| # | Country | Total Patents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | EPO (European Patent Office) | 5 | |
| #2 | Canada | 3 | |
| #3 | WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) | 3 | |
| #4 | Australia | 1 |
| # | Industry | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Medical technology | |
| #2 | Machines |
| # | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Diagnosis and surgery | |
| #2 | Unspecified technologies | |
| #3 | Implantable devices |
| # | Name | Total Patents |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Hugh S Jr | 12 |
| #2 | West John R | 4 |
| Publication | Filing date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| WO2007078281A2 | Bone anchors for use in attaching soft tissue to bone | |
| EP1006907A1 | Mechanical and electrical endoscopic surgical instrument |