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Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Heartport, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 168

% Expired Patents = 14.9

Forward Citations = 58,311

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86 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hanson S Gifford, Iii (49 out of 265 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 156 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

Cardiac Valve Surgery

Thoracoscopic Procedures

Surgical Anastomosis

Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Soft Tissue Retractor

Intracardiac Interventions

Aortic Occlusion

Surgical Clips

Heart Venting Catheter

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),

Company Overview

Heartport, Inc. is a pioneering company based in Redwood City, California, specializing in advanced technologies for cardiac surgery. The organization focuses on developing minimally-invasive devices that enhance surgical procedures, particularly in the areas of endovascular aortic valve replacement and cardiac valve surgery. Their innovative approaches also encompass vascular anastomoses and thoracoscopic techniques, aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing recovery times. Heartport's commitment to advancing cardiac care positions it as a key player in the medical device industry.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

168 Patents

#11 in Redwood City, CA

#516 in California

#2,374 in US

#4,923 in the World

Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Heartport, Inc.

Forward Citations = 58,311

86 inventors:

Hanson S Gifford, Iii (49 out of 265 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)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Heartport, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/heartport

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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