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San Antonio, TX, United States of America

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 42



Trademarks = 10

Forward Citations = 6,816

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39 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John H Vrzalik (15 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Randall L Ohman (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Peter A Leininger (3 out of 9 patents)

4.  Ronald B Hicks (3 out of 24 patents)

5.  Cesar Z Lina (3 out of 26 patents)

6.  Glenn C Stroh (2 out of 13 patents)

7.  James R Leininger (2 out of 15 patents)

8.  David M Tumey (2 out of 49 patents)

9.  Alan L Bartlett (2 out of 18 patents)

10.  David S Zamierowski (2 out of 2 patents)

11.  Paul E Schubert (2 out of 3 patents)

12.  Robert Louis Cartmell (2 out of 7 patents)

13.  David Malcolm Tumey (2 out of 5 patents)

14.  Dennis J Hlavinka (1 out of 86 patents)

15.  Keith Patrick Heaton (1 out of 96 patents)


Core Competencies:
Negative Pressure Treatment
Pneumatic Pump
Remote Controllable Pumping
Positional Feedback Systems
Low Air Loss Bed
Fluid Management Interface
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
Venous Compression Device
Patient Support Systems
Therapeutic Wave Mattress
Hydraulic Treatment Table
Traction Apparatus

42 patents:

1. 7144390 - Negative pressure treatment system with heating and cooling provision (2006-12-05),
2. 6468237 - Pneumatic pump, housing and methods for medical purposes (2002-10-22),
3. 6387065 - Remote controllable medical pumping apparatus (2002-05-14),
4. 6353950 - Positional feedback system for medical mattress systems (2002-03-12),
5. 6163908 - Air sac for oscillating low air loss bed (2000-12-26),
6. 6145143 - Patient support systems with layered fluid support mediums (2000-11-14),
7. 6115860 - Feedback controlled patient support (2000-09-12),
8. 6071267 - Medical patient fluid management interface system and method (2000-06-06),
9. 6062215 - Hyperbaric oxygen patient treatment system (2000-05-16),
10. 5989204 - Foot-mounted venous compression device (1999-11-23),
11. 5931797 - Medical pumping apparatus (1999-08-03),
12. 5840049 - Medical pumping apparatus (1998-11-24),
13. 5802645 - Low air loss bag for patient support (1998-09-08),
14. 5674262 - Pneumatic compression and functional electric stimulation device and (1997-10-07),
15. 5664270 - Patient interface system (1997-09-09),
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and distribution of advanced wound care and therapeutic support systems. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare efficiencies, KCI offers innovative solutions for wound healing, negative pressure wound therapy, and therapeutic surfaces. Their products and services are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide for delivering superior clinical outcomes and economic value.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

42 Patents

#15 in San Antonio, TX

#457 in Texas

#8,248 in US

#16,326 in the World

San Antonio, TX (US)
San Antonio, TX, United States of America

Kinetic Concepts, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,816

39 inventors:

goldMedal John H Vrzalik (15 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Randall L Ohman (4 out of 6 patents)

bronzeMedal Peter A Leininger (3 out of 9 patents)

4.  Ronald B Hicks (3 out of 24 patents)

5.  Cesar Z Lina (3 out of 26 patents)

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