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Michael J. Stokes
Also filed as: STOKES MICHAEL · STOKES MICHAEL J · STOKES MICHAEL JOHN
188 granted patents·74 pending applications·36,556 citations·filing 1993–2025
99Inventor score
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262 records- 0199US11564679B2Powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 31, 2023·83 cites·4 claims
- 0299US11534259B2Surgical instrument comprising an articulation indicatorETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 27, 2022·137 cites·33 claims
- 0399US11259807B2Staple cartridges with cam surfaces configured to engage primary and secondary portions of a lockout of a surgical stapling deviceETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 1, 2022·417 cites·20 claims
- 0499US10695053B2Surgical end effectors with staple cartridgesETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 30, 2020·623 cites·20 claims
- 0599US10595862B2Staple cartridge including a compressible memberETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 24, 2020·591 cites·19 claims
- 0699US10136887B2Drive system decoupling arrangement for a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 27, 2018·1.5k cites·19 claims
- 0799US10130359B2Method for forming a stapleETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 20, 2018·1.3k cites·9 claims
- 0899US9757128B2Multiple sensors with one sensor affecting a second sensor's output or interpretationETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 12, 2017·1.7k cites·22 claims
- 0999US9597143B2Sterile medical instrument charging deviceMADAN ASHVANI K·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 21, 2017·1.3k cites·2 claims
- 1099US9072523B2Medical device with feature for sterile acceptance of non-sterile reusable componentHOUSER KEVIN L·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 7, 2015·1.5k cites·15 claims
- 1199US9017849B2Power source management for medical deviceSTULEN FOSTER B·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 28, 2015·579 cites·14 claims
- 1299US7794475B2Surgical staples having compressible or crushable members for securing tissue therein and stapling instruments for deploying the sameETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 14, 2010·2.5k cites·22 claims
- 1398US11471157B2Articulation control mapping for a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 18, 2022·113 cites·12 claims
- 1498US11413042B2Clip applier comprising a reciprocating clip advancing memberETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Aug 16, 2022·211 cites·20 claims
- 1598US11317919B2Clip applier comprising a clip crimping systemETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted May 3, 2022·284 cites·19 claims
- 1698US11026713B2Surgical clip applier configured to store clips in a stored stateETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 8, 2021·500 cites·20 claims
- 1798US11026687B2Clip applier comprising clip advancing systemsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 8, 2021·499 cites·12 claims
- 1898US10687819B2Clamping mechanism for linear surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 23, 2020·538 cites·20 claims
- 1998US10667818B2Lockout assembly for linear surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 2, 2020·540 cites·16 claims
- 2098US10265065B2Surgical staples and staple cartridgesETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 23, 2019·900 cites·15 claims
- 2198US9713468B2Surgical stapler for applying a large staple through a small delivery port and a method of using the stapler to secure a tissue foldHARRIS JASON L·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 25, 2017·1k cites·10 claims
- 2298US9474540B2Laparoscopic device with compound angulationSTOKES MICHAEL J·Filed 2010·Granted Oct 25, 2016·1k cites·22 claims
- 2398US9089338B2Medical device packaging with window for insertion of reusable componentSMITH BRET W·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 28, 2015·693 cites·11 claims
- 2498US9017851B2Sterile housing for non-sterile medical device componentFELDER KEVIN D·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 28, 2015·596 cites·19 claims
- 2598US9000720B2Medical device packaging with charging interfaceSTULEN FOSTER B·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 7, 2015·853 cites·18 claims
- 2698US8430898B2Ultrasonic surgical instrumentsWIENER EITAN T·Filed 2007·Granted Apr 30, 2013·1.7k cites·11 claims
- 2798US8236011B2Method for deploying fasteners for use in a gastric volume reduction procedureHARRIS JASON L·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 7, 2012·827 cites·7 claims
- 2898US8096459B2Surgical stapler with an end effector supportORTIZ MARK S·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 17, 2012·1.7k cites·25 claims
- 2998US7651017B2Surgical stapler with a bendable end effectorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 26, 2010·2k cites·20 claims
- 3097US11559304B2Surgical instrument comprising a rapid closure mechanismETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 24, 2023·108 cites·22 claims
- 3197US11464511B2Surgical staple cartridges with movable authentication key arrangementsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 11, 2022·157 cites·5 claims
- 3297US10751052B2Surgical device with overload mechanismETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 25, 2020·225 cites·15 claims
- 3397US10426507B2Ultrasonic surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 1, 2019·152 cites·18 claims
- 3497US8828046B2Laparoscopic device with distal handleSTEFANCHIK DAVID·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 9, 2014·626 cites·24 claims
- 3597US7976553B2Surgical suturing apparatus with detachable handleETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 12, 2011·293 cites·14 claims
- 3697US7771440B2Method and apparatus for endoscopically performing gastric reduction surgery in a single passETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 10, 2010·330 cites·23 claims
- 3797US5501654AEndoscopic instrument having articulating elementETHICON INC·Filed 1994·Granted Mar 26, 1996·2.2k cites·46 claims
- 3896US10682137B2Surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 16, 2020·434 cites·9 claims
- 3996US10631866B2Release mechanism for linear surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 28, 2020·41 cites·20 claims
- 4096US9675374B2Ultrasonic forcepsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 13, 2017·222 cites·17 claims
- 4196US9439669B2Ultrasonic surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 13, 2016·240 cites·22 claims
- 4296US8469252B2Surgical stapler fastening device with adjustable anvilHOLCOMB MATTHEW D·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 25, 2013·399 cites·1 claims
- 4396US8453905B2Surgical fastener for applying a large staple through a small delivery portHOLCOMB MATTHEW D·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 4, 2013·280 cites·11 claims
- 4496US8439244B2Surgical stapler fastening device with movable anvilHOLCOMB MATTHEW D·Filed 2011·Granted May 14, 2013·308 cites·1 claims
- 4596US8152825B2Medical ultrasound system and handpiece and methods for making and tuningMADAN ASHVANI K·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 10, 2012·382 cites·20 claims
- 4696US7887554B2Surgical suturing apparatus with needle position indicatorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Feb 15, 2011·174 cites·11 claims
- 4795US11801098B2Method of hub communication with surgical instrument systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 31, 2023·31 cites·13 claims
- 4895US11751872B2Insertable deactivator element for surgical stapler lockoutsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 12, 2023·42 cites·20 claims
- 4995US8500756B2Quick load mechanism for a surgical suturing apparatusPAPA CHRISTOPHER A·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 6, 2013·315 cites·20 claims
- 5095US7828812B2Surgical suturing apparatus with needle release systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 9, 2010·113 cites·18 claims
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