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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),

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative orthopedic devices and surgical instruments. With a focus on quality and patient care, we provide a wide range of products for joint reconstruction, trauma, spinal surgery, and sports medicine. Our dedicated team of experts works closely with healthcare professionals to develop and deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life. Visit our website for more information and to explore our comprehensive product portfolio.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 15 2026

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.

75 Patents

#8 in Baar

#208 in Switzerland

#9,985 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)

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