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Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 285

% Expired Patents = 2.1

EPO Patents = 96

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 2,628

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114 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Anthony K Misener (97 out of 115 patents)

Steffan Sowards (82 out of 82 patents)

William Robert McLaughlin (69 out of 74 patents)

4. Glade Harold Howell (43 out of 137 patents)

5. Daniel B Blanchard (29 out of 81 patents)

6. Shayne Messerly (25 out of 50 patents)

7. Eric W Lindekugel (24 out of 41 patents)

8. Chase Thompson (19 out of 19 patents)

9. Matthew J Prince (18 out of 19 patents)

10. Jason R Stats (16 out of 75 patents)

11. Sorin Grunwald (14 out of 14 patents)

12. Joe Spataro (13 out of 14 patents)

13. Daniel Pett (13 out of 13 patents)

14. Kyle G Thornley (13 out of 13 patents)

15. Tab Robbins (10 out of 11 patents)

Core Competencies:

Catheter Insertion

Ultrasound Imaging

Fiber Optic Systems

Rapidly Insertable Catheters

Medical Device Monitoring

Shape Sensing

Anatomical Visualization

Intraosseous Access

Vascular Access

Device Tracking

Gel-Treating Stations

Surgical Accessories

285 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12746368 - Rapidly insertable central catheters, catheter insertion assemblies, and methods (2026-09-29),

2. 12745942 - Fiber optic enabled stylet (2026-09-29),

3. 12741119 - Two-piece catheters and methods thereof (2026-09-22),

4. 12734331 - Compact insertion assemblies of rapidly insertable central catheters and methods thereof (2026-09-15),

5. 12734006 - Connection systems and methods for establishing optical and electrical connections through a drape (2026-09-15),

6. 12733899 - Non-uniform ultrasound image modification of targeted sub-regions (2026-09-15),

7. 12728236 - Couplers and assemblies thereof for rapidly insertable central catheters (2026-09-08),

8. 12725536 - Ultrasound training system (2026-09-01),

9. 12721596 - Ultrasound probe with pressure measurement capability (2026-09-01),

10. 12714832 - Central catheters, assemblies, and methods thereof (2026-08-25),

11. 12708748 - Rapidly Insertable Central Catheters Including Catheter Assemblies and Methods Thereof (2026-08-18),

12. 12708747 - Rapidly Insertable Central Catheter Insertion Assemblies and Methods (2026-08-18),

13. 12702801 - Valve modules and methods for introducer assemblies and rapidly insertable central-catheter insertion assemblies (2026-08-11),

14. 12702441 - Reusable push-activated intraosseous access device (2026-08-11),

15. 12702380 - Ultrasound probe sheathing system and method (2026-08-11),

Bard Access Systems, Inc., based in Salt Lake City, UT, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced medical devices, particularly in the field of catheter insertion and intraosseous access. The company focuses on innovative technologies such as ultrasound imaging, fiber optic systems, and rapidly insertable catheters, enhancing medical procedures and patient outcomes. Bard Access is committed to improving anatomical visualization and medical device monitoring, ensuring precision and safety in healthcare applications.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

285 Patents

#2 in Salt Lake City, UT

#14 in Utah

#1,534 in US

#3,104 in the World

Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,628

114 inventors:

Anthony K Misener (97 out of 115 patents)

Steffan Sowards (82 out of 82 patents)

William Robert McLaughlin (69 out of 74 patents)

4. Glade Harold Howell (43 out of 137 patents)

5. Daniel B Blanchard (29 out of 81 patents)

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