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Memphis, TN, United States of America

Sofamor Danek Holdings, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 14

Forward Citations = 4,781

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Gary Karlin Michelson (4 out of 341 patents)

Paul McDonald (3 out of 6 patents)

Mark Peter Heilbrun (3 out of 6 patents)

4. William Peters (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Spencer Koehler (3 out of 6 patents)

6. Earl Frederick Barrick (3 out of 5 patents)

7. J Clayton Wiker (3 out of 6 patents)

8. Anthony J Melkent (1 out of 167 patents)

9. Steven Streatfield Gill (1 out of 44 patents)

10. Larry Gause (1 out of 10 patents)

11. Bradley T Estes (1 out of 56 patents)

12. Petrus Antonius Besselink (1 out of 11 patents)

13. Colin Walker (1 out of 4 patents)

14. Joseph Chaudoin (1 out of 4 patents)

15. Kevin Thomas Foley (1 out of 164 patents)

14 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 8768437 - Fluoroscopic image guided surgery system with intraoperative registration (2014-07-01),

2. 8105339 - Image guided spinal surgery guide system and method for use thereof (2012-01-31),

3. 7130676 - Fluoroscopic image guided orthopaedic surgery system with intraoperative registration (2006-10-31),

4. 6491702 - Apparatus and method for photogrammetric surgical localization (2002-12-10),

5. 6478823 - Artificial spinal fusion implants (2002-11-12),

6. 6477400 - Fluoroscopic image guided orthopaedic surgery system with intraoperative registration (2002-11-05),

7. 6436098 - Method for inserting spinal implants and for securing a guard to the spine (2002-08-20),

8. 6224595 - Method for inserting a spinal implant (2001-05-01),

9. 6165181 - Apparatus and method for photogrammetric surgical localization (2000-12-26),

10. 6146390 - Apparatus and method for photogrammetric surgical localization (2000-11-14),

11. 6126660 - Spinal compression and distraction devices and surgical methods (2000-10-03),

12. 6113637 - Artificial intervertebral joint permitting translational and rotational (2000-09-05),

13. D425989 - Artificial spinal fusion implant (2000-05-30),

14. 5766004 - Temperature sensitive medical dental apparatus (1998-06-16),

Sofamor Danek Holdings, Inc. is a leading medical device company that specializes in innovative solutions for spine surgery. With a focus on advancing patient care and improving surgical outcomes, Sofamor Danek offers a wide range of products including spinal implants, navigation systems, and surgical instruments. Their dedication to research and development has made them a trusted partner for healthcare professionals worldwide.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Dec 30 2025

14 Patents

#41 in Memphis, TN

#225 in Tennessee

#21,642 in US

#40,929 in the World

Memphis, TN, United States of America

Sofamor Danek Holdings, Inc.

Forward Citations = 4,781

18 inventors:

Gary Karlin Michelson (4 out of 341 patents)

Paul McDonald (3 out of 6 patents)

Mark Peter Heilbrun (3 out of 6 patents)

4. William Peters (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Spencer Koehler (3 out of 6 patents)

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