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Shoreview, MN, United States of America

Torax Medical, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 23

% Expired Patents = 4.3


Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 1,192

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Jerome Kent Grudem, Jr (16 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Todd Allen Berg (10 out of 83 patents)

bronzeMedal Chad John Kugler (9 out of 110 patents)

4.  Celeste L Huster (7 out of 9 patents)

5.  William J Swanson (7 out of 118 patents)

6.  Kyle P Taylor (6 out of 10 patents)

7.  Michael D Auld (4 out of 38 patents)

8.  Brett E Swensgard (3 out of 126 patents)

9.  Lauren E Flakne (3 out of 5 patents)

10.  Hanson S Gifford, Iii (2 out of 265 patents)

11.  Doug Sutton (2 out of 21 patents)

12.  Bernard H Andreas (2 out of 122 patents)

13.  Sunmi Chew (2 out of 22 patents)

14.  Ron French (2 out of 15 patents)

15.  Mark E Deem (2 out of 146 patents)


23 patents:

1. 11690627 - Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like (2023-07-04),
2. 11324512 - Magnetic sphincter augmentation device for urinary incontinence (2022-05-10),
3. 11051931 - Active sphincter implant to re-route flow through gastrointestinal tract (2021-07-06),
4. 10945738 - Tunable magnetic sphincter augmentation device (2021-03-16),
5. 10874400 - Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like (2020-12-29),
6. 10828064 - Laparoscopic sizing instrument (2020-11-10),
7. 10813737 - MRI compatible magnetic sphincter augmentation device (2020-10-27),
8. D858773 - Link for apparatus for treating body tissue sphincter (2019-09-03),
9. D858771 - Apparatus for treating body tissue sphincter (2019-09-03),
10. 10398440 - Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like (2019-09-03),
11. D857195 - Laparoscopic sizing instrument (2019-08-20),
12. D856513 - Laparoscopic sizing instrument (2019-08-13),
13. 8734475 - Medical implant with floating magnets (2014-05-27),
14. 8715157 - Magnetic gastric band or the like, and related methods (2014-05-06),
15. 8187164 - Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like (2012-05-29),
Company Overview
Torax Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Shoreview, Minnesota, specializing in innovative solutions for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The company focuses on developing minimally invasive therapies that aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. With a commitment to advancing healthcare technology, Torax Medical is dedicated to research and development in the field of medical devices, particularly in the realm of implantable systems for managing conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

23 Patents

#3 in Shoreview, MN

#423 in Minnesota

#14,428 in US

#27,685 in the World

Shoreview, MN (US)
Shoreview, MN, United States of America

Torax Medical, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,192

25 inventors:

goldMedal Jerome Kent Grudem, Jr (16 out of 26 patents)

silverMedal Todd Allen Berg (10 out of 83 patents)

bronzeMedal Chad John Kugler (9 out of 110 patents)

4.  Celeste L Huster (7 out of 9 patents)

5.  William J Swanson (7 out of 118 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Torax Medical, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/torax-medical

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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