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Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Thoratec Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 157



Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 8,134

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178 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Kevin Bourque (13 out of 36 patents)

silverMedal Steven H Reichenbach (11 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal 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 57 patents)

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

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

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

13.  Hiroyuki Yamada (8 out of 43 patents)

14.  Masamichi Yanai (8 out of 20 patents)

15.  Ken Sugiura (8 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Centrifugal Blood Pump
Heart Assist Device
Wireless Power Transfer
Implantable Medical Pump
Blood Pump Rotor Bearings
Percutaneous Heart Pump
Magnetic Power Transmission
Fluid Handling System
Thermal Management
Sensor Mounting
Rotary Blood Pump
Apical Connectors

157 patents:

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),
Thoratec Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the development and commercialization of mechanical circulatory support therapies for patients with advanced heart failure. They focus on providing solutions such as ventricular assist devices (VADs) and heart transplant options to improve the quality of life and survival rates for patients in need.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

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157 Patents

#8 in Pleasanton, CA

#559 in California

#2,445 in US

#5,100 in the World

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Pleasanton, CA, United States of America

Thoratec Corporation

Forward Citations = 8,134

178 inventors:

goldMedal Kevin Bourque (13 out of 36 patents)

silverMedal Steven H Reichenbach (11 out of 27 patents)

bronzeMedal 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)

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