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Baar, Switzerland

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 75

% Expired Patents = 6.7

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 7,292

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105 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Brian D Burkinshaw (8 out of 49 patents)

Simon Casutt (6 out of 10 patents)

James W Burrows (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Gary W Sederholm (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Vincent Leclercq (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Richard J Kana (3 out of 25 patents)

7. Charles W Mumme (3 out of 12 patents)

8. Charles H Perrone, Jr (3 out of 8 patents)

9. Bernhard Gyssler (3 out of 3 patents)

10. Armin Studer (3 out of 5 patents)

11. Donald W Dye (3 out of 3 patents)

12. Wayne P Gray, Jr (3 out of 4 patents)

13. Jorge Lopez (3 out of 3 patents)

14. Mark B Lester (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Jack R Frautschi (2 out of 5 patents)

Core Competencies:

Knee Implant

Tibia Part

Femur Marrow Nail

Modular Knee Prosthesis

Bone Plate

Intramedullary Nail

Artificial Intervertebral Disc

Orthopedic Prosthesis

Surgical Instrument

Tensioning Device

Patella Prosthesis

Cementable Shaft Prosthesis

75 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6755864 - Tibia part for a knee joint prosthesis and a kit with a tibia part of this kind (2004-06-29),

2. 6702816 - Femur marrow nail for insertion at the knee joint (2004-03-09),

3. 6669734 - Femur shaft prosthesis with a proximal centering apparatus (2003-12-30),

4. 6659997 - Operating tool (2003-12-09),

5. 6648896 - Spreader apparatus for knee joints (2003-11-18),

6. 6645248 - Artificial intervertebral disc (2003-11-11),

7. 6629976 - Radius marrow nail (2003-10-07),

8. 6626943 - Artificial intervertebral disc (2003-09-30),

9. 6616667 - Surgical instrument for tensioning a cable-like tensioning element (2003-09-09),

10. 6595999 - Drilling jig for the determination of the axis of a femur head prosthesis (2003-07-22),

11. 6595993 - Connection of a bone screw to a bone plate (2003-07-22),

12. 6558427 - Knee implant (2003-05-06),

13. 6558388 - Intramedullary nail for the humerus (2003-05-06),

14. 6554866 - Mono-condylar knee joint prosthesis (2003-04-29),

15. 6547789 - Holding apparatus for the spinal column (2003-04-15),

Company Overview

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc., based in Baar, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced knee joint prosthetics. The company focuses on innovative orthopedic solutions, including knee implants, tibia parts, and femur marrow nails. Their expertise extends to modular knee prostheses, bone plates, and intramedullary nails, enhancing surgical outcomes and patient mobility. With a commitment to improving orthopedic care, Sulzer Orthopedics is dedicated to advancing technologies that support joint health and rehabilitation.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

75 Patents

#8 in Baar

#210 in Switzerland

#10,023 in the World

Baar, Switzerland

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,292

105 inventors:

Brian D Burkinshaw (8 out of 49 patents)

Simon Casutt (6 out of 10 patents)

James W Burrows (5 out of 6 patents)

4. Gary W Sederholm (5 out of 6 patents)

5. Vincent Leclercq (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sulzer-orthopedics

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