Issued Patents All Time
Showing 26–50 of 51 patents
| Patent # | Title | Co-Inventors | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9907552 | Control features for motorized surgical stapling instrument | Richard L. Leimbach | 2018-03-06 |
| 9713469 | Surgical stapler with rotary cam drive | Richard L. Leimbach, Richard F. Schwemberger, Johnny H. Alexander, III, Christopher C. Miller, Brian F. DiNardo +1 more | 2017-07-25 |
| 9572573 | Trans-oral circular anvil introduction system with dilation feature | Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV | 2017-02-21 |
| 9364233 | Tissue thickness compensators for circular surgical staplers | Johnny H. Alexander, III, Cortney E. Henderson, Christopher C. Miller, Katherine J. Schmid, Frederick E. Shelton, IV +3 more | 2016-06-14 |
| 8852216 | Tissue approximation methods | Michael S. Cropper, Richard C. Smith, Richard F. Schwemberger | 2014-10-07 |
| 8814901 | Surgical fastener | Michael S. Cropper, Richard C. Smith, Richard F. Schwemberger | 2014-08-26 |
| 8740853 | Endoscopic device and method of packaging | Gina M. Szweda, Patrick A. Weizman, Richard F. Schwemberger, John L. Randall, Jr., John L. Stammen +1 more | 2014-06-03 |
| 8551058 | Endoscopic translumenal surgical systems | Michael S. Cropper | 2013-10-08 |
| 8500629 | Endoscopic device | — | 2013-08-06 |
| 8348129 | Surgical stapler having a closure mechanism | James J. Bedi, Chester O. Baxter, III | 2013-01-08 |
| 8114100 | Safety fastener for tissue apposition | Richard C. Smith, Michael S. Cropper, Richard F. Schwemberger | 2012-02-14 |
| 8066167 | Circular surgical stapling instrument with anvil locking system | Mark Tsonton, Nicholas G. Molitor, Barry T. Jamison, Scott B. Killinger, Randall Scott Koplin +1 more | 2011-11-29 |
| 8052698 | Surgical instrument | — | 2011-11-08 |
| 7918377 | Surgical stapling instrument with apparatus for providing anvil position feedback | Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Richard P. Fuchs, Nicholas G. Molitor, Bennie Thompson +1 more | 2011-04-05 |
| 7857827 | Endoscopic device | — | 2010-12-28 |
| 7699871 | Surgical instrument | Michael S. Cropper, Richard F. Schwemberger | 2010-04-20 |
| 6168605 | Curved laparoscopic scissor having arcs of curvature | Robert L. Koch, Jr., Narinderjit S. Sambi | 2001-01-02 |
| 6117158 | Ratchet release mechanism for hand held instruments | Robert L. Koch, Jr., Robert F. Welch, Anthony T. Nguyen | 2000-09-12 |
| 6017356 | Method for using a trocar for penetration and skin incision | Christopher J. Frederick, Richard F. Schwemberger, William D. Kelly, Joseph F. Paraschac | 2000-01-25 |
| 5904699 | Trocar for penetration and skin incision | Richard F. Schwemberger, William D. Kelly, Joseph F. Paraschac | 1999-05-18 |
| 5792178 | Handle latching mechanism with release trigger | Robert F. Welch | 1998-08-11 |
| 5776150 | Suture assist device | Leo J. Nolan, James D. Staley, Jr., Robert F. Welch | 1998-07-07 |
| 5735874 | Variable position handle locking mechanism | Hector Chow, Frederick J. Reber, II, Steven W. Hamblin, James H. Chambers | 1998-04-07 |
| 5728135 | Stiffened suture for use in a suturing device | Michael F. Bregen | 1998-03-17 |
| 5601575 | Needle driving device | Robert F. Welch, Brett E. Swensgard | 1997-02-11 |