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Thomas M. Sweeney
Also filed as: SWEENEY II THOMAS · SWEENEY II THOMAS M · SWEENEY III THOMAS · SWEENEY III THOMAS M
67 granted patents·19 pending applications·1,354 citations·filing 1981–2024
99Inventor score
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86 records- 0195US10478313B1Spinal fusion implant and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 19, 2019·33 cites·17 claims
- 0294US11931052B2Assemblies, systems, and methods for a neuromonitoring drill bitNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 19, 2024·3 cites·18 claims
- 0394US9198698B1Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsDOOSE JUSTIN·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 1, 2015·96 cites·20 claims
- 0494US7892239B2Pivotable interbody spacer system and methodBEACON BIOMEDICAL LLC·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 22, 2011·92 cites·11 claims
- 0593US9649140B1Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 16, 2017·15 cites·8 claims
- 0693USD525209SInterconnect for electrically connecting plural electrically conductive neutral bars in fixed spaced-apart relationshipILSCO CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 18, 2006·34 cites·1 claims
- 0793USD524758SInterconnect for electrically connecting plural electrically conductive neutral bars in fixed spaced-apart relationshipILSCO CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 11, 2006·35 cites·1 claims
- 0891US11554025B1Expandable implant expansion driverNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 17, 2023·4 cites·20 claims
- 0991US6338658B1Slotted electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 15, 2002·55 cites·24 claims
- 1090US10426527B2Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 1, 2019·8 cites·17 claims
- 1190US9698578B1Slotted bus bar for electrical distributionILSCO CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 4, 2017·11 cites·19 claims
- 1290US8444650B2Pivotable interbody spacer system and methodWARNICK DAVID R·Filed 2011·Granted May 21, 2013·37 cites·20 claims
- 1390US6679883B2Cervical plate for stabilizing the human spineORTHO DEV CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 20, 2004·275 cites·83 claims
- 1486US8097025B2Pedicle screw system configured to receive a straight or curved rodHAWKES DAVID T·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 17, 2012·53 cites·16 claims
- 1584US8366749B2Method for interconnecting longitudinal members extending along a spinal columnZIMMER SPINE INC·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 5, 2013·18 cites·20 claims
- 1682US11141229B2Dynamic feedback end effectorRUBICON SPINE LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 12, 2021·4 cites·20 claims
- 1782US2023404634A1Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 1881US10381183B2Power distribution clip assemblyILSCO CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 13, 2019·2 cites·23 claims
- 1981US7201754B2Device for installing an anchor in a boneSTEWART KENNETH·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 10, 2007·147 cites·18 claims
- 2081US6804845B2Adjustable body support cushionsIDEAL PEOPLE LLC·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 19, 2004·46 cites·22 claims
- 2180US10786368B2Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 29, 2020·3 cites·5 claims
- 2280US10413371B2Dynamic feedback end effectorRUBICON SPINE LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 17, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 2379US11723698B2Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 15, 2023·0 cites·4 claims
- 2479US9929477B2Torque limited screw for electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 27, 2018·9 cites·20 claims
- 2579US6664469B1Neutral bar assembly and method of making assemblyILSCO CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 16, 2003·27 cites·24 claims
- 2679US2025064602A1Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2777US7699669B2Screw assembly for electrical connectorsILSCO CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 20, 2010·17 cites·20 claims
- 2875US12138180B2Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Nov 12, 2024·0 cites·16 claims
- 2975US7766947B2Cervical plate for stabilizing the human spineORTHO DEV CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 3, 2010·60 cites·50 claims
- 3075US7309304B2Adjustable back support deviceSTEWART KENNETH G·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 18, 2007·59 cites·20 claims
- 3174US7156465B2Portable vertebrae decompression device with adjustable height supportIDEA PEOPLE LLC·Filed 2001·Granted Jan 2, 2007·27 cites·19 claims
- 3274US4366866ASplit escutcheon systemSWEENEY THOMAS M·Filed 1981·Granted Jan 4, 1983·42 cites·11 claims
- 3372US7237844B2Portable vertebrae decompression device with adjustable height supportIDEA PEOPLE LLC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 3, 2007·11 cites·16 claims
- 3471USD773388SSolar panel electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 6, 2016·9 cites·1 claims
- 3568US12471967B2Surgical fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 18, 2025·0 cites·16 claims
- 3668US11123117B1Surgical fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 21, 2021·3 cites·19 claims
- 3767US11517451B2Interfixated vertebral body replacement and insertion methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 6, 2022·0 cites·19 claims
- 3867US11406429B2Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 9, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 3966US7736370B2Method for interconnecting longitudinal members extending along a spinal columnZIMMER SPINE INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 15, 2010·33 cites·14 claims
- 4062US2005021449A1Methods and systems for online management of construction assetsFiled 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4160US11564770B2Surgical systemsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 31, 2023·0 cites·19 claims
- 4259US10595907B2Polyaxial pedicle screwRUBICON SPINE LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 24, 2020·1 cites·28 claims
- 4357USD594826SLay-in electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 23, 2009·5 cites·1 claims
- 4456US2022125551A1Surgical SystemsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4554US12427036B2Expandable implantsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 30, 2025·0 cites·14 claims
- 4653USD594825SLay-in electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 23, 2009·8 cites·1 claims
- 4753USD592603SLay-in electrical connectorILSCO CORP·Filed 2008·Granted May 19, 2009·4 cites·1 claims
- 4852USD524757SInterconnect for electrically connecting plural electrically conductive neutral bars in fixed spaced-apart relationshipILSCO CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 11, 2006·4 cites·1 claims
- 4952USD524248SInterconnect for electrically connecting plural electrically conductive neutral bars in fixed spaced-apart relationshipILSCO CORP·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 4, 2006·4 cites·1 claims
- 5051US6588020B1Back support device with surgical area protectionIDEA PEOPLE LLC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 8, 2003·9 cites·27 claims
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