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Montreal, Canada

Ballast Medical Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 10



Forward Citations = 41

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6 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Michel Gagner (10 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal David M Blaeser (5 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal Dale A Spencer (4 out of 9 patents)

4.  Todd A Krinke (2 out of 41 patents)

5.  Philip Jon Haarstad (2 out of 53 patents)

6.  David J Blaeser (1 out of 59 patents)

7.  Michel Gagner (0 patent)


10 patents:

1. 12290267 - Enhanced techniques for insertion and extraction of a bougie during gastroplasty (2025-05-06),
2. 12246100 - Natural fibers having absorbable and hydrophobic properties for making surgical sutures and surgical meshes (2025-03-11),
3. 12178728 - Activable bougie for performing gastroplasty (2024-12-31),
4. 11839382 - Enhanced techniques for insertion and extraction of a bougie during gastroplasty (2023-12-12),
5. 11510799 - Activable bougie for performing gastroplasty (2022-11-29),
6. 11457930 - Enhanced techniques for insertion and extraction of a bougie during gastroplasty (2022-10-04),
7. 10667817 - Incisionless gastric bypass system (2020-06-02),
8. 10517709 - Methods and devices for anchoring a gastroenterologic sleeve (2019-12-31),
9. 10433997 - Bougie including a light source for performing gastroplasty (2019-10-08),
10. 10159487 - Incisionless gastric bypass system (2018-12-25),
Company Overview
Ballast Medical Inc. is a Montreal-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. The organization focuses on enhancing patient care through advanced technologies in the healthcare sector. Ballast Medical is dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs, particularly in the fields of urology and surgical interventions. By leveraging cutting-edge research and engineering, the company aims to improve clinical outcomes and streamline surgical procedures, contributing to the evolution of modern medicine.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

10 Patents

#108 in Montreal

#1,523 in Canada

#56,047 in the World

Montreal, CA
Montreal, Canada

Ballast Medical Inc.

Forward Citations = 41

6 inventors:

goldMedal Michel Gagner (10 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal David M Blaeser (5 out of 23 patents)

bronzeMedal Dale A Spencer (4 out of 9 patents)

4.  Todd A Krinke (2 out of 41 patents)

5.  Philip Jon Haarstad (2 out of 53 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ballast Medical Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ballast-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]
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