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Fremont, CA, United States of America

Curon Medical, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 46

% Expired Patents = 30.4

Forward Citations = 11,742

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15 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David S Utley (40 out of 136 patents)

John W Gaiser (37 out of 96 patents)

Stuart D Edwards (28 out of 118 patents)

4. Scott H West (21 out of 97 patents)

5. Jay J Qin (15 out of 37 patents)

6. Rachel Croft (7 out of 16 patents)

7. Jay Chin (6 out of 6 patents)

8. Robin B Bek (5 out of 48 patents)

9. Ronald G Lax (4 out of 104 patents)

10. David Huyhn (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Larry C Heaton, Ii (1 out of 31 patents)

12. David Huynh (1 out of 5 patents)

13. James J Bernitt (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Peter H Muller (1 out of 46 patents)

15. Patrick Rimroth (1 out of 8 patents)

Core Competencies:

Sphincter Dysfunction

Gastrointestinal Tract

Treatment Devices

Lesion Formation

Electrode Assemblies

Gastric Reflux

Monitoring Systems

Hemorrhoid Treatment

Myoelectric Activity

Graphical User Interface

Tissue Treatment

Weight Control Device

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7449020 - Method for treating a sphincter (2008-11-11),

2. 7329254 - Systems and methods for treating dysfunctions in the intestines and rectum that adapt to the anatomic form and structure of different individuals (2008-02-12),

3. 7326207 - Surgical weight control device (2008-02-05),

4. 7293563 - Systems and methods for applying a selected treatment agent into contact with tissue to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (2007-11-13),

5. 7179257 - Devices, systems and methods for treating tissue regions of the body (2007-02-20),

6. 7165551 - Apparatus to detect and treat aberrant myoelectric activity (2007-01-23),

7. 7160294 - Systems and methods for treating hemorrhoids (2007-01-09),

8. 7160270 - Systems and methods employing a bite block insert for positioning and stabilizing external instruments deployed within the body (2007-01-09),

9. 7125407 - Sphincter treatment apparatus (2006-10-24),

10. 7122031 - Graphical user interface for association with an electrode structure deployed in contact with a tissue region (2006-10-17),

11. 7077841 - Systems and methods employing a guidewire for positioning and stabilizing external instruments deployed within the body (2006-07-18),

12. 7056320 - Systems and methods for treating dysfunctions in the intestines and rectum (2006-06-06),

13. 6994704 - Graphical user interface for monitoring and controlling use of medical devices (2006-02-07),

14. 6974456 - Method to treat gastric reflux via the detection and ablation of gastro-esophageal nerves and receptors (2005-12-13),

15. 6971395 - Sphincter treatment method (2005-12-06),

Company Overview

Curon Medical, Inc. is a Fremont, CA-based company specializing in innovative medical devices aimed at treating various gastrointestinal disorders. The organization focuses on advanced technologies for sphincter treatment, addressing conditions such as gastric reflux, hemorrhoids, and intestinal dysfunction. Their expertise encompasses the development of electrode assemblies and techniques for lesion formation, contributing to improved patient outcomes in gastrointestinal health. Curon Medical is dedicated to enhancing therapeutic options through cutting-edge medical device control.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

46 Patents

#53 in Fremont, CA

#1,791 in California

#7,600 in US

#15,122 in the World

Fremont, CA, United States of America

Curon Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 11,742

15 inventors:

David S Utley (40 out of 136 patents)

John W Gaiser (37 out of 96 patents)

Stuart D Edwards (28 out of 118 patents)

4. Scott H West (21 out of 97 patents)

5. Jay J Qin (15 out of 37 patents)

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

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