% Expired Patents = 38.1

EPO Patents = 4

Forward Citations = 872

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3 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Arnold Keller (18 out of 96 patents)

Paul C McAfee (8 out of 9 patents)

Helmut D Link (6 out of 72 patents)

21 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9072504 - Bone separator (2015-07-07),

2. 8721725 - Intervertebral prosthesis with self-tapping fixing projections (2014-05-13),

3. 8591586 - Cervical intervertebral prosthesis (2013-11-26),

4. 8409285 - Prosthesis for partial replacement of a vertebral body (2013-04-02),

5. 8192493 - Prosthesis for bridging a vertebral body (2012-06-05),

6. 8147551 - Method for implanting an intervertebral disk prosthesis (2012-04-03),

7. 8088164 - Cervical intervertebral prosthesis (2012-01-03),

8. 8070812 - Prosthesis for partial replacement of a vertebral body (2011-12-06),

9. 8062370 - Intervertebral prosthesis with a limit stop plate (2011-11-22),

10. 8062369 - Cervical intervertebral prosthesis system (2011-11-22),

11. 7862614 - Intervertebral prosthesis system, in particular for the cervical spine (2011-01-04),

12. 7722673 - Intervertebral disc prosthesis (2010-05-25),

13. 7628813 - Cervical intervertebral prosthesis system (2009-12-08),

14. 7569067 - Insertion instrument for cervical prostheses (2009-08-04),

15. 7527629 - Instrument set for fitting an intervertebral joint prosthesis (2009-05-05),

Company Overview

Cervitech, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of innovative medical devices for spinal surgery. The organization focuses on creating advanced solutions that enhance surgical outcomes and improve patient recovery. With a commitment to research and development, Cervitech aims to address the evolving needs of healthcare professionals and patients in the field of spinal health. Its technologies are designed to provide safer and more effective treatment options in spinal procedures.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

21 Patents

#289 in San Diego, CA

#3,755 in California

#15,681 in US

#29,928 in the World

San Diego, CA, United States of America

Cervitech, Inc.

Forward Citations = 872

3 inventors:

Arnold Keller (18 out of 96 patents)

Paul C McAfee (8 out of 9 patents)

Helmut D Link (6 out of 72 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Cervitech, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/cervitech

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]

4 patents (EPO):

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]