% Expired Patents = 25.0

Forward Citations = 376

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8 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas J Fogarty (4 out of 151 patents)

Albert K Chin (2 out of 221 patents)

Michael J Drews (2 out of 73 patents)

4. Neil D Holmgren (2 out of 25 patents)

5. D Bruce Modesitt (2 out of 49 patents)

6. Eric Steven Fain (1 out of 56 patents)

7. David B Willis (1 out of 44 patents)

8. George D Hermann (1 out of 18 patents)

4 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10959825 - Intravascular implants and methods of using the same (2021-03-30),

2. 10842497 - Embolization device and a method of using the same (2020-11-24),

3. 5234425 - Variable diameter sheath method and apparatus for use in body passages (1993-08-10),

4. 5071428 - Method and apparatus for providing intrapericardial access and inserting (1991-12-10),

Company Overview

Thomas J. Fogarty is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and mentoring medical innovators. They provide resources and guidance to help transform ideas into commercially viable medical products. The institute was founded by renowned inventor and heart surgeon Dr. Thomas Fogarty, known for inventing the embolectomy catheter and pioneering minimally invasive surgery. They strive to inspire and empower the next generation of healthcare innovators.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

4 Patents

#89 in Los Altos, CA

#14,058 in California

#60,671 in US

Los Altos, CA, United States of America

Thomas J. Fogarty

Forward Citations = 376

8 inventors:

Thomas J Fogarty (4 out of 151 patents)

Albert K Chin (2 out of 221 patents)

Michael J Drews (2 out of 73 patents)

4. Neil D Holmgren (2 out of 25 patents)

5. D Bruce Modesitt (2 out of 49 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thomas J. Fogarty. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thomas-j-fogarty

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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