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Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Oratec Interventions, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 53

EPO Patents = 1

Trademarks = 4

Forward Citations = 10,840

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34 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hugh R Sharkey (36 out of 144 patents)

John E Ashley (33 out of 79 patents)

Joel Stuart Saal (22 out of 30 patents)

4. Jeffrey Alan Saal (20 out of 28 patents)

5. Gary S Fanton (11 out of 23 patents)

6. Le Trong Le (11 out of 20 patents)

7. Hugh J Sharkey (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Andy Uchida (4 out of 8 patents)

9. Ramiro L Reyes (4 out of 5 patents)

10. Christopher D Casscells (3 out of 4 patents)

11. Daren Stewart (2 out of 26 patents)

12. Bruno Strul (2 out of 25 patents)

13. Duane W Marion (2 out of 26 patents)

14. Sepehr Fariabi (2 out of 27 patents)

15. Donald P Kannenberg (2 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Intervertebral Discs

Radiofrequency Ablation

Surgical Catheters

Electrosurgical Instruments

Thermal Energy Delivery

Nerve Regeneration

Orthopedic Devices

Arthroscopic Surgery

Electromagnetic Energy Treatment

Tissue Ablation

Annular Fissures Treatment

Collagen Tissue Contraction

53 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7647123 - Method for treating intervertebral discs (2010-01-12),

2. 7481807 - Radiofrequency arthroscopic ablation device (2009-01-27),

3. 7400930 - Method for treating intervertebral discs (2008-07-15),

4. 7309336 - Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site (2007-12-18),

5. 7282061 - Method of treating intervertebral disc (2007-10-16),

6. 7267683 - Method for treating intervertebral discs (2007-09-11),

7. 7069087 - Apparatus and method for accessing and performing a function within an intervertebral disc (2006-06-27),

8. 6997941 - Method and apparatus for treating annular fissures in intervertebral discs (2006-02-14),

9. 6939346 - Method and apparatus for controlling a temperature-controlled probe (2005-09-06),

10. 6878155 - Method of treating intervertebral disc tissue employing attachment mechanism (2005-04-12),

11. 6832997 - Electromagnetic energy delivery intervertebral disc treatment devices (2004-12-21),

12. 6767347 - Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site (2004-07-27),

13. 6757565 - Electrosurgical instrument having a predetermined heat profile (2004-06-29),

14. 6749605 - Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site (2004-06-15),

15. 6733496 - Intervertebral disc device employing flexible probe (2004-05-11),

Oratec Interventions, Inc. is a medical device company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative minimally invasive surgical products. With a focus on providing groundbreaking solutions for minimally invasive spine and orthopedic procedures, Oratec delivers state-of-the-art products that enhance patient outcomes and improve surgical techniques. Visit our website to explore our range of products and learn more about our commitment to advancing medical interventions.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 9 2025

53 Patents

#21 in Menlo Park, CA

#1,523 in California

#6,441 in US

#12,935 in the World

Menlo Park, CA, United States of America

Oratec Interventions, Inc.

Forward Citations = 10,840

34 inventors:

Hugh R Sharkey (36 out of 144 patents)

John E Ashley (33 out of 79 patents)

Joel Stuart Saal (22 out of 30 patents)

4. Jeffrey Alan Saal (20 out of 28 patents)

5. Gary S Fanton (11 out of 23 patents)

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