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Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Scanlan International, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 29

Forward Citations = 732

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21 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kenneth R Blake (12 out of 14 patents)

Timothy M Scanlan (9 out of 9 patents)

Patrick J Lowe (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Dennis R Scanlan, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Robert A Arp (2 out of 15 patents)

6. Scott Eric Jahns (2 out of 68 patents)

7. Jean Elvira Daavettila (2 out of 5 patents)

8. Mark P Thuente (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Rhonda L Hambleton (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Russel T Scanlan (2 out of 2 patents)

11. Simcha Milo (1 out of 15 patents)

12. John D Puskas (1 out of 14 patents)

13. Greg J O'Donnell (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Nancy L Arnold (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Gaylord Kube (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Instrument

Surgical Handle

Spinal Retractor

Sternal Retractor

RFID Tags

Arteriotomy Scissors

Vascular Clamp

Thoracoscopic Forceps

Surgical Punch

Anastomosis Frame

Needle Driver

Blood Vessel Holder

29 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11478265 - Surgical instrument (2022-10-25),

2. D949337 - Surgical instrument handle (2022-04-19),

3. D907202 - Surgical instrument handle (2021-01-05),

4. 10448941 - Spinal retractor with releasable arms (2019-10-22),

5. 10383613 - Sternal retractor with releasable arms having cam locks (2019-08-20),

6. 8955208 - Information holder for medical instrument sterilization containers (2015-02-17),

7. 8390452 - Color coded RFID tags for surgical instruments (2013-03-05),

8. 8147512 - Dual closing guide for a surgical instrument (2012-04-03),

9. 7105005 - Arteriotomy scissors for minimally invasive surgical procedures (2006-09-12),

10. 5944729 - Vascular occlusion clamp with radiopaque retrieval, identification and (1999-08-31),

11. 5864953 - Tool to remove surgical instrument identification tape (1999-02-02),

12. D370730 - Thoracoscopic needle holder (1996-06-11),

13. D369215 - Thoracoscopic tissue forcep (1996-04-23),

14. D366700 - Thoracoscopic debakey clamp (1996-01-30),

15. D366699 - Thoracoscopic forrester ring forceps (1996-01-30),

Company Overview

Scanlan International, Inc. is a prominent player in the medical device sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative surgical instruments and devices. The company is dedicated to enhancing patient care through advanced technology and precision engineering. Based in Saint Paul, MN, Scanlan International focuses on creating solutions that improve surgical outcomes and streamline healthcare processes, contributing to the evolving landscape of medical technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

29 Patents

#45 in Saint Paul, MN

#332 in Minnesota

#11,625 in US

#22,552 in the World

Saint Paul, MN, United States of America

Scanlan International, Inc.

Forward Citations = 732

21 inventors:

Kenneth R Blake (12 out of 14 patents)

Timothy M Scanlan (9 out of 9 patents)

Patrick J Lowe (3 out of 3 patents)

4. Dennis R Scanlan, Jr (3 out of 3 patents)

5. Robert A Arp (2 out of 15 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Scanlan International, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/scanlan-international

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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