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Winterthur, Switzerland

Sulzer Medizinaltechnik Ag

USPTO Granted Patents = 42

Forward Citations = 4,558

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46 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Roland Willi (11 out of 30 patents)

Rudolf Koch (6 out of 48 patents)

Kurt Bider (4 out of 8 patents)

4. Peter Bittmann (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Hans-Georg Willert (3 out of 12 patents)

6. Walter Baumgartner (3 out of 9 patents)

7. Heinz Wagner (3 out of 6 patents)

8. Hansjorg Koller (3 out of 3 patents)

9. Yvan Sandoz (3 out of 4 patents)

10. Jean Maumy (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Roland Baege (2 out of 7 patents)

12. Lorenzo Spotorno (2 out of 11 patents)

13. Jurg Oehy (2 out of 5 patents)

14. Walter Moser (2 out of 4 patents)

15. Mustafa Yurtsever (2 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Femur Head Prosthesis

Artificial Acetabulum

Bone Regeneration

Joint Implant

Intervertebral Prosthesis

Knee Joint Prosthesis

Hip Joint Socket

Bone Cement Distribution

Prosthesis Manufacturing

Artificial Wrist Joint

Meniscus Platform

Sterile Packaging

42 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 5931871 - Kit of parts for a modular femur head prosthesis, in particular, a (1999-08-03),

2. 5916268 - Kit for an artificial acetabulum (1999-06-29),

3. 5837235 - Process for regenerating bone and cartilage (1998-11-17),

4. 5755799 - Joint implant with self-engaging attachment surface (1998-05-26),

5. 5755797 - Intervertebral prosthesis and a process for implanting such a prosthesis (1998-05-26),

6. 5735901 - Element for temporarily increasing the rigidity of an orthopaedic (1998-04-07),

7. 5735850 - Fastening system for pedicel screws (1998-04-07),

8. 5725590 - Element for temporarily increasing the rigidity of an orthopaedic (1998-03-10),

9. 5720750 - Device for the preparation of a tubular bone for the insertion of an (1998-02-24),

10. 5702476 - Artificial joint shell (1997-12-30),

11. 5665119 - Filling member made from metal for bone cavities (1997-09-09),

12. 5658346 - Inner shell for an artificial hip joint socket (1997-08-19),

13. 5658345 - Artificial acetabulum and method for manufacture (1997-08-19),

14. 5658343 - Areal implant (1997-08-19),

15. 5645606 - Outer shell for an at least two-shell joint socket of a hip joint (1997-07-08),

Company Overview

Sulzer Medizinaltechnik AG, based in Winterthur, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced orthopedic implants and medical devices. The company focuses on innovative solutions such as modular femur head prostheses, artificial acetabula, and intervertebral prostheses, aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in joint replacement and bone regeneration. With a commitment to research in orthopedic rigidity and joint implant technology, Sulzer Medizinaltechnik AG plays a significant role in the evolution of orthopedic care.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

42 Patents

#10 in Winterthur

#329 in Switzerland

#16,374 in the World

Winterthur, Switzerland

Sulzer Medizinaltechnik Ag

Forward Citations = 4,558

46 inventors:

Roland Willi (11 out of 30 patents)

Rudolf Koch (6 out of 48 patents)

Kurt Bider (4 out of 8 patents)

4. Peter Bittmann (3 out of 6 patents)

5. Hans-Georg Willert (3 out of 12 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sulzer Medizinaltechnik Ag. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sulzer-medizinaltechnik-ag

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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