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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 73

% Expired Patents = 6.8

Forward Citations = 10,061

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33 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Yue-Teh Jang (26 out of 49 patents)

Stephen M Salmon (16 out of 26 patents)

Paul G Yock (14 out of 39 patents)

4. Axel F Brisken (7 out of 80 patents)

5. William E Webler (7 out of 10 patents)

6. Mark S Buhr (7 out of 9 patents)

7. William Martin Belef (7 out of 33 patents)

8. Richard S Ginn (6 out of 101 patents)

9. Mark L Pomeranz (6 out of 35 patents)

10. David Allan White (5 out of 89 patents)

11. John R McKenzie (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Veijo T Suorsa (4 out of 4 patents)

13. Rizza A Garcia (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Peter Thornton (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Ronald J Jabba (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Intravascular Ultrasound

Balloon Angioplasty

Catheter Technology

Ultrasonic Imaging

Guidewire Imaging

Three-Dimensional Imaging

Rapid Exchange Catheter

Imaging Catheter Assembly

Compliant Catheter Lumens

Transducer Design

Stent Deployment

Blood Vessel Imaging

73 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7044964 - Catheter system having imaging, balloon angioplasty, and stent deployment capabilities, and method of use for guided stent deployment (2006-05-16),

2. 6730037 - Vascular catheter having low-profile distal end (2004-05-04),

3. 6702750 - Angioplasty apparatus facilitating rapid exchanges and methods (2004-03-09),

4. 6409673 - Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography (2002-06-25),

5. 6409672 - Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes, and methods of using same (2002-06-25),

6. 6264632 - Catheter system having a balloon angioplasty device disposed over a work element lumen (2001-07-24),

7. 6234971 - Vascular catheter having low-profile distal end (2001-05-22),

8. 6221015 - Method and apparatus for intravascular two-dimensional ultrasonography (2001-04-24),

9. 6193736 - Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging probes and methods of using same (2001-02-27),

10. 6074362 - Catheter system having imaging, balloon angioplasty, and stent (2000-06-13),

11. 6013030 - Automated longitudinal position translator for ultrasonic imaging (2000-01-11),

12. 5997523 - Vascular catheter having low-profile distal end (1999-12-07),

13. 5976093 - Vascular catheter having low-profile distal end (1999-11-02),

14. 5938609 - Guidewire with imaging capability (1999-08-17),

15. 5935114 - Rapid exchange delivery catheter (1999-08-10),

Company Overview

Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, CA, specializes in advanced cardiovascular imaging technologies. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in intravascular ultrasound and catheter technology, enhancing procedures such as balloon angioplasty. Their expertise extends to ultrasonic imaging and guidewire imaging, facilitating three-dimensional imaging capabilities. By integrating rapid exchange catheter and imaging catheter assembly technologies, they aim to improve diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes in cardiovascular care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

73 Patents

#70 in Sunnyvale, CA

#1,187 in California

#5,045 in US

#10,278 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 10,061

33 inventors:

Yue-Teh Jang (26 out of 49 patents)

Stephen M Salmon (16 out of 26 patents)

Paul G Yock (14 out of 39 patents)

4. Axel F Brisken (7 out of 80 patents)

5. William E Webler (7 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cardiovascular Imaging Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cardiovascular-imaging-systems

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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