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VAN TOL DAVID J

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COVIDIEN LP

48 patents
US10677764B2Jun 9, 2020

Temperature estimation and tissue detection of an ultrasonic dissector from frequency response monitoring

COVIDIEN LP353 citations99
US9918736B2Mar 20, 2018

Ultrasonic dissector and sealer

COVIDIEN LP69 citations98
US10478243B2Nov 19, 2019

Surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures

COVIDIEN LP15 citations86
US9943326B2Apr 17, 2018

Ultrasonic surgical instruments and methods of compensating for transducer aging

COVIDIEN LP8 citations84
US9872698B2Jan 23, 2018

Ultrasonic dissector and sealer

COVIDIEN LP5 citations84
US11123096B2Sep 21, 2021

Ultrasonic surgical device and method for detection of attachment of ultrasonic probe

COVIDIEN LP2 citations73
US11123094B2Sep 21, 2021

Ultrasonic surgical instruments and methods for sealing and/or cutting tissue

COVIDIEN LP3 citations73
US10869682B2Dec 22, 2020

Cutting mechanisms for surgical end effector assemblies, instruments, and systems

COVIDIEN LP5 citations73
US10682154B2Jun 16, 2020

Cutting mechanisms for surgical end effector assemblies, instruments, and systems

COVIDIEN LP3 citations73
US10610253B2Apr 7, 2020

Ultrasonic surgical device and method for detection of attachment of ultrasonic probe

COVIDIEN LP4 citations73
US9987071B2Jun 5, 2018

Surgical instrument with end-effector assembly including three jaw members

COVIDIEN LP2 citations73
US11589889B2Feb 28, 2023

Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP2 citations71
US10955387B2Mar 23, 2021

Temperature estimation and tissue detection of an ultrasonic dissector from frequency response monitoring

COVIDIEN LP3 citations70
US12414793B2Sep 16, 2025

Devices, systems, and methods of manufacturing fluid-cooled ultrasonic surgical instruments

COVIDIEN LP1 citations63
US12521139B2Jan 13, 2026

Methods, instruments, and systems for tissue sealing

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US12514607B2Jan 6, 2026

Temperature estimation and tissue detection of an ultrasonic dissector from frequency response monitoring

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US12446914B2Oct 21, 2025

Ultrasonic surgical instruments for detecting wear in jaw liner

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US12433665B2Oct 7, 2025

Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US12004769B2Jun 11, 2024

Ultrasonic transducer assembly for an ultrasonic surgical instrument

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US11974771B2May 7, 2024

Ultrasonic surgical device and method for detection of attachment of ultrasonic probe

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US11564733B2Jan 31, 2023

Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP1 citations62
US11304719B2Apr 19, 2022

Ultrasonic dissector and sealer

COVIDIEN LP0 citations62
US11304717B2Apr 19, 2022

Cutting mechanisms for surgical end effector assemblies, instruments, and systems

COVIDIEN LP1 citations62
US11076880B2Aug 3, 2021

Temperature estimation and tissue detection of an ultrasonic dissector from frequency response monitoring

COVIDIEN LP1 citations62
US11766275B2Sep 26, 2023

Articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems

COVIDIEN LP0 citations61
US11446079B2Sep 20, 2022

Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP1 citations61
US12127761B2Oct 29, 2024

Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP0 citations60
US11871954B2Jan 16, 2024

Reusable ultrasonic transducer and generator assemblies, surgical instruments including the same, and methods of manufacturing the same

COVIDIEN LP0 citations60
US11331115B2May 17, 2022

Reusable ultrasonic transducer and generator assemblies, surgical instruments including the same, and methods of manufacturing the same

COVIDIEN LP1 citations60
US12569271B2Mar 10, 2026

Surgical instruments, systems, and methods incorporating an ultrasonic transducer

COVIDIEN LP0 citations59
US11684387B2Jun 27, 2023

Methods and ultrasonic devices and systems for vessel sealing

COVIDIEN LP0 citations57
US12510867B2Dec 30, 2025

Systems and methods for operating a surgical device

COVIDIEN LP0 citations56
US12484926B2Dec 2, 2025

Surgical instruments, systems, and methods incorporating an offset end effector

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US12426912B2Sep 30, 2025

Surgical instruments, systems, and methods for frequency dithering control functionality

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US11883058B2Jan 30, 2024

Jaw members, end effector assemblies, and ultrasonic surgical instruments including the same

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US11026761B2Jun 8, 2021

Methods of determining a relative state of charge of a battery for a surgical instrument and surgical instruments and computer-readable media implementing the same

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US10342568B2Jul 9, 2019

Ultrasonic surgical device and method for detection of attachment of ultrasonic probe

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US9987075B2Jun 5, 2018

Surgical instrument with end-effector assembly including three jaw members

COVIDIEN LP1 citations52
US9597099B2Mar 21, 2017

Energy-based treatment methods for refractory gout

COVIDIEN LP1 citations52
US9554225B2Jan 24, 2017

Devices and methods for audible indicators emanating from selected locations

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US9549270B2Jan 17, 2017

Devices and methods for audible indicators emanating from selected locations

COVIDIEN LP0 citations52
US12564418B2Mar 3, 2026

Articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems

COVIDIEN LP0 citations51
US12539134B2Feb 3, 2026

Surgical instruments, systems, and methods incorporating ultrasonic and three-phase electrosurgical functionality

COVIDIEN LP0 citations51
US12514606B2Jan 6, 2026

Surgical instruments having a movable blade member for treating tissue

COVIDIEN LP0 citations51
US12310615B2May 27, 2025

Articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems

COVIDIEN LP0 citations51
US10499976B2Dec 10, 2019

Surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures

COVIDIEN LP0 citations49
US10499977B2Dec 10, 2019

Surgical instruments and methods for performing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy procedures

COVIDIEN LP0 citations49
US9987035B2Jun 5, 2018

Surgical instrument with end-effector assembly including three jaw members and methods of cutting tissue using same

COVIDIEN LP0 citations41

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