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Sylmar, CA, United States of America

Minimed, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 78

% Expired Patents = 5.1

Trademarks = 6

Forward Citations = 46,926

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80 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William P Van Antwerp (29 out of 72 patents)

John Joseph Mastrototaro (18 out of 84 patents)

Jeffery Van Funderburk (8 out of 95 patents)

4. Peter C Lord (8 out of 13 patents)

5. Paul S Cheney, Ii (7 out of 29 patents)

6. Jeffrey F Field (6 out of 27 patents)

7. Edgardo C Halili (5 out of 35 patents)

8. Virote Indravudh (5 out of 20 patents)

9. Nannette M Van Antwerp (4 out of 17 patents)

10. Richard E Purvis (4 out of 22 patents)

11. April A Marano (4 out of 12 patents)

12. Sheldon B Moberg (4 out of 155 patents)

13. David J Vachon (4 out of 19 patents)

14. Nannette M Schnabel (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Paul H Kovelman (3 out of 23 patents)

Core Competencies:

Infusion Pump

Glucose Sensor

Biosensors

Medication Delivery

Chemical Amplification

Subcutaneous Sensor

Occlusion Detection

Hydrophilic Coatings

Medication Cartridge

Transcutaneous Sensor

Flow Rate Controller

Biocompatible Membranes

78 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7647237 - Communication station and software for interfacing with an infusion pump, analyte monitor, analyte meter, or the like (2010-01-12),

2. 7323543 - Multiple agent diabetes therapy (2008-01-29),

3. 7150655 - Test plug and cable for a glucose monitor (2006-12-19),

4. 6880242 - Method for circuit protection during radiation sterilization (2005-04-19),

5. 6811659 - Microelectrogravimetrically plated biosensors and apparatus for producing same (2004-11-02),

6. 6804544 - Detection of biological molecules using chemical amplification and optical sensors (2004-10-12),

7. 6784274 - Hydrophilic, swellable coatings for biosensors (2004-08-31),

8. 6734162 - Mixed buffer system for stabilizing polypeptide formulations (2004-05-11),

9. 6642015 - Hydrophilic polymeric material for coating biosensors (2003-11-04),

10. 6594156 - Device and method for circuit protection during radiation sterilization (2003-07-15),

11. 6585695 - Reservoir connector (2003-07-01),

12. 6555986 - Method and apparatus for detection of occlusions (2003-04-29),

13. 6475196 - Subcutaneous infusion cannula (2002-11-05),

14. 6462162 - Hydrophilic, swellable coatings for biosensors (2002-10-08),

15. 6461331 - Device and method for infusion of small molecule insulin mimetic materials (2002-10-08),

Company Overview

Minimed, Inc., based in Sylmar, California, specializes in advanced diabetes management solutions. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative medical devices, including infusion pumps and glucose sensors, aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals with diabetes. Their core technologies encompass biosensors, medication delivery systems, and advanced detection methods such as occlusion detection. Minimed's commitment to enhancing diabetes care is reflected in their ongoing research in chemical amplification and hydrophilic coatings.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

78 Patents

#7 in Sylmar, CA

#1,099 in California

#4,745 in US

#9,688 in the World

Sylmar, CA, United States of America

Minimed, Inc.

Forward Citations = 46,926

80 inventors:

William P Van Antwerp (29 out of 72 patents)

John Joseph Mastrototaro (18 out of 84 patents)

Jeffery Van Funderburk (8 out of 95 patents)

4. Peter C Lord (8 out of 13 patents)

5. Paul S Cheney, Ii (7 out of 29 patents)

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

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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