Newport Beach, CA, United States of America

Athanasios Papadakis

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 4 EPO patents, primarily in ENT Surgical Instruments. Top assignees: Acclarent, Inc., Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.. Active years: 2021-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Athanasios Papadakis. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/athanasios-papadakis

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18 (Patent Applications = 11)

% Patents Active = 94.4

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 12)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.7

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 7(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Biosense Webster (Israel) Ltd.

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2021-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Visualization System

ENT Procedures

Surgical Instrument

Dilation Catheter

User Interface

Sinuplasty

Guidewire

Irrigation Features

Nasal Surgery

Camera Placement

Navigation Modalities

Posterior Nasal Neurectomy

18 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12594125 - Visualization system and method for ENT procedures (2026-04-07),

2. 12465204 - Instrument with integral imaging and irrigation features (2025-11-11),

3. 12343488 - Guidewire for dilating eustachian tube via middle ear (2025-07-01),

4. 12220162 - Turbinate reduction instrument (2025-02-11),

5. 12213737 - User interface for image guided surgery system (2025-02-04),

6. 12161824 - Multi-balloon dilation catheter (2024-12-10),

7. 12138410 - Sinuplasty instrument with deflectable guide rail (2024-11-12),

8. 12079440 - Method for real time update of fly-through camera placement (2024-09-03),

9. 11883048 - Instrument with integral imaging and irrigation features (2024-01-30),

10. 11786296 - Instrument for endoscopic posterior nasal nerve ablation (2023-10-17),

11. 11696775 - Method of treating deviated nasal septum, enlarged nasal turbinate, or mucosal hypertrophy (2023-07-11),

12. 11656735 - Method for real time update of fly-through camera placement (2023-05-23),

13. 11602619 - Coupling assembly for variable diameter surgical instrument (2023-03-14),

14. 11534235 - Needle instrument for posterior nasal neurectomy ablation (2022-12-27),

15. 11395906 - Combined sinuplasty and seeker instrument with navigation and illumination modalities (2022-07-26),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Athanasios Papadakis

Introduction

Athanasios Papadakis is a prominent inventor based in Newport Beach, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on innovative solutions that enhance surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a guidewire designed for dilating the Eustachian tube via the middle ear. This guidewire features a shaft made of metal and includes an inflatable element at its distal end. The guidewire is capable of transitioning between a deflated state, allowing it to pass through the isthmus of the Eustachian tube, and an inflated state, which facilitates the dilation of the tube. Another notable patent is a turbinate reduction instrument, which consists of a handle assembly and a shaft assembly that extends into the nasal cavity. This instrument includes a cutting member for tissue removal and a navigation sensor that generates signals corresponding to its position within the patient.

Career Highlights

Athanasios has worked with several reputable companies in the medical field, including Acclarent, Inc. and Biosense Webster Ltd. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in medical technology.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Athanasios has collaborated with talented individuals such as Jetmir Pal

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.