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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

St. Croix Medical, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 39

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 1,703

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11 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kai K Kroll (27 out of 66 patents)

Donald J Bushek (15 out of 15 patents)

Joel A Kennedy (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Scott C Meyerson (8 out of 11 patents)

5. Bruce A Brillhart (8 out of 11 patents)

6. Theodore P Adams (8 out of 60 patents)

7. Paul J Urbanski (3 out of 4 patents)

8. Ann M Gronda (2 out of 4 patents)

9. Clair Madsen (1 out of 2 patents)

10. Mike Schugt (1 out of 1 patent)

11. Iain Grant (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Hearing Assistance Device

Feedback Reduction

Signal Quality

Transducer Support

Middle Ear Transducer

Piezoelectric Film

Implantable Hearing System

Remote Electronics Unit

Ossicular Chain

Programmable Hearing Aid

Calibration

Electromagnetic Transducer

39 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6875166 - Method for creating a coupling between a device and an ear structure in an implantable hearing assistance device (2005-04-05),

2. 6755778 - Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems (2004-06-29),

3. 6689045 - Method and apparatus for improving signal quality in implantable hearing systems (2004-02-10),

4. 6592513 - Method for creating a coupling between a device and an ear structure in an implantable hearing assistance device (2003-07-15),

5. 6585637 - Method and apparatus for fixation type feedback reduction in implantable hearing assistance systems (2003-07-01),

6. 6540662 - Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems (2003-04-01),

7. 6491722 - Dual path implantable hearing assistance device (2002-12-10),

8. 6488616 - Hearing aid transducer support (2002-12-03),

9. 6390971 - Method and apparatus for a programmable implantable hearing aid (2002-05-21),

10. 6387038 - Air cell mountable support shaft (2002-05-14),

11. 6364825 - Method and apparatus for improving signal quality in implantable hearing systems (2002-04-02),

12. 6342035 - Hearing assistance device sensing otovibratory or otoacoustic emissions evoked by middle ear vibrations (2002-01-29),

13. 6325755 - Mountable transducer assembly with removable sleeve (2001-12-04),

14. 6315710 - Hearing system with middle ear transducer mount (2001-11-13),

15. 6267731 - Method and apparatus for reduced feedback in implantable hearing assistance systems (2001-07-31),

Company Overview

St. Croix Medical, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. The organization focuses on creating advanced solutions for the healthcare sector, particularly in the areas of vascular access and interventional procedures. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and research, St. Croix Medical aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline medical practices, contributing to the evolution of modern healthcare solutions.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

39 Patents

#53 in Minneapolis, MN

#251 in Minnesota

#8,835 in US

#17,475 in the World

Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

St. Croix Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,703

11 inventors:

Kai K Kroll (27 out of 66 patents)

Donald J Bushek (15 out of 15 patents)

Joel A Kennedy (13 out of 13 patents)

4. Scott C Meyerson (8 out of 11 patents)

5. Bruce A Brillhart (8 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: St. Croix Medical, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/st-croix-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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