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Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Thoratec Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 157

% Expired Patents = 38.2

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 51

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 8,966

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180 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Kevin Bourque (13 out of 36 patents)

Steven H Reichenbach (11 out of 27 patents)

Robert L Campbell (11 out of 24 patents)

4. Mark W McBride (11 out of 26 patents)

5. Richard K Wampler (11 out of 37 patents)

6. David M Lancisi (11 out of 29 patents)

7. John Campbell Woodard (11 out of 22 patents)

8. Thomas M Mallison (10 out of 23 patents)

9. Carine Hoarau (9 out of 59 patents)

10. Hiroyuki Yamada (9 out of 43 patents)

11. Ken Sugiura (9 out of 12 patents)

12. Justin M Walsh (9 out of 19 patents)

13. Justin Aron Callaway (9 out of 15 patents)

14. Christopher James Cotter (8 out of 16 patents)

15. Masamichi Yanai (8 out of 21 patents)

Core Competencies:

Centrifugal Pump

Heart Assist Device

Implantable Pump

Rotary Blood Pump

Fluid Handling

Power Transmission

Percutaneous Cable

Artificial Pulse

Multi-Lumen Cannula

Sensor Mounting

Thermal Management

Modular Design

157 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 10485909 - Apical connectors and instruments for use in a heart wall (2019-11-26),

2. 10258729 - Integrated centrifugal blood pump-oxygenator, an extracorporeal life support system and a method of de-bubbling and priming an extracorporeal life support system (2019-04-16),

3. 9872976 - Assembly and method for stabilizing a percutaneous cable (2018-01-23),

4. 9848870 - Coupling system, applicator tool, attachment ring and method for connecting a conduit to biological tissue (2017-12-26),

5. 9825471 - Resonant power transfer systems with protective algorithm (2017-11-21),

6. 9805863 - Magnetic power transmission utilizing phased transmitter coil arrays and phased receiver coil arrays (2017-10-31),

7. 9682180 - Attachment system, device and method (2017-06-20),

8. 9680310 - Integrated implantable TETS housing including fins and coil loops (2017-06-13),

9. 9631754 - Tubing assembly, clamp, and tubing connection method (2017-04-25),

10. 9592397 - Thermal management for implantable wireless power transfer systems (2017-03-14),

11. 9583874 - Multiaxial connector for implantable devices (2017-02-28),

12. 9579436 - Sensor mounting in an implantable blood pump (2017-02-28),

13. 9555177 - Needle guard, assembly and method of implanting a heart assist system (2017-01-31),

14. 9545467 - Rotary blood pump with opposing spindle magnets, bore and drive windings (2017-01-17),

15. 9533083 - Methods of operating a rotary blood pump (2017-01-03),

Company Overview

Thoratec Corporation, based in Pleasanton, California, specializes in advanced blood pump technology, focusing on the development and manufacturing of heart assist devices. The company is recognized for its innovative solutions in centrifugal and rotary blood pumps, which are critical for patients with severe heart conditions. Thoratec's expertise extends to fluid handling and power transmission technologies, enhancing the effectiveness of implantable pumps and percutaneous cable systems, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cardiac care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

157 Patents

#8 in Pleasanton, CA

#549 in California

#2,522 in US

#5,226 in the World

Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Thoratec Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,966

180 inventors:

Kevin Bourque (13 out of 36 patents)

Steven H Reichenbach (11 out of 27 patents)

Robert L Campbell (11 out of 24 patents)

4. Mark W McBride (11 out of 26 patents)

5. Richard K Wampler (11 out of 37 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thoratec Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thoratec

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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