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Norwalk, CT, United States of America

United States Surgical Corporation

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USPTO Granted Patents = 1,184

% Expired Patents = 3.7



Trademarks = 49

Forward Citations = 687,434

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506 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal David T Green (238 out of 253 patents)

silverMedal Henry Bolanos (107 out of 120 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith Ratcliff (62 out of 76 patents)

4.  H Jonathan Tovey (50 out of 56 patents)

5.  Wayne P Young (49 out of 69 patents)

6.  Ross R Muth (43 out of 45 patents)

7.  Paul O Rawson (42 out of 45 patents)

8.  Frank J Viola (41 out of 330 patents)

9.  David A Nicholas (40 out of 173 patents)

10.  Dominick L Mastri (39 out of 94 patents)

11.  Robert J Geiste (38 out of 58 patents)

12.  Keith L Milliman (37 out of 144 patents)

13.  David L Brown (37 out of 51 patents)

14.  Ernie Aranyi (36 out of 89 patents)

15.  Richard H Yagami (35 out of 36 patents)


Core Competencies:
Surgical Stapler
Anastomosis Instrument
Trocar System
Suture Anchor
Biopsy Instrument
Articulating Endoscopic
Ultrasonic Dissector
Circulatory Support
Knotless Tissue Anchor
Fibrin Sealant
Safety Trocar
Surgical Retractor

1,184 patents:

1. 8317828 - Suture anchor installation system and method (2012-11-27),
2. 7708769 - Graft attachment assembly (2010-05-04),
3. 7645293 - Suture anchor installation system and method (2010-01-12),
4. 7543731 - Surgical stapling apparatus (2009-06-09),
5. 7472814 - Surgical stapler (2009-01-06),
6. 7464848 - Surgical stapling apparatus (2008-12-16),
7. RE40514 - Surgical stapler (2008-09-22),
8. 7367960 - Trocar system and method of use (2008-05-06),
9. 7322994 - Anastomosis instrument and method (2008-01-29),
10. 7322933 - Optical trocar (2008-01-29),
11. 7321008 - Bioabsorbable branched polymers end-capped with diketene acetals (2008-01-22),
12. 7309346 - Knotless tissue anchor (2007-12-18),
13. 7308998 - Surgical stapler (2007-12-18),
14. 7303107 - Surgical stapling apparatus (2007-12-04),
15. 7296724 - Surgical stapling apparatus (2007-11-20),
Company Overview
United States Surgical Corporation, based in Norwalk, CT, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical stapling technologies. The company focuses on a range of surgical instruments, including surgical staplers, anastomosis instruments, and trocar systems, which are essential for various surgical procedures. Additionally, it offers innovative solutions such as suture anchors, biopsy instruments, articulating endoscopic devices, and ultrasonic dissectors, contributing significantly to the field of surgical care and circulatory support.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

United States Surgical Corporation USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
1,184 Patents

#2 in Norwalk, CT

#15 in Connecticut

#438 in US

#870 in the World

Norwalk, CT (US)
Norwalk, CT, United States of America

United States Surgical Corporation

Forward Citations = 687,434

506 inventors:

goldMedal David T Green (238 out of 253 patents)

silverMedal Henry Bolanos (107 out of 120 patents)

bronzeMedal Keith Ratcliff (62 out of 76 patents)

4.  H Jonathan Tovey (50 out of 56 patents)

5.  Wayne P Young (49 out of 69 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: United States Surgical Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/united-states-surgical

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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