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Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Mentor Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 82

% Expired Patents = 7.3


Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 6,264

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89 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Thomas P Kubalak (11 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Jerry R Barber (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Lawrence Y Wissman (9 out of 13 patents)

4.  Dennis Femrite (8 out of 9 patents)

5.  Ronald Crouther (8 out of 8 patents)

6.  Laura M Calderon (7 out of 7 patents)

7.  Christy R Sweet (7 out of 7 patents)

8.  Timothy B Petrick (6 out of 17 patents)

9.  Bobby K Purkait (6 out of 12 patents)

10.  Terence M Fogarty (5 out of 21 patents)

11.  Daniel P Welch (4 out of 22 patents)

12.  Daniel M Elliott (4 out of 19 patents)

13.  George M Hoedeman (4 out of 18 patents)

14.  John J Berkey (4 out of 19 patents)

15.  Martin T Steele, Sr (4 out of 8 patents)


Core Competencies:
Hyaluronic Acid
Urinary Catheter
Brachytherapy
Prosthesis
Textured Surface
Tissue Expander
Radioisotope Seeds
Penile Implant
Self-Sealing Valve
Fluid Collection
Injection Stent
Male Catheter

82 patents:

1. 7651702 - Crosslinking hyaluronan and chitosanic polymers (2010-01-26),
2. 7645475 - Devices having a textured surface (2010-01-12),
3. 7514541 - Process for the production of multiple cross-linked hyaluronic acid derivatives (2009-04-07),
4. 7255770 - Method for laser welding flexible polymers (2007-08-14),
5. 7001370 - Urine collection bags for urinary catheter systems (2006-02-21),
6. 6953426 - Seed magazine (2005-10-11),
7. D508128 - Urine collection bag (2005-08-02),
8. 6887230 - Urine collection bags for urinary catheter systems (2005-05-03),
9. 6869390 - Automated implantation system for radioisotope seeds (2005-03-22),
10. 6805690 - Male external catheters (2004-10-19),
11. D497205 - Urine collection bag (2004-10-13),
12. D496993 - Urine collection bag (2004-10-06),
13. D496727 - Urine collection bag (2004-09-29),
14. 6780366 - Drip retainer (2004-08-24),
15. 6743254 - Tissue expander with protection against accidental puncture (2004-06-01),
Company Overview
Mentor Corporation, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced biomedical devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions in areas such as hyaluronic acid applications, urinary catheters, and brachytherapy. Mentor is recognized for its expertise in prosthetics, textured surfaces, tissue expanders, and radioisotope seeds, as well as penile implants. Through its commitment to research and development, Mentor aims to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes in various medical fields.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

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82 Patents

#6 in Santa Barbara, CA

#1,048 in California

#4,525 in US

#9,254 in the World

Santa Barbara, CA (US)
Santa Barbara, CA, United States of America

Mentor Corporation

Forward Citations = 6,264

89 inventors:

goldMedal Thomas P Kubalak (11 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Jerry R Barber (10 out of 14 patents)

bronzeMedal Lawrence Y Wissman (9 out of 13 patents)

4.  Dennis Femrite (8 out of 9 patents)

5.  Ronald Crouther (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Mentor Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/mentor

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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