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Goleta, CA, United States of America

Computer Motion, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 43

% Expired Patents = 4.7

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 2

Forward Citations = 29,602

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Yulun Wang (33 out of 180 patents)

Darrin R Uecker (27 out of 88 patents)

Keith Phillip Laby (19 out of 83 patents)

4. James W Wright (15 out of 39 patents)

5. Modjtaba Ghodoussi (12 out of 27 patents)

6. Charles Steve Jordan (10 out of 140 patents)

7. Jeff D Wilson (10 out of 24 patents)

8. Amante A Mangaser (8 out of 32 patents)

9. James Burton Wright (4 out of 9 patents)

10. Steve Jordan (3 out of 11 patents)

11. Edward Ramsey Snow (3 out of 4 patents)

12. Charles C Wooters (3 out of 6 patents)

13. Jim Deacon (2 out of 28 patents)

14. Dan Sanchez (2 out of 9 patents)

15. Modjtaba Ghoudoussi (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Cardiac Procedures

Automated Endoscope

Surgical Training

Robotic Systems

Modularity System

Tissue Spreader

Force Measurement

Head Cursor Control

Articulating Wrist

Operating Room Control

Tele-Collaboration

43 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7118582 - Method and apparatus for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures (2006-10-10),

2. 6965812 - Speech interface for an automated endoscopic system (2005-11-15),

3. 6936001 - Heart stabilizer (2005-08-30),

4. 6892112 - Modularity system for computer assisted surgery (2005-05-10),

5. 6860877 - Heart stabilizer support arm (2005-03-01),

6. 6852107 - Minimally invasive surgical training using robotics and tele-collaboration (2005-02-08),

7. 6836703 - Modularity system for computer assisted surgery (2004-12-28),

8. 6817972 - Heart stabilizer (2004-11-16),

9. 6804581 - Automated endoscope system for optimal positioning (2004-10-12),

10. 6799088 - Modularity system for computer assisted surgery (2004-09-28),

11. 6793653 - Multifunctional handle for a medical robotic system (2004-09-21),

12. 6785593 - Modularity system for computer assisted surgery (2004-08-31),

13. 6730021 - Tissue spreader with force measurement, force indication or force limitation (2004-05-04),

14. 6728599 - Modularity system for computer assisted surgery (2004-04-27),

15. 6726699 - Instrument guide (2004-04-27),

Computer Motion, Inc., based in Goleta, California, specializes in the development of advanced medical technologies focused on minimally invasive surgical procedures. The company is recognized for its innovations in surgical robotics, particularly in cardiac procedures and automated endoscopy. With a commitment to enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes, Computer Motion integrates modularity systems and tele-collaboration capabilities into its products, facilitating improved surgical workflows and remote assistance in complex medical environments.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

43 Patents

#15 in Goleta, CA

#1,899 in California

#8,092 in US

#16,024 in the World

Goleta, CA, United States of America

Computer Motion, Inc.

Forward Citations = 29,602

26 inventors:

Yulun Wang (33 out of 180 patents)

Darrin R Uecker (27 out of 88 patents)

Keith Phillip Laby (19 out of 83 patents)

4. James W Wright (15 out of 39 patents)

5. Modjtaba Ghodoussi (12 out of 27 patents)

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