% Expired Patents = 44.4

EPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 352

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Wayne Lyle Poll (9 out of 24 patents)

Caroline M Crisafulli (5 out of 7 patents)

Gregory P Drach (5 out of 10 patents)

4. Adam Landis (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Matthew J Huddleston (3 out of 31 patents)

6. Thomas J Ward (2 out of 34 patents)

7. William J Post (1 out of 2 patents)

8. Matthrew J Huddleston (1 out of 1 patent)

9 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9522017 - Devices, systems, and methods for performing endoscopic surgical procedures (2016-12-20),

2. 9211059 - Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes (2015-12-15),

3. 9078562 - Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes (2015-07-14),

4. 9050037 - View optimizer and stabilizer for use with surgical scopes (2015-06-09),

5. 9050036 - Device for maintaining visualization with surgical scopes (2015-06-09),

6. 8888689 - Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes (2014-11-18),

7. 7771435 - Fragmentation and extraction basket (2010-08-10),

8. D613403 - Sheath tip for maintaining surgical scope visualization (2010-04-06),

9. 7377925 - Fragmentation and extraction basket (2008-05-27),

Company Overview

Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. (MID) is a medical device company that develops innovative solutions for minimally invasive surgeries. Their flagship product, the FloShield system, helps improve visibility and maintain a clear field of view during laparoscopic procedures. MID is committed to advancing surgical techniques and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

9 Patents

#82 in Columbus, OH

#1,315 in Ohio

#32,588 in US

Columbus, OH, United States of America

Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc.

Forward Citations = 352

8 inventors:

Wayne Lyle Poll (9 out of 24 patents)

Caroline M Crisafulli (5 out of 7 patents)

Gregory P Drach (5 out of 10 patents)

4. Adam Landis (4 out of 8 patents)

5. Matthew J Huddleston (3 out of 31 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/minimally-invasive-devices

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]

2 patents (EPO):

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]