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Minneapolis, MN, United States of America

Vascular Solutions, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 31

% Expired Patents = 19.4



Trademarks = 19

Forward Citations = 2,915

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41 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Howard C Root (21 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Gregg Stuart Sutton (9 out of 57 patents)

bronzeMedal Jason M Garrity (8 out of 9 patents)

4.  Jeffrey M Welch (7 out of 33 patents)

5.  Jeff M Welch (5 out of 10 patents)

6.  Gary Gershony (5 out of 7 patents)

7.  Michael J Horzewski (3 out of 45 patents)

8.  Stephen Anthony Penegor (3 out of 11 patents)

9.  James Arnold Murto (3 out of 13 patents)

10.  Daniel J Kasprzyk (3 out of 4 patents)

11.  Dean A Peterson (3 out of 45 patents)

12.  Steve Michael (2 out of 6 patents)

13.  Tom Holman (2 out of 10 patents)

14.  Kenneth M Zinn (1 out of 25 patents)

15.  James V Kauphusman (1 out of 55 patents)


Core Competencies:
Catheter
Vascular Dilator
Interventional Cardiology
Occluding Varicose Veins
Guidewire Management
Aortic Valve Positioning
Hemostatic Clip
Vascular Access Closure
Sealing Apparatus
Freeze-Drying
Medical Device Packaging
Convertible Guidewire

31 patents:

1. 9636477 - Catheter (2017-05-02),
2. 9561893 - System and method for freeze-drying and packaging (2017-02-07),
3. 9522253 - Drainage or feeding catheter assembly (2016-12-20),
4. RE46116 - Coaxial guide catheter for interventional cardiology procedures (2016-08-22),
5. 9351747 - Capture assembly and method (2016-05-31),
6. 9351736 - Elongated expandable member for occluding varicose veins (2016-05-31),
7. RE45776 - Coaxial guide catheter for interventional cardiology procedures (2015-10-26),
8. RE45760 - Coaxial guide catheter for interventional cardiology procedures (2015-10-19),
9. 9078993 - Aortic valve positioning systems, devices, and methods (2015-07-14),
10. 9078991 - Vascular dilator systems, kits, and methods (2015-07-14),
11. RE45380 - Coaxial guide catheter for interventional cardiology procedures (2015-02-16),
12. 8834500 - Hand-held vein removal device (2014-09-16),
13. 8758427 - Elongated expandable member for occluding varicose veins (2014-06-24),
14. 8523824 - Guidewire and catheter management device (2013-09-03),
15. 8298215 - Guidewire tipped laser fiber (2012-10-30),
Company Overview
Vascular Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in innovative solutions for vascular access and intervention. The organization focuses on developing and manufacturing products that enhance patient care in the fields of cardiology and interventional radiology. With a commitment to advancing medical technology, Vascular Solutions aims to improve procedural outcomes and streamline healthcare processes through its diverse range of devices and tools tailored for vascular procedures.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

Vascular Solutions, Inc. USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
31 Patents

#64 in Minneapolis, MN

#310 in Minnesota

#10,927 in US

#21,260 in the World

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

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,915

41 inventors:

goldMedal Howard C Root (21 out of 34 patents)

silverMedal Gregg Stuart Sutton (9 out of 57 patents)

bronzeMedal Jason M Garrity (8 out of 9 patents)

4.  Jeffrey M Welch (7 out of 33 patents)

5.  Jeff M Welch (5 out of 10 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vascular Solutions, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vascular-solutions

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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