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Christopher W. Widenhouse
Also filed as: WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER · WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W · WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
67 granted patents·33 pending applications·26,835 citations·filing 1993–2025
99Inventor score
Files withETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC18ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC11ATRICURE INC9CILAG GMBH INT9WIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W9
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100 records- 0199US10945731B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising controlled release and expansionETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 16, 2021·487 cites·10 claims
- 0299US10863984B2Low inherent viscosity bioabsorbable polymer adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 15, 2020·726 cites·19 claims
- 0399US10349939B2Method of applying a buttress to a surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 16, 2019·1.2k cites·18 claims
- 0499US10172618B2Low glass transition temperature bioabsorbable polymer adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 8, 2019·813 cites·20 claims
- 0599US10136891B2Naturally derived bioabsorbable polymer gel adhesive for releasably attaching a staple buttress to a surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 27, 2018·1k cites·20 claims
- 0699US10123798B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising controlled release and expansionBAXTER III CHESTER O·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 13, 2018·1.1k cites·18 claims
- 0799US9884456B2Implantable layers and methods for altering one or more properties of implantable layers for use with fastening instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 6, 2018·1.1k cites·18 claims
- 0899US9833242B2Tissue thickness compensatorsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 5, 2017·1.1k cites·22 claims
- 0999US9272406B2Fastener cartridge comprising a cutting member for releasing a tissue thickness compensatorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 1, 2016·1.7k cites·22 claims
- 1099US9220500B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising structure to produce a resilient loadSWAYZE JEFFREY S·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 29, 2015·1.5k cites·20 claims
- 1199US9131835B2Surgical access deviceETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 15, 2015·1.1k cites·17 claims
- 1299US8485970B2Surgical access deviceWIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 16, 2013·1.4k cites·32 claims
- 1399US8257251B2Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavitySHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 4, 2012·1.4k cites·18 claims
- 1499US7780685B2Adhesive and mechanical fastenerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 24, 2010·1.8k cites·9 claims
- 1598US11058425B2Implantable layers for a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 13, 2021·417 cites·23 claims
- 1698US9301753B2Expandable tissue thickness compensatorALDRIDGE JEFFREY L·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 5, 2016·1.8k cites·5 claims
- 1798US9241714B2Tissue thickness compensator and method for making the sameTIMM RICHARD W·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 26, 2016·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 1898US9220501B2Tissue thickness compensatorsBAXTER III CHESTER O·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 29, 2015·1.5k cites·19 claims
- 1998US8926506B2Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavityWIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 6, 2015·1.1k cites·17 claims
- 2098US8419635B2Surgical access device having removable and replaceable componentsSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 16, 2013·882 cites·15 claims
- 2198US8226553B2Access device with insertSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2010·Granted Jul 24, 2012·1.1k cites·20 claims
- 2297US10835249B2Implantable layers for a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 17, 2020·522 cites·9 claims
- 2397US8430811B2Multiple port surgical access deviceHESS CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 30, 2013·322 cites·42 claims
- 2496US8328761B2Variable surgical access deviceWIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 11, 2012·284 cites·32 claims
- 2596US6859986B2Method system for loading a self-expanding stentCORDIS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 1, 2005·126 cites·11 claims
- 2695US11857187B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising controlled release and expansionCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 2, 2024·3 cites·20 claims
- 2795US8425410B2Surgical access device with protective elementMURRAY MICHAEL A·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 23, 2013·276 cites·35 claims
- 2895US7364542B2Gastric band suture tab extenderETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 29, 2008·130 cites·56 claims
- 2992US8419749B2Tissue retrieval device with reinforced pouch and variable volumeSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 16, 2013·61 cites·14 claims
- 3092US8353824B2Access method with insertETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 15, 2013·61 cites·18 claims
- 3191US11812965B2Layer of material for a surgical end effectorCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 14, 2023·7 cites·18 claims
- 3289US12453557B2Layer of material for a surgical end effectorCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Oct 28, 2025·0 cites·13 claims
- 3387US10016215B2Surgical access deviceETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 10, 2018·4 cites·20 claims
- 3487US8137267B2Retractor with flexible sleeveSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 20, 2012·47 cites·13 claims
- 3587US7169170B2Self-expanding stent delivery systemCORDIS CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jan 30, 2007·146 cites·7 claims
- 3686US9687272B2Surgical access deviceETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 27, 2017·4 cites·20 claims
- 3785US8206294B2Surgical access device with flexible seal channelWIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 26, 2012·36 cites·24 claims
- 3885US7618365B2Method of implating a medical device using a suture tab extenderETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 17, 2009·39 cites·5 claims
- 3984US8603023B2Intestinal brake inducing intraluminal therapeutic substance eluting devices and methodsALBRECHT THOMAS E·Filed 2011·Granted Dec 10, 2013·17 cites·3 claims
- 4083US12178432B2Tissue thickness compensator comprising laterally offset layersCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Dec 31, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 4182US10588661B2Surgical access deviceETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 17, 2020·2 cites·20 claims
- 4282US8876761B2Intestinal brake inducing intraluminal therapeutic substance eluting devices and methodsALBRECHT THOMAS E·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 4, 2014·17 cites·19 claims
- 4380US8475490B2Methods and devices for providing access through tissue to a surgical siteHESS CHRISTOPHER J·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 2, 2013·21 cites·16 claims
- 4480US5343024AMicrowave susceptor incorporating a coating material having a silicate binder and an active constituentPROCTER & GAMBLE·Filed 1993·Granted Aug 30, 1994·57 cites·28 claims
- 4578US9351717B2Methods and devices for providing access into a body cavityETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 31, 2016·5 cites·18 claims
- 4678US8075528B2Surgical access port with flexible sealing cannulaWIDENHOUSE CHRISTOPHER W·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 13, 2011·17 cites·12 claims
- 4778US7740646B2Adhesives for use with suture system minimize tissue erosionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 22, 2010·17 cites·12 claims
- 4877US2022175363A1Methods and Devices for Providing Access into a Body CavityCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 4973US7309349B2Friction reducing lubricant for stent loading and stent delivery systemsCORDIS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 18, 2007·56 cites·8 claims
- 5072US11801071B2Surgical access deviceCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 31, 2023·0 cites·21 claims
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