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Sunnyvale, CA, United States of America

Paul E Lilagan

This inventor holds 55 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 14 EPO patents, primarily in Medical Robotics. Top assignees: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc., Other. Active years: 2012-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Paul E Lilagan. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/paul-e-lilagan

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 55 

% Patents Active = 98.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 21

Forward Citations = 2,039(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,581(Dec 10, 2025)


Location History:

  • Sunnyvale, CT (US) (2019)
  • Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal54 out of 2,742 
 
Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2012-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Surgical System
Entry Guide
Hand Tracking
Robotic System
Articulated Instruments
Dual-Control Instrument
Force Feedback
Sensory Feedback
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Variable Configurations
Gaze Tracking
Image Control Element
55 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12709020 - SURGICAL SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE ENTRY GUIDE CONFIGURATIONS (2026-08-18),
2. 12533158 - Entry guide for multiple instruments in a single port surgical system (2026-01-27),
3. 12502225 - Systems and methods for a dual-control surgical instrument (2025-12-23),
4. 12343101 - Method and system for control using hand tracking (2025-07-01),
5. 12295681 - Method and system for retracting an instrument into an entry guide (2025-05-13),
6. 12239396 - Medical robotic system providing an auxiliary view including range of motion limitations for articulatable instruments extending out of a distal end of an entry guide (2025-03-04),
7. 12232832 - Rotating assistant port (2025-02-25),
8. 12207895 - Surgical system entry guide (2025-01-28),
9. 11992936 - Surgical system with variable entry guide configurations (2024-05-28),
10. 11986208 - Entry guide for multiple instruments in a single port surgical system (2024-05-21),
11. 11977678 - Robotic system providing user selectable actions associated with gaze tracking (2024-05-07),
12. 11883109 - Systems and methods for a dual control surgical instrument (2024-01-30),
13. 11758262 - Intelligent manual adjustment of an image control element (2023-09-12),
14. 11751955 - Method and system for retracting an instrument into an entry guide (2023-09-12),
15. 11747895 - Robotic system providing user selectable actions associated with gaze tracking (2023-09-05),

Title: The Inventive Journey of Paul E Lilagan

Introduction: Paul E Lilagan is a prolific inventor based in Sunnyvale, California, known for his groundbreaking contributions to various technological fields.

Latest Patents: Paul E Lilagan holds several patents in the areas of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and medical devices, showcasing his diverse range of innovative ideas.

Career Highlights: With a career spanning over two decades, Paul E Lilagan has worked with top research institutions and leading tech companies, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Paul E Lilagan has collaborated with renowned scientists, engineers, and inventors, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence in his projects.

Conclusion: Paul E Lilagan's passion for innovation and his relentless pursuit of technological advancement continue to inspire the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs.

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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