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Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Cardica, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 166

% Expired Patents = 30.7


Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 52,999

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44 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Bernard A Hausen (82 out of 89 patents)

silverMedal Bryan Dale Knodel (78 out of 172 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephen A Yencho (55 out of 65 patents)

4.  Jaime Salvador Vargas (53 out of 83 patents)

5.  Theodore M Bender (45 out of 71 patents)

6.  Brendan M Donohoe (40 out of 73 patents)

7.  Philipe Roget Manoux (34 out of 50 patents)

8.  Michael J Hendricksen (31 out of 92 patents)

9.  James T Nielsen (24 out of 36 patents)

10.  Luke W Clauson (22 out of 102 patents)

11.  Nathan H White (21 out of 31 patents)

12.  David L Bombard (20 out of 24 patents)

13.  Jamey Nielsen (17 out of 18 patents)

14.  Brian R DuBois (13 out of 16 patents)

15.  Scott O Chamness (12 out of 24 patents)


Core Competencies:
Surgical Stapler
Anastomosis
Multi-Fire
Clamp Gap
Feeder Belt
Barbed Staples
Mitral Valve
Endocutter
Articulated Instrument
Surgical Method
Heart Valve Treatment
Staple Configuration

166 patents:

1. 9566065 - Apparatus and methods for surgical stapler clamping and deployment (2017-02-14),
2. 9566048 - Surgical instrument with discrete cammed articulation (2017-02-14),
3. 9549733 - Surgical stapler with cartridge-adjustable clamp gap (2017-01-24),
4. 9463015 - Surgical stapler for aortic anastomosis (2016-10-11),
5. 9414855 - Anvil knife for anastomosis tool (2016-08-16),
6. 9408605 - Single-trigger clamping and firing of surgical stapler (2016-08-09),
7. 9386986 - Staple and feeder belt configurations for surgical stapler (2016-07-12),
8. 9345478 - Method for surgical stapling (2016-05-24),
9. 9332985 - Barbed surgical staple (2016-05-10),
10. 9320519 - Single-trigger clamping and firing of surgical stapler (2016-04-26),
11. 9289208 - Articulation insert for surgical instrument (2016-03-22),
12. 9192377 - Work hardening of staples within surgical stapler (2015-11-24),
13. 9168039 - Surgical stapler with staples of different sizes (2015-10-27),
14. 9155536 - Circular stapler (2015-10-13),
15. 9144427 - Surgical method utilizing a true multiple-fire surgical stapler (2015-09-29),
Company Overview
Cardica, Inc. is a medical device company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in innovative surgical stapling technologies. The company focuses on developing advanced solutions for surgical procedures, particularly in the areas of anastomosis and tissue closure. Their product portfolio includes multi-fire surgical staplers, endocutters, and barbed staples designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the operating room. Cardica's commitment to improving surgical outcomes positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of surgical instrumentation.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Cardica, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
166 Patents

#12 in Redwood City, CA

#524 in California

#2,398 in US

#4,976 in the World

Redwood City, CA (US)
Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Cardica, Inc.

Forward Citations = 52,999

44 inventors:

goldMedal Bernard A Hausen (82 out of 89 patents)

silverMedal Bryan Dale Knodel (78 out of 172 patents)

bronzeMedal Stephen A Yencho (55 out of 65 patents)

4.  Jaime Salvador Vargas (53 out of 83 patents)

5.  Theodore M Bender (45 out of 71 patents)

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

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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