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Bedford, MA, United States of America

Microchips, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 48

% Expired Patents = 58.3



Forward Citations = 5,226

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal John T Santini, Jr (36 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Norman F Sheppard, Jr (28 out of 40 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Albert Uhland (19 out of 53 patents)

4.  Stephen Jack Herman (16 out of 39 patents)

5.  Robert Samuel Langer (14 out of 636 patents)

6.  Michael John Cima (13 out of 105 patents)

7.  Dennis Ausiello (10 out of 10 patents)

8.  Benjamin F Polito (9 out of 22 patents)

9.  John M Maloney (9 out of 10 patents)

10.  Chung Chang Young (6 out of 40 patents)

11.  Jonathan Robert Coppeta (5 out of 31 patents)

12.  James H Prescott (3 out of 3 patents)

13.  Zouhair Sbiaa (3 out of 4 patents)

14.  Christina M Feakes (3 out of 4 patents)

15.  Charles E Hutchinson (3 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Wireless Communication
Drug Delivery Systems
Biosensor Arrays
Implantable Devices
Micro-reservoir Devices
Thermally-Activated Devices
Electrochemical Sensors
Controlled Release
Medical Devices
Diagnostic Sensing
Ophthalmic Applications
Microchip Reservoirs

48 patents:

1. 8718787 - Wireless communication with a medical implant (2014-05-06),
2. 8679093 - Multi-dose drug delivery device and method (2014-03-25),
3. 8649840 - Electrochemical biosensors and arrays (2014-02-11),
4. 8604810 - Multi-channel potentiostat for biosensor arrays (2013-12-10),
5. 8442611 - Medical device with reservoir-based sensors (2013-05-14),
6. 8403915 - Multi-opening reservoir devices for controlled release or exposure of reservoir contents (2013-03-26),
7. 8403907 - Method for wirelessly monitoring implanted medical device (2013-03-26),
8. 8308707 - Method and system for drug delivery to the eye (2012-11-13),
9. 8285387 - Wireless communication with a medical implant (2012-10-09),
10. 8277440 - Implantable device for controlled, extended delivery of parathyroid hormone (2012-10-02),
11. 8211092 - Containment device with multi-layer reservoir cap structure (2012-07-03),
12. 8191756 - Hermetically sealing using a cold welded tongue and groove structure (2012-06-05),
13. 8095197 - Medical device for sensing glucose (2012-01-10),
14. 8016817 - Device for controlling exposure of reservoir contents to surroundings (2011-09-13),
15. 7985386 - Implantable medical device for diagnostic sensing (2011-07-26),
Company Overview
Microchips, Inc., based in Bedford, MA, specializes in advanced medical technologies, focusing on innovative solutions for drug delivery and wireless communication. The company develops cutting-edge medical implants and devices, including electrochemical biosensors and reservoir-based sensors, aimed at enhancing patient care. Their expertise extends to neural stimulation and transdermal drug delivery systems, positioning them at the forefront of healthcare technology and improving therapeutic outcomes through precision and reliability.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Microchips, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
48 Patents

#14 in Bedford, MA

#405 in Massachusetts

#7,288 in US

#14,561 in the World

Bedford, MA (US)
Bedford, MA, United States of America

Microchips, Inc.

Forward Citations = 5,226

26 inventors:

goldMedal John T Santini, Jr (36 out of 49 patents)

silverMedal Norman F Sheppard, Jr (28 out of 40 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Albert Uhland (19 out of 53 patents)

4.  Stephen Jack Herman (16 out of 39 patents)

5.  Robert Samuel Langer (14 out of 636 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Microchips, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/microchips

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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