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WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W
US62 patents
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ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC
9 patentsUS10863984B2Dec 15, 2020
Low inherent viscosity bioabsorbable polymer adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical stapler
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC726 citations99
US10349939B2Jul 16, 2019
Method of applying a buttress to a surgical stapler
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC1,215 citations99
US10172618B2Jan 8, 2019
Low glass transition temperature bioabsorbable polymer adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical stapler
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC813 citations99
US10136891B2Nov 27, 2018
Naturally derived bioabsorbable polymer gel adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical stapler
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC1,023 citations99
US9833242B2Dec 5, 2017
Tissue thickness compensators
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC1,082 citations99
US11058425B2Jul 13, 2021
Implantable layers for a surgical instrument
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC417 citations98
US10835249B2Nov 17, 2020
Implantable layers for a surgical instrument
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC522 citations98
US10016215B2Jul 10, 2018
Surgical access device
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC4 citations84
US9687272B2Jun 27, 2017
Surgical access device
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC4 citations84
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC
9 patentsUS9884456B2Feb 6, 2018
Implantable layers and methods for altering one or more properties of implantable layers for use with fastening instruments
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC1,138 citations99
US9272406B2Mar 1, 2016
Fastener cartridge comprising a cutting member for releasing a tissue thickness compensator
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC1,679 citations99
US9131835B2Sep 15, 2015
Surgical access device
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC1,066 citations99
US7780685B2Aug 24, 2010
Adhesive and mechanical fastener
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC1,778 citations99
US8353824B2Jan 15, 2013
Access method with insert
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC61 citations98
US7364542B2Apr 29, 2008
Gastric band suture tab extender
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC130 citations97
US7740646B2Jun 22, 2010
Adhesives for use with suture system minimize tissue erosion
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC17 citations92
US7618365B2Nov 17, 2009
Method of implating a medical device using a suture tab extender
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC39 citations92
US9351717B2May 31, 2016
Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavity
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC5 citations84
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W
6 patentsUS8926506B2Jan 6, 2015
Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavity
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W1,052 citations99
US8485970B2Jul 16, 2013
Surgical access device
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W1,358 citations99
US8328761B2Dec 11, 2012
Variable surgical access device
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W284 citations99
US8206294B2Jun 26, 2012
Surgical access device with flexible seal channel
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W36 citations86
US8075528B2Dec 13, 2011
Surgical access port with flexible sealing cannula
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W17 citations84
US8821391B2Sep 2, 2014
Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavity
WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W6 citations73
CILAG GMBH INT
6 patentsUS11812965B2Nov 14, 2023
Layer of material for a surgical end effector
CILAG GMBH INT7 citations86
US11857187B2Jan 2, 2024
Tissue thickness compensator comprising controlled release and expansion
CILAG GMBH INT3 citations74
US12453557B2Oct 28, 2025
Layer of material for a surgical end effector
CILAG GMBH INT0 citations63
US12178432B2Dec 31, 2024
Tissue thickness compensator comprising laterally offset layers
CILAG GMBH INT0 citations63
US11801071B2Oct 31, 2023
Surgical access device
CILAG GMBH INT0 citations63
US11759205B2Sep 19, 2023
Low inherent viscosity bioabsorbable polymer adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical stapler
CILAG GMBH INT0 citations63
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E
5 patentsUS8419635B2Apr 16, 2013
Surgical access device having removable and replaceable components
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E882 citations99
US8257251B2Sep 4, 2012
Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavity
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E1,441 citations99
US8226553B2Jul 24, 2012
Access device with insert
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E1,146 citations99
US8419749B2Apr 16, 2013
Tissue retrieval device with reinforced pouch and variable volume
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E61 citations98
US8137267B2Mar 20, 2012
Retractor with flexible sleeve
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E47 citations94
ETHICON LLC
3 patentsBAXTER III CHESTER O
2 patentsHESS CHRISTOPHER J
2 patentsALBRECHT THOMAS E
2 patentsALDRIDGE JEFFREY L
1 patentTIMM RICHARD W
1 patentSWAYZE JEFFREY S
1 patentMURRAY MICHAEL A
1 patentPROCTER & GAMBLE
1 patentKUROKAWA TAKASHI
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