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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Pharmasonics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Expired Patents = 21.7

Forward Citations = 3,781

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Axel F Brisken (21 out of 80 patents)

John R McKenzie (8 out of 34 patents)

Robert F Zuk (6 out of 49 patents)

4. Paul Douglas Corl (5 out of 71 patents)

5. Mark W Cowan (3 out of 51 patents)

6. Vartan E Ghazarossian (3 out of 32 patents)

7. Joseph Karratt (2 out of 7 patents)

8. Christopher M H Newman (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Menahem F Nassi (2 out of 11 patents)

10. Jeff Isner (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Meno Nassi (1 out of 1 patent)

23 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6794369 - Methods, systems, and kits for intravascular nucleic acid delivery (2004-09-21),

2. 6755853 - Methods and kits for the inhibition of hyperplasia in vascular fistulas and grafts (2004-06-29),

3. 6575956 - Methods and apparatus for uniform transcutaneous therapeutic ultrasound (2003-06-10),

4. 6524271 - Therapeutic ultrasound catheter for delivering a uniform energy dose (2003-02-25),

5. 6508775 - High output therapeutic ultrasound transducer (2003-01-21),

6. 6503243 - Methods and systems for the inhibition of vascular hyperplasia (2003-01-07),

7. 6494874 - Methods and systems for the inhibition of vascular hyperplasia (2002-12-17),

8. 6464680 - Ultrasonic enhancement of drug injection (2002-10-15),

9. 6464660 - Balloon catheters having ultrasonically driven interface surfaces and methods for their use (2002-10-15),

10. 6432068 - High output therapeutic ultrasound transducer (2002-08-13),

11. 6387116 - Methods and kits for the inhibition of hyperplasia in vascular fistulas and grafts (2002-05-14),

12. 6372498 - Methods, systems, and kits for intravascular nucleic acid delivery (2002-04-16),

13. 6361554 - Methods and apparatus for the subcutaneous delivery of acoustic vibrations (2002-03-26),

14. 6296619 - Therapeutic ultrasonic catheter for delivering a uniform energy dose (2001-10-02),

15. 6287272 - Balloon catheters having ultrasonically driven interface surfaces and methods for their use (2001-09-11),

Pharmasonics, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in advanced medical devices and diagnostic solutions. The organization focuses on the development of innovative ultrasound technologies aimed at enhancing patient care and improving clinical outcomes. By leveraging cutting-edge research in medical imaging and signal processing, Pharmasonics strives to deliver solutions that address critical healthcare challenges, positioning itself as a leader in the medical technology sector.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

23 Patents

#168 in Sunnyvale, CA

#3,414 in California

#14,401 in US

#27,619 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Pharmasonics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,781

11 inventors:

Axel F Brisken (21 out of 80 patents)

John R McKenzie (8 out of 34 patents)

Robert F Zuk (6 out of 49 patents)

4. Paul Douglas Corl (5 out of 71 patents)

5. Mark W Cowan (3 out of 51 patents)

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