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Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Circon Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 73

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 10,864

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54 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Richard P Muller (15 out of 20 patents)

Benedetto Grossi (14 out of 15 patents)

Frank D D'Amelio (13 out of 26 patents)

4. Gregory S Konstorum (11 out of 39 patents)

5. Raymond A Ainger, Iii (8 out of 9 patents)

6. Edward A Grabover (7 out of 9 patents)

7. Robert H Quint (7 out of 9 patents)

8. Erik Sluyter (6 out of 6 patents)

9. Edward A Wooff, Jr (5 out of 5 patents)

10. John L Wardle (5 out of 5 patents)

11. Frederick A Miller (4 out of 4 patents)

12. Dominick G Esposito (4 out of 6 patents)

13. Richard J O'Hare (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Thomas W Bracci (3 out of 8 patents)

15. Claude E Petruzzi (3 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Endoscope

Resectoscope

Flexible Shaft

Surgical Instrument

Imaging Technology

Electrosurgical Probe

Irrigation System

Video Camera

Therapeutic Device

Flow Sensor

Tissue Piercing

Control Mechanism

73 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6749560 - Endoscope shaft with slotted tube (2004-06-15),

2. 6485411 - Endoscope shaft with superelastic alloy spiral frame and braid (2002-11-26),

3. 6358200 - Continuous flow resectoscope with single tube sheath assembly and rotatable connection (2002-03-19),

4. 6293952 - Medical instrument system for piercing through tissue (2001-09-25),

5. 6197025 - Grooved slider electrode for a resectoscope (2001-03-06),

6. 6187017 - Retrieval basket for a surgical device (2001-02-13),

7. 6176847 - Surgical irrigation system incorporating flow sensor device (2001-01-23),

8. 6171249 - Ultrasound guided therapeutic and diagnostic device (2001-01-09),

9. 6171235 - Flexible pressure resistant cover for the articulation system of a medical instrument (2001-01-09),

10. 6156006 - Medical instrument system for piercing through tissue (2000-12-05),

11. 6103648 - Bulk conducting glass compositions and fibers (2000-08-15),

12. 6100920 - Video signal compensator for compensating differential picture (2000-08-08),

13. 6088157 - Relay lens for an endoscope (2000-07-11),

14. 6053861 - Self-closing seal for a medical instrument (2000-04-25),

15. 6033400 - Shaped electrode for a resectoscope (2000-03-07),

Company Overview

Circon Corporation, based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced endoscopic devices. The company focuses on innovative surgical instruments, including endoscopes and resectoscopes, designed to enhance precision in minimally invasive procedures. Their technology portfolio encompasses flexible shafts, imaging systems, electrosurgical probes, and irrigation systems, all aimed at improving surgical outcomes and patient safety. Circon is committed to advancing medical technology through continuous research and development in the field of endoscopy.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

73 Patents

#8 in Santa Barbara, CA

#1,187 in California

#5,045 in US

#10,278 in the World

Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Circon Corporation

Forward Citations = 10,864

54 inventors:

Richard P Muller (15 out of 20 patents)

Benedetto Grossi (14 out of 15 patents)

Frank D D'Amelio (13 out of 26 patents)

4. Gregory S Konstorum (11 out of 39 patents)

5. Raymond A Ainger, Iii (8 out of 9 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Circon Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/circon

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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