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Somerville, NJ, United States of America

Heartport, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 168

Forward Citations = 57,070

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86 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hanson S Gifford, Iii (49 out of 255 patents)

John Henry Stevens (46 out of 76 patents)

Lee R Bolduc (34 out of 64 patents)

4. Wesley D Sterman (26 out of 55 patents)

5. Alex T Roth (23 out of 76 patents)

6. Michi E Garrison (22 out of 149 patents)

7. William S Peters (22 out of 31 patents)

8. Brian S Donlon (21 out of 27 patents)

9. Timothy R Machold (18 out of 139 patents)

10. Stephen W Boyd (15 out of 32 patents)

11. Paul C DiCesare (13 out of 77 patents)

12. Peter F Costa (13 out of 40 patents)

13. Jeffrey A Stein (13 out of 34 patents)

14. William A Holmes (13 out of 43 patents)

15. Philip Christopher Evard (12 out of 46 patents)

Core Competencies:

Endovascular Aortic Valve Replacement

Vascular Anastomoses

Minimally-Invasive Devices

Thoracoscopic Coronary Bypass

Surgical Stapling Instrument

Cardiac Surgery

Intracardiac Procedures

Tissue Approximation

Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Avascular Anastomosis

Valve Prosthesis

Stereoscopic Visualization

168 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8915959 - Endovascular aortic valve replacement (2014-12-23),

2. 8617190 - Device for engaging tissue having a preexisting opening (2013-12-31),

3. 7935129 - Device for engaging tissue having a preexisting opening (2011-05-03),

4. 7763041 - Surgical clips and methods for tissue approximation (2010-07-27),

5. 7651510 - System for performing vascular anastomoses (2010-01-26),

6. 7213601 - Minimally-invasive devices and methods for treatment of congestive heart failure (2007-05-08),

7. 7131447 - Methods and systems for performing thoracoscopic coronary bypass and other procedures (2006-11-07),

8. 7122044 - Surgical stapling instrument and method thereof (2006-10-17),

9. 7112211 - Devices and methods for performing avascular anastomosis (2006-09-26),

10. 7100614 - Method of Forming a Lesion in Heart Tissue (2006-09-05),

11. 7056326 - System for performing vascular anastomoses (2006-06-06),

12. 7028692 - Methods and systems for performing thoracoscopic coronary bypass and other procedures (2006-04-18),

13. 7025722 - Device and method for isolating a surgical site (2006-04-11),

14. 6994669 - Apparatus and method for cardiac surgery (2006-02-07),

15. 6974434 - Methods and devices for maintaining cardiopulmonary bypass and arresting a patient's heart (2005-12-13),

Heartport, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for minimally invasive cardiac surgeries. We specialize in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced surgical instruments and devices that enable surgeons to perform complex heart procedures through smaller incisions. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and enhance the surgical experience by providing the medical community with cutting-edge technologies that simplify and streamline cardiac surgeries. Visit our website to learn more about our products and solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

168 Patents

#1 in Somerville, NJ

#112 in New Jersey

#2,294 in US

#4,785 in the World

Somerville, NJ, United States of America

Heartport, Inc.

Forward Citations = 57,070

86 inventors:

Hanson S Gifford, Iii (49 out of 255 patents)

John Henry Stevens (46 out of 76 patents)

Lee R Bolduc (34 out of 64 patents)

4. Wesley D Sterman (26 out of 55 patents)

5. Alex T Roth (23 out of 76 patents)

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