Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
1,839Patents
42Active
1,839Granted
52Portfolio score
Filing activity: Mar 27, 1978 → May 16, 2011 · 41 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6126058A | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 2,228 | Expired |
| US6601749B2 | Multi fire full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 2,096 | Expired |
| US6343731B1 | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 2,059 | Expired |
| US6611793B1 | Systems and methods to identify and disable re-use single use devices based on detecting environmental changes | Human Necessities | 2,051 | Expired |
| US6578751B2 | Method of sequentially firing staples using springs and a rotary or linear shutter | Human Necessities | 1,951 | Expired |
| US6629630B2 | Non-circular resection device and endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,930 | Expired |
| US6179195A | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,882 | Expired |
| US6478210B2 | Method and device for full thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,865 | Expired |
| US6605078B2 | Full thickness resection device | Human Necessities | 1,833 | Expired |
| US6840423B2 | Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,831 | Expired |
| US6695198B2 | Integrated surgical staple retainer for a full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,823 | Expired |
| US6241140A | Method and device for full-thickness resectioning of an organ | Human Necessities | 1,807 | Expired |
| US6179776A | Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use | Human Necessities | 1,762 | Expired |
| US6827246B2 | Multi fire full thickness resectioning device | Human Necessities | 1,721 | Expired |
| US6820791B2 | Non-circular resection device and endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,721 | Expired |
| US6821282B2 | Full thickness resection device control handle | Human Necessities | 1,711 | Expired |
| US6761685B2 | Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use | Human Necessities | 1,682 | Expired |
| US6517528B1 | Magnetic catheter drive shaft clutch | Human Necessities | 1,669 | Expired |
| US6602262B2 | Medical device having linear to rotation control | Human Necessities | 1,574 | Expired |
| US6692507B2 | Impermanent biocompatible fastener | Human Necessities | 1,561 | Expired |
| US6387114B2 | Gastrointestinal compression clips | Human Necessities | 1,560 | Expired |
| US5445155A | Intravascular imaging apparatus and methods for use and manufacture | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 1,530 | Expired |
| US7070559B2 | Controllable endoscopic sheath apparatus and related method of use | Human Necessities | 1,510 | Expired |
| US6835173B2 | Robotic endoscope | Human Necessities | 1,504 | Expired |
| US6237604A | Systems and methods for preventing automatic identification of re-used single use devices | Human Necessities | 1,458 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.