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Armonk, NY, United States of America

Surgical Design Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 48

% Expired Patents = 2.1

EPO Patents = 3

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 5,514

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

William Banko (27 out of 28 patents)

Anton Banko (16 out of 17 patents)

Igor Strukel (6 out of 8 patents)

4. Rainer Röhl (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Gordon D Coplein (1 out of 2 patents)

6. Terence M Devine (1 out of 1 patent)

7. Terrence M Devine (1 out of 1 patent)

8. Samuel W Cohen (1 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ocular Surgery

Ultrasonic Handpiece

Phacoemulsification

Surgical Cutting Instrument

Irrigation

Aspiration

Surgical Instrument

Dual Lumen

Work Tip

Disposable

Fluid Tube

Surge Prevention

48 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12390574 - Ocular surgical work tip adapter (2025-08-19),

2. 11690757 - Surgical hand piece with post-occlusion surge elimination (2023-07-04),

3. 11504271 - Surgical hand-piece with a bottom fluid tube convertible from irrigation to aspiration (2022-11-22),

4. 11419971 - Ocular surgical work tip adapter (2022-08-23),

5. 11369513 - Low-cost disposable ultrasonic surgical handpiece (2022-06-28),

6. 11207212 - Phaco cone work tip for a surgical hand-piece (2021-12-28),

7. 11207094 - Single piece connecting member and work tip for surgical hand piece (2021-12-28),

8. 11116890 - Ocular work tip sleeve adapter (2021-09-14),

9. 11039955 - Low-cost disposable ultrasonic surgical handpiece (2021-06-22),

10. 10940039 - Automatic ultrasonic phacoemulsification control (2021-03-09),

11. 10758410 - Surgical hand piece with ultrasonic knife (2020-09-01),

12. 10709603 - Dual lumen surgical hand-piece with ultrasonic knife (2020-07-14),

13. 10500319 - Surgical hand piece with dual lumen work tip for use with infusion cannula (2019-12-10),

14. 10350110 - Dual lumen surgical work tip for placing chemicals to dissolve cataracts (2019-07-16),

15. 10207045 - Surgical handpiece with disposable concentric lumen work tip (2019-02-19),

Surgical Design Corporation, based in Armonk, NY, specializes in advanced medical devices focused on ocular surgery. The company is known for its innovative ultrasonic surgical handpieces and phacoemulsification technology, which enhance precision in cataract procedures. Their product line includes surgical cutting instruments and disposable surgical instruments, designed to improve safety and efficiency in the operating room. Additionally, Surgical Design Corporation is dedicated to developing systems that prevent surgical complications, ensuring better outcomes for patients.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

48 Patents

#3 in Armonk, NY

#453 in New York

#7,275 in US

#14,527 in the World

Armonk, NY, United States of America

Surgical Design Corporation

Forward Citations = 5,514

8 inventors:

William Banko (27 out of 28 patents)

Anton Banko (16 out of 17 patents)

Igor Strukel (6 out of 8 patents)

4. Rainer Röhl (1 out of 1 patent)

5. Gordon D Coplein (1 out of 2 patents)

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