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Saint-Ismier, France

Tornier Sa

USPTO Granted Patents = 32

% Expired Patents = 3.1

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 6,073

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24 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Alain Tornier (19 out of 73 patents)

Thierry Judet (6 out of 17 patents)

Gilles Walch (5 out of 58 patents)

4. Pascal Boileau (5 out of 77 patents)

5. Michel Bonnin (3 out of 18 patents)

6. Francois Bonnomet (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Jean-Alain Colombier (2 out of 11 patents)

8. Pierre Chambat (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Michel Timoteo (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Yves-Alain Ratron (1 out of 26 patents)

11. Jean-Christophe Chatelet (1 out of 3 patents)

12. Michel-Henri Fessy (1 out of 2 patents)

13. Philippe Neyret (1 out of 2 patents)

14. Patrick Kluger (1 out of 3 patents)

15. Gérard Deschamps (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Osteosynthesis Plate

Prosthetic Element

Elbow Prosthesis

Shoulder Prosthesis

Knee Prosthesis

Suture Anchor

Ankle Prosthesis

Humeral Prosthesis

Modular Implant

Reversible Fixation

Femoral Component

Spine Fixator

32 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7335204 - Osteosynthesis plate for the upper end of the arm bone (2008-02-26),

2. 6969406 - Prosthetic element comprising two components and process for assembling such a prosthetic element (2005-11-29),

3. 6767368 - Elbow prosthesis (2004-07-27),

4. 6626946 - Shoulder prosthesis and humeral stems for such a prosthesis (2003-09-30),

5. 6599295 - Device for setting and removing an implant such as a suture anchor (2003-07-29),

6. 6582469 - Knee prosthesis (2003-06-24),

7. 6540770 - Reversible fixation device for securing an implant in bone (2003-04-01),

8. 6488712 - Malleolar implant for partial or total ankle prosthesis (2002-12-03),

9. 6454809 - Modular acetabular or cotyloid implant (2002-09-24),

10. 6379387 - Elbow prosthesis (2002-04-30),

11. 6334874 - Humeral prosthesis (2002-01-01),

12. 6328758 - Suture anchor with reversible expansion (2001-12-11),

13. 6299646 - Knee prosthesis with a rotational plate (2001-10-09),

14. 6206925 - Elbow prosthesis with indexed sphere (2001-03-27),

15. 6183519 - Ankle prosthesis (2001-02-06),

Tornier SA is a prominent player in the medical device industry, specializing in the development and manufacturing of orthopedic solutions. The company focuses on innovative technologies for joint reconstruction and repair, particularly in the upper extremities. With a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes, Tornier leverages advanced materials and design principles to create products that address complex orthopedic challenges. Headquartered in Saint-Ismier, France, Tornier serves a global market, contributing to the evolution of orthopedic care.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

32 Patents

#1 in Saint-Ismier

#682 in France

#20,645 in the World

Saint-Ismier, France

Tornier Sa

Forward Citations = 6,073

24 inventors:

Alain Tornier (19 out of 73 patents)

Thierry Judet (6 out of 17 patents)

Gilles Walch (5 out of 58 patents)

4. Pascal Boileau (5 out of 77 patents)

5. Michel Bonnin (3 out of 18 patents)

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