Patents per Year
Top Inventors at Zimmer Us All Time
Showing 1–27 of 27 inventors
| Rank | Name | Patents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Van Andel | 4 |
| 1 | Richard C. Bolesky | 4 |
| 1 | Richard Wells | 4 |
| 1 | Ted Spooner | 4 |
| 1 | Timothy R. Price | 4 |
| 1 | Travis Dittmer | 4 |
| #7 | Jason Leighton | 3 |
| #7 | John Kotwick | 3 |
| #9 | Barry L. Gold | 2 |
| #9 | Danny L. Pastrick | 2 |
| #11 | Robert W. Honneffer | 1 |
| #11 | Gary D. Tanner | 1 |
| #11 | Clayton R. Miller | 1 |
| #11 | Eric Cook | 1 |
| #11 | George Shen | 1 |
| #11 | James R. Hanrahan | 1 |
| #11 | John A. Bruhn | 1 |
| #11 | John Lally | 1 |
| #11 | Kshitij Agarwal | 1 |
| #11 | Matthew T. Vanderpool | 1 |
| #11 | Richard G. Levine | 1 |
| #11 | Richard R. Vanzile | 1 |
| #11 | Robert L. Fuson | 1 |
| #11 | Robert G. Volz | 1 |
| #11 | Ruvim Micsanschi | 1 |
| #11 | William B. Clarke | 1 |
| #11 | William C. Schadrack, III | 1 |
Most Valuable Patents
| Patent | Est. Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow prosthesis | $879K | 1983 |
| Scoliosis transverse traction assembly | $509K | 1982 |
| Intramedullary fixation device for fractured tubular bones | $242K | 1981 |
| Method of producing a foamed polyurethane body-protecting pad | $195K | 1981 |
| Semi-restraining knee prosthesis | $133K | 1980 |