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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Ep Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 259

% Expired Patents = 8.1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 70,901

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71 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David K Swanson (155 out of 331 patents)

James G Whayne (111 out of 220 patents)

Dorin Panescu (101 out of 225 patents)

4. Sidney D Fleischman (83 out of 156 patents)

5. Russell B Thompson (65 out of 113 patents)

6. David L McGee (42 out of 57 patents)

7. Thomas F Kordis (41 out of 43 patents)

8. Stuart D Edwards (30 out of 127 patents)

9. Thomas M Bourne (25 out of 28 patents)

10. Jerome D Jackson (24 out of 50 patents)

11. Russell A Houser (18 out of 58 patents)

12. Roger Alan Stern (17 out of 73 patents)

13. Patrick M Owens (17 out of 21 patents)

14. Yi Yang (14 out of 77 patents)

15. Josef Vincent Koblish (13 out of 114 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cardiac Ablation

Electrode Structures

Tissue Heating

Lesion Formation

Medical Devices

Diagnostic Elements

Electrode Arrays

Temperature Sensing

Surgical Methods

Catheter Design

Electrical Characteristics

Biopotentials

259 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9662412 - Plasma vapor chamber and antimicrobial applications thereof (2017-05-30),

2. 9550007 - Methods and solutions for rapidly killing or deactivating spores (2017-01-24),

3. 9339572 - Methods and solutions for killing or deactivating spores (2016-05-17),

4. 8114073 - Structures for supporting electrode elements (2012-02-14),

5. 7857822 - Device for installing stasis reducing means in body tissue (2010-12-28),

6. 7837684 - Composite structures and methods for ablating tissue to form complex lesion patterns in the treatment of cardiac conditions and the like (2010-11-23),

7. 7837681 - Structures for supporting multiple electrode elements (2010-11-23),

8. 7413568 - Composite structures and methods for ablating tissue to form complex lesion patterns in the treatment of cardiac conditions and the like (2008-08-19),

9. 7335196 - Systems and methods for creating long, thin lesions in body tissue (2008-02-26),

10. 7297144 - Methods for electrically isolating a portion of the atria (2007-11-20),

11. 7115122 - Composite structures and methods for ablating tissue to form complex lesion patterns in the treatment of cardiac conditions and the like (2006-10-03),

12. 7063682 - Catheter distal assembly with pull wires (2006-06-20),

13. 7052492 - Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body (2006-05-30),

14. 7048734 - Systems and methods for electronically altering the energy emitting characteristics of an electrode array to create different lesion patterns in body tissue (2006-05-23),

15. 7029471 - Loop structures for supporting multiple electrode elements (2006-04-18),

Company Overview

Ep Technologies, Inc., based in San Jose, CA, specializes in the development of advanced cardiac ablation systems. The company focuses on innovative technologies that enhance the effectiveness of cardiac procedures, particularly through the use of sophisticated electrode structures and arrays. Their expertise extends to tissue heating and lesion formation, which are critical for successful medical interventions. By integrating diagnostic elements and temperature sensing capabilities, Ep Technologies aims to improve patient outcomes in cardiac care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

259 Patents

#50 in San Jose, CA

#351 in California

#1,666 in US

#3,379 in the World

San Jose, CA, United States of America

Ep Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 70,901

71 inventors:

David K Swanson (155 out of 331 patents)

James G Whayne (111 out of 220 patents)

Dorin Panescu (101 out of 225 patents)

4. Sidney D Fleischman (83 out of 156 patents)

5. Russell B Thompson (65 out of 113 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ep Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ep-technologies

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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