| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Japan | 58 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Pharmaceuticals | |
| #3 | Machines | |
| #4 | Organic fine chemistry | |
| #5 | Environmental technology |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #2 | Implantable devices | |
| #3 | Object sterilising | |
| #4 | Therapeutic chemical compounds | |
| #5 | Medical preparations | |
| #6 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #7 | Operating tables | |
| #8 | Steroids | |
| #9 | Syringes | |
| #10 | Climate change mitigation in goods production |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Foley Kevin T | 7 |
| #2 | Mckay William F | 6 |
| #3 | Anthony J Melkent | 6 |
| #4 | Poyner Jeffrey Wade | 5 |
| #5 | Daniel A Shimko | 5 |
| #6 | Farris Robert A | 5 |
| #7 | Papadopoulos Stephen M | 5 |
| #8 | Trieu Hai H | 4 |
| #9 | Roger E Harrington | 4 |
| #10 | Jonathan M Dewey | 4 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| JP2011019932A | Instrument and method for minimally invasive tissue retraction and surgery | |
| JP2007090114A | Artificial intervertebral joint to allow parallel translation and rotating operation | |
| JP2007075632A | Spinal fusion implant, and tool for insertion and revision |