University of Iowa Research Foundation
902Patents
410Active
902Granted
54Portfolio score
Filing activity: Apr 11, 1972 → Jul 12, 2024 · 110 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US9119957B2 | Cochlear implant system component having multiple electrode assemblies | Human Necessities | 1,418 | Active |
| US4493323A | Suturing device and method for using same | Human Necessities | 673 | Expired |
| US5403711A | Nucleic acid hybridization and amplification method for detection of specific sequences in which a complementary labeled nucleic acid probe is cleaved | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 638 | Expired |
| US6207646A | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 467 | Expired |
| US6239116A | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 454 | Expired |
| US5168062A | Transfer vectors and microorganisms containing human cytomegalovirus immediate-early promoter-regulatory DNA sequence | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 433 | Expired |
| US5893869A | Retrievable inferior vena cava filter system and method for use thereof | Human Necessities | 399 | Expired |
| US6406705B1 | Use of nucleic acids containing unmethylated CpG dinucleotide as an adjuvant | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 386 | Expired |
| US6194388A | Immunomodulatory oligonucleotides | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 329 | Expired |
| US6148095A | Apparatus and method for determining three-dimensional representations of tortuous vessels | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 328 | Expired |
| US5491133A | Methods for blocking the expression of specifically targeted genes | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 315 | Expired |
| US6129685A | Stereotactic hypothalamic obesity probe | Human Necessities | 311 | Expired |
| US5800535A | Wireless prosthetic electrode for the brain | Human Necessities | 295 | Expired |
| US6218371A | Methods and products for stimulating the immune system using immunotherapeutic oligonucleotides and cytokines | Human Necessities | 285 | Expired |
| US6339068B1 | Vectors and methods for immunization or therapeutic protocols | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 281 | Expired |
| US6429199B1 | Immunostimulatory nucleic acid molecules for activating dendritic cells | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 261 | Expired |
| US5924984A | Anorectal probe apparatus having at least one muscular activity sensor | Human Necessities | 239 | Expired |
| US6214806A | Use of nucleic acids containing unmethylated CPC dinucleotide in the treatment of LPS-associated disorders | Human Necessities | 235 | Expired |
| US6161219A | System and method for providing checkpointing with precompile directives and supporting software to produce checkpoints, independent of environment constraints | Physics | 226 | Expired |
| US7625409B2 | Ankle prosthesis | Human Necessities | 223 | Expired |
| US5385839A | Transfer vectors and microorganisms containing human cytomegalovirus immediate-early promoter regulatory DNA sequence | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 217 | Expired |
| US5713847A | Human drug delivery device for tinnitus | Human Necessities | 215 | Expired |
| US5613136A | Locality manager having memory and independent code, bus interface logic, and synchronization components for a processing element for intercommunication in a latency tolerant multiple processor | Physics | 189 | Expired |
| US6627749B1 | Powdered oxidized cellulose | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 188 | Expired |
| US5858671A | Iterative and regenerative DNA sequencing method | Chemistry; Metallurgy | 182 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.