Portola Valley, CA, United States of America

Colin Cahill

This inventor holds 23 USPTO granted patents and 28 published patent applications and 6 EPO patents, primarily in Spinal Surgery. Top assignees: Simpirica Spine, Inc., Empirical Spine, Inc., Leland Stanford Junior University. Active years: 2008-2024.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Colin Cahill. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/colin-cahill

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 23 

% Patents Active = 95.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 915(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Stanford, CA (US) (2008 - 2012)
  • San Francisco, CA (US) (2011 - 2018)
  • Portola Valley, CA (US) (2013 - 2020)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2008-2024

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Areas of Expertise:
Surgical Tether
Prosthesis Coupling
Spinous Processes
Spinal Implant
Flexion Restriction
Constraint Methods
Stabilized Constraint
Bending Stiffness
Controlled Flexion
Attachment Systems
Spine Segments
Modulated Constraining
23 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Colin Cahill - Innovator in Spinal Treatment Solutions

Introduction

Colin Cahill, based in Portola Valley, CA, is a notable inventor in the field of spinal treatment, with an impressive portfolio of 23 patents. His contributions to medical technology, especially in spinal surgery, highlight his commitment to enhancing patient care and the effectiveness of spinal procedures.

Latest Patents

Colin Cahill's recent inventions include the "Surgical tether apparatus and methods of use," which presents a spinal treatment system designed to stabilize the spinal segment through an adjustable constraint device. This device connects to the superior and inferior spinous processes of the spine, providing resistance to flexion and modulating loads borne by prostheses or adjacent tissue. Another significant patent is focused on "Methods and apparatus for coupling a prosthesis to a spinal segment," which involves a method for accurately positioning a prosthesis within the spinal segment based on pre-operative measurements of target distances during the patient's preferred posture.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Colin has been associated with reputable organizations, including Simpirica Spine, Inc. and Leland Stanford Junior University. His work at these institutions has facilitated significant advancements in spinal care.

Collaborations

Colin has collaborated with respected colleagues, including Todd Alamin and Louis Calvin Fielding. These partnerships have further enhanced his innovative capabilities, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions in spinal surgery.

Conclusion

Colin Cahill stands out as an influential figure in the realm of spinal treatment innovation. His extensive work and inventive patents continue to shape the future of spinal surgery, improving outcomes for countless patients.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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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