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O'Fallon, MO, United States of America

Synergetics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 51

% Expired Patents = 11.8

EPO Patents = 14

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,568

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26 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gregg D Scheller (19 out of 192 patents)

Michael D Auld (16 out of 21 patents)

James C Easley (12 out of 35 patents)

4. Matthew A Hanlon (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Matthew Paul LaConte (3 out of 5 patents)

6. Michael Scott Poulsen (3 out of 8 patents)

7. Robert F Spetzler (3 out of 19 patents)

8. E Mitchel Opremcak (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Mike Auld (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Ed Timm (3 out of 3 patents)

11. John Boswell (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Thomas C Howard (2 out of 2 patents)

13. Timothy John Nadolski (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Kurt W Gampp, Jr (2 out of 6 patents)

15. Ronald G Clark (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Ophthalmic Surgical Fluid Handling

Surgical Instrument Handle

Vitrectomy Systems

Trocar System

Illuminated Laser Probe

Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration

Fiber Optic Illumination

Microsurgical Instruments

Directional Laser Probe

Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps

Serrated Surgical Pick

High Efficiency Ultrasonic Tip

51 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10765555 - Ophthalmic surgical fluid handling cassette (2020-09-08),

2. 10383650 - Surgical instrument handle with adjustable actuator position (2019-08-20),

3. 10219941 - Systems and methods for vitrectomy (2019-03-05),

4. 10172604 - Trocar system having a drive (2019-01-08),

5. 9974686 - Ophthalmic surgical fluid handling cassette (2018-05-22),

6. 9592074 - Axially reciprocating microsurgical instrument with radially compressed actuator handle (2017-03-14),

7. 9439672 - Surgical instrument handle with adjustable actuator position (2016-09-13),

8. 9381113 - Systems and methods for vitrectomy (2016-07-05),

9. 9155832 - Irrigating cannula system and methods (2015-10-13),

10. 8702742 - Trocar system having a drive (2014-04-22),

11. 8496681 - Systems and methods for vitrectomy (2013-07-30),

12. 8361070 - Non-stick bipolar forceps (2013-01-29),

13. 8241321 - Surgical instrument constructed by electric discharge machining (2012-08-14),

14. 8197468 - Surgical instrument handle with adjustable actuator position (2012-06-12),

15. 8075553 - Illuminated directional laser probe (2011-12-13),

Company Overview

Synergetics, Inc. is a prominent player in the field of ophthalmic surgery, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical instruments and systems. Based in O'Fallon, Missouri, the company focuses on innovative solutions for ophthalmic surgical fluid handling, vitrectomy systems, and illuminated laser probes. Their expertise extends to ultrasonic surgical aspiration and microsurgical instruments, making them a key contributor to enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes in eye care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

51 Patents

#2 in O'Fallon, MO

#82 in Missouri

#6,884 in US

#13,776 in the World

O'Fallon, MO, United States of America

Synergetics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,568

26 inventors:

Gregg D Scheller (19 out of 192 patents)

Michael D Auld (16 out of 21 patents)

James C Easley (12 out of 35 patents)

4. Matthew A Hanlon (5 out of 9 patents)

5. Matthew Paul LaConte (3 out of 5 patents)

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

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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