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Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Vista Medical Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 21

Forward Citations = 1,691

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14 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Koichiro Hori (11 out of 21 patents)

Philip R Lichtman (5 out of 32 patents)

Herbert A Thaler (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Allen R Newman (4 out of 12 patents)

5. John O Crawford (2 out of 5 patents)

6. David G Matsuura (1 out of 43 patents)

7. Walter Dean Gillespie (1 out of 38 patents)

8. Harry R McKinley (1 out of 19 patents)

9. Wayne P Griffin (1 out of 5 patents)

10. Arthur C McKinley (1 out of 4 patents)

11. Richard Schermerhorn (1 out of 1 patent)

12. E Arthur Woodbury (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Christopher R Chaleki (1 out of 1 patent)

14. David I Freed (1 out of 1 patent)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6450948 - Deflecting tip for surgical cannula (2002-09-17),

2. 6313883 - Method and apparatus for finite local enhancement of a video display reproduction of images (2001-11-06),

3. 6292221 - Motorized focusing device and viewing system utilizing same (2001-09-18),

4. RE37356 - Endoscope with position display for zoom lens unit and imaging device (2001-09-04),

5. 6191809 - Method and apparatus for aligning stereo images (2001-02-20),

6. 5989182 - Device-steering shaft assembly and endoscope (1999-11-23),

7. D415146 - Head mounted display (1999-10-12),

8. 5944654 - Endoscope with replaceable irrigation tube (1999-08-31),

9. 5941818 - Endoscopic video camera with malleable support (1999-08-24),

10. 5941817 - Endoscope wherein electrical components are electrically isolated from (1999-08-24),

11. 5935057 - Device for carrying two units in end to end disposition and for moving (1999-08-10),

12. 5895350 - Electronic endoscope (1999-04-20),

13. 5855549 - Method of using an optical female urethroscope (1999-01-05),

14. 5823940 - Optical surgical device for examining genitourinary tissue (1998-10-20),

15. 5817014 - Electronic endoscope with zoom lens (1998-10-06),

Company Overview

Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. is a Carlsbad, California-based company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced medical devices. The organization focuses on innovative solutions that enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes. With a commitment to research and technology, Vista Medical Technologies aims to address critical needs in the healthcare sector, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies to deliver effective medical solutions. Their expertise spans various domains within the medical technology landscape.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

21 Patents

#57 in Carlsbad, CA

#3,764 in California

#15,712 in US

#30,001 in the World

Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Vista Medical Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,691

14 inventors:

Koichiro Hori (11 out of 21 patents)

Philip R Lichtman (5 out of 32 patents)

Herbert A Thaler (5 out of 7 patents)

4. Allen R Newman (4 out of 12 patents)

5. John O Crawford (2 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Vista Medical Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/vista-medical-technologies

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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