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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Urologix, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 43


Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 4,723

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Eric Norman Rudie (25 out of 45 patents)

silverMedal James V Kauphusman (15 out of 55 patents)

bronzeMedal Bruce H Neilson (15 out of 19 patents)

4.  Jonathan L Flachman (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Mitchell Dann (7 out of 8 patents)

6.  Jonathan R McGrath (6 out of 7 patents)

7.  John M Reid (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Christopher H Porter (4 out of 39 patents)

9.  James E Burgett (4 out of 6 patents)

10.  Scott P Thome (4 out of 16 patents)

11.  Aaron J Hjelle (3 out of 34 patents)

12.  Stanley E Kluge (3 out of 5 patents)

13.  Scott A Stockmoe (3 out of 6 patents)

14.  Joel Crabb (3 out of 3 patents)

15.  Bruce W Ebner (3 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Thermal Therapy
Microwave Energy
Rectal Probe
Catheter Technology
Prostate Treatment
Urethral Cooling
Cancer Treatment
Temperature Sensing
Asymmetrical Heating
Liquid Coolant
Tissue Treatment
Thermodynamic Modeling

43 patents:

1. 8728068 - Cooled antenna for device insertable into a body (2014-05-20),
2. 8409109 - Rectal probe with disposable balloon assembly (2013-04-02),
3. 8301264 - Thermal therapy temperature sensor calibration method (2012-10-30),
4. 6740108 - Thermal treatment catheter having preferential asymmetrical heating pattern (2004-05-25),
5. 6496737 - Thermal therapy catheter (2002-12-17),
6. 6490488 - Method of controlling thermal therapy (2002-12-03),
7. 6348039 - Rectal temperature sensing probe (2002-02-19),
8. 6312391 - Thermodynamic modeling of tissue treatment procedure (2001-11-06),
9. 6272384 - Microwave therapy apparatus (2001-08-07),
10. 6223085 - Device and method for preventing restenosis (2001-04-24),
11. 6161049 - Thermal therapy catheter (2000-12-12),
12. 6148236 - Cancer treatment system employing supplemented thermal therapy (2000-11-14),
13. 6123083 - Device and method for treatment of a prostate while preventing urethral (2000-09-26),
14. 6122551 - Method of controlling thermal therapy (2000-09-19),
15. 6067475 - Microwave energy delivery system including high performance dual (2000-05-23),
Company Overview
Urologix, Inc. is a medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in innovative thermal therapy solutions for urological conditions. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other urological disorders. Urologix's expertise includes microwave therapy, rectal temperature sensing, and asymmetrical thermal therapy, aimed at improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive procedures. Their commitment to enhancing urological care positions them as a leader in the field.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

43 Patents

#49 in Minneapolis, MN

#229 in Minnesota

#8,099 in US

#16,040 in the World

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

Urologix, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,723

34 inventors:

goldMedal Eric Norman Rudie (25 out of 45 patents)

silverMedal James V Kauphusman (15 out of 55 patents)

bronzeMedal Bruce H Neilson (15 out of 19 patents)

4.  Jonathan L Flachman (10 out of 10 patents)

5.  Mitchell Dann (7 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Urologix, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/urologix

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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