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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Senmed, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 20

Forward Citations = 18,740

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22 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert G Rothfuss (5 out of 23 patents)

Hector Chow (4 out of 12 patents)

Hugh Melling (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Lawrence E Spreckelmeier (4 out of 9 patents)

5. Federico Bilotti (3 out of 34 patents)

6. David K Kuhl (3 out of 5 patents)

7. John V Hunt (2 out of 99 patents)

8. Denise S Schieltz (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Michael A Murray (1 out of 51 patents)

10. William D Fox (1 out of 58 patents)

11. Ronald J Brinkerhoff (1 out of 19 patents)

12. John William Peter (1 out of 7 patents)

13. Rudolph Henry Nobis (1 out of 100 patents)

14. Donald D Juska (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Earl J Mills (1 out of 5 patents)

20 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 4648542 - Disposable stapler (1987-03-10),

2. 4633874 - Surgical stapling instrument with jaw latching mechanism and disposable (1987-01-06),

3. 4633861 - Surgical stapling instrument with jaw clamping mechanism (1987-01-06),

4. D287278 - Flexible surgical stapler (1986-12-16),

5. D285836 - Surgical stapler (1986-09-23),

6. 4612933 - Multiple-load cartridge assembly for a linear surgical stapling (1986-09-23),

7. 4610383 - Disposable linear surgical stapler (1986-09-09),

8. 4608981 - Surgical stapling instrument with staple height adjusting mechanism (1986-09-02),

9. 4605001 - Surgical stapling instrument with dual staple height mechanism (1986-08-12),

10. D284402 - Surgical stapler (1986-06-24),

11. 4596350 - Surgical stapler drive apparatus (1986-06-24),

12. 4592354 - Tissue retention spool for intraluminal anastomotic surgical stapling (1986-06-03),

13. 4589582 - Cartridge and driver assembly for a surgical stapling instrument (1986-05-20),

14. 4572183 - Positive feed system for a surgical ligating instrument (1986-02-25),

15. 4565199 - Ligator (1986-01-21),

Company Overview

Senmed, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company specializing in innovative medical technologies aimed at enhancing patient care and improving clinical outcomes. The organization focuses on developing advanced medical devices and solutions that address critical needs in healthcare, particularly in the fields of diagnostics and treatment. With a commitment to research and development, Senmed aims to leverage cutting-edge technology to provide healthcare professionals with tools that enhance their capabilities and improve patient experiences.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

20 Patents

#65 in Cincinnati, OH

#714 in Ohio

#16,416 in US

#31,315 in the World

Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Senmed, Inc.

Forward Citations = 18,740

22 inventors:

Robert G Rothfuss (5 out of 23 patents)

Hector Chow (4 out of 12 patents)

Hugh Melling (4 out of 4 patents)

4. Lawrence E Spreckelmeier (4 out of 9 patents)

5. Federico Bilotti (3 out of 34 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Senmed, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/senmed

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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