USGI MEDICAL, INC.
85Patents
56Active
85Granted
51Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 20, 2000 → Jul 24, 2018 · 31 expiring within 5 years
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6790173B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 2,022 | Expired |
| US6960163B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 1,696 | Expired |
| US7736374B2 | Tissue manipulation and securement system | Human Necessities | 1,581 | Expired |
| US7918845B2 | Endoluminal tool deployment system | Human Necessities | 1,184 | Expired |
| US7955253B2 | Apparatus and methods for achieving endoluminal access | Human Necessities | 1,057 | Active |
| US7695493B2 | System for optimizing anchoring force | Human Necessities | 1,031 | Active |
| US7390329B2 | Methods for grasping and cinching tissue anchors | Human Necessities | 614 | Expired |
| US7416554B2 | Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds | Human Necessities | 436 | Expired |
| US7160312B2 | Implantable artificial partition and methods of use | Human Necessities | 411 | Expired |
| US7637905B2 | Endoluminal tool deployment system | Human Necessities | 401 | Expired |
| US6991643B2 | Multi-barbed device for retaining tissue in apposition and methods of use | Human Necessities | 385 | Expired |
| US7703459B2 | Apparatus and methods for mapping out endoluminal gastrointestinal surgery | Human Necessities | 347 | Active |
| US6960162B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 325 | Expired |
| US6837847B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 265 | Expired |
| US7736379B2 | Compressible tissue anchor assemblies | Human Necessities | 236 | Active |
| US6942613B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 235 | Expired |
| US7041052B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 173 | Expired |
| US7128708B2 | Shape lockable apparatus and method for advancing an instrument through unsupported anatomy | Human Necessities | 170 | Expired |
| US7347863B2 | Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue | Human Necessities | 158 | Expired |
| US7918869B2 | Methods and apparatus for performing endoluminal gastroplasty | Human Necessities | 143 | Active |
| US7678135B2 | Compressible tissue anchor assemblies | Human Necessities | 142 | Active |
| US7744613B2 | Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds | Human Necessities | 139 | Active |
| US7704264B2 | Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds | Human Necessities | 122 | Expired |
| US7736372B2 | Apparatus and methods for endoscopic suturing | Human Necessities | 120 | Expired |
| US7601159B2 | Interlocking tissue anchor apparatus and methods | Human Necessities | 115 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.