Kips Bay Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing minimally invasive devices for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Their flagship product, the eSVS Mesh, is designed to improve the long-term patency and performance of saphenous vein grafts used in coronary artery bypass surgery. With a commitment to innovation and patient safety, Kips Bay Medical is dedicated to advancing the field of cardiovascular care.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

8 Patents

#216 in Minneapolis, MN

#1,027 in Minnesota

#35,941 in US

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Kips Bay Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 165

19 inventors:

Deon Bezuidenhout (6 out of 35 patents)

Nasser Rafiee (6 out of 87 patents)

Peter Paul Zilla (6 out of 36 patents)

4. Thomas Franz (6 out of 10 patents)

5. Mark Yeoman (6 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Kips Bay Medical, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/kips-bay-medical

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4 patents (CIPO):

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1 patent (EPO):

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