Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

Lanx, Inc.

44Patents
40Active
44Granted
52Portfolio score

Filing activity: Aug 1, 2003 → Jan 31, 2014 · 25 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US7771473B2 Expandable spinal fusion cage Human Necessities 538 Active
US7766945B2 Screw and rod fixation system Human Necessities 167 Active
US8382801B2 Spinous process implants, instruments, and methods Human Necessities 108 Active
US8241330B2 Spinous process implants and associated methods Human Necessities 107 Active
US8998961B1 Spinal rod connector and methods Human Necessities 71 Active
US8211110B1 Minimally invasive tool to facilitate implanting a pedicle screw and housing Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 65 Active
US7041137B2 Spinal implant Human Necessities 65 Expired
US7862589B2 Facet replacement Human Necessities 59 Active
US7175623B2 Cervical plate with backout protection Human Necessities 52 Expired
US7959653B2 Spinal rod cross connector Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 52 Active
US8690928B1 Fusion plate with directional holes and implant system employing the same Human Necessities 43 Active
US9247968B2 Spinous process implants and associated methods Human Necessities 42 Active
US8343048B2 Retractor system Human Necessities 42 Active
US8685065B1 Tools for implantation of interspinous implants and methods thereof Human Necessities 37 Active
US9005248B2 Telescoping interspinous fixation device and methods of use Human Necessities 37 Active
US8961568B2 Bone fastener assembly Human Necessities 33 Active
US7077843B2 Cervical plate Human Necessities 32 Expired
US7828830B2 Dynamic spinal stabilization Human Necessities 31 Active
US8409087B2 Expandable retractor and methods incorporating the same Human Necessities 31 Active
US7918875B2 Interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion Human Necessities 30 Active
US8506567B2 Occipital plate fixation system Human Necessities 28 Active
US8920475B1 Vertebral fixation system including torque mitigation Human Necessities 28 Active
US8211154B2 Bone plate assemblies with backout protection and visual indicator Human Necessities 25 Active
US7959676B2 Method and apparatus for intervertebral disc support and repair Human Necessities 24 Active
US8007517B2 Interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion Human Necessities 23 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.