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Pulmonx Corporation

87Patents
76Active
87Granted
52Portfolio score

Filing activity: Mar 3, 1998 → Jun 8, 2023 · 23 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6585639B1 Sheath and method for reconfiguring lung viewing scope Human Necessities 484 Expired
US6527761B1 Methods and devices for obstructing and aspirating lung tissue segments Human Necessities 334 Expired
US6398775B1 Apparatus and method for isolated lung access Human Necessities 318 Expired
US6287290A Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 314 Expired
US8474460B2 Implanted bronchial isolation devices and methods Human Necessities 132 Active
US6709401B2 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 124 Expired
US6997918B2 Methods and devices for obstructing and aspirating lung tissue segments Human Necessities 114 Expired
US7771472B2 Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 113 Active
US6878141B1 Methods systems and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 109 Expired
US7141046B2 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 88 Expired
US7628789B2 Selective lung tissue ablation Human Necessities 80 Active
US7883471B2 Minimally invasive determination of collateral ventilation in lungs Human Necessities 59 Active
US7717115B2 Delivery methods and devices for implantable bronchial isolation devices Human Necessities 54 Active
US7186259B2 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 49 Expired
US7854228B2 Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 34 Active
US7662181B2 Methods and devices for use in performing pulmonary procedures Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 33 Expired
US8568403B2 Selective lung tissue ablation Human Necessities 27 Active
US7766895B2 Methods, systems, and kits for lung volume reduction Human Necessities 25 Active
US8388682B2 Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 23 Active
US8136526B2 Methods and devices to induce controlled atelectasis and hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction Human Necessities 18 Active
US7798147B2 Bronchial flow control devices with membrane seal Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 18 Active
US8137302B2 Methods and systems for occluding collateral flow channels in the lung Human Necessities 14 Active
US8409168B2 Pulmonary occlusal stent delivery catheter, loading system and methods of use Human Necessities 13 Active
US8342182B2 Functional assessment and treatment catheters and methods for their use in the lung Human Necessities 13 Active
US7670373B1 Occlusion device Human Necessities 11 Expired

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