Method for operating a powered articulatable surgical instrument
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, GJ Bakos… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
2018-10-12 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BAXTER, CHESTER …
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Interface systems for use with surgical instruments
MD Overmyer, BE Swensgard, SR Adams… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
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ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: ADAMS, SHANE R …
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Control systems for surgical instruments
RL Leimbach, MD Overmyer, SR Adams - US Patent 11,266,406, 2022 - Google Patents
A61B17/07207—Surgical staplers, eg containing multiple staples or clamps for applying a
row of staples in a single action, eg the staples being applied simultaneously the staples …
row of staples in a single action, eg the staples being applied simultaneously the staples …
Surgical stapling system comprising a lockable firing assembly
FE Shelton IV, JL Harris, JB Volz… - US Patent 11,317,917, 2022 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND The present invention relates to surgical instruments and, in various
arrangements, to surgical stapling and cutting instruments and staple cartridges for use …
arrangements, to surgical stapling and cutting instruments and staple cartridges for use …
Articulatable motor powered surgical instruments with dedicated articulation motor arrangements
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, CO Baxter III - US Patent 11,253,256, 2022 - Google Patents
2018-10-30 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: HARRIS, JASON L …
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Surgical stapler anvils with staple directing protrusions and tissue stability features
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, CJ Hess… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
An anvil for a surgical stapler. The anvil includes a staple-forming undersurface that has
lines of staple-forming pockets that are configured to establish a flexible staple line. A …
lines of staple-forming pockets that are configured to establish a flexible staple line. A …
Method for fabricating surgical stapler anvils
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, CO Baxter III… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
2018-10-03 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BAKOS, GREGORY …
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Modular stapling assembly
AT Beckman, FE Shelton IV, JR Morgan… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
A modular shaft assembly is disclosed. The modular shaft assembly includes one or more
inputs configured to receive input motions from a surgical instrument system, such as a …
inputs configured to receive input motions from a surgical instrument system, such as a …
Surgical instrument with improved stop/start control during a firing motion
FE Shelton IV, JL Harris - US Patent 11,350,932, 2022 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel, an anvil
pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a closure member mechanically coupled to …
pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a closure member mechanically coupled to …
Fastener cartridge comprising a sled including longitudinally-staggered ramps
TW Huitema, KR Doll, FE Shelton IV… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
2020-07-10 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: HUITEMA, THOMAS …
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: HUITEMA, THOMAS …