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Transport & accommodation for patients
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A61G · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A61G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Richard J. Schuman55 patents · 3,568 citations
- 296Robert M. Zerhusen147 patents · 4,911 citations
- 392Eric R. Meyer85 patents · 6,334 citations
- 488Aziz A. Bhai47 patents · 2,557 citations
- 583Roger P. Jackson94 patents · 3,803 citations
- 679Nicholas C. Batta19 patents · 1,425 citations
- 775Matthew R. Knue14 patents · 1,381 citations
- 871Michael J. Brykalski23 patents · 1,427 citations
- 967John Terech21 patents · 1,307 citations
- 1063Frederic H. Moll12 patents · 1,374 citations
- 1158Richard H. Heimbrock149 patents · 5,559 citations
- 1254David Marquette15 patents · 874 citations
- 1350Robert Vidojevski14 patents · 763 citations
- 1446David C. Newkirk97 patents · 3,520 citations
- 1542Dusko Petrovski9 patents · 664 citations
- 1638James P. Mulhern47 patents · 2,315 citations
- 1733Jonathan D. Turner93 patents · 2,592 citations
- 1829Stephen J. Antonishak24 patents · 1,210 citations
- 1925David Szakelyhidi14 patents · 401 citations
- 2021Gautam Gandhi14 patents · 401 citations
- 2117Steven J. Fleck14 patents · 401 citations
- 2213Thomas K. Skripps40 patents · 1,670 citations
- 238Ali Kermani13 patents · 379 citations
- 244Christopher John Hopper22 patents · 953 citations
- 251David T. Davis32 patents · 1,490 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61G output across the last 5 years
- 199Peter M. Bonutti48 patents · 5,401 citations
- 296Ammar Al-Ali9 patents · 2,418 citations
- 392Carl W. Riley99 patents · 6,030 citations
- 488Irvin J. Vanderpohl, Iii73 patents · 4,248 citations
- 583Gregory W. Branson78 patents · 6,367 citations
- 679Jack Wilker, Jr.28 patents · 3,620 citations
- 775Richard J. Schuman55 patents · 3,568 citations
- 871Robert M. Zerhusen147 patents · 4,911 citations
- 967Eric R. Meyer85 patents · 6,334 citations
- 1063Keith A. Huster54 patents · 2,788 citations
- 1158James M. Allen48 patents · 2,405 citations
- 1254Munawar Monzy Merza11 patents · 977 citations
- 1350Williams F. Collins, Jr.30 patents · 1,964 citations
- 1446David W. Hornbach98 patents · 4,443 citations
- 1542Aziz A. Bhai47 patents · 2,557 citations
- 1638Roger P. Jackson94 patents · 3,803 citations
- 1733David J. Ulrich37 patents · 4,106 citations
- 1829David P. Lubbers39 patents · 2,466 citations
- 1925Nicholas C. Batta19 patents · 1,425 citations
- 2021Matthew R. Knue14 patents · 1,381 citations
- 2117Patricia A. Glidewell29 patents · 1,798 citations
- 2213Michael J. Brykalski23 patents · 1,427 citations
- 238John Terech21 patents · 1,307 citations
- 244Timothy D. Wildman26 patents · 1,923 citations
- 251Dean Kamen39 patents · 4,331 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A61G
- 199Peter M. Bonutti48 patents · 5,401 citations
- 296Joseph L. Garbini7 patents · 3,287 citations
- 392Brian S. Pratt6 patents · 3,082 citations
- 488Donald C. Baumgarten6 patents · 3,082 citations
- 583Frederick A. Matsen, Iii6 patents · 3,082 citations
- 679John A. Sidles6 patents · 3,082 citations
- 775Ammar Al-Ali9 patents · 2,418 citations
- 871Carl W. Riley99 patents · 6,030 citations
- 967Kenneth L. Kramer85 patents · 8,602 citations
- 1063Irvin J. Vanderpohl, Iii73 patents · 4,248 citations
- 1158Matthew W. Weismiller41 patents · 7,055 citations
- 1254Gregory W. Branson78 patents · 6,367 citations
- 1350Jeffrey R. Welling36 patents · 3,744 citations
- 1446Eugene E. Osborne31 patents · 4,081 citations
- 1542Jack Wilker, Jr.28 patents · 3,620 citations
- 1638Richard J. Schuman55 patents · 3,568 citations
- 1733Glenn C. Suttman26 patents · 2,768 citations
- 1829Robert M. Zerhusen147 patents · 4,911 citations
- 1925James K. Findlay31 patents · 3,628 citations
- 2021Joseph A. Kummer30 patents · 4,239 citations
- 2117Daniel F. Dlugos, Jr.12 patents · 3,074 citations
- 2213Eric R. Meyer85 patents · 6,334 citations
- 238David A. Albersmeyer26 patents · 3,685 citations
- 244Philip D. Palermo14 patents · 3,123 citations
- 251William L. Jacques, Ii29 patents · 2,831 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A61G patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US12564524B2✦ AIAmbulance cot and loading and unloading system3 cites · 202555% earned
- 296US11903485B1✦ AILift chair mechanism with zero-gravity position options10 cites · 202481% earned
- 392US11992444B1✦ AIApparatus, system, and method to control torque or lateral thrust applied to a load suspen6 cites · 202485% earned
- 488US12082698B2Mechanism for zero-gravity reclining chair7 cites · 202486% earned
- 583US12310898B2Lightweight casket lid and casket lid assembly5 cites · 202477% earned
- 679US11871850B1Bed rail with table5 cites · 202477% earned
- 775USD1048952SDrifting kart6 cites · 202458% earned
- 871US12329691B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment3 cites · 202455% earned
- 967US12043216B1Vehicle with integrated platform3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12012075B1Vehicle including a movable console and a movable table4 cites · 202482% earned
- 1158US12193976B1Biodegradable casket assembly4 cites · 202582% earned
- 1254US12178759B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment2 cites · 202448% earned
- 1350US12433812B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment1 cites · 202539% earned
- 1446US12390158B2Detecting sleeping disorders1 cites · 202544% earned
- 1542US12171504B2Systems and methods for location sensor-based branch prediction3 cites · 202467% earned
- 1638US12048658B1Systems and methods for pressure injury mitigation5 cites · 202472% earned
- 1733US12083050B1Adjustable table system3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1829US12148320B2Abdominal hernia simulation model for surgical training3 cites · 202472% earned
- 1925US12042442B1Slidable seatbelt assembly for wheelchair occupants3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2021US12453422B2Two-motor lift and recline system for powered chairs3 cites · 202480% earned
- 2117US12274649B1Motorized coffin lid device3 cites · 202580% earned
- 2213US12329694B1Keepsake storage method and apparatus3 cites · 202580% earned
- 238US12484708B1Inflatable bed1 cites · 202567% earned
- 244US12286167B1Low-floor bus support structure2 cites · 202576% earned
- 251US11926201B1School bus emergency egress system3 cites · 202480% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A61G 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
- 392US11857716B2✦ AIAutomatic urine treatment system53 cites · 202292% earned
- 488US11160710B1Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment49 cites · 202178% earned
- 583US10993865B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment54 cites · 202185% earned
- 679US11219570B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment36 cites · 202179% earned
- 775US11291602B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment34 cites · 202176% earned
- 871US11426318B2Medical module including automated dose-response record system32 cites · 202178% earned
- 967US11045377B2Relocation modules and methods for surgical field36 cites · 202175% earned
- 1063US11446196B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment21 cites · 202290% earned
- 1158US11432982B2Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment26 cites · 202273% earned
- 1254US11638670B1Systems and methods for maintaining patient position20 cites · 202385% earned
- 1350US11844732B2Support for securing a robotic system to a patient table18 cites · 202384% earned
- 1446US11154442B1Federated sensor array for use with a motorized mobile system and method of use35 cites · 202184% earned
- 1542US10905839B1Patient airway dome and methods of making and using same23 cites · 202190% earned
- 1638US11590921B1Slidable post for a vehicle15 cites · 202389% earned
- 1733US11020298B2Climate-controlled topper member for beds21 cites · 202170% earned
- 1829US10905249B1Multifunctional smart beds and methods of operating thereof21 cites · 202185% earned
- 1925USD953939SDrifting kart15 cites · 202267% earned
- 2021US11272995B2Axial motion drive devices, systems, and methods for a robotic medical system18 cites · 202184% earned
- 2117US11324650B2Patient repositioning apparatus18 cites · 202189% earned
- 2213US11478329B2Magnetic latch for a surgical robotic system17 cites · 202189% earned
- 238US12161419B2Robot-assisted setup for a surgical robotic system14 cites · 202283% earned
- 244US11737842B2System and method for monitoring control points during reactive motion11 cites · 202272% earned
- 251US11577382B2Cart for robotic arms and method and apparatus for cartridge or magazine loading of arms16 cites · 202184% earned
All-time canon
The defining A61G patents of the whole record
- 199US6493568B1✦ AIPatient interface system1,384 cites · 200293% earned
- 296US4979949A✦ AIRobot-aided system for surgery952 cites · 199088% earned
- 392US7530942B1✦ AIRemote sensing infant warmer929 cites · 200995% earned
- 488US6063020AHeater door safety interlock for infant warming apparatus839 cites · 200095% earned
- 583US8723677B1Patient safety system with automatically adjusting bed778 cites · 201492% earned
- 679US5905653AMethods and devices for dispensing pharmaceutical and medical supply items744 cites · 199995% earned
- 775US7011213B2Protective shield for a patient control device688 cites · 200490% earned
- 871US5715548AChair bed674 cites · 199890% earned
- 967US7979157B2Multi-purpose robotic operating system and method656 cites · 200695% earned
- 1063US5745366APharmaceutical dispensing device and methods647 cites · 199895% earned
- 1158US5924784AMicroprocessor based simulated electronic flame635 cites · 199995% earned
- 1254US5590648APersonal health care system633 cites · 199795% earned
- 1350US7154397B2Patient point-of-care computer system626 cites · 200385% earned
- 1446US5236432ARobot-aided system for surgery610 cites · 199387% earned
- 1542US7319386B2Configurable system for alerting caregivers608 cites · 200683% earned
- 1638US10226187B2Patient-worn wireless physiological sensor595 cites · 201785% earned
- 1733US5699038ABed status information system for hospital beds586 cites · 199790% earned
- 1829US5838223APatient/nurse call system550 cites · 199895% earned
- 1925US5664270APatient interface system538 cites · 199792% earned
- 2021US6338007B1System and apparatus for the storage and dispensing of items520 cites · 200289% earned
- 2117US5611096APositional feedback system for medical mattress systems520 cites · 199790% earned
- 2213US10383527B2Wireless patient monitoring systems and methods517 cites · 201784% earned
- 238US9226696B2Patient safety system with automatically adjusting bed509 cites · 201492% earned
- 244US10448844B2Systems and methods for patient fall detection504 cites · 201784% earned
- 251US5883615AFoot-operated control system for a multi-function493 cites · 199995% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A61G patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199HILL ROM SERVICES INC842 patents · 35,979 citations
- 296AURIS HEALTH INC87 patents · 2,711 citations
- 392DEKA PRODUCTS LP74 patents · 5,421 citations
- 488STRYKER CORP692 patents · 10,426 citations
- 583INVACARE CORP141 patents · 7,046 citations
- 679PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP73 patents · 2,661 citations
- 775KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 871ALLEN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC75 patents · 1,262 citations
- 967BRAUN CORP76 patents · 1,446 citations
- 1063PUREWICK CORP18 patents · 511 citations
- 1158SLEEP NUMBER CORP38 patents · 666 citations
- 1254FERNO WASHINGTON87 patents · 2,369 citations
- 1350AUGUSTINE BIOMEDICAL DESIGN LLC45 patents · 1,004 citations
- 1446WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC95 patents · 951 citations
- 1542YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD25 patents · 817 citations
- 1638KREG MEDICAL INC20 patents · 358 citations
- 1733BATESVILLE SERV INC111 patents · 1,690 citations
- 1829REGALO INT LLC17 patents · 242 citations
- 1925INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS31 patents · 366 citations
- 2021PARAMOUNT BED KK73 patents · 594 citations
- 2117PERMOBIL AB34 patents · 432 citations
- 2213AMENITY HEALTH INC13 patents · 159 citations
- 238BIONESS INC15 patents · 153 citations
- 244SAGE PRODUCTS LLC51 patents · 211 citations
- 251TURNCARE INC25 patents · 129 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A61G output across the last 5 years
- 199MASIMO CORP12 patents · 3,856 citations
- 296HILL ROM SERVICES INC842 patents · 35,979 citations
- 392SPLUNK INC11 patents · 977 citations
- 488AURIS HEALTH INC87 patents · 2,711 citations
- 583DEKA PRODUCTS LP74 patents · 5,421 citations
- 679STRYKER CORP692 patents · 10,426 citations
- 775MIDMARK CORP49 patents · 2,706 citations
- 871INVACARE CORP141 patents · 7,046 citations
- 967PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP73 patents · 2,661 citations
- 1063KERMANI ALI14 patents · 379 citations
- 1158ALLEN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC75 patents · 1,262 citations
- 1254BRAUN CORP76 patents · 1,446 citations
- 1350PUREWICK CORP18 patents · 511 citations
- 1446PIGAZZI ALESSIO13 patents · 548 citations
- 1542SLEEP NUMBER CORP38 patents · 666 citations
- 1638AMERICAN STERILIZER CO33 patents · 1,153 citations
- 1733FERNO WASHINGTON87 patents · 2,369 citations
- 1829AUGUSTINE BIOMEDICAL DESIGN LLC45 patents · 1,004 citations
- 1925WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC95 patents · 951 citations
- 2021A DEC INC34 patents · 800 citations
- 2117YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD25 patents · 817 citations
- 2213GEN ELECTRIC69 patents · 837 citations
- 238KREG MEDICAL INC20 patents · 358 citations
- 244US ARMY17 patents · 718 citations
- 251BATESVILLE SERV INC111 patents · 1,690 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A61G
- 199MASIMO CORP12 patents · 3,856 citations
- 296HILL ROM SERVICES INC842 patents · 35,979 citations
- 392UNIV WASHINGTON10 patents · 3,383 citations
- 488MARCTEC LLC13 patents · 2,272 citations
- 583HILL ROM CO INC195 patents · 25,914 citations
- 679PYXIS CORP5 patents · 2,046 citations
- 775RAWLS-MEEHAN MARTIN B44 patents · 2,355 citations
- 871OMNICELL TECHNOLOGIES INC7 patents · 3,033 citations
- 967SPLUNK INC11 patents · 977 citations
- 1063JACKSON ROGER P52 patents · 3,601 citations
- 1158AURIS HEALTH INC87 patents · 2,711 citations
- 1254KCI LICENSING INC46 patents · 4,178 citations
- 1350DEKA PRODUCTS LP74 patents · 5,421 citations
- 1446BONUTTI SKELETAL INNOVATIONS LLC13 patents · 1,078 citations
- 1542KINETIC CONCEPTS INC26 patents · 3,254 citations
- 1638STRYKER CORP692 patents · 10,426 citations
- 1733HYPERFINE RES INC18 patents · 821 citations
- 1829OHIO MED INSTR CO INC9 patents · 1,444 citations
- 1925SPAN AMERICA MEDICAL SYST25 patents · 2,811 citations
- 2021BONUTTI PETER M5 patents · 675 citations
- 2117AMERICAN LIFE SUPPORT TECH5 patents · 985 citations
- 2213MAXWELL PRODUCTS INC11 patents · 1,434 citations
- 238MIDMARK CORP49 patents · 2,706 citations
- 244INVACARE CORP141 patents · 7,046 citations
- 251SSI MEDICAL SERVICES INC37 patents · 3,602 citations
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