MEDTRONIC SURGICAL NAVIGATION has a total of 17 patent applications. Its first patent ever was published in 1999. It filed its patents most often in WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), Australia and EPO (European Patent Office). Its main competitors in its focus markets medical technology, computer technology and machines are HEIDMUELLER HARALD, SURGISENSE CORP and COLIN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CORP.
# | Country | Total Patents | |
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#1 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 6 | |
#2 | Australia | 5 | |
#3 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 4 | |
#4 | United States | 2 |
# | Industry | |
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#1 | Medical technology | |
#2 | Computer technology | |
#3 | Machines | |
#4 | Telecommunications |
# | Technology | |
---|---|---|
#1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
#2 | Unspecified technologies | |
#3 | Healthcare informatics | |
#4 | Transmission | |
#5 | Syringes | |
#6 | Electric digital data processing |
# | Name | Total Patents |
---|---|---|
#1 | Kessman Paul | 7 |
#2 | Melkent Anthony J | 6 |
#3 | Simon David A | 6 |
#4 | Hunter Mark W | 5 |
#5 | Foley Kevin T | 5 |
#6 | Smith Kurt R | 4 |
#7 | Carls Thomas A | 3 |
#8 | Holsing Troy | 2 |
#9 | Foley Kevin | 2 |
#10 | Jascob Brad | 2 |
Publication | Filing date | Title |
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US6708184B2 | Method and apparatus for producing and accessing composite data using a device having a distributed communication controller interface | |
WO0164124A1 | Multiple cannula image guided tool for image guided procedures | |
EP1173105A1 | Apparatus and method for image guided surgery | |
US6235038B1 | System for translation of electromagnetic and optical localization systems |