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West Chester, PA, United States of America

Synthes USA, LLC


USPTO Granted Patents = 473

% Expired Patents = 17.1



Trademarks = 41

Forward Citations = 51,616

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492 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Robert Frigg (59 out of 149 patents)

silverMedal David C Paul (27 out of 166 patents)

bronzeMedal Beat Lechmann (20 out of 78 patents)

4.  Martin Hess (15 out of 28 patents)

5.  Peter Senn (14 out of 35 patents)

6.  Claude Mathieu (14 out of 25 patents)

7.  David Rathbun (13 out of 39 patents)

8.  Hansjuerg W Emch (13 out of 14 patents)

9.  Sean Hamilton Kerr (12 out of 39 patents)

10.  Sean S Suh (12 out of 179 patents)

11.  Michael L Boyer (12 out of 22 patents)

12.  Markus Hehli (12 out of 15 patents)

13.  Beat Schenk (12 out of 14 patents)

14.  Christoph Andreas Roth (12 out of 24 patents)

15.  David Gerber (11 out of 29 patents)


Core Competencies:
Bone Screw
Intramedullary Nail
Hydrogel Treatments
Surgical Nail
Bone Plate
Facet Joint Augmentation
Orthognathic Implant
Bioadhesive Hydrogels
Spinal Fixation
Implant Insertion Apparatus
Bone Fixation Apparatus
Total Disc Replacement

473 patents:

1. 8465489 - Surgical nail (2013-06-18),
2. 8460349 - Bone screw (2013-06-11),
3. 8460344 - Bone plate (2013-06-11),
4. 8460307 - Push-off driver and method for inserting bone screws (2013-06-11),
5. 8454661 - Transconnector (2013-06-04),
6. 8454606 - Device for the treatment of fractures of the femur (2013-06-04),
7. 8449542 - Implant assembly device (2013-05-28),
8. 8439949 - Facet joint augmentation with hydrogels (2013-05-14),
9. 8435270 - Orthognathic implant and methods of use (2013-05-07),
10. 8425603 - Orthopedic implant with flexible keel (2013-04-23),
11. 8425519 - Robotic arms (2013-04-23),
12. 8420740 - Method to repair a damaged intervertebral disc through the use of a bioadhesive, thermogelling hydrogel (2013-04-16),
13. 8420108 - Flexible bone composite (2013-04-16),
14. 8419736 - Sternal reconstruction system (2013-04-16),
15. 8419735 - Nail locking systems (2013-04-16),
Company Overview
Synthes USA, LLC, based in West Chester, PA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced orthopedic implants. The company focuses on innovative solutions for bone fixation and reconstruction, including technologies such as bone screws, intramedullary nails, and hydrogel treatments. Synthes is dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes through its expertise in surgical nails, bone plates, and bioadhesive hydrogels, contributing significantly to the field of orthopedic surgery and patient care.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

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473 Patents

#1 in West Chester, PA

#41 in Pennsylvania

#1,014 in US

#2,023 in the World

West Chester, PA (US)
West Chester, PA, United States of America

Synthes USA, LLC

Forward Citations = 51,616

492 inventors:

goldMedal Robert Frigg (59 out of 149 patents)

silverMedal David C Paul (27 out of 166 patents)

bronzeMedal Beat Lechmann (20 out of 78 patents)

4.  Martin Hess (15 out of 28 patents)

5.  Peter Senn (14 out of 35 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Synthes USA, LLC. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/synthes-usa

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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