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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Zimmer Technology, Inc.


USPTO Granted Patents = 115

% Expired Patents = 44.3



Trademarks = 30

Forward Citations = 7,616

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186 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Robert A Hodorek (17 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Adam H Sanford (14 out of 38 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Steffensmeier (12 out of 12 patents)

4.  Robert D Krebs (7 out of 27 patents)

5.  James Grimm (7 out of 22 patents)

6.  Michael E Hawkins (7 out of 24 patents)

7.  Shawn E McGinley (7 out of 9 patents)

8.  John Edward Meyers (7 out of 34 patents)

9.  Steven Charlebois (6 out of 46 patents)

10.  Vincent A Webster (6 out of 18 patents)

11.  Adam M Griner (6 out of 21 patents)

12.  E Marlowe Goble (5 out of 127 patents)

13.  Daniel F Justin (5 out of 109 patents)

14.  H Ravindranath Shetty (5 out of 19 patents)

15.  Erin M Johnson (5 out of 12 patents)


Core Competencies:
Orthopedic Implant
Arthroplasty System
Modular Component
Surgical Guide
Bone Interface
Tibial Spacer
Provisional Plate
Navigated Guide
Hip Prosthesis
Bone Resection
Cutting Instrument
Osteotomy Guide

115 patents:

1. 8999000 - Orthopedic implant with bone interface anchoring (2015-04-07),
2. 8940054 - Shoulder arthroplasty system (2015-01-27),
3. 8882777 - Indicator device for use with a surgical guide instrument (2014-11-11),
4. 8313490 - Single plane anatomic referencing tissue preparation (2012-11-20),
5. 8241367 - Modular bone implant, tool, and method (2012-08-14),
6. 8206455 - Hip stem prosthesis (2012-06-26),
7. 8191760 - Method for attaching porous metal layer to a metal substrate (2012-06-05),
8. 8167888 - Tibial spacer blocks and femoral cutting guide (2012-05-01),
9. 8114086 - Navigated cut guide locator (2012-02-14),
10. 8070041 - Direct application of pressure for bonding porous coatings to substrate materials used in orthopaedic implants (2011-12-06),
11. 8017139 - Blend hydrogels and methods of making (2011-09-13),
12. 7993341 - Navigated orthopaedic guide and method (2011-08-09),
13. 7985259 - Acetabular cup conversion ring (2011-07-26),
14. 7963979 - Provisional bone plate (2011-06-21),
15. 7963969 - Provisional orthopedic implant and recutting instrument guide (2011-06-21),
Company Overview
Zimmer Technology, Inc. is a prominent player in the orthopedic implants sector, specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical solutions. The company focuses on innovative technologies for arthroplasty systems, including modular components and surgical guides designed to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes. With a commitment to improving orthopedic care, Zimmer Technology is dedicated to advancing the field through research and development in areas such as bone interface and tibial spacers.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

115 Patents

#54 in Chicago, IL

#194 in Illinois

#3,343 in US

#6,898 in the World

Chicago, IL (US)
Chicago, IL, United States of America

Zimmer Technology, Inc.

Forward Citations = 7,616

186 inventors:

goldMedal Robert A Hodorek (17 out of 55 patents)

silverMedal Adam H Sanford (14 out of 38 patents)

bronzeMedal Scott Steffensmeier (12 out of 12 patents)

4.  Robert D Krebs (7 out of 27 patents)

5.  James Grimm (7 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zimmer Technology, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zimmer-technology

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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