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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Possis Medical, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 46

% Expired Patents = 21.7

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 4,867

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31 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert G Dutcher (22 out of 24 patents)

Mark Lynn Jenson (22 out of 87 patents)

Michael John Bonnette (18 out of 83 patents)

4. William Joseph Drasler (16 out of 111 patents)

5. Joseph M Thielen (12 out of 56 patents)

6. Emmanuil I Protonotarios (12 out of 12 patents)

7. John Edward Morris (11 out of 13 patents)

8. Cindy M Setum (9 out of 9 patents)

9. Debra M Kozak (8 out of 38 patents)

10. Eric Joel Thor (8 out of 56 patents)

11. Hieu V Le (7 out of 14 patents)

12. Steven E Wiesel (7 out of 7 patents)

13. Robert C Dutcher (6 out of 6 patents)

14. Demetre M Nicoloff (6 out of 6 patents)

15. Zinon C Possis (6 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Thrombectomy Catheter

Vascular Graft

Gas Inflation System

Hemostasis Valve

Occlusive Device

Fluid Jet Thrombectomy

Rheolytic Catheter

Cardiac Lead

Atherectomy

Compression Sealing

Microcatheter

Blood Supply Method

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7334681 - Packaging system with oxygen sensor for gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system (2008-02-26),

2. 7226433 - Thrombectomy catheter device having a self-sealing hemostasis valve (2007-06-05),

3. 7220269 - Thrombectomy catheter system with occluder and method of using same (2007-05-22),

4. 7220243 - Gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system incorporating a compression sealing mechanism for guidewire assembly having occlusive device (2007-05-22),

5. 7219799 - Packaging system with oxygen sensor (2007-05-22),

6. 7169161 - Guidewire having occlusive device and repeatably crimpable proximal end (2007-01-30),

7. 6984239 - Thrombectomy and tissue removal method (2006-01-10),

8. 6945951 - Thrombectomy catheter and system (2005-09-20),

9. 6942678 - Gas inflation/evacuation system and sealing system for guidewire assembly having occlusive device (2005-09-13),

10. 6932828 - Guidewire occlusion system utilizing repeatably inflatable gas-filled occlusive device (2005-08-23),

11. 6926726 - Thrombectomy and tissue removal method (2005-08-09),

12. 6875193 - Rapid exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device and method (2005-04-05),

13. 6805684 - Thrombectomy catheter and system (2004-10-19),

14. 6764483 - Thrombectomy catheter and system (2004-07-20),

15. 6755803 - Single operator exchange fluid jet thrombectomy device (2004-06-29),

Company Overview

Possis Medical, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in advanced medical devices focused on vascular interventions. The organization develops innovative solutions such as thrombectomy catheters, hemostasis valves, and fluid jet thrombectomy systems, aimed at improving patient outcomes in the treatment of vascular diseases. With a commitment to enhancing procedural efficacy, Possis Medical also works on guidewire assemblies and occlusive devices, contributing to the evolving landscape of minimally invasive surgical technologies.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

46 Patents

#46 in Minneapolis, MN

#216 in Minnesota

#7,600 in US

#15,122 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Possis Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,867

31 inventors:

Robert G Dutcher (22 out of 24 patents)

Mark Lynn Jenson (22 out of 87 patents)

Michael John Bonnette (18 out of 83 patents)

4. William Joseph Drasler (16 out of 111 patents)

5. Joseph M Thielen (12 out of 56 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Possis Medical, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/possis-medical

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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