% Expired Patents = 40.0

Forward Citations = 977

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10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James G Lovewell (2 out of 13 patents)

Ronald G Lax (2 out of 104 patents)

Ingemar H Lundquist (2 out of 70 patents)

4. Hugh R Sharkey (2 out of 144 patents)

5. Stuart D Edwards (2 out of 127 patents)

6. Stephen J Williams (1 out of 8 patents)

7. Phillip R Sommer (1 out of 46 patents)

8. Christopher Scott Jones (1 out of 11 patents)

9. James Allen Baker, Jr (1 out of 71 patents)

10. Thomas H McGaffigan (1 out of 57 patents)

5 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7387626 - Medical probe device and method (2008-06-17),

2. 7041121 - Apparatus for treating prostate cancer and method for same (2006-05-09),

3. 6852091 - Medical probe device and method (2005-02-08),

4. 6730079 - Method for calculating impedance and apparatus utilizing same (2004-05-04),

5. 6607529 - Electrosurgical device (2003-08-19),

Company Overview

Medtronic Vidamed, Inc. is a subsidiary of Medtronic, specializing in medical technologies for urological procedures. They offer advanced solutions for conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary incontinence. With a focus on innovation and patient care, Medtronic Vidamed, Inc. continues to improve the outcomes and quality of life for patients worldwide.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

5 Patents

#310 in Minneapolis, MN

#1,421 in Minnesota

#51,644 in US

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Medtronic Vidamed, Inc.

Forward Citations = 977

10 inventors:

James G Lovewell (2 out of 13 patents)

Ronald G Lax (2 out of 104 patents)

Ingemar H Lundquist (2 out of 70 patents)

4. Hugh R Sharkey (2 out of 144 patents)

5. Stuart D Edwards (2 out of 127 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Medtronic Vidamed, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/medtronic-vidamed

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