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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Inlet Medical, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 11

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 1,675

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James E Carter (9 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Mark J Legome (6 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Neil H Naves (6 out of 25 patents)

4.  Rodger D Thomason (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  John D Cook (4 out of 4 patents)

6.  Jose M Velez (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Lee A Jones (1 out of 29 patents)

8.  Robert A Gabler (1 out of 3 patents)


11 patents:

1. 6383199 - Devices for investing within ligaments for retracting and reinforcing the same (2002-05-07),
2. 6183485 - Insertable suture passing grasping probe and methodology for using same (2001-02-06),
3. 5954734 - Insertable suture passing grasping probe and methodology for using same (1999-09-21),
4. 5899911 - Method of using needle-point suture passer to retract and reinforce (1999-05-04),
5. 5827299 - Insertable suture passing grasping probe and methodology for using same (1998-10-27),
6. 5772678 - Retractable disposable tip reusable trocar obturator (1998-06-30),
7. D385627 - Medical instrument handle (1997-10-28),
8. 5507758 - Insertable suture grasping probe guide, and methodology for using same (1996-04-16),
9. 5496335 - Insertable suture passing grasping probe and methodology for using same (1996-03-05),
10. 5364341 - Irrigation/aspiration valve and probe for laparoscopy (1994-11-15),
11. 5241990 - Irrigation/aspiration valve and probe for laparoscopy (1993-09-07),
Company Overview
Inlet Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, specializing in innovative solutions for urology and pelvic health. The organization focuses on developing advanced technologies aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care in these specialized fields. With a commitment to research and development, Inlet Medical is dedicated to addressing unmet clinical needs through its cutting-edge products and solutions, contributing to the evolution of medical practices in urology.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

11 Patents

#57 in Eden Prairie, MN

#786 in Minnesota

#27,540 in US

#51,831 in the World

Eden Prairie, MN (US)
Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Inlet Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,675

8 inventors:

goldMedal James E Carter (9 out of 13 patents)

silverMedal Mark J Legome (6 out of 26 patents)

bronzeMedal Neil H Naves (6 out of 25 patents)

4.  Rodger D Thomason (6 out of 7 patents)

5.  John D Cook (4 out of 4 patents)

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

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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