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Nicholas J. Ross
Also filed as: ROSS NICHOLAS J · ROSS NICHOLAS JAMES
58 granted patents·38 pending applications·1,713 citations·filing 2019–2025
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96 records- 0199US11744593B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·42 cites·30 claims
- 0299US11553919B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 17, 2023·94 cites·30 claims
- 0399US11229437B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 25, 2022·400 cites·20 claims
- 0498US11660089B2Surgical instrument comprising a sensing systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted May 30, 2023·16 cites·22 claims
- 0598US11471157B2Articulation control mapping for a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 18, 2022·113 cites·12 claims
- 0698US11452526B2Surgical instrument comprising a staged voltage regulation start-up systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 27, 2022·216 cites·19 claims
- 0798US11376098B2Surgical instrument system comprising an RFID systemETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 5, 2022·319 cites·16 claims
- 0898US11350938B2Surgical instrument comprising an aligned rfid sensorETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jun 7, 2022·250 cites·27 claims
- 0997US11779329B2Surgical instrument comprising a flex circuit including a sensor systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 10, 2023·7 cites·32 claims
- 1097US11464601B2Surgical instrument comprising an RFID system for tracking a movable componentETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 11, 2022·130 cites·16 claims
- 1196US11931037B1Surgical systems with dynamic force to fire adjustmentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 19, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 1295US12082818B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Sep 10, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 1395US11723662B2Stapling instrument comprising an articulation control displayCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 15, 2023·48 cites·15 claims
- 1494US12029421B2Surgical instrument comprising a staged voltage regulation start-up systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 9, 2024·1 cites·19 claims
- 1594US11998201B2Stapling instrument comprising a firing lockoutCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 4, 2024·7 cites·18 claims
- 1694US11185331B2Method for controlling end effector closure for powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 30, 2021·23 cites·20 claims
- 1794US11123074B2Method for controlling cutting member actuation for powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 21, 2021·22 cites·20 claims
- 1892US11931029B2Firing limit feature for powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 19, 2024·2 cites·20 claims
- 1992US11147559B2Staple height indicator for powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 19, 2021·8 cites·20 claims
- 2089US2025174342A1Mapping data pipelines for surgical systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2189US2025174345A1Adaptation of data pipelines for surgical systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2289US2025175439A1Broadcast and peer-to-peer communication for surgical systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2388US12303133B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Granted May 20, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 2486US2025174349A1Information discrimination for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2586US2025261941A1Surgical system with motor relative capacity interrogationsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2686US2025014726A1Systems and methods for determination of surgical device compatibilityCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2786US2025014734A1Systems and methods for the creation and management of virtual kitsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 2886US2025255606A1Adaptive firing control algorithm based on mechnical actuation of user controlsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2984US12383266B2Surgical system with amplitude and pulse width modulation adjustmentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 12, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 3083US12414767B2Surgical system with motor relative capacity interrogationsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 16, 2025·0 cites·11 claims
- 3183US12396727B2Adaptation of independent firing and closure powered stapling systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3283US12310585B2Adaptive firing control algorithm based on mechanical actuation of user controlsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 27, 2025·0 cites·12 claims
- 3383US12295575B2Surgical algorithms with incremental sensory actionsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 13, 2025·0 cites·13 claims
- 3483US11185324B2Anvil retention and release features for powered circular surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Nov 30, 2021·4 cites·18 claims
- 3582US12239319B2Adjustment of a motor control command signal to adapt to system changesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Mar 4, 2025·0 cites·9 claims
- 3680US12262890B2Adjustment of the motor control program based on detection of individual device drive train propertiesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Apr 1, 2025·0 cites·17 claims
- 3780US11116508B2Electrical potential shifting circuit for powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Sep 14, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
- 3879US12493996B2Indication of the couple pair of remote controls with remote devices functionsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 9, 2025·0 cites·21 claims
- 3979US11464516B2Method for calibrating movements of actuated members of powered surgical staplerETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Oct 11, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 4079US2025160979A1Inter-connectivity of data flows between independent smart systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4178US12213670B2Surgical instrument comprising a flex circuit including a sensor systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Feb 4, 2025·0 cites·9 claims
- 4277US12396780B2Electrosurgical adaptation techniques of energy modality for combination electrosurgical instruments based on shorting or tissue impedance irregularityCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4376US12193662B2Firing circuit and control algorithm for surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 14, 2025·1 cites·20 claims
- 4475US12193665B2Firing limit feature for powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 14, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4575US2024366220A1Surgical instrument comprising a closure lockCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4675US2023093944A1Surgical methods for control of one visualization with anotherCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4775US2023101750A1Surgical methods for control of one visualization with anotherCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4874US2024358391A1Surgical instrument assemblyCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4973US12508029B2Method for calibrating movements of actuated members of powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Dec 30, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 5073US2024374258A1Power control circuit for powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
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