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Solana Beach, CA, United States of America

Dean Johnson

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, primarily in Spinal Implants. Top assignees: Spinal Elements, Inc., Insound Medical, Inc.. Active years: 2009-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dean Johnson. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dean-johnson

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18 

% Patents Active = 72.2

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.1

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 286(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Solana Beach, CA (US) (2009 - 2022)
  • Solano Beach, CA (US) (2017 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 170 
 
Spinal Elements, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 42 
 
Insound Medical, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2009-2025

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Areas of Expertise:
Expandable Interbody Device
Spinal Implant Device
Interbody Fusion Device
Hearing Aid Microphone
Protective Barrier
Offset Opposing Arm
Spinal Implant Distractor
Inserter
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12433763 - Expandable interbody device (2025-10-07),
2. 12318311 - Spinal implant device (2025-06-03),
3. 12279969 - Spinal implant device (2025-04-21),
4. 11938036 - Expandable interbody device (2024-03-26),
5. 11382769 - Spinal implant device (2022-07-12),
6. 11351038 - Interbody fusion device (2022-06-07),
7. 10675156 - Interbody fusion device (2020-06-09),
8. 10646351 - Expandable interbody device (2020-05-12),
9. 10034765 - Expandable interbody device (2018-07-31),
10. 9750616 - Interbody fusion device (2017-09-05),
11. 9668876 - Expandable interbody device (2017-06-06),
12. 8864770 - Offset opposing arm spinal implant distractor/inserter (2014-10-21),
13. 8551105 - Spinal implant distractor/inserter (2013-10-08),
14. 8494200 - Hearing aid microphone protective barrier (2013-07-23),
15. 8454622 - Spinal implant distractor/inserter (2013-06-04),

Title: Innovations by Dean Johnson: Pioneering Spinal Technology

Introduction

Dean Johnson, based in Solana Beach, CA, is an accomplished inventor with a portfolio of 18 patents. His innovative contributions to spinal technology have revolutionized the field and offered new solutions for spine treatment.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Dean has developed the Expandable Interbody Device, which facilitates the placement between adjacent vertebrae. This device includes an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism that allows it to transition between collapsed and expanded configurations. Alongside it, the Spinal Implant Device serves as another vital innovation, featuring a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid for easy packing of materials. This implant aims to simplify surgical procedures for treating the spine.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Dean has made significant strides in the medical device industry. He has lent his expertise to companies like Spinal Elements, Inc. and Insound Medical, Inc., where he has focused on the development of advanced spinal technologies.

Collaborations

Dean has worked alongside talented professionals, including Jason Daniel Blain and David Solum. His collaborations have played a critical role in fostering innovation and enhancing the quality of spinal treatments.

Conclusion

Dean Johnson's contributions to spinal technology through his patents and advancements have positioned him as a key inventor in this essential field. His commitment to innovation continues to influence the future of spine care and the medical industry at large.

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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