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Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Clarus Medical Systems, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 11

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 1,509

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Thomas C Barthel (6 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal John C Vanden Hoek (4 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Craig L Riedl (4 out of 5 patents)

4.  Miles A Finn (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  Mark F Brown (4 out of 4 patents)

6.  Thomas A Poss (3 out of 3 patents)

7.  Rick L Shockey (2 out of 14 patents)

8.  Whitney A McFarlin (2 out of 3 patents)

9.  Alan H Shikani (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Rocky R Campbell (1 out of 2 patents)

11.  Steven M Blakemore (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Richard L Shockey (1 out of 4 patents)

13.  Victor Roy Blackledge (1 out of 2 patents)

14.  Steve Lombardi (1 out of 1 patent)

15.  George A Klemmer (1 out of 1 patent)


11 patents:

1. 5951463 - Hand-held endoscopic viewing system (1999-09-14),
2. 5941816 - Viewing system with adapter handle for medical breathing tubes (1999-08-24),
3. 5921917 - Hand-held viewing system with removable sheath (1999-07-13),
4. 5857961 - Surgical instrument for use with a viewing system (1999-01-12),
5. 5735792 - Surgical instrument including viewing optics and an atraumatic probe (1998-04-07),
6. 5667478 - Surgical instrument with stick-on fiber-optic viewing system and method (1997-09-16),
7. 5667473 - Surgical instrument and method for use with a viewing system (1997-09-16),
8. 5667472 - Surgical instrument and method for use with a viewing system (1997-09-16),
9. 5415158 - Flexible endoscope with force limiting spring coupler (1995-05-16),
10. 5275151 - Handle for deflectable catheter (1994-01-04),
11. 5168864 - Deflectable endoscope (1992-12-08),
Company Overview
Clarus Medical Systems, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Plymouth, MN, specializing in advanced medical devices and technologies. The organization focuses on developing innovative solutions for minimally invasive surgical procedures, particularly in the fields of neurosurgery and spinal surgery. By leveraging cutting-edge imaging and navigation technologies, Clarus aims to enhance surgical precision and improve patient outcomes, positioning itself as a leader in the medical device industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

11 Patents

#48 in Plymouth, MN

#786 in Minnesota

#27,514 in US

#51,761 in the World

Plymouth, MN (US)
Plymouth, MN, United States of America

Clarus Medical Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,509

15 inventors:

goldMedal Thomas C Barthel (6 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal John C Vanden Hoek (4 out of 20 patents)

bronzeMedal Craig L Riedl (4 out of 5 patents)

4.  Miles A Finn (4 out of 5 patents)

5.  Mark F Brown (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Clarus Medical Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/clarus-medical-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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