Francesco Maisano

This inventor holds 38 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Cardiac Valve Repair. Top assignees: 4Tech Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Valtech Cardio Ltd.. Active years: 2004-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Francesco Maisano. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/francesco-maisano

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 38 (Patent Applications = 4)

% Patents Active = 65.8

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 9)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 21

Forward Citations = 3,952(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Sebrate, IT (2013)
Milan, IT (2004 - 2019)
Zurich, CH (2017 - 2021)
Küsnacht, CH (2022)
Zürich, CH (2018 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Transseptal Solutions Ltd.

Years Active: 2004-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Fossa Ovalis Penetration

Tricuspid Valve Repair

Mitral Valve Repair

Suture-Securing Device

Prosthetic Valves

Deployment Techniques

Percutaneous Tether Locking

Annuloplasty Ring

Delivery Tool

Heart Valve System

Repair Chords

Cardiac Tissue Cinching

38 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12426922 - Fossa ovalis penetration catheter (2025-09-30),

2. 11559400 - Tricuspid valve repair using tension (2023-01-24),

3. 11517319 - Medical occluder device (2022-12-06),

4. 11116497 - Suture-securing device (2021-09-14),

5. 10966827 - Retaining mechanisms for prosthetic valves (2021-04-06),

6. 10722355 - Retaining mechanisms for prosthetic valves (2020-07-28),

7. 10582950 - Fossa ovalis penetration (2020-03-10),

8. 10548729 - Deployment techniques for annuloplasty ring and over-wire rotation tool (2020-02-04),

9. 10500371 - Fossa ovalis penetration (2019-12-10),

10. 10405978 - Tricuspid valve repair using tension (2019-09-10),

11. 10238491 - Tricuspid valve repair using tension (2019-03-26),

12. 10206673 - Suture-securing for cardiac valve repair (2019-02-19),

13. 10166101 - Methods for repairing mitral valves (2019-01-01),

14. 10058323 - Tricuspid valve repair using tension (2018-08-28),

15. 10022114 - Percutaneous tether locking (2018-07-17),

Title: The Innovative Journey of Francesco Maisano

Introduction: Francesco Maisano, a pioneering inventor hailing from Milan, Italy, has made significant contributions to the field of medical technology through his groundbreaking innovations.

Latest Patents: Francesco Maisano holds several patents in the medical device sector, focusing on advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques and cardiac interventions.

Career Highlights: With a background in engineering and a passion for improving patient outcomes, Maisano has led research teams in developing cutting-edge medical devices that have revolutionized the way certain procedures are performed in the healthcare industry.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Francesco Maisano has collaborated with leading medical institutions, research centers, and fellow inventors to bring his ideas to life and ensure that his inventions have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide.

Conclusion: Francesco Maisano's dedication to innovation and his relentless pursuit of excellence have solidified his reputation as a visionary inventor in the field of medical technology, with his work continuing to inspire future generations of inventors and researchers.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.