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Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Anulex Technologies, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 35

% Expired Patents = 80.0

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 2,535

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20 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Joseph C Cauthen, Iii (28 out of 39 patents)

Lawrence William Wales (23 out of 46 patents)

Rodney L Houfburg (19 out of 47 patents)

4. Matthew M Burns (19 out of 60 patents)

5. Bradley John Wessman (14 out of 43 patents)

6. Brian Lee Dukart (14 out of 23 patents)

7. Ishmael Bentley (11 out of 27 patents)

8. Paul H Burmeister (8 out of 27 patents)

9. Thomas R Hektner (4 out of 46 patents)

10. Daniel O Adams (4 out of 86 patents)

11. Robert E Atkinson (2 out of 81 patents)

12. Peter Trexler Keith (2 out of 165 patents)

13. Dale Brady (1 out of 10 patents)

14. Emily Daley (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Michael E Lancial (1 out of 10 patents)

Core Competencies:

Intervertebral Disc

Annulus Repair

Spinal Disc Stent

Tissue Anchoring

Disc Bulge Reduction

Reconstruction Method

Bone Anchor Delivery

Treatment Apparatus

Spinal Disc Methods

Annular Repair

Enhanced Delivery

35 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8652153 - Intervertebral disc annulus repair system and bone anchor delivery tool (2014-02-18),

2. 8632590 - Apparatus and methods for the treatment of the intervertebral disc (2014-01-21),

3. 8556977 - Tissue anchoring system and method (2013-10-15),

4. 8535338 - System and method for intervertebral disc bulge reduction (2013-09-17),

5. 8460319 - Intervertebral disc annulus repair system and method (2013-06-11),

6. 8454697 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of tissue (2013-06-04),

7. 8163022 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus (2012-04-24),

8. 8128698 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus (2012-03-06),

9. 8100914 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus (2012-01-24),

10. 8088165 - Spinal disc annulus reconstruction method and deformable spinal disc annulus stent (2012-01-03),

11. 8048160 - Intervertebral disc annulus stent (2011-11-01),

12. 8034112 - Spinal disc annulus reconstruction method and spinal disc annulus stent (2011-10-11),

13. 7993405 - Spinal disc annulus repair system and methods (2011-08-09),

14. 7985257 - Methods and devices for spinal disc annulus reconstruction and repair (2011-07-26),

15. 7963992 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus (2011-06-21),

Company Overview

Anulex Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Minnetonka, MN, specializing in innovative solutions for spinal surgery. The organization focuses on developing technologies that enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient recovery processes. Anulex's primary research and development efforts are directed towards creating devices that address spinal disc disorders, aiming to provide effective and minimally invasive treatment options for patients. Their commitment to advancing spinal health reflects a dedication to improving quality of life through cutting-edge medical technology.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

35 Patents

#17 in Minnetonka, MN

#274 in Minnesota

#9,749 in US

#19,168 in the World

Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Anulex Technologies, Inc.

Forward Citations = 2,535

20 inventors:

Joseph C Cauthen, Iii (28 out of 39 patents)

Lawrence William Wales (23 out of 46 patents)

Rodney L Houfburg (19 out of 47 patents)

4. Matthew M Burns (19 out of 60 patents)

5. Bradley John Wessman (14 out of 43 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Anulex Technologies, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/anulex-technologies

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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