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Fremont, CA, United States of America

Target Therapeutics, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 211

% Expired Patents = 1.9

CIPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 44,051

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103 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Erik T Engelson (50 out of 60 patents)

Gene L Samson (48 out of 63 patents)

Ivan Sepetka (28 out of 112 patents)

4. Son M Gia (21 out of 44 patents)

5. Thomas J Palermo (18 out of 54 patents)

6. Joseph Charles Eder (16 out of 52 patents)

7. Uriel Hiram Chee (15 out of 18 patents)

8. Michael J Mariant (15 out of 15 patents)

9. Michael P Wallace (14 out of 149 patents)

10. Kim D Nguyen (12 out of 38 patents)

11. Hong Doan (12 out of 18 patents)

12. U Hiram Chee (12 out of 24 patents)

13. David J Kupiecki (11 out of 29 patents)

14. Nga Thi Van (11 out of 11 patents)

15. Christopher G Ken (10 out of 13 patents)

Core Competencies:

Catheter

Vaso-Occlusive Coil

Mechanical Clot Treatment

Guidewire

Endovascular

Detachable Implant

Balloon Catheter

Bioactive Coating

Electrolytic Detachment

Aneurysm Closure

Braided Catheter

Flexible Coil

211 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8317772 - Catheter with composite stiffener (2012-11-27),

2. 8181324 - Catheter with knit section (2012-05-22),

3. 7909812 - Catheter with composite stiffener (2011-03-22),

4. 7883474 - Composite braided guidewire (2011-02-08),

5. 7875050 - Mechanical clot treatment device (2011-01-25),

6. 7815626 - Catheter with knit section (2010-10-19),

7. 7104979 - Catheter with composite stiffener (2006-09-12),

8. 6984240 - Detachable multidiameter vasoocclusive coil (2006-01-10),

9. 6824553 - High performance braided catheter (2004-11-30),

10. 6706025 - Lubricious catheters (2004-03-16),

11. 6660020 - Vaso-occlusive coil with conical end (2003-12-09),

12. 6638243 - Balloon catheter with delivery side holes (2003-10-28),

13. 6623493 - Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points (2003-09-23),

14. 6589230 - System for detaching an occlusive device within a mammalian body using a solderless, electrolytically severable joint (2003-07-08),

15. 6533801 - Vaso-occlusive member assembly with multiple detaching points (2003-03-18),

Target Therapeutics, Inc., based in Fremont, CA, specializes in the development of innovative vaso-occlusive devices aimed at treating various vascular conditions. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as catheters, vaso-occlusive coils, and mechanical clot treatment solutions. Their expertise extends to endovascular procedures, incorporating detachable implants and balloon catheters, as well as bioactive coatings to enhance device performance. Target Therapeutics is committed to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge medical device solutions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

211 Patents

#11 in Fremont, CA

#429 in California

#1,971 in US

#4,032 in the World

Fremont, CA, United States of America

Target Therapeutics, Inc.

Forward Citations = 44,051

103 inventors:

Erik T Engelson (50 out of 60 patents)

Gene L Samson (48 out of 63 patents)

Ivan Sepetka (28 out of 112 patents)

4. Son M Gia (21 out of 44 patents)

5. Thomas J Palermo (18 out of 54 patents)

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