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Kirk M. Nicola
Also filed as: NICOLA KIRK · NICOLA KIRK M
13 granted patents·3 pending applications·16,079 citations·filing 1992–2010
97Inventor score
Files withETHICON ENDO SURGERY5ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC2INT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS2MAGNA INTERIOR SYS INC2ETHICON INC1
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16 records- 0199US5855311AReloadable surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 5, 1999·2.4k cites·11 claims
- 0299US5258012ASurgical fastenersETHICON INC·Filed 1992·Granted Nov 2, 1993·1.7k cites·33 claims
- 0398US5794834ASurgical stapling instrument with remotely articulated stapling head assembly on rotatable support shaftETHICON ENDO SURGERY·Filed 1996·Granted Aug 18, 1998·1.9k cites·6 claims
- 0498US5605273ASurgical instrument having staple head adapted for rib insertionETHICON ENDO SURGERY·Filed 1995·Granted Feb 25, 1997·1.9k cites·9 claims
- 0598US5580067AHandle actuator for surgical instrument having flexible cableETHICON ENDO SURGERY·Filed 1995·Granted Dec 3, 1996·2k cites·5 claims
- 0698US5547117AHandle actuator for surgical instrument having clamp lock and emergency releaseETHICON ENDO SURGERY·Filed 1995·Granted Aug 20, 1996·1.9k cites·9 claims
- 0798US5452836ASurgical stapling instrument with improved jaw closure and staple firing actuator mechanismETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1994·Granted Sep 26, 1995·2k cites·16 claims
- 0897US5605272ATrigger mechanism for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1996·Granted Feb 25, 1997·2.1k cites·19 claims
- 0990US6322036B1Seat track assembly having a locking mechanism with infinite engagementMAGNA SEATING SYS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 27, 2001·75 cites·14 claims
- 1089US7534018B2Illuminated visor vanityINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2007·Granted May 19, 2009·22 cites·18 claims
- 1183US6892995B2Positive engagement latchINTIER AUTOMOTIVE INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 17, 2005·51 cites·9 claims
- 1275US6213525B1Lever action floor latch actuation mechanism with cinching mechanismMAGNA INTERIOR SYS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 10, 2001·43 cites·7 claims
- 1355US6375246B1Fold and tumble seat support assemblyMAGNA INTERIOR SYS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 23, 2002·36 cites·14 claims
- 1447US2012122387A1Air Outlet For Vehicle ApplicationsNICOLA KIRK·Filed 2010·Application pending·0 cites
- 1546US2010225248A1Illuminated visor vanityINT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 1643US2006267369A1Sun visor detent spring clipLEAR CORP·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
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