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Bothell, WA, United States of America

Sonosite, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 71

% Expired Patents = 15.5

EPO Patents = 5

Trademarks = 11

Forward Citations = 3,304

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81 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Blake W Little (21 out of 33 patents)

Steven M Bunce (11 out of 11 patents)

Bradley J Sliger (10 out of 17 patents)

4. Alexander Michael Diener (9 out of 34 patents)

5. Juin-Jet Hwang (9 out of 30 patents)

6. Lauren S Pflugrath (7 out of 21 patents)

7. Stephanie A Barnes (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Geoffrey Hugh Jones (6 out of 8 patents)

9. Clinton T Siedenburg (5 out of 30 patents)

10. Gregory T Wing (5 out of 16 patents)

11. Bryan S Cabatic (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Randy Holmberg (4 out of 16 patents)

13. Ramachandra Pailoor (4 out of 10 patents)

14. Terry M Fritz (4 out of 11 patents)

15. Helmuth Fritz (4 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ultrasound Imaging

Blood Vessel Measurement

Signal Processing

Medical Devices

Adaptive Volume Imaging

Diagnostic Instruments

Transducer Technology

Image Processing

Phased Arrays

Wireless Systems

Medical Equipment

Control Systems

71 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8858436 - Systems and methods to identify interventional instruments (2014-10-14),

2. 8771191 - Ultrasonic blood vessel measurement apparatus and method (2014-07-08),

3. 8527033 - Systems and methods for assisting with internal positioning of instruments (2013-09-03),

4. 8500647 - Data-optimized filter for image processing (2013-08-06),

5. 8439840 - Ultrasound imaging system and method with automatic adjustment and/or multiple sample volumes (2013-05-14),

6. 8435183 - Balance body ultrasound system (2013-05-07),

7. 8409095 - Systems and methods for hands free control of medical devices (2013-04-02),

8. 8398408 - Charging station for cordless ultrasound cart (2013-03-19),

9. 8376103 - Cable management system (2013-02-19),

10. 8355554 - Systems and methods for adaptive volume imaging (2013-01-15),

11. 8237601 - Remote control device (2012-08-07),

12. 8216146 - Ultrasonic signal processor for a hand held ultrasonic diagnostic instrument (2012-07-10),

13. 8213467 - Systems and methods providing ASICs for use in multiple applications (2012-07-03),

14. 8199685 - Processing of medical signals (2012-06-12),

15. 8164011 - Medical device manual transducer switch (2012-04-24),

Company Overview

Sonosite, Inc., based in Bothell, WA, specializes in advanced ultrasound technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of portable ultrasound systems. The company is recognized for its innovations in ultrasound imaging, which include adaptive volume imaging and sophisticated signal processing techniques. Sonosite's products are widely utilized in various medical applications, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and improving patient care through precise blood vessel measurement and advanced image processing solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

71 Patents

#6 in Bothell, WA

#98 in Washington

#5,169 in US

#10,513 in the World

Bothell, WA, United States of America

Sonosite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 3,304

81 inventors:

Blake W Little (21 out of 33 patents)

Steven M Bunce (11 out of 11 patents)

Bradley J Sliger (10 out of 17 patents)

4. Alexander Michael Diener (9 out of 34 patents)

5. Juin-Jet Hwang (9 out of 30 patents)

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

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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