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Memphis, TN, United States of America

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 114

Trademarks = 18

Forward Citations = 16,019

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116 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James A Davidson (24 out of 52 patents)

Jennifer J Lackey (9 out of 14 patents)

Jeff Schryver (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Thomas Andrew Carls (7 out of 97 patents)

5. David L Brumfield (6 out of 60 patents)

6. Chris E Johnson (6 out of 36 patents)

7. Thomas Wade Fallin (6 out of 36 patents)

8. David Lee Evans (6 out of 22 patents)

9. John K Steele (6 out of 14 patents)

10. Michael D Ries (4 out of 55 patents)

11. Mark S Gosney (4 out of 9 patents)

12. Leo A Whiteside (4 out of 35 patents)

13. John R Pepper (4 out of 16 patents)

14. Harold S Taylor (4 out of 50 patents)

15. J Charles Taylor (4 out of 9 patents)

Core Competencies:

Orthopaedic Fixation Device

Ventricular Assist Devices

Tibial Resection Instrumentation

Bone Section Reattachment

Zirconium Coated Stents

Dual Taper Stem Extension

Biocompatible Implants

Variable Angle Spinal Screw

Cementless Acetabular Cup

Modular Hip Prosthesis

Osteoinductive Bone Screw

Prosthetic Implants

114 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5702389 - Orthopaedic fixation device (1997-12-30),

2. 5690633 - Orthopedic fracture fixation device (1997-11-25),

3. 5676632 - Ventricular assist devices of enhanced hemocompatibility (1997-10-14),

4. 5667511 - Tibial resection instrumentation and surgical method (1997-09-16),

5. 5665088 - Bone section reattachment apparatus and method (1997-09-09),

6. 5653707 - External skeletal fixation system with improved bar-to-bar connector (1997-08-05),

7. 5649951 - Zirconium oxide and zirconium nitride coated stents (1997-07-22),

8. D381084 - Cement mixer (1997-07-15),

9. 5628756 - Knotted cable attachment apparatus formed of braided polymeric fibers (1997-05-13),

10. 5628749 - Tibial resection instrumentation and surgical method (1997-05-13),

11. 5609642 - Tibial trial prosthesis and bone preparation system (1997-03-11),

12. 5609641 - Tibial prosthesis (1997-03-11),

13. 5609596 - Guide rod holder for manipulating surgical wires and pins (1997-03-11),

14. 5601551 - Geared external fixator (1997-02-11),

15. 5593449 - Dual taper stem extension for knee prosthesis (1997-01-14),

Company Overview

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc., based in Memphis, TN, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced orthopedic devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions for orthopedic fixation, including devices for tibial resection and bone section reattachment. Their expertise extends to biocompatible implants and spinal surgery technologies, such as variable angle spinal screws. With a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, Smith & Nephew integrates cutting-edge materials and designs in their medical devices, addressing the evolving needs of healthcare professionals.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

114 Patents

#10 in Memphis, TN

#31 in Tennessee

#3,370 in US

#6,950 in the World

Memphis, TN, United States of America

Smith & Nephew Richards Inc.

Forward Citations = 16,019

116 inventors:

James A Davidson (24 out of 52 patents)

Jennifer J Lackey (9 out of 14 patents)

Jeff Schryver (7 out of 8 patents)

4. Thomas Andrew Carls (7 out of 97 patents)

5. David L Brumfield (6 out of 60 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Smith & Nephew Richards Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/smith-and-nephew-richards

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