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Douglas B. Hoffman
Also filed as: HOFFMAN DOUGLAS · HOFFMAN DOUGLAS B
60 granted patents·7 pending applications·63,352 citations·filing 1990–2024
99Inventor score
Files withETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC31ETHICON LLC13CILAG GMBH INT8ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC6HALL STEVEN G2
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67 records- 0199US11730471B2Articulatable surgical instruments with single articulation link arrangementsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 22, 2023·22 cites·12 claims
- 0299US11191540B2Protective cover arrangements for a joint interface between a movable jaw and actuator shaft of a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 7, 2021·483 cites·25 claims
- 0399US10716568B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 21, 2020·553 cites·4 claims
- 0499US10582928B2Articulation lock arrangements for locking an end effector in an articulated position in response to actuation of a jaw closure systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 10, 2020·996 cites·12 claims
- 0599US10058327B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 28, 2018·1k cites·5 claims
- 0699US9913647B2Disposable loading unit for use with a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 13, 2018·1.1k cites·6 claims
- 0799US9877723B2Surgical stapling assembly comprising a selector arrangementETHICON LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 30, 2018·1k cites·5 claims
- 0899US9872684B2Surgical stapling apparatus including firing force regulationETHICON LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 23, 2018·1.1k cites·4 claims
- 0999US9867618B2Surgical stapling apparatus including firing force regulationETHICON LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 16, 2018·1.1k cites·6 claims
- 1099US9839429B2Stapling system comprising a lockoutETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 12, 2017·1.1k cites·2 claims
- 1199US9839421B2Jaw closure feature for end effector of surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 12, 2017·1.4k cites·17 claims
- 1299US9808248B2Installation features for surgical instrument end effector cartridgeETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 7, 2017·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 1399US9211121B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 15, 2015·1.3k cites·18 claims
- 1499US9072515B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 7, 2015·1.6k cites·7 claims
- 1599US8973803B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handHALL STEVEN G·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 10, 2015·1.6k cites·19 claims
- 1699US8657178B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 25, 2014·1.8k cites·20 claims
- 1799US8113410B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control featuresHALL STEVEN G·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 14, 2012·1.9k cites·16 claims
- 1899US7980443B2End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 19, 2011·3.4k cites·20 claims
- 1999US7913891B2Disposable loading unit with user feedback features and surgical instrument for use therewithETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 29, 2011·2.2k cites·8 claims
- 2099US7819298B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 26, 2010·2.6k cites·13 claims
- 2199US7819296B2Surgical stapling apparatus with retractable firing systemsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 26, 2010·2k cites·16 claims
- 2299US7434715B2Surgical stapling instrument having multistroke firing with opening lockoutETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2003·Granted Oct 14, 2008·2.7k cites·7 claims
- 2399US7367485B2Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary transmissionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2004·Granted May 6, 2008·1.6k cites·15 claims
- 2499US7143926B2Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multi-stroke firing mechanism with return spring rotary manual retraction systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 5, 2006·2.4k cites·12 claims
- 2599US7128254B2Surgical stapling instrument incorporating a multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary slip-clutch transmissionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 31, 2006·2.2k cites·15 claims
- 2699US7111769B2Surgical instrument incorporating an articulation mechanism having rotation about the longitudinal axisETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 26, 2006·2.9k cites·8 claims
- 2799US7083075B2Multi-stroke mechanism with automatic end of stroke retractionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 1, 2006·2.6k cites·21 claims
- 2899US7059508B2Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an uneven multistroke firing mechanism having a rotary transmissionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jun 13, 2006·2.5k cites·15 claims
- 2999US6786382B1Surgical stapling instrument incorporating an articulation joint for a firing bar trackETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2003·Granted Sep 7, 2004·2.9k cites·4 claims
- 3098US11432819B2Method of using lockout features for surgical stapler cartridgeETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 6, 2022·71 cites·20 claims
- 3198US11213293B2Articulatable surgical instruments with single articulation link arrangementsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 4, 2022·471 cites·21 claims
- 3298US10335147B2Method of using lockout features for surgical stapler cartridgeETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 2, 2019·1.1k cites·19 claims
- 3398US10314577B2Lockout engagement features for surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 11, 2019·1k cites·20 claims
- 3498US10092292B2Staple forming features for surgical stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 9, 2018·1.3k cites·11 claims
- 3598US9913645B2Lockout feature for movable cutting member of surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 13, 2018·246 cites·19 claims
- 3698US9717497B2Lockout feature for movable cutting member of surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 1, 2017·1.3k cites·18 claims
- 3798US9517065B2Integrated tissue positioning and jaw alignment features for surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 13, 2016·1.1k cites·19 claims
- 3898US8875972B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentWEISENBURGH II WILLIAM B·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 4, 2014·1.9k cites·10 claims
- 3998US8608044B2Feedback and lockout mechanism for surgical instrumentHUEIL GEOFFREY C·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 17, 2013·1.9k cites·29 claims
- 4098US8584919B2Surgical stapling apparatus with load-sensitive firing mechanismHUEIL GEOFFREY C·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 19, 2013·1.8k cites·14 claims
- 4197US11278288B2Method of using lockout features for surgical stapler cartridgeETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 22, 2022·77 cites·20 claims
- 4297US9622746B2Distal tip features for end effector of surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 18, 2017·965 cites·20 claims
- 4396US10045780B2Method of applying staples in lower anterior bowel resectionETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 14, 2018·112 cites·20 claims
- 4494US10687807B2Integrated tissue positioning and jaw alignment features for surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 23, 2020·21 cites·11 claims
- 4594US10285693B2Surgical stapler with locking translatable pinETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted May 14, 2019·36 cites·20 claims
- 4693US12016554B2Lockout engagement features for surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 25, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 4792US11147559B2Staple height indicator for powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 19, 2021·8 cites·20 claims
- 4890US6530932B1Anastomosis device having improved tissue presentationETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 11, 2003·271 cites·11 claims
- 4986US11963681B2Method of using lockout features for surgical stapler cartridgeCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 23, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 5086US10835250B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 17, 2020·3 cites·9 claims
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