Issued Patents 2021
| Patent # | Title | Co-Inventors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11185330 | Fastener cartridge assemblies and staple retainer cover arrangements | Thomas W. Huitema, Geoffrey C. Hueil | 2021-11-30 |
| 11116502 | Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a two-piece firing mechanism | Frederick E. Shelton, IV | 2021-09-14 |
| 11083456 | Articulating surgical instrument incorporating a two-piece firing mechanism | Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Kevin R. Doll, Jerome R. Morgan | 2021-08-10 |
| 11051811 | End effector for use with a surgical instrument | Frederick E. Shelton, IV | 2021-07-06 |