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Traverse City, MI, United States of America

Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 49

% Expired Patents = 4.1


Trademarks = 8

Forward Citations = 885

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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Daniel K Farley (22 out of 40 patents)

silverMedal Steve Nowak (14 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher T Martin (11 out of 17 patents)

4.  Dan Farley (9 out of 15 patents)

5.  Anthony J Mulac (7 out of 11 patents)

6.  Travis Witulski (6 out of 6 patents)

7.  Adam Truckey (5 out of 5 patents)

8.  Josh Delickta (5 out of 7 patents)

9.  Steven Nowak (4 out of 6 patents)

10.  William White (4 out of 4 patents)

11.  Chris Martin (3 out of 4 patents)

12.  William Harvey (2 out of 2 patents)

13.  Zach Beery (2 out of 3 patents)

14.  Rudolf Bertagnoli (1 out of 36 patents)

15.  Dennis Lee Abernathie (1 out of 5 patents)


Core Competencies:
Surgical Retractor
Swivel Lock
Clamping Mechanism
Multi-Directional Clamp
Bidirectional Ratchet
Adjustable Rail Clamp
Angling Device
Detachable Handle
Compressor/Distractor
Ring Retractor System
Tethered Surgical Retractor
Elongateable Surgical Port

49 patents:

1. 12751704 - Retractor system (2026-10-06),
2. 12721615 - Retractor system, swivel lock, and surgical retractor blade (2026-09-01),
3. 12697108 - Surgical retractor system and snap joint clamp (2026-08-04),
4. 12690852 - Surgical retractor with integrated handle and system (2026-07-28),
5. 12648767 - Surgical system and device (2026-06-09),
6. 12582392 - Surgical retractor system and clip-on joint clamp (2026-03-24),
7. 12539110 - Retractor system and side load connector for surgical retractor blade (2026-02-03),
8. 12471900 - Surgical retractor and bidirectional ratchet (2025-11-18),
9. 12390206 - Compressor/distractor with tower traversal (2025-08-19),
10. 12310569 - Surgical retractor having clamping mechanism (2025-05-27),
11. 12161515 - Surgical retractor system and multi-directional joint clamp for same (2024-12-10),
12. 12161310 - Retractor system, swivel lock, and surgical retractor blade (2024-12-10),
13. 12150634 - Surgical retractor system and snap joint clamp (2024-11-26),
14. 12070200 - Ring retractor system (2024-08-27),
15. 12004733 - Surgical retractor system and clip-on joint clamp (2024-06-11),
Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer based in Traverse City, Michigan, focusing on innovative surgical instruments designed to enhance surgical precision and efficiency. The company is renowned for its advanced surgical retractors and clamping mechanisms, which include features such as bidirectional ratchets and multi-directional joint clamps. Their products are particularly beneficial in anterior cervical spine surgery, providing surgeons with reliable tools that improve patient outcomes through enhanced visibility and access during procedures.
Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.
49 Patents

#1 in Traverse City, MI

#279 in Michigan

#7,138 in US

#14,266 in the World

Traverse City, MI (US)
Traverse City, MI, United States of America

Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.

Forward Citations = 885

17 inventors:

goldMedal Daniel K Farley (22 out of 40 patents)

silverMedal Steve Nowak (14 out of 17 patents)

bronzeMedal Christopher T Martin (11 out of 17 patents)

4.  Dan Farley (9 out of 15 patents)

5.  Anthony J Mulac (7 out of 11 patents)

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