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Craig N. Faller
Also filed as: FALLER CRAIG · FALLER CRAIG N
97 granted patents·31 pending applications·15,040 citations·filing 1999–2025
99Inventor score
Files withCILAG GMBH INT50ETHICON LLC25ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC21ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC16FALLER CRAIG N4
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128 records- 0198US11701139B2Methods for controlling temperature in ultrasonic deviceCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 18, 2023·32 cites·12 claims
- 0298US11589888B2Method for controlling smart energy devicesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 28, 2023·159 cites·16 claims
- 0398US11583306B2Surgical instruments with articulating shaftsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 21, 2023·10 cites·17 claims
- 0498US10258363B2Method of operating an articulating ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 16, 2019·660 cites·19 claims
- 0598US9743947B2End effector with a clamp arm assembly and bladeETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 29, 2017·467 cites·21 claims
- 0698US8834518B2Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jawsFALLER CRAIG N·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 16, 2014·1.2k cites·20 claims
- 0798US7708180B2Surgical fastening device with initiator impregnation of a matrix or buttress to improve adhesive applicationETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted May 4, 2010·1.7k cites·17 claims
- 0897US11602371B2Ultrasonic surgical instruments with control mechanismsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 14, 2023·5 cites·20 claims
- 0997US11344326B2Smart blade technology to control blade instabilityCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted May 31, 2022·46 cites·20 claims
- 1097US11298148B2Live time tissue classification using electrical parametersETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 12, 2022·48 cites·21 claims
- 1197US11259830B2Methods for controlling temperature in ultrasonic deviceETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 1, 2022·57 cites·6 claims
- 1297US10624667B2System and method to track usage of surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 21, 2020·248 cites·20 claims
- 1397US10555748B2Features and methods to control delivery of cooling fluid to end effector of ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 11, 2020·242 cites·19 claims
- 1497US10537352B2Tissue pads for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 21, 2020·41 cites·13 claims
- 1597US10441310B2Surgical instruments with curved sectionETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 15, 2019·150 cites·26 claims
- 1697US10368894B2Surgical instrument with variable clamping forceETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 6, 2019·306 cites·21 claims
- 1797US10285724B2Actuation mechanisms and load adjustment assemblies for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted May 14, 2019·515 cites·12 claims
- 1897US10034704B2Surgical instrument with user adaptable algorithmsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 31, 2018·461 cites·19 claims
- 1997US10004527B2Ultrasonic surgical instrument with staged clampingETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 26, 2018·338 cites·19 claims
- 2097US9820768B2Ultrasonic surgical instruments with control mechanismsGEE JACOB S·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 21, 2017·1.4k cites·12 claims
- 2197US9808308B2Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jawsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 7, 2017·256 cites·11 claims
- 2297US9743946B2Rotation features for ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 29, 2017·405 cites·21 claims
- 2397US9283045B2Surgical instruments with fluid management systemRHEE SORA·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 15, 2016·1.6k cites·25 claims
- 2497US9241728B2Surgical instrument with multiple clamping mechanismsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 26, 2016·506 cites·40 claims
- 2597US8753338B2Electrosurgical instrument employing a thermal management systemWIDENHOUSE TAMARA·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 17, 2014·362 cites·23 claims
- 2697US8702704B2Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrumentSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 22, 2014·348 cites·22 claims
- 2797US8444663B2Ultrasonic surgical shears and tissue pad for sameHOUSER KEVIN L·Filed 2009·Granted May 21, 2013·437 cites·9 claims
- 2896US11786291B2Deflectable support of RF energy electrode with respect to opposing ultrasonic bladeCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 17, 2023·8 cites·38 claims
- 2996US11464532B2Methods for estimating and controlling state of ultrasonic end effectorETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 11, 2022·29 cites·20 claims
- 3096US11324527B2Ultrasonic and electrosurgical devicesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2015·Granted May 10, 2022·45 cites·20 claims
- 3196US11006971B2Actuation mechanism for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted May 18, 2021·23 cites·8 claims
- 3296US10952788B2Surgical instrument with user adaptable algorithmsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 23, 2021·69 cites·3 claims
- 3396US9901358B2Ultrasonic surgical instrument with integral blade cleaning featureETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 27, 2018·330 cites·8 claims
- 3496US6458142B1Force limiting mechanism for an ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 1, 2002·1.3k cites·3 claims
- 3595US11944366B2Asymmetric segmented ultrasonic support pad for cooperative engagement with a movable RF electrodeCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 2, 2024·4 cites·7 claims
- 3695US11678901B2Vessel sensing for adaptive advanced hemostasisCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 20, 2023·18 cites·12 claims
- 3795US11612408B2Determining tissue composition via an ultrasonic systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 28, 2023·27 cites·14 claims
- 3895US11571234B2Temperature control of ultrasonic end effector and control system thereforCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Feb 7, 2023·35 cites·22 claims
- 3995US11464559B2Estimating state of ultrasonic end effector and control system thereforCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 11, 2022·44 cites·18 claims
- 4095US10842580B2Ultrasonic surgical instruments with control mechanismsETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 24, 2020·29 cites·20 claims
- 4195US9901359B2Actuation mechanism for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 27, 2018·61 cites·8 claims
- 4295US9724120B2Clamp arm features for ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 8, 2017·136 cites·17 claims
- 4394US11707293B2Ultrasonic sealing algorithm with temperature controlCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 25, 2023·14 cites·19 claims
- 4494US11413060B2Actuation mechanisms and load adjustment assemblies for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Aug 16, 2022·20 cites·17 claims
- 4594US10034683B2Ultrasonic surgical instrument with rigidizing articulation drive membersETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jul 31, 2018·36 cites·19 claims
- 4694US9943325B2Handpiece and blade configurations for ultrasonic surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 17, 2018·66 cites·18 claims
- 4793US10660692B2End effector for instrument with ultrasonic blade and bipolar clamp armETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 26, 2020·25 cites·19 claims
- 4893US8715306B2Tissue pad for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrumentFALLER CRAIG N·Filed 2010·Granted May 6, 2014·184 cites·23 claims
- 4992US8057467B2Clamp mechanism for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrumentFALLER CRAIG N·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 15, 2011·64 cites·17 claims
- 5091US8348880B2Ultrasonic surgical instrument incorporating fluid managementETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 8, 2013·294 cites·18 claims
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