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Veterinary instruments & methods
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A61D · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A61D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Matthew Henry Erickson10 patents · 85 citations
- 296Benjamin J. Beck5 patents · 7 citations
- 392Courtney Armstrong5 patents · 7 citations
- 488Douglas A. Marsden5 patents · 7 citations
- 583Isaac Langleben5 patents · 7 citations
- 679Jacqueline Prehogan5 patents · 7 citations
- 775Michael T. Mcduffee5 patents · 7 citations
- 871Ryan Donovan5 patents · 7 citations
- 967Zel Alexander Crampton5 patents · 7 citations
- 1063Justin P. Curran4 patents · 13 citations
- 1158Melissa K. Hoke-Kearns4 patents · 13 citations
- 1254Paula G. Sorbel4 patents · 13 citations
- 1350Thorben Schulze4 patents · 8 citations
- 1446Eldar Zehorai4 patents · 9 citations
- 1542Inna Solomonov4 patents · 9 citations
- 1638Irit Sagi4 patents · 9 citations
- 1733Mark C. Robinson4 patents · 32 citations
- 1829Florence Guimberteau5 patents · 4 citations
- 1925Joel S. Douglas3 patents · 6 citations
- 2021Vivekananda Ramana3 patents · 6 citations
- 2117Arun Mammen Thomas3 patents · 7 citations
- 2213Mammen Thomas3 patents · 7 citations
- 238Scott C. Johnson3 patents · 3 citations
- 244Merle E. Olson3 patents · 2 citations
- 251Nicholas David Allan3 patents · 2 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61D output across the last 5 years
- 199Lisa A. Herickhoff9 patents · 628 citations
- 296Camille R. Newton11 patents · 527 citations
- 392Joseph M. Forehand11 patents · 527 citations
- 488Raymond J. Newton11 patents · 527 citations
- 583Robert A. Sanchez11 patents · 527 citations
- 679David H. Fine18 patents · 504 citations
- 775David P. Rounbehler14 patents · 293 citations
- 871Gregory Vasquez8 patents · 202 citations
- 967Michael P. Callicrate10 patents · 139 citations
- 1063Marc S. Gorans9 patents · 213 citations
- 1158David M. Valenzuela10 patents · 153 citations
- 1254Matthew Henry Erickson10 patents · 85 citations
- 1350George D. Yancopoulos5 patents · 126 citations
- 1446Jeffrey D. Lee6 patents · 60 citations
- 1542Ka-Man Venus Lai8 patents · 60 citations
- 1638Wojtek Auerbach6 patents · 60 citations
- 1733Melissa Brandao5 patents · 115 citations
- 1829Christopher A. Carew8 patents · 19 citations
- 1925Jian Ling8 patents · 19 citations
- 2021Jon Davis Mollhagen6 patents · 68 citations
- 2117Roy Allen Harbach5 patents · 21 citations
- 2213Nicholas P. Rettedal5 patents · 29 citations
- 238Scott R. Cockroft5 patents · 29 citations
- 244Stephen M. Weilnau5 patents · 29 citations
- 251Eng-Hong Lee5 patents · 19 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A61D
- 199Paul G. Alchas11 patents · 1,379 citations
- 296John L. Schenk14 patents · 785 citations
- 392George E. Seidel16 patents · 713 citations
- 488Lisa A. Herickhoff9 patents · 628 citations
- 583Marina S. Korisch8 patents · 775 citations
- 679Carlos Guillermo6 patents · 739 citations
- 775Philippe Laurent5 patents · 708 citations
- 871Camille R. Newton11 patents · 527 citations
- 967Joseph M. Forehand11 patents · 527 citations
- 1063Raymond J. Newton11 patents · 527 citations
- 1158Robert A. Sanchez11 patents · 527 citations
- 1254David H. Fine18 patents · 504 citations
- 1350Hugh Philip Jellie5 patents · 367 citations
- 1446Michael Rathbone7 patents · 457 citations
- 1542Peter W. Heyman6 patents · 374 citations
- 1638David P. Rounbehler14 patents · 293 citations
- 1733Gregory Vasquez8 patents · 202 citations
- 1829Bertrand Cassou23 patents · 705 citations
- 1925Robert Cassou20 patents · 677 citations
- 2021Maurice Cassou19 patents · 607 citations
- 2117Craig Bunt5 patents · 344 citations
- 2213Edward L. Blach13 patents · 263 citations
- 238James R. Chiapetta12 patents · 263 citations
- 244Albert J. A. Gourlandt6 patents · 312 citations
- 251Rene Fransen5 patents · 256 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A61D patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12082552B1✦ AIMultifunctional animal exposure experimental device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 296US12115248B2✦ AIDevices and methods for delivering methane inhibiting compounds to animals2 cites · 202461% earned
- 392US12329595B2✦ AIDental cleaning device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 488US12133509B2Wheelchair for quadrupedal animals2 cites · 202476% earned
- 583US12127531B2Livestock age verification system1 cites · 202467% earned
- 679USD1041090SAnimal training tool0 cites · 20240% earned
- 775US12311112B2Thermal material nebulizing system with animal mask0 cites · 20240% earned
- 871US12343386B2Compositions for remodeling extracellular matrix and methods of use thereof0 cites · 20240% earned
- 967US12369873B2Computer tomography apparatus0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1063US11980424B1Use of real-time and storable image data stream for generation of an immersive virtual uni0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1158US12171641B2Dental enamel compositions with anti-inflammatory agents for animals0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1254US12491189B2OTIC formulations, methods and devices0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1350USD1118906SSyringe0 cites · 20260% earned
- 1446US12514223B2System and method for delivering nutrients to recently hatched chicks0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1542US12245570B1Pet dental devices and systems0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1638US12357442B2Material delivery systems, beak opening apparatus and methods of use0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1733US12465472B2Methods of insect control for an animal, products thereof and methods for their preparatio0 cites · 20250% earned
- 1829US12239750B2Fertility kits with sterile syringes and collection jars, method of sterilization and use0 cites · 20240% earned
- 1925US12357525B2Pet mobility carrier assembly0 cites · 20240% earned
- 2021US12490716B2Pet restraint device0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2117US12458401B2System for embryo transfer0 cites · 20250% earned
- 2213US11931614B2Fire-extinguishing agent capable of extinguishing combustion of aluminum slag, and prepara0 cites · 20240% earned
- 238US12295812B2Multi-sensory enrichment with self-administering health product delivery system0 cites · 20250% earned
- 244US12478055B2Animal hoof therepeutic delivery wrap0 cites · 20240% earned
- 251US12171938B1Apparatus, methods, and systems for delivery and administration of pharmaceutical, therape0 cites · 20240% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A61D patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11382786B2✦ AIApparatus and methods for receiving discharged urine80 cites · 202189% earned
- 296US11376152B2✦ AIApparatus and methods for receiving discharged urine82 cites · 202178% earned
- 392USD965143S✦ AISyringe adapter for medication13 cites · 202283% earned
- 488US11850005B1Use of immersive real-time metaverse and avatar and 3-D hologram for medical and veterinar7 cites · 202375% earned
- 583US11344396B2Stress-relieving animal treatment and handling device12 cites · 202182% earned
- 679USD955066SCombined therapeutic pet pillow and harness10 cites · 202281% earned
- 775US11191626B1Tag based administration of pharmaceutical agents to livestock5 cites · 202177% earned
- 871US12082552B1Multifunctional animal exposure experimental device2 cites · 202476% earned
- 967USD959759SAnimal training tool4 cites · 202262% earned
- 1063US11351019B2Dental enamel compositions with anti-inflammatory agents for animals4 cites · 202270% earned
- 1158US11751553B2Animal hoof therapeutic delivery wrap4 cites · 202175% earned
- 1254US11951068B2Four-legged animal wheelchair3 cites · 202280% earned
- 1350US11051630B1Rocking bed base5 cites · 202184% earned
- 1446US11382959B2Compositions for remodeling extracellular matrix and methods of use thereof4 cites · 202167% earned
- 1542US11992354B2Computer tomography apparatus2 cites · 202358% earned
- 1638US12115248B2Devices and methods for delivering methane inhibiting compounds to animals2 cites · 202461% earned
- 1733US11534550B2Device for administering a fluid4 cites · 202175% earned
- 1829US11202880B2Conversion of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) to nitric oxide (NO)3 cites · 202153% earned
- 1925US11076577B1Health monitoring cat litter3 cites · 202167% earned
- 2021US12329595B2Dental cleaning device1 cites · 202450% earned
- 2117US11571206B2Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy systems and methods3 cites · 202172% earned
- 2213US12133509B2Wheelchair for quadrupedal animals2 cites · 202476% earned
- 238US11969390B2Pet mobility carrier assembly3 cites · 202172% earned
- 244US11793967B2Thermal material nebulizing system with animal mask2 cites · 202155% earned
- 251US11771539B2Liquid applicator for delivering vaccines2 cites · 202258% earned
All-time canon
The defining A61D patents of the whole record
- 199US5190560A✦ AIInstrument for ligation and castration1,366 cites · 199395% earned
- 296US5894841A✦ AIDispenser1,364 cites · 199995% earned
- 392US4501269A✦ AIProcess for fusing bone joints1,295 cites · 198595% earned
- 488US4006747ASurgical method1,238 cites · 197795% earned
- 583US4450150ABiodegradable, implantable drug delivery depots, and method for preparing and using the sa675 cites · 198495% earned
- 679US6699263B2Sliding suture anchor616 cites · 200395% earned
- 775US10645905B2Microelectronic animal identification518 cites · 201692% earned
- 871US4814661ASystems for measurement and analysis of forces exerted during human locomotion512 cites · 198995% earned
- 967US3995631AOsmotic dispenser with means for dispensing active agent responsive to osmotic gradient479 cites · 197695% earned
- 1063US4224949AMethod and electrical resistance probe for detection of estrus in bovine464 cites · 198095% earned
- 1158US4425117ADevice for the release of substances at defined locations in the alimentary tract397 cites · 198495% earned
- 1254US6599256B1Occlusion of tubular anatomical structures by energy application394 cites · 200395% earned
- 1350US6569123B2Prefillable intradermal injector345 cites · 200194% earned
- 1446US6561191B1Mask and a vent assembly therefor344 cites · 200387% earned
- 1542US5062829ARelates to devices for administering a substance such as a drug or chemical or the like342 cites · 199194% earned
- 1638US6569143B2Method of intradermally injecting substances339 cites · 200294% earned
- 1733US5954049AEquine mask with MDI adapter315 cites · 199991% earned
- 1829US6056716AHypodermic fluid dispenser309 cites · 200094% earned
- 1925US4034756AOsmotically driven fluid dispenser290 cites · 197794% earned
- 2021US7238021B1Powered cutting surface with protective guard for equine teeth284 cites · 200794% earned
- 2117US4722685ATool for adapting a portable lathe to treat the back molar teeth of horses282 cites · 198894% earned
- 2213US6494865B1Intradermal delivery device including a needle assembly265 cites · 200285% earned
- 238US5304119AInstrument for injecting implants through animal hide255 cites · 199494% earned
- 244US8152516B2Equine dental grinding apparatus252 cites · 200589% earned
- 251US4083370ABloat relief tube and holder232 cites · 197894% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A61D patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199US AGRICULTURE8 patents · 326 citations
- 296DIGGS INC5 patents · 7 citations
- 392NOVA TECH ENGINEERING LLC10 patents · 10 citations
- 488VET DICON GMBH4 patents · 8 citations
- 583NANOCELL LTD4 patents · 9 citations
- 679CEVA SANTE ANIMALE5 patents · 4 citations
- 775RAMANA VIVEKANANDA3 patents · 6 citations
- 871THOMAS MAMMEN3 patents · 7 citations
- 967SATORI INNOVATIONS LLC2 patents · 2 citations
- 1063KILBEY BRYAN E2 patents · 4 citations
- 1158DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS LLC2 patents · 2 citations
- 1254DENTAL ROBOTICS GROUP B V2 patents · 1 citations
- 1350UNITED ANIMAL HEALTH INC3 patents · 0 citations
- 1446RUMINANT BIOTECH CORP LTD1 patents · 2 citations
- 1542CHINOOK CONTRACT RES INC2 patents · 1 citations
- 1638UNIV TEXAS TECH SYSTEM2 patents · 1 citations
- 1733PherDal2 patents · 1 citations
- 1829SUNTEQNOS CORP1 patents · 2 citations
- 1925UNIV ZHEJIANG1 patents · 2 citations
- 2021HANNAH LIFE TECH PTE LTD2 patents · 0 citations
- 2117HIPPLE CLEMENT ROBERT2 patents · 0 citations
- 2213701X INC1 patents · 1 citations
- 238LICK SLEEVE LLC2 patents · 0 citations
- 244FERY MITCHELL2 patents · 0 citations
- 251KOBELCO ECO SOLUTIONS CO LTD2 patents · 0 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61D output across the last 5 years
- 199PUREWICK CORP11 patents · 527 citations
- 296US AGRICULTURE8 patents · 326 citations
- 392HENKE SASS WOLF GMBH16 patents · 235 citations
- 488REGENERON PHARMA14 patents · 154 citations
- 583Vero Biotech LLC4 patents · 87 citations
- 679ST REPRODUCTIVE TECH LLC7 patents · 35 citations
- 775HERDDOGG INC5 patents · 115 citations
- 871ZOETIS SERVICES LLC9 patents · 37 citations
- 967CYPHER MEDICAL LLC7 patents · 11 citations
- 1063MAKE IDEAS LLC5 patents · 31 citations
- 1158BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH USA INC11 patents · 24 citations
- 1254INTERVET INC5 patents · 33 citations
- 1350BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH13 patents · 18 citations
- 1446MOLLHAGEN JON DAVIS5 patents · 24 citations
- 1542DIGGS INC5 patents · 7 citations
- 1638MIDMARK CORP3 patents · 34 citations
- 1733VERO BIOTECH INC4 patents · 7 citations
- 1829TFH PUBLICATIONS INC3 patents · 94 citations
- 1925INGURAN LLC16 patents · 13 citations
- 2021PALO ALTO RES CT INC9 patents · 12 citations
- 2117ANDERSON MARK L5 patents · 88 citations
- 2213NOVA TECH ENGINEERING LLC10 patents · 10 citations
- 238CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH INC4 patents · 6 citations
- 244DUNLOP COLIN5 patents · 21 citations
- 251VET DICON GMBH4 patents · 8 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A61D
- 199BECTON DICKINSON CO13 patents · 1,480 citations
- 296XY INC7 patents · 697 citations
- 392PUREWICK CORP11 patents · 527 citations
- 488ALZA CORP7 patents · 958 citations
- 583GENO LLC5 patents · 229 citations
- 679UNIV WASHINGTON5 patents · 1,884 citations
- 775ADVANCED ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY LTD5 patents · 367 citations
- 871INTERAG6 patents · 457 citations
- 967MINNESOTA MINING & MFG10 patents · 623 citations
- 1063CASSOU ROBERT11 patents · 516 citations
- 1158MASSACHUSETTS INST TECHNOLOGY7 patents · 327 citations
- 1254WINEASE LLC10 patents · 247 citations
- 1350PHILLIPS PTY LTD N J10 patents · 368 citations
- 1446TRANSPIRATOR TECHNOLOGIES INC4 patents · 565 citations
- 1542UNIV PENNSYLVANIA11 patents · 247 citations
- 1638US AGRICULTURE8 patents · 326 citations
- 1733HENKE SASS WOLF GMBH16 patents · 235 citations
- 1829UPJOHN CO6 patents · 177 citations
- 1925THORN BIOSCIENCE LLC8 patents · 72 citations
- 2021US ARMY7 patents · 176 citations
- 2117AMERICAN CYANAMID CO6 patents · 172 citations
- 2213IDEAL INSTRUMENTS INC4 patents · 292 citations
- 238REGENERON PHARMA14 patents · 154 citations
- 244CHILD LAB INC7 patents · 154 citations
- 251LELY NV C VAN DER4 patents · 234 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth