Inventor
ASHLEY JOHN E
US46 patents
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ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC
17 patentsUS7309336B2Dec 18, 2007
Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC107 citations99
US6767347B2Jul 27, 2004
Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC163 citations99
US6749605B2Jun 15, 2004
Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC137 citations99
US6517568B1Feb 11, 2003
Method and apparatus for treating intervertebral discs
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC189 citations99
US6350262B1Feb 26, 2002
Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymetrically
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC290 citations99
US6290715B1Sep 18, 2001
Method for delivering energy adjacent the inner wall of an intervertebral disc
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC327 citations99
US6283960B1Sep 4, 2001
Apparatus for delivery of energy to a surgical site
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC317 citations99
US6261311B1Jul 17, 2001
Method and apparatus for treating intervertebral discs
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC421 citations99
US6258086B1Jul 10, 2001
Catheter for delivery of energy to a surgical site
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC380 citations99
US6176857B1Jan 23, 2001
Method and apparatus for applying thermal energy to tissue asymmetrically
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC562 citations99
US6126682AOct 3, 2000
Method for treating annular fissures in intervertebral discs
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC628 citations99
US6095149AAug 1, 2000
Method for treating intervertebral disc degeneration
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC499 citations99
US6073051AJun 6, 2000
Apparatus for treating intervertebal discs with electromagnetic energy
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC710 citations99
US6007570ADec 28, 1999
Apparatus with functional element for performing function upon intervertebral discs
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC495 citations99
US6757565B2Jun 29, 2004
Electrosurgical instrument having a predetermined heat profile
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC57 citations96
US6699244B2Mar 2, 2004
Electrosurgical instrument having a chamber to volatize a liquid
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC128 citations96
US6461357B1Oct 8, 2002
Electrode for electrosurgical ablation of tissue
ORATEC INTERVENTIONS INC129 citations96
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP
8 patentsUS9814600B2Nov 14, 2017
Selectively expanding spine cage with enhanced bone graft infusion
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP29 citations94
US9987149B2Jun 5, 2018
Insertion handle for surgical implants
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP15 citations92
US10702397B2Jul 7, 2020
Insertion handle for surgical implants
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP7 citations84
US10610374B2Apr 7, 2020
Selectively expanding spine cage with enhanced bone graft infusion
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP4 citations84
US10342673B2Jul 9, 2019
Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP4 citations84
US11564806B2Jan 31, 2023
Selectively expanding spine cage with enhanced bone graft infusion
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP0 citations62
US11191647B2Dec 7, 2021
Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP0 citations62
US12232975B2Feb 25, 2025
Lockable spinal implant
HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP0 citations52
PURACATH MEDICAL INC
5 patentsUS11439716B2Sep 13, 2022
Point of care ultraviolet disinfection system
PURACATH MEDICAL INC5 citations70
US12350390B2Jul 8, 2025
Point of care ultraviolet disinfection system
PURACATH MEDICAL INC0 citations59
US11724085B2Aug 15, 2023
Catheter connection system for ultraviolet light disinfection
PURACATH MEDICAL INC0 citations56
US10953217B2Mar 23, 2021
Catheter connection system for ultraviolet light disinfection
PURACATH MEDICAL INC1 citations56
US11185603B2Nov 30, 2021
Catheter connection system for ultraviolet light disinfection
PURACATH MEDICAL INC0 citations50
COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC
4 patentsUS9028550B2May 12, 2015
Selectively expanding spine cage with enhanced bone graft infusion
COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC158 citations98
US8992620B2Mar 31, 2015
Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms
COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC160 citations98
US8956413B2Feb 17, 2015
Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchor
COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC124 citations98
US9545316B2Jan 17, 2017
Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanisms
COALIGN INNOVATIONS INC32 citations97
SIMPSON PHILIP J
3 patentsMILLIKEN & CO
3 patentsUS10428446B2Oct 1, 2019
Woven flame-resistant garment fabric, and garment made therefrom
MILLIKEN & CO3 citations65
US9920474B2Mar 20, 2018
Flame-resistant fiber blend, yarn, and fabric, and method for making same
MILLIKEN & CO4 citations65
US12146244B1Nov 19, 2024
Fire-resistant textile
MILLIKEN & CO0 citations62