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Spencer, IN, United States of America

Vance Products Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 47

Trademarks = 21

Forward Citations = 7,605

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56 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas L Foster (11 out of 25 patents)

Rodney W Bosley, Jr (6 out of 24 patents)

Walter N Ryan (6 out of 9 patents)

4. Paul G Thomson (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Edward D Pingleton (5 out of 51 patents)

6. Frederick D Roemer (5 out of 9 patents)

7. Frank J Fischer, Jr (3 out of 35 patents)

8. Shay Joseph Lavelle (3 out of 20 patents)

9. Gregory A Frankland (3 out of 16 patents)

10. Howard C Topel (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Joseph R Stines (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Richard H Goodwin, Jr (2 out of 16 patents)

13. Scott K Philhower (2 out of 15 patents)

14. Bruce J Demars (2 out of 5 patents)

15. Troy W Wingler (2 out of 4 patents)

Core Competencies:

Vacuum Aspiration Handle

Deflectable Tip Access Sheath

Stent Implantation

Surgical Tissue Morcellator

Percutaneous Procedures

Ureteral Stent

Biopsy Instrument

Suture Driver

Surgical Access Sheath

Fine-Needle Aspiration

Echogenic Devices

Remote Fiber Optic

47 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7811256 - Vacuum aspiration handle (2010-10-12),

2. 7803130 - Deflectable tip access sheath (2010-09-28),

3. 7789915 - Stent for implantation (2010-09-07),

4. 7766987 - Apparatus and method for collection of particulate matter during percutaneous procedures (2010-08-03),

5. 7766926 - Sling for supporting tissue (2010-08-03),

6. 7731722 - Ureteral backstop filter and retrieval device (2010-06-08),

7. 7641620 - Rotatable sampling apparatus (2010-01-05),

8. 7637904 - Catheter with snap on feature (2009-12-29),

9. 7621880 - Double ended wire guide (2009-11-24),

10. 7550012 - Stent for implantation (2009-06-23),

11. 6468228 - Surgical tissue morcellator (2002-10-22),

12. 6254570 - Back-up retention member drainage catheter (2001-07-03),

13. 5904665 - Automated prolonged slow release intrauterine insemination using self (1999-05-18),

14. 5897565 - Releasable, surgical clamp (1999-04-27),

15. 5713369 - Uterine endometrial tissue sample brush (1998-02-03),

Company Overview

Vance Products Inc., based in Spencer, Indiana, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced medical devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions in vacuum aspiration, surgical instruments, and automated procedures, enhancing the efficiency and safety of medical practices. Key technology areas include deflectable tip access sheaths, ureteral backstop filters, and surgical tissue morcellators, positioning Vance Products as a significant player in the medical device industry, particularly in surgical and reproductive health applications.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

47 Patents

#1 in Spencer, IN

#119 in Indiana

#7,448 in US

#14,840 in the World

Spencer, IN, United States of America

Vance Products Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,605

56 inventors:

Thomas L Foster (11 out of 25 patents)

Rodney W Bosley, Jr (6 out of 24 patents)

Walter N Ryan (6 out of 9 patents)

4. Paul G Thomson (6 out of 7 patents)

5. Edward D Pingleton (5 out of 51 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vance Products Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vance-products

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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