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 344 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.