Inventor

Thomas J. Fogarty

Inventor

Portola Valley, CA, US

Overview

1976–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 187 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Bprimary

A61BDiagnosis41%

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels24%

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body17%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests4%

A61HPhysical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body3%

A61NElectrotherapy3%

LOC282%

H01QAntennas, i.e. radio aerials1%

A41DOuterwear1%

A43BCharacteristic features of footwear1%

PatentTitleYear

10,959,825Intravascular implants and methods of using the same2021 10,842,497Embolization device and a method of using the same2020 10,736,805Adaptive compression therapy systems and methods2020 10,722,691Puncture apparatus2020 10,595,991Heart valve assemblies2020 10,420,582Puncture apparatus2019 10,383,636Embolization device and a method of using the same2019 10,166,164Adaptive compression therapy systems and methods2019 10,143,520Microwave antenna guide assembly2018 10,076,462Adaptive compression therapy systems and methods2018 10,058,679Assemblies, systems, and methods for infusing therapeutic agents into the body2018 10,039,602Electrosurgical energy channel splitters and systems for delivering electrosurgical energy2018 9,913,651'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2018 9,750,504'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2017 9,744,026'Intravascular implants and methods of using the same'2017 9,629,636'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2017 9,615,912'Intravascular implants and methods of using the same'2017 9,561,037'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2017 9,510,845'Methods for maintaining a filtering device within a lumen'2016 9,474,673'Methods and devices for deep vein thrombosis prevention'2016 9,463,038'Retrievable endoluminal filter'2016 9,463,037'Endoluminal filter'2016 9,439,663'Endoluminal filter'2016 9,427,243'Methods for providing protection during procedures in the vasculature'2016 9,421,026'Coated endoluminal filters'2016 9,393,034'Spiral shaped filter'2016 9,387,001'Biodegradable implantable device'2016 9,351,748'Distal protection devices and methods of providing distal protection'2016 9,345,501'Distal protection device'2016 9,333,078'Heart valve assemblies'2016 9,314,259'Devices and methods for vessel occlusion'2016 9,028,524'Methods for maintaining a filtering device within a lumen'2015 9,005,235'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2015 8,864,691'Apparatus, systems, and methods for augmenting the flow of fluid within body vessels'2014 8,858,475'Apparatus, systems, and methods for augmenting the flow of fluid within body vessels'2014 8,858,473'Apparatus, systems, and methods for augmenting the flow of fluid within body vessels'2014 8,858,474'Apparatus, systems, and methods for augmenting the flow of fluid within body vessels'2014 8,808,282'Microwave antenna having a curved configuration'2014 8,747,463'Methods of using a prosthesis fixturing device'2014 8,702,678'Assemblies, systems, and methods for infusing therapeutic agents into the body'2014 8,623,080'Biologically implantable prosthesis and methods of using the same'2014 8,562,636'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2013 8,551,162'Biologically implantable prosthesis'2013 D0690824'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 D0690021'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 8,500,770'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2013 8,460,373'Method for implanting a heart valve within an annulus of a patient'2013 D0682438'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 D0682439'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 D0682437'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 D0680655'Constellation of chambers for distributing pneumatic pressure'2013 8,323,304'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2012 8,317,854'Apparatus and methods for endoluminal graft placement'2012 8,277,476'Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft'2012 8,262,686'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2012 8,226,679'Spiral shaped filter'2012 8,206,427'Apparatus and methods for endoluminal graft placement'2012 8,133,248'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2012 8,062,323'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2011 8,025,695'Biologically implantable heart valve system'2011 8,021,421'Prosthesis heart valve fixturing device'2011 8,016,850'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2011 7,981,153'Biologically implantable prosthesis methods of using'2011 7,854,747'Endoluminal filter'2010 7,789,892'Lumen filtering methods'2010 7,785,343'Coated endoluminal filter'2010 7,753,870'Systems and methods for treating obesity'2010 7,588,584'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2009 7,582,100'Spiral shaped filter'2009 7,537,599'Anastomosis occlusion device'2009 7,481,821'Embolization device and a method of using the same'2009 7,473,262'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2009 7,322,360'Device for accurately marking tissue'2008 7,314,475'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2008 7,197,363'Microwave antenna having a curved configuration'2007 7,077,852'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2006 6,989,018'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2006 6,974,473'Function-enhanced thrombolytic AV fistula and method'2005 6,953,464'Anastomosis occlusion device'2005 6,939,365'Fixturing assembly'2005 6,921,414'Endoluminal prosthesis and tissue separation condition treatment method'2005 6,840,946'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2005 6,764,497'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2004 6,752,154'Device for accurately marking tissue'2004 6,743,169'Surgical instruments and procedures for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft surgery'2004 6,722,371'Device for accurately marking tissue'2004 6,699,259'Minimally invasive direct cardiac massage device and method'2004 6,692,514'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2004 6,660,032'Expandable coil endoluminal prosthesis'2003 6,656,214'Methods and apparatus for conformably sealing prostheses within body lumens'2003 6,645,237'Expandable coiled endoluminal prosthesis'2003 6,620,177'Anastomosis occlusion device'2003 6,585,760'AV fistula and function enhancing method'2003 6,572,648'Endoluminal prosthesis and tissue separation condition treatment method'2003 6,564,806'Device for accurately marking tissue'2003 6,565,555'Transvascular TMR device and method'2003 6,562,048'Deformable conduits and methods for shunting bodily fluid during surgery'2003 6,558,408'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2003 6,533,811'Internal graft prosthesis and delivery system'2003 6,530,942'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2003 6,527,787'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2003 6,503,265'Minimally invasive direct cardiac massage device and method'2003 6,491,719'Tubular endoluminar prosthesis having oblique ends'2002 6,488,700'Endoluminal prosthesis placing method'2002 6,461,368'Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement'2002 6,451,035'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2002 6,447,529'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2002 6,443,159'Endoscopic linton procedure using balloon dissectors and retractors'2002 6,405,733'Device for accurately marking tissue'2002 6,387,112'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2002 6,346,077'Surgical instrument for stabilizing the beating heart during coronary artery bypass graft surgery'2002 6,328,749'Remote endarterectomy ring stripper'2001 6,312,445'Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement'2001 6,299,621'Surgical clamp pads with elastomer impregnated mesh'2001 6,293,954'Surgical clamp with replaceable clamp members'2001 6,273,902'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2001 6,248,122'Catheter with controlled release endoluminal prosthesis'2001 6,240,924'Endoscopic linton procedure using balloon dissectors and retractors'2001 6,238,430'Catheter assembly with controlled release endoluminal prosthesis and method for placing'2001 6,228,104'Surgical clamp having replaceable pad'2001 6,206,896'Surgical clamp pad with interdigitating teeth'2001 6,193,745'Modular intraluminal prosteheses construction and methods'2001 6,168,623'Deformable conduits and methods for shunting bodily fluid during surgery'2001 6,165,186'Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement'2000 6,123,722'Stitched stent grafts and methods for their fabrication'2000 6,110,198'Method for deploying cuff prostheses'2000 6,068,639'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'2000 6,059,750'Minimally invasive direct cardiac massage device and method'2000 6,053,911'Transvascular TMR device and method'2000 6,042,581'Transvascular TMR device and method'2000 6,013,090'Extraluminal balloon dissection'2000 6,007,552'Vascular clamps and surgical retractors with directional filaments for tissue engagement'1999 5,979,452'Endoscopic linton procedure using balloon dissectors and retractors'1999 5,980,469'Method and apparatus for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue'1999 5,968,066'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1999 5,928,164'Apparatus for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue'1999 5,899,913'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1999 5,876,413'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1999 5,853,417'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1998 5,824,037'Modular intraluminal prostheses construction and methods'1998 5,814,060'Extraluminal balloon dissection'1998 5,800,520'Tubular endoluminar prosthesis having oblique ends'1998 5,775,333'Apparatus for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue'1998 5,769,882'Methods and apparatus for conformably sealing prostheses within body lumens'1998 5,741,274'Method and apparatus for laparoscopically reinforcing vascular stent-grafts'1998 5,730,748'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1998 5,690,648'Methods and apparatus for rolling a defibrillator electrode'1997 5,690,668'Extraluminal balloon dissection'1997 5,618,287'Methods of surgically implanting a defibrillator electrode within a patient'1997 5,601,589'Extraluminal balloon dissection apparatus and method'1997 5,601,581'Methods and devices for blood vessel harvesting'1997 5,584,842'Valvulotome and method of using'1996 5,526,822'Method and apparatus for automated biopsy and collection of soft tissue'1996 5,514,151'Valvulotome with a laterally offset curved cutting edge'1996 5,464,449'Internal graft prosthesis and delivery system'1995 5,464,447'Implantable defibrillator electrodes'1995 5,392,783'Adhesive tape strip'1995 5,234,425'Variable diameter sheath method and apparatus for use in body passages'1993 5,176,135'Implantable defibrillation electrode system'1993 5,071,428'Method and apparatus for providing intrapericardial access and inserting intrapericardial electrodes'1991 5,033,477'Method and apparatus for providing intrapericardial access and inserting intrapericardial electrodes'1991 4,976,725'Dilatation catheter and constant pressure syringe and method of using the same'1990 4,865,037'Method for implanting automatic implantable defibrillator'1989 4,860,769'Implantable defibrillation electrode'1989 4,821,719'Cohesive-adhesive atraumatic clamp'1989 4,774,949'Deflector guiding catheter'1988 4,768,508'Vein valve cutting method'1988 4,762,130'Catheter with corkscrew-like balloon'1988 4,739,760'Vein valve cutter apparatus'1988 4,643,194'Flexible calibrator'1987 4,621,636'Endarterectomy method and apparatus'1986 4,611,593'Vessel occluding instrument'1986 4,608,984'Self-retracting dilatation catheter'1986 4,606,347'Inverted balloon catheter having sealed through lumen'1986 4,564,014'Variable length dilatation catheter apparatus and method'1986 4,493,711'Tubular extrusion catheter'1985 4,483,340'Dilatation catheter'1984 4,479,497'Double lumen dilatation catheter'1984 4,403,612'Dilatation method'1983 4,338,942'Dilatation catherter apparatus'1982 4,328,811'Calibrating dilation catheter'1982 4,315,512'Piston extension balloon dilatation catheter apparatus and method'1982 4,292,974'Dilatation catheter apparatus and method'1981 4,287,890'Endarterectomy method'1981 4,271,839'Dilation catheter method and apparatus'1981 3,993,076'Vessel occluding instrument'1976 3,966,401'Preparing natural tissue for implantation so as to provide improved flexibility'1976

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1976–2021Patents assigned to FOGARTY THOMAS J (76)· patent assignee history

1976–2004Based in Palo Alto, CA, US· patent location history

1991–2021Based in Portola Valley, CA, US· patent location history

1997–2011Patents assigned to GEN SURGICAL INNOVATIONS INC (24)· patent assignee history

1998–2020Patents assigned to MEDTRONIC INC (16)· patent assignee history

2000–2009Patents assigned to NOVARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC (14)· patent assignee history

2009–2016Patents assigned to CRUX BIOMEDICAL INC (17)· patent assignee history

2018Based in Portola, CA, US· patent location history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
FOGARTY THOMAS Jself	76	1976–2021
GEN SURGICAL INNOVATIONS INC	24	1997–2011
CRUX BIOMEDICAL INC	17	2009–2016
MEDTRONIC INC	16	1998–2020
NOVARE SURGICAL SYSTEMS INC	14	2000–2009

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Portola Valley, California, US	158	1991–2021
Palo Alto, California, US	28	1976–2004
Portola, California, US	1	2018