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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Ventritex, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 95

CIPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 6,913

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51 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Benjamin D Pless (36 out of 43 patents)

Eric Steven Fain (17 out of 56 patents)

M Elizabeth Bush (13 out of 19 patents)

4. Craig E Mar (9 out of 59 patents)

5. Kenneth J Carroll (8 out of 29 patents)

6. Michael B Sweeney (7 out of 7 patents)

7. Timothy A Fayram (6 out of 54 patents)

8. Peter A Altman (6 out of 62 patents)

9. Drew A Hoffmann (5 out of 10 patents)

10. Dean F Carson (5 out of 37 patents)

11. Roger Winkle (5 out of 5 patents)

12. Mark J Meltzer (4 out of 7 patents)

13. John G Ryan (4 out of 4 patents)

14. Mary E Bush (4 out of 4 patents)

15. Michael O Williams (4 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Defibrillation Lead

Implantable Electrode

Cardiac Stimulation

Electrode Configuration

Pulse Generator

Fibrillation Detection

Medical Apparatus

Cardiac Arrhythmias

Flexible Electrode

Bio-Compatible Device

Electrocardiogram

Impedance Measurement

95 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5683447 - Lead with septal defibrillation and pacing electrodes (1997-11-04),

2. 5683433 - Implantable medical apparatus with magnifying header (1997-11-04),

3. 5679026 - Header adapter for an implantable cardiac stimulation device (1997-10-21),

4. 5674272 - Crush resistant implantable lead (1997-10-07),

5. 5669790 - Lead lumen sealing device (1997-09-23),

6. 5669391 - Apparatus and method for presenting patient electrocardiogram and (1997-09-23),

7. 5662698 - Nonshunting endocardial defibrillation lead (1997-09-02),

8. 5660737 - Process for making a capacitor foil with enhanced surface area (1997-08-26),

9. 5658709 - Method for manufacturing implantable cardiac defibrillation electrodes (1997-08-19),

10. 5658327 - Intracardiac lead having a compliant fixation device (1997-08-19),

11. 5658321 - Conductive housing for implantable cardiac device (1997-08-19),

12. 5649971 - Apparatus and method for inducing fibrillation (1997-07-22),

13. 5647379 - Correlator based electromagnetic interference responsive control system (1997-07-15),

14. 5645586 - Conforming implantable defibrillator (1997-07-08),

15. 5645070 - Method and apparatus for determining the origins of cardiac arrhythmias (1997-07-08),

Ventritex, Inc. is a medical technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of implantable cardiac devices. With a focus on innovative solutions, Ventritex delivers cutting-edge products that improve the lives of patients with heart conditions. Their advanced technologies aim to prevent and treat arrhythmias, providing better outcomes and enhanced quality of life. Visit their website to learn more about their groundbreaking cardiac devices and ongoing research.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

95 Patents

#51 in Sunnyvale, CA

#913 in California

#3,934 in US

#8,088 in the World

Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Ventritex, Inc.

Forward Citations = 6,913

51 inventors:

Benjamin D Pless (36 out of 43 patents)

Eric Steven Fain (17 out of 56 patents)

M Elizabeth Bush (13 out of 19 patents)

4. Craig E Mar (9 out of 59 patents)

5. Kenneth J Carroll (8 out of 29 patents)

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