Inventor
Walter D. Gillespie
Inventor
San Diego, CA, US
Overview
Patents· 36 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
A61Fprimary
A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels33%
A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body31%
A61BDiagnosis22%
A44CPersonal adornments, e.g. jewellery2%
A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general2%
A61NElectrotherapy2%
B26BHand-held cutting tools not otherwise provided for2%
B33YAdditive manufacturing, i.e. manufacturing of three-dimensional [3d] objects by additive deposition, additive agglomeration or additive layering, e.g. by 3d printing, stereolithography or selective laser sintering2%
F16DCouplings for transmitting rotation2%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification2%
PatentTitleYear
10,702,397Insertion handle for surgical implants202010,342,673Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms201910,105,492Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projection20189,987,149Insertion handle for surgical implants20189,913,945'Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projection'20189,707,346'Medical valve connector'20179,592,344'Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projection'20179,545,316'Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms'20179,277,903'Annulotomy closure device and related methods'20168,998,924'Insertion handle for surgical implants'20158,992,620'Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms'20158,956,413'Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchor'20158,894,710'Lockable spinal implant'20148,740,979'System and method for restoration of nutrient flow to nucleus pulposa'20148,696,751'Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms'20148,556,868'Syringe with multi-pronged actuator'20138,443,626'Attachment for flesh piercing jewelry'20138,435,296'Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchor'20138,292,944'Slide-and-lock stent'20128,192,495'Lockable spinal implant'20128,066,692'Medical male luer connector with increased closing volume'20117,957,817'Medical electrode and tool for delivering the electrode'20117,901,430'Annulotomy closure device and related methods'20117,883,527'Annulotomy closure device and related methods'20117,842,058'Manipulation and cutting system and method'20107,811,293'System and method for rapid placement of chest tubes'20107,758,566'Valve assembly'20107,361,164'Multi-outlet medical dispensing device'20086,964,674'Annulotomy closure device'20056,863,668'Articulation mechanism for medical devices'20056,764,452'Bone graft harvester'20046,682,473'Devices and methods for attenuation of pressure waves in the body'20046,491,626'Articulation systems for positioning minimally invasive surgical tools'20026,450,948'Deflecting tip for surgical cannula'20026,183,461'Method for delivering a medication'20016,171,298'Intravesical infuser'2001Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2001–2016Based in La Mesa, CA, US· patent location history
2002–2020Based in San Diego, CA, US· patent location history
2010–2016Patents assigned to MATSUURA DAVID G (11)· patent assignee history
2010–2015Patents assigned to SIMPSON PHILIP J (11)· patent assignee history
2010–2015Patents assigned to GILLESPIE WALTER DEAN (7)· patent assignee history
2010–2018Patents assigned to ICU MEDICAL INC (7)· patent assignee history
2012–2017Patents assigned to COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC (8)· patent assignee history
2012–2017Based in Carlsbad, CA, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| MATSUURA DAVID G | 11 | 2010–2016 |
| SIMPSON PHILIP J | 11 | 2010–2015 |
| COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC | 8 | 2012–2017 |
| GILLESPIE WALTER DEANself | 7 | 2010–2015 |
| ICU MEDICAL INC | 7 | 2010–2018 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California, US | 18 | 2002–2020 |
| Carlsbad, California, US | 9 | 2012–2017 |
| La Mesa, California, US | 9 | 2001–2016 |