Inventor
Lixiao Wang
Inventor
Maple Grove, MN, US
Overview
Patents· 181 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
A61Mprimary
A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body22%
A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general18%
A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels13%
A61KPreparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes8%
Y10TTechnical subjects covered by former us classification7%
B29LIndexing scheme associated with subclass b29c, relating to particular articles7%
B29CShaping or joining of plastics6%
A61BDiagnosis5%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests3%
B29KIndexing scheme associated with subclasses b29b, b29c or b29d, relating to moulding materials or to materials for moulds, reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts3%
PatentTitleYear
10,850,076Balloon catheters for body lumens202010,835,719Drug releasing coatings for medical devices202010,806,830Drug-coated balloon catheters for body lumens202010,758,713Chemical ablation and method of treatment for various diseases202010,675,386Drug coated balloon catheters for nonvascular strictures202010,668,188Drug coated balloon catheters for nonvascular strictures202010,537,375Chemical ablation and method of treatment for various diseases202010,485,959Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters201910,485,958Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters201910,433,992Implant and delivery system with multiple marker interlocks201910,315,011Implant delivery system with interlocked RX port orientation201910,286,191Chemical ablation and method of treatment for various diseases20199,956,321Medical device balloons with improved strength properties and processes for producing same20189,937,159Treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with anti-proliferate and anti-inflammatory drugs20189,801,981'Medical device balloons with improved strength properties and processes for producing the same'20179,770,576'Methods and apparatuses for coating balloon catheters'20179,764,065'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20179,757,351'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising oils, fatty acids and/or lipids'20179,757,544'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20179,737,691'Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters'20179,737,640'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20179,700,704'Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters'20179,694,111'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising a therapeutic agent and a contrast agent'20179,629,734'Implant having high fatigue resistance, delivery system, and method of use'20179,402,935'Treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with anti-proliferate and anti-inflammatory drugs'20169,314,552'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20169,314,598'Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters'20169,289,539'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20169,289,537'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising oils, fatty acids and/or lipids'20169,283,358'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20169,248,220'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising a therapeutic agent and a contrast agent'20169,180,485'Methods and apparatuses for coating balloon catheters'20159,044,351'Implant and delivery system with multiple marker interlocks'20159,033,919'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising oils, fatty acids, and/or lipids'20159,023,371'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20159,005,161'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20158,998,846'Drug releasing coatings for balloon catheters'20158,998,847'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20158,973,238'Medical device components and processes'20158,932,561'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising a therapeutic agent and a contrast agent'20158,620,406'Medical devices visible by magnetic resonance imaging'20138,597,276'Implant delivery system with interlocked RX port orientation'20138,562,668'Implant having high fatigue resistance, delivery system, and method of use'20138,449,497'Catheter having an improved balloon-to-catheter bond'20138,430,055'Methods and apparatuses for coating balloon catheters'20138,425,459'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising a therapeutic agent and a contrast agent'20138,419,679'Embolic protection systems for bifurcated conduits'20138,414,526'Medical device rapid drug releasing coatings comprising oils, fatty acids, and/or lipids'20138,414,909'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,414,525'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,414,910'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,404,300'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,403,910'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,366,662'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,366,660'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20138,337,968'Radiation sterilized medical devices comprising radiation sensitive polymers'20128,303,537'Balloon catheter tip design'20128,241,249'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20128,244,344'Drug releasing coatings for medical devices'20128,172,792'Embolic protection systems for bifurcated conduits'20127,985,234'Medical device'20117,947,059'Multilayer medical device'20117,914,486'Catheter having an improved balloon-to-catheter bond'20117,854,743'Catheter for the delivery of therapeutic agents to tissues'20107,806,925'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'20107,761,138'MRI and X-ray visualization'20107,744,973'Medical device components and processes'20107,736,714'Medical device components'20107,700,033'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20107,682,553'Balloon structure with PTFE component'20107,645,498'Balloon catheter formed of random copolymerized nylons'20107,632,302'Stent and stent delivery system for ostial locations in a conduit'20097,618,696'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20097,575,568'Catheter distal tip'20097,541,077'Medical device components'20097,300,534'Bonds between metals and polymers for medical devices'20077,279,002'Cutting stent and balloon'20077,252,674'Expandable ablation burr'20077,172,624'Medical device with magnetic resonance visibility enhancing structure'20077,163,522'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20077,128,862'Biaxially oriented multilayer polymer tube for medical devices'20067,128,956'Catheter having improved curve retention'20067,108,826'High compliance, high strength catheter balloons useful for treatment of gastrointestinal lesions'20067,101,597'Medical devices made from polymer blends containing low melting temperature liquid crystal polymers'20067,056,466'Method of manufacture medical devices employing microwave energy'20067,048,713'Catheter having an improved balloon-to-catheter bond'20067,037,318'Catheter for controlled stent delivery'20067,029,732'Medical device balloons with improved strength properties and processes for producing same'20067,026,026'Balloons made from liquid crystal polymer blends'20067,004,175'System and method for percutaneous coronary artery bypass'20067,004,963'Conformable balloons'20067,005,097'Medical devices employing chain extended polymers'20066,977,103'Dimensionally stable balloons'20056,953,466'Methods for delivering a therapeutic implant to tissue'20056,939,593'Medical devices utilizing melt-processible poly(tetrafluoroethylene)'20056,923,787'Catheter having an improved balloon-to-catheter bond'20056,911,038'Matched balloon to stent shortening'20056,905,743'Dimensionally stable balloons'20056,881,372'Solid state polymerized medical services'20056,869,443'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'20056,787,095'Process for manufacturing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) catheter balloons'20046,776,945'Medical device with extruded member having helical orientation'20046,764,504'Combined shaped balloon and stent protector'20046,764,710'Light emitting markers for use with substrates'20046,756,094'Balloon structure with PTFE component'20046,730,377'Balloons made from liquid crystal polymer blends'20046,719,748'Low profile metal/polymer tubes'20046,685,718'Expandable ablation burr'20046,673,302'Wet processing method for catheter balloons'20046,673,053'Hydrophilic lubricity coating for medical devices comprising an antiblock agent'20046,656,156'Dual surface protection coating for drug delivery balloon catheters and stents'20036,652,575'Stent with smooth ends'20036,610,035'Hydrophilic lubricity coating for medical devices comprising a hybrid top coat'20036,589,215'Hydrophilic lubricity coating for medical devices comprising a hydrophobic top coat'20036,585,719'Low profile metal/polymer tubes'20036,575,168'System and method for percutaneous coronary artery bypass'20036,569,195'Stent coating'20036,562,061'Stent delivery balloon with securement structure'20036,528,150'Coating gradient for lubricious coatings on balloon catheters'20036,517,575'Multilayer liquid absorption and deformation devices'20036,478,814'Stent securement sleeves and optional coatings and methods of use'20026,475,184'Catheter shaft'20026,465,067'Composition and process for manufacturing PBT catheter balloons'20026,458,867'Hydrophilic lubricant coatings for medical devices'20026,447,835'Method of coating polymeric tubes used in medical devices'20026,443,980'End sleeve coating for stent delivery'20026,419,692'Surface protection method for stents and balloon catheters for drug delivery'20026,406,457'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20026,402,778'Stent installation method using balloon catheter having stepped compliance curve'20026,390,098'Percutaneous bypass with branching vessel'20026,387,124'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'20026,379,379'Stent with smooth ends'20026,352,551'Stent installation method using balloon catheter having stepped compliance curve'20026,331,186'End sleeve coating for stent delivery'20016,328,710'Process improvements for preparing catheter balloons'20016,328,925'Laminate catheter balloons with additive burst strength and methods for preparation of same'20016,290,485'Mold for forming a balloon catheter having stepped compliance curve'20016,284,333'Medical devices made from polymer blends containing low melting temperature liquid crystal polymers'20016,261,630'Coating gradient for lubricious coatings on balloon catheters'20016,258,121'Stent coating'20016,253,769'Method for percutaneous coronary artery bypass'20016,242,063'Balloons made from liquid crystal polymer blends'20016,238,406'Percutaneous myocardial revascularization growth factor mediums and method'20016,221,097'Lubricated sleeve material for stent delivery'20016,221,467'Coating gradient for lubricious coatings on balloon catheters'20016,176,849'Hydrophilic lubricity coating for medical devices comprising a hydrophobic top coat'20016,171,278'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20016,168,748'Method of balloon formation by cold drawing/necking'20016,146,356'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'20006,124,007'Laminate catheter balloons with additive burst strength and methods for preparation of same'20006,120,847'Surface treatment method for stent coating'20006,117,168'Multilayer liquid absorption and deformation devices'20006,045,565'Percutaneous myocardial revascularization growth factor mediums and method'20006,035,856'Percutaneous bypass with branching vessel'20006,026,814'System and method for percutaneous coronary artery bypass'20005,980,532'Stent installation method using balloon catheter having stepped compliance curve'19995,968,092'Method for making a biodegradable stent'19995,951,941'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'19995,951,458'Local application of oxidizing agents to prevent restenosis'19995,902,631'Lubricity gradient for medical devices'19995,873,811'Composition containing a radioactive component for treatment of vessel wall'19995,830,182'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'19985,807,520'Method of balloon formation by cold drawing/necking'19985,795,318'Method for delivering drugs to a vascular site'19985,769,883'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'19985,749,851'Stent installation method using balloon catheter having stepped compliance curve'19985,738,901'Catheter balloon with retraction coating'19985,716,410'Temporary stent and method of use'19985,714,110'Process improvements for preparing catheter balloons'19985,556,383'Block copolymer elastomer catheter balloons'19965,500,013'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'19965,500,181'Shrinking balloon catheter having nonlinear compliance curve'19965,496,276'Catheter balloon with retraction coating'19965,490,839'Catheter balloon with retraction coating'19965,464,450'Biodegradable drug delivery vascular stent'19955,447,497'Balloon catheter having nonlinear compliance curve and method of using'19955,441,516'Temporary stent'19955,403,340'Shrinking balloon catheter having nonlinear compliance curve'19955,348,538'Shrinking balloon catheter having nonlinear or hybrid compliance curve'19945,330,428'Dilatation catheter having a random copolymer balloon'19945,316,016'Imaging balloon catheter and methods for use and manufacture'1994Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1994–2007Patents assigned to SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC (82)· patent assignee history
1994–2010Based in St. Paul, MN, US· patent location history
1995–2010Based in Maple Grove, MN, US· patent location history
2001–2019Based in Long Lake, MN, US· patent location history
2005–2018Patents assigned to BOSTON SCIENT SCIMED INC (34)· patent assignee history
2007–2020Based in Medina, MN, US· patent location history
2012–2020Patents assigned to LUTONIX INC (38)· patent assignee history
2012–2017Patents assigned to WANG LIXIAO (23)· patent assignee history
2013–2019Patents assigned to COVIDIEN LP (7)· patent assignee history
2019–2020Based in Henderson, NV, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS INC | 82 | 1994–2007 |
| LUTONIX INC | 38 | 2012–2020 |
| BOSTON SCIENT SCIMED INC | 34 | 2005–2018 |
| WANG LIXIAOself | 23 | 2012–2017 |
| COVIDIEN LP | 7 | 2013–2019 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, Minnesota, US | 66 | 1995–2010 |
| Long Lake, Minnesota, US | 52 | 2001–2019 |
| Medina, Minnesota, US | 39 | 2007–2020 |
| St. Paul, Minnesota, US | 13 | 1994–2010 |
| Henderson, NV, US | 5 | 2019–2020 |