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John M. Swoyer
Also filed as: SWOYER JOHN · SWOYER JOHN M · SWOYER JOHN MATTHEW
94 granted patents·28 pending applications·6,917 citations·filing 1989–2025
99Inventor score
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122 records- 0199US8543223B2Implantable lead with braided conductorsSAGE SHAHN S·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 24, 2013·71 cites·22 claims
- 0299USD582038STransurethral needle ablation deviceMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 2, 2008·596 cites·1 claims
- 0398US7957818B2Stimulation lead design and method of manufactureGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 7, 2011·83 cites·29 claims
- 0498US6847849B2Minimally invasive apparatus for implanting a sacral stimulation leadMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 25, 2005·581 cites·13 claims
- 0598US6512958B1Percutaneous medical probe and flexible guide wireMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 28, 2003·478 cites·20 claims
- 0697US11883666B2Systems, devices, components and methods for the delivery of electrical stimulation to cranial nerves to treat mood or mood affective disordersNEXTERN INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 30, 2024·4 cites·6 claims
- 0797US9889293B2Implantable medical lead for stimulation of multiple nervesNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 13, 2018·35 cites·20 claims
- 0897US9849278B2Implantable medical lead with collapsible fixation memberNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 26, 2017·25 cites·20 claims
- 0997US8036756B2Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatusMEDTRONICS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 11, 2011·147 cites·19 claims
- 1097US8019440B2Directional lead assemblyINTELECT MEDICAL INC·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 13, 2011·126 cites·24 claims
- 1197US6999819B2Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatusMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 14, 2006·376 cites·22 claims
- 1296US8626314B2Implantable medical lead including a plurality of tine elementsSWOYER JOHN M·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 7, 2014·76 cites·24 claims
- 1396US8000805B2Implantable medical lead including tine markersMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 16, 2011·108 cites·24 claims
- 1495US9717900B2Lead positioning and finned fixation systemNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 1, 2017·25 cites·20 claims
- 1595US9427571B2Dynamic coil for implantable stimulation leadsSAGE SHAHN S·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 30, 2016·26 cites·21 claims
- 1694US8911438B2Tuna device with integrated saline reservoirSWOYER JOHN M·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 16, 2014·254 cites·21 claims
- 1794US8548603B2Fiber optic assisted medical leadSWOYER JOHN M·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 1, 2013·77 cites·17 claims
- 1894US7844348B2Fiber optic assisted medical leadGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 30, 2010·108 cites·67 claims
- 1993US10188857B2Lead identification systemNUVECTRA CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 29, 2019·25 cites·20 claims
- 2093US6876885B2Implantable bifurcated gastrointestinal lead with active fixationMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 5, 2005·274 cites·87 claims
- 2193US6754536B2Implantable medical device affixed internally within the gastrointestinal tractMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 22, 2004·349 cites·30 claims
- 2292US9545510B2Directional lead assembly with electrode anchoring prongsINTELECT MEDICAL INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 17, 2017·15 cites·16 claims
- 2392US7912555B2Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatusMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 22, 2011·84 cites·18 claims
- 2492US7729781B2High efficiency neurostimulation leadGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 1, 2010·134 cites·34 claims
- 2591US8180461B2Minimally invasive apparatus for implanting a sacral stimulation leadMAMO GEORGE·Filed 2005·Granted May 15, 2012·82 cites·26 claims
- 2691US8152804B2Transurethral needle ablation systemELMOUELHI AHMED·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 10, 2012·77 cites·20 claims
- 2790US8676347B2Braided lead with embedded fixation structuresFINLEY JAMES·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 18, 2014·10 cites·22 claims
- 2890US8644953B1Lead with braided reinforcementFINLEY JAMES·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 4, 2014·12 cites·22 claims
- 2989US8634934B2Directional lead assemblyKOKONES SCOTT·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 21, 2014·27 cites·28 claims
- 3089US7340300B2Neurostimulation delivery during transurethral prostate treatmentMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 4, 2008·133 cites·39 claims
- 3189US6901287B2Implantable therapy delivery element adjustable anchorMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 31, 2005·213 cites·39 claims
- 3288US7335197B2Transurethral needle ablation system with flexible catheter tipMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 26, 2008·196 cites·15 claims
- 3388US7330764B2Implantable medical electrical stimulation lead fixation method and apparatusMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 12, 2008·109 cites·14 claims
- 3488US7322974B2TUNA device with integrated saline reservoirMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 29, 2008·210 cites·15 claims
- 3587US8688232B2Multi-durometer reinforced suture sleeveFINLEY JAMES·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 1, 2014·26 cites·30 claims
- 3687US6952613B2Implantable gastrointestinal lead with active fixationMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 4, 2005·168 cites·9 claims
- 3787US6026567AMedical lead with stranded conductorsMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 1995·Granted Feb 22, 2000·84 cites·9 claims
- 3886US7590451B2Axial lead connector for implantable medical devicesMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 15, 2009·61 cites·34 claims
- 3984US8634932B1Minimally invasive methods for implanting a sacral stimulation leadYE QINGSHAN·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 21, 2014·35 cites·12 claims
- 4084US8260436B2Implantable stimulation lead with fixation mechanismGERBER MARTIN T·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 4, 2012·111 cites·65 claims
- 4182US9084881B2Implantable lead with braided conductorsGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 21, 2015·2 cites·20 claims
- 4282US8676341B2Multi durometer reinforced suture sleeveKANE LAWRENCE·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 18, 2014·17 cites·18 claims
- 4382US7261710B2Transurethral needle ablation systemMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 28, 2007·106 cites·8 claims
- 4482US5683445AMedical electrical leadFiled 1996·Granted Nov 4, 1997·190 cites·14 claims
- 4581US8781603B2Minimally invasive methods for implanting a sacral stimulation leadGREATBATCH LTD·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 15, 2014·12 cites·20 claims
- 4681US7238182B2Device and method for transurethral prostate treatmentMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 3, 2007·119 cites·40 claims
- 4781US7065412B2Implantable trial neurostimulation deviceMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jun 20, 2006·89 cites·12 claims
- 4880US7463934B2Implantable medical device with captivation fixationMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 9, 2008·89 cites·59 claims
- 4980US7261709B2Transurethral needle ablation system with automatic needle retractionMEDTRONIC INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 28, 2007·108 cites·16 claims
- 5080US5003992AAtraumatic screw-in leadHOLLEMAN TIMOTHY W·Filed 1989·Granted Apr 2, 1991·165 cites·11 claims
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