Palo Alto, CA, United States of America

Lionel Vedrine

This inventor holds 77 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, plus 14 CIPO patents and 59 EPO patents, primarily in Drug Delivery Devices (CPC class A61M). Top assignees: Becton Dickinson and Company Limited, Genentech, Inc., Becton Dickinson France S.a.s.. Active years: 2001-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lionel Vedrine. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lionel-vedrine

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 77 

% Patents Active = 92.2

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.8

ph-index = 20

Forward Citations = 1,317(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,155(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Saint Martin D'Heres, FR (2001 - 2003)
  • St. Martin d'Heres, FR (2003 - 2006)
  • Ridgewood, NJ (US) (2007 - 2017)
  • Menlo Park, CA (US) (2019 - 2022)
  • San Mateo, CA (US) (2023)
  • Palo Alto, CA (US) (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2001-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Drug Delivery Device
Self-Injection Device
Ocular Implant
Syringe Platform
Medicament Delivery
Nasal Drug Delivery
Infusion Device
Medical Injector
Cartridge System
Sealing Apparatus
Low-Volume Delivery
Injection Device
77 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Lionel Vedrine: Innovator in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Patents

Introduction

Lionel Vedrine, based in Palo Alto, California, is a prominent inventor with an impressive portfolio of 74 patents. His work focuses on innovations in pharmaceutical delivery systems and medical devices, providing significant advancement in the healthcare industry.

Latest Patents

Vedrine's latest contributions include an innovative "Vial Assembly with Luer Fitting," which allows access to a vial's contents using a syringe without the need for a needle. This design enhances safety and minimizes the risk of needle-stick injuries. The vial assembly consists of a vial neck serving as a syringe interface and a cap with a plug for sealing. Additionally, Vedrine introduced a "Drug Delivery Device," which features a tubular reservoir and a mechanism to control a needle's displacement relative to the reservoir, improving the administration of medication through injectable devices.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Vedrine has worked with renowned companies such as Becton Dickinson and Company and Genentech. His contributions in these roles have played a critical part in developing effective medical technologies that improve patient care.

Collaborations

Vedrine has collaborated with notable colleagues including Richard A Cronenberg and Ralph Lee Sonderegger. These collaborations have been instrumental in driving forward innovative solutions in medical devices and drug delivery systems.

Conclusion

Lionel Vedrine's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. His extensive patent portfolio showcases his commitment to improving safety and effectiveness in drug administration, marking him as a significant figure in contemporary medical technology advancements.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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