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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Aerogen, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 48

% Expired Patents = 18.8

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 4,496

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Yehuda Ivri (21 out of 50 patents)

Michael Albert Klimowicz (12 out of 15 patents)

Cheng H Wu (9 out of 12 patents)

4. Joseph P Loeffler (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Rajan Patel (6 out of 16 patents)

6. Markus Flierl (6 out of 8 patents)

7. John Sylvester Power (5 out of 28 patents)

8. James B Fink (5 out of 25 patents)

9. Craig M Litherland (5 out of 22 patents)

10. Paul Albulet (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Joseph A Maxwell (5 out of 10 patents)

12. David Rapp (4 out of 9 patents)

13. Miro S Cater (4 out of 34 patents)

14. Francis Ng (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Vijay Kumar (3 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Nebulizing Fluids

Aerosol Generator

Respiratory System

Medication Delivery

Fluid Feed Systems

Droplet Ejector

Atomized Spray

Chemical Storage

Inhaler Technology

Pressure-Assisted Breathing

Lung Surfactant Treatment

Liquid Dispensing

48 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7360536 - Devices and methods for nebulizing fluids for inhalation (2008-04-22),

2. 7331339 - Methods and systems for operating an aerosol generator (2008-02-19),

3. 7322349 - Apparatus and methods for the delivery of medicaments to the respiratory system (2008-01-29),

4. 7290541 - Aerosol delivery apparatus and method for pressure-assisted breathing systems (2007-11-06),

5. 7267121 - Aerosol delivery apparatus and method for pressure-assisted breathing systems (2007-09-11),

6. 7201167 - Method and composition for the treatment of lung surfactant deficiency or dysfunction (2007-04-10),

7. 7195011 - Convertible fluid feed system with comformable reservoir and methods (2007-03-27),

8. 7174888 - Liquid dispensing apparatus and methods (2007-02-13),

9. 7108197 - Droplet ejector with oscillating tapered aperture (2006-09-19),

10. 7104463 - Base isolated nebulizing device and methods (2006-09-12),

11. 7100600 - Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers (2006-09-05),

12. 7083112 - Method and apparatus for dispensing liquids as an atomized spray (2006-08-01),

13. 7066398 - Aperture plate and methods for its construction and use (2006-06-27),

14. 7040549 - Systems and methods for controlling fluid feed to an aerosol generator (2006-05-09),

15. 7032590 - Fluid filled ampoules and methods for their use in aerosolizers (2006-04-25),

Company Overview

Aerogen, Inc. is a leading innovator in the field of aerosol delivery systems, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced nebulizing technologies for respiratory care. Based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on creating portable inhalers and fluid feed systems that enhance the delivery of therapeutic aerosols. Aerogen's expertise in atomized spray and droplet ejector technology positions it at the forefront of improving patient outcomes in respiratory treatments, making inhalation therapies more effective and accessible.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

48 Patents

#70 in Mountain View, CA

#1,715 in California

#7,288 in US

#14,561 in the World

Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Aerogen, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,496

33 inventors:

Yehuda Ivri (21 out of 50 patents)

Michael Albert Klimowicz (12 out of 15 patents)

Cheng H Wu (9 out of 12 patents)

4. Joseph P Loeffler (7 out of 13 patents)

5. Rajan Patel (6 out of 16 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Aerogen, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/aerogen

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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