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CERWIN ROBERT J
US58 patents
Patents
50 patentsUS4317451AMar 2, 1982
Plastic surgical staple
ETHICON INC2,007 citations99
US4967902ANov 6, 1990
One piece channel suture packages
ETHICON INC128 citations98
US4498476AFeb 12, 1985
Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means
ETHICON INC347 citations98
US4449531AMay 22, 1984
Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means
ETHICON INC200 citations98
US6047815AApr 11, 2000
Package for sutures
ETHICON INC108 citations97
US5906273AMay 25, 1999
Armed suture package with universal dispensing capability
ETHICON INC131 citations97
US4545377AOct 8, 1985
Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips (two piece configured to lock tighter the larger the vessel being closed)
ETHICON INC191 citations97
US6915623B2Jul 12, 2005
Method for assembling a package for sutures
ETHICON INC374 citations96
US6045571AApr 4, 2000
Multifilament surgical cord
ETHICON INC435 citations96
US5918733AJul 6, 1999
Ligating reel package
ETHICON INC53 citations96
US5704469AJan 6, 1998
Suture tray package having grooved winding surface
ETHICON INC54 citations96
US5575382ANov 19, 1996
Rotary self-winding two-piece ligature package
ETHICON INC61 citations96
US5236083AAug 17, 1993
One piece channel suture packages
ETHICON INC60 citations96
US5226535AJul 13, 1993
Package for endoscopic suture loop and cannula
ETHICON INC97 citations96
US5179818AJan 19, 1993
Oval wrap suture package
ETHICON INC58 citations96
US5165217ANov 24, 1992
One piece channel suture packages
ETHICON INC63 citations96
US5099994AMar 31, 1992
Oval wrap suture package
ETHICON INC86 citations96
US5056658AOct 15, 1991
One piece channel suture packages
ETHICON INC87 citations96
US4961498AOct 9, 1990
Oval wrap suture package
ETHICON INC121 citations96
US4946043AAug 7, 1990
Retainer for surgical sutures
ETHICON INC66 citations96
US4884681ADec 5, 1989
Retainer for surgical sutures
ETHICON INC73 citations96
US4615435AOct 7, 1986
Retainer for surgical sutures
ETHICON INC83 citations96
US4458682AJul 10, 1984
Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips (ring lock clips)
ETHICON INC112 citations96
US4089409AMay 16, 1978
Package for multistrand surgical sutures
ETHICON INC58 citations96
US6481568B1Nov 19, 2002
Labyrinth package for sutures
ETHICON INC65 citations95
US6097427AAug 1, 2000
Method of and apparatus for detecting defects in a process for making sealed sterile packages
ETHICON INC58 citations95
US5887706AMar 30, 1999
Fenestrated suture package
ETHICON INC48 citations95
US5732529AMar 31, 1998
Apparatus for feeding foil stock in a process for making sealed sterile packages
ETHICON INC47 citations95
US5623810AApr 29, 1997
Method for making sterile suture packages
ETHICON INC75 citations95
US5052551AOct 1, 1991
Oval wrap suture package with unequal end radii
ETHICON INC85 citations95
US5833055ANov 10, 1998
Surgical suture package with peelable foil heat seal
ETHICON INC60 citations94
US5628395AMay 13, 1997
Suture tray package having grooved winding surface
ETHICON INC76 citations94
US4555016ANov 26, 1985
Three-panel needled suture holder
ETHICON INC76 citations94
US4533041AAug 6, 1985
Multistrand suture package with single strand suture dispensing
ETHICON INC59 citations94
US4519501AMay 28, 1985
Ligating clip and clip applier package
ETHICON INC41 citations93
US4413727ANov 8, 1983
Folder retainer for surgical sutures
ETHICON INC39 citations93
US4412617ANov 1, 1983
Ligating clip package
ETHICON INC49 citations93
US4126221ANov 21, 1978
Package for multiple surgical sutures
ETHICON INC52 citations93
US6123811ASep 26, 2000
Method of manufacturing aqueous paper pulp for water soluble packages
ETHICON INC23 citations92
US6105339AAug 22, 2000
Method for making fenestrated suture packages
ETHICON INC26 citations92
US5894921AApr 20, 1999
Package for suture anchor
ETHICON INC36 citations92
US5358624AOct 25, 1994
Package for endoscopic suture loop and cannula
ETHICON INC34 citations92
US5199561AApr 6, 1993
Package for endoscopic needle and suture and cannula assembly
ETHICON INC46 citations92
US4887710ADec 19, 1989
Retainer for surgical sutures
ETHICON INC44 citations92
US4550729ANov 5, 1985
Non-metallic, bio-compatible hemostatic clips with interlocking latch means
ETHICON INC47 citations92
US5709067AJan 20, 1998
Method for making sterile suture packages
ETHICON INC21 citations91
US4483437ANov 20, 1984
Suture retainer
ETHICON INC61 citations91
US4249656AFeb 10, 1981
Suture package
ETHICON INC82 citations91
US6804937B2Oct 19, 2004
Package winding machine
ETHICON INC41 citations90
US6029806AFeb 29, 2000
Package for double-armed sutures
ETHICON INC56 citations90
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