Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Dan Francis

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Microwave Energy Treatment. Top assignees: Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha, Cierra, Inc., Miramar Labs, Inc.. Active years: 2005-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dan Francis. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dan-francis

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 = 22 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 63.6

CIPO Patents = 3

EPO Patents = 5 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 6.5

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 1,255(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 2,438

Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha

Years Active: 2005-2016

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Areas of Expertise:

Microwave Energy

Tissue Defect Repair

Patent Foramen Ovale

Electrode Apparatus

Anatomic Tissue Defects

Energy Based Devices

Medical Treatment

Layered Tissue Closure

22 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 9427285 - Systems and methods for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue (2016-08-30),

2. 8852181 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of anatomic tissue defects (2014-10-07),

3. 8465485 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2013-06-18),

4. 8401668 - Systems and methods for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue (2013-03-19),

5. 8133221 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of anatomic tissue defects (2012-03-13),

6. 8109274 - Methods and electrode apparatus to achieve a closure of a layered tissue defect (2012-02-07),

7. 8075554 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-12-13),

8. 8070747 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-12-06),

9. 8066701 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-11-29),

10. 8052678 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-11-08),

11. 8038673 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-10-18),

12. 8038672 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-10-18),

13. 8038671 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-10-18),

14. 8038669 - Energy based devices and methods for treatment of patent foramen ovale (2011-10-18),

15. 8021362 - Methods and apparatus for closing a layered tissue defect (2011-09-20),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Dan Francis - The Inventor Powering Medical Advancements

Introduction: Dan Francis, a visionary inventor based in Mountain View, CA, US, has made significant strides in the field of healthcare technology with his groundbreaking patented innovations.

Latest Patents: Among his 22 patents, two recent ones stand out for their impact on medical treatments. The first involves systems and methods that utilize microwave energy to target specific tissues, optimizing treatment precision. The second patent focuses on energy-based devices for effectively treating various anatomic tissue defects with acute closure techniques.

Career Highlights: Dan Francis has contributed his expertise to renowned companies like Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha and Cierra, Inc., where he played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge medical technologies.

Collaborations: Collaborating closely with industry experts such as Mark E Deem and William W Malecki, Dan Francis has spearheaded collaborative efforts that have pushed the boundaries of medical innovation and patient care.

Conclusion: Dan Francis's ingenuity and dedication to advancing healthcare technologies have solidified his reputation as a key figure in the field of medical inventions. His patented solutions continue to pave the way for more effective treatments and improved outcomes for patients worldwide.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.