% Expired Patents = 27.3

Forward Citations = 666

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6 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Stuart J Lind (8 out of 11 patents)

Daniel L Dostal (5 out of 6 patents)

Eugene C Karels (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Mark R Bilitz (3 out of 15 patents)

5. Loran J Paprocki (1 out of 5 patents)

6. John Skaaland (1 out of 1 patent)

11 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10231746 - Medical retrieval device (2019-03-19),

2. 9782566 - Bend limiting access sheath (2017-10-10),

3. 9642637 - Stone retriever for flexible endoscopes having small diameter working channels (2017-05-09),

4. 9480491 - Medical retrieval device (2016-11-01),

5. 9101383 - Medical retrieval device (2015-08-11),

6. 8870895 - Medical retrieval device with independent rotational means (2014-10-28),

7. 8021372 - Medical retrieval device with independent rotational means (2011-09-20),

8. D457955 - Handle (2002-05-29),

9. 6190394 - Medical retrieval basket (2001-02-20),

10. 5820630 - Medical forceps jaw assembly (1998-10-13),

11. 5722423 - Tissue removing device (1998-03-03),

Company Overview

Annex Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, specializing in innovative solutions for the treatment of various medical conditions. The organization focuses on developing advanced technologies that enhance patient outcomes and improve surgical procedures. With a commitment to research and development, Annex Medical aims to address unmet clinical needs through its cutting-edge products, contributing to the evolution of medical practices and patient care in the healthcare landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

11 Patents

#45 in Minnetonka, MN

#786 in Minnesota

#27,529 in US

#51,801 in the World

Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Annex Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 666

6 inventors:

Stuart J Lind (8 out of 11 patents)

Daniel L Dostal (5 out of 6 patents)

Eugene C Karels (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Mark R Bilitz (3 out of 15 patents)

5. Loran J Paprocki (1 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Annex Medical, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/annex-medical

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]