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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Portaero, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 41

% Expired Patents = 95.1

EPO Patents = 3

Forward Citations = 380

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Don Akira Tanaka (41 out of 56 patents)

Joshua P Wiesman (16 out of 33 patents)

David C Plough (16 out of 17 patents)

4. Asia Chang (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Jeffrey Cerier (4 out of 63 patents)

6. Gary L Boseck (4 out of 6 patents)

7. Scott M Russell (3 out of 47 patents)

8. Stephen C Evans (3 out of 39 patents)

9. Richard Stephen Wisdom (2 out of 23 patents)

10. Richard Abraham (2 out of 4 patents)

11. Walter J Aster (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Attila Meretei (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Alex Nedvetsky (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Pneumostoma

Surgical Instruments

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Wound Healing

Pleurodesis

Ventilation Bypass

Assessment Devices

Therapeutic Delivery

Management Systems

Patency Sensor

Pulmonary Decompression

Lung Reduction

41 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8551035 - Methods and devices to accelerate wound healing in thoracic anastomosis applications (2013-10-08),

2. 8518053 - Surgical instruments for creating a pneumostoma and treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-08-27),

3. 8506577 - Two-phase surgical procedure for creating a pneumostoma to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-08-13),

4. 8491602 - Single-phase surgical procedure for creating a pneumostoma to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-07-23),

5. 8475389 - Methods and devices for assessment of pneumostoma function (2013-07-02),

6. 8474449 - Variable length pneumostoma management system for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-07-02),

7. 8464708 - Pneumostoma management system having a cosmetic and/or protective cover (2013-06-18),

8. 8453638 - One-piece pneumostoma management system and methods for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-06-04),

9. 8453637 - Pneumostoma management system for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-06-04),

10. 8430094 - Flexible pneumostoma management system and methods for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-04-30),

11. 8365722 - Multi-layer pneumostoma management system and methods for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2013-02-05),

12. 8348906 - Aspirator for pneumostoma management (2013-01-08),

13. 8347881 - Pneumostoma management device with integrated patency sensor and method (2013-01-08),

14. 8336540 - Pneumostoma management device and method for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2012-12-25),

15. 8323230 - Methods and devices to accelerate wound healing in thoracic anastomosis applications (2012-12-04),

Portaero, Inc., based in Cupertino, CA, specializes in advanced medical technologies focused on wound healing and respiratory care. The company is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for pneumostoma management and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), enhancing patient outcomes through its expertise in surgical instruments and pleurodesis techniques. Portaero's commitment to pulmonary decompression and ventilation bypass systems positions it as a key player in therapeutic agent delivery, addressing critical needs in modern healthcare.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

41 Patents

#16 in Cupertino, CA

#1,985 in California

#8,427 in US

#16,669 in the World

Cupertino, CA, United States of America

Portaero, Inc.

Forward Citations = 380

13 inventors:

Don Akira Tanaka (41 out of 56 patents)

Joshua P Wiesman (16 out of 33 patents)

David C Plough (16 out of 17 patents)

4. Asia Chang (6 out of 6 patents)

5. Jeffrey Cerier (4 out of 63 patents)

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