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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026
49 Patents
#1 in Traverse City, MI
#279 in Michigan
#7,154 in US
#14,301 in the World
Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.
Forward Citations = 898
17 inventors:
Traverse City, MI, United States of America
Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.
Calculating rank
% Expired Patents = 4.1
EPO Patents = 1
Trademarks = 8
Forward Citations = 898
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17 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):
Daniel K Farley (22 out of 40 patents)
Steve Nowak (14 out of 17 patents)
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:
Company Overview
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 synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.
IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Thompson Surgical Instruments, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/thompson-surgical-instruments
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]
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]
1 patent (EPO):
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]