Forward Citations = 591

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William Alan Blair (14 out of 48 patents)

David A Poirier (9 out of 21 patents)

Bruce E Barnes (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Curtis Crump (1 out of 8 patents)

5. John T Buhler (1 out of 4 patents)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9226686 - Method and apparatus to account for transponder tagged objects used during medical procedures (2016-01-05),

2. 9136597 - Mat based antenna system to detect transponder tagged objects, for example during medical procedures (2015-09-15),

3. 9050235 - Method and apparatus to detect transponder tagged objects, for example during medical procedures (2015-06-09),

4. D723523 - Hand-held antenna system (2015-03-03),

5. 8878668 - Method and apparatus to detect transponder tagged objects, for example during medical procedures (2014-11-04),

6. 8726911 - Wirelessly detectable objects for use in medical procedures and methods of making same (2014-05-20),

7. 8710957 - Method, apparatus and article for detection of transponder tagged objects, for example during surgery (2014-04-29),

8. 8358212 - Multi-modal transponder and method and apparatus to detect same (2013-01-22),

9. 8354931 - Transponder device to mark implements, such as surgical implements, and method of manufacturing and using same (2013-01-15),

10. 8264342 - Method and apparatus to detect transponder tagged objects, for example during medical procedures (2012-09-11),

11. 8111162 - Method, apparatus and article for detection of transponder tagged objects, for example during surgery (2012-02-07),

12. 7898420 - Transponder housing and device to mark implements, such as surgical implements, and method of using same (2011-03-01),

13. 7696877 - Method, apparatus and article for detection of transponder tagged objects, for example during surgery (2010-04-13),

14. D568186 - Transponder housing (2008-05-06),

Company Overview

Rf Surgical Systems, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Bellevue, WA, specializing in the development of innovative solutions aimed at improving surgical safety. The organization focuses on creating advanced detection systems designed to prevent retained surgical items, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency in healthcare settings. Rf Surgical's commitment to research and development underscores its role in the medical device industry, contributing to safer surgical practices across various healthcare facilities.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

14 Patents

#47 in Bellevue, WA

#484 in Washington

#22,319 in US

#42,249 in the World

Bellevue, WA, United States of America

Rf Surgical Systems, Inc.

Forward Citations = 591

5 inventors:

William Alan Blair (14 out of 48 patents)

David A Poirier (9 out of 21 patents)

Bruce E Barnes (8 out of 12 patents)

4. Curtis Crump (1 out of 8 patents)

5. John T Buhler (1 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Rf Surgical Systems, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/rf-surgical-systems

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