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Richard D. Gresham
Also filed as: GRESHAM RICHARD D
46 granted patents·13 pending applications·22,136 citations·filing 1993–2021
99Inventor score
Files withTYCO HEALTHCARE19GRESHAM RICHARD D9UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP8COVIDIEN LP7INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS6
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59 records- 0199US9204923B2Medical instrument electronically energized using drive cablesMANZO SCOTT E·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 8, 2015·1.5k cites·25 claims
- 0299US8464924B2Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomosesGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 18, 2013·1.5k cites·5 claims
- 0399US7546940B2Pivoting anvil assembly for surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 16, 2009·2k cites·9 claims
- 0499US7303106B2Surgical stapling device with visual indicatorTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 4, 2007·2.1k cites·18 claims
- 0599US7234624B2Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomosesTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 26, 2007·2k cites·1 claims
- 0699US6945444B2Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomosesTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 20, 2005·2.4k cites·20 claims
- 0799US6024748ASingleshot anastomosis instrument with detachable loading unit and methodUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Feb 15, 2000·2.3k cites·30 claims
- 0898US9307994B2Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomosesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 12, 2016·1.1k cites·20 claims
- 0998US8579937B2Tool member cover and cover deployment deviceGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2003·Granted Nov 12, 2013·1.7k cites·23 claims
- 1097US7896897B2Sheath introduction apparatus and methodTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 1, 2011·1.1k cites·27 claims
- 1197US5603702AValve system for cannula assemblyUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Feb 18, 1997·538 cites·17 claims
- 1296US11000331B2Electrosurgical tool coverINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2018·Granted May 11, 2021·65 cites·23 claims
- 1396US7811251B2Trocar anchorTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 12, 2010·163 cites·21 claims
- 1495US7722610B2Multiple coil staple and staple applierTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2006·Granted May 25, 2010·1.6k cites·16 claims
- 1594US8579938B2Staple for use in surgical proceduresHEINRICH RUSSELL·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 12, 2013·65 cites·18 claims
- 1694US7850667B2Low profile instrument access deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 14, 2010·117 cites·12 claims
- 1794US5657963ASeal assembly for accommodating introduction of surgical instrumentsUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Aug 19, 1997·398 cites·28 claims
- 1892US11272977B2Medical instrument electrically energized using drive cablesINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 15, 2022·9 cites·18 claims
- 1992US9138284B2Electrosurgical tool coverKROM JUSTIN·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 22, 2015·113 cites·30 claims
- 2090US12262938B2Medical instrument electrically energized using drive cablesINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 1, 2025·1 cites·13 claims
- 2190US7691089B2Adjustable trocar washerTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 6, 2010·75 cites·18 claims
- 2289US5895377AValve system for cannula assemblyUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Apr 20, 1999·401 cites·10 claims
- 2387US11357566B2Medical instrument electrically energized using drive cablesINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 14, 2022·4 cites·11 claims
- 2486US5492304ASeal assembly for accommodating introduction of surgical instrumentsUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Feb 20, 1996·350 cites·22 claims
- 2584US10039594B2Electrosurgical tool coverINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 7, 2018·5 cites·20 claims
- 2680US8177755B2Access sheath with central sealBERRY DANNY·Filed 2010·Granted May 15, 2012·22 cites·12 claims
- 2779US8092423B2Low profile instrument access deviceGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 10, 2012·9 cites·11 claims
- 2879US8012129B2Surgical portal apparatus with waffle sealTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Granted Sep 6, 2011·18 cites·16 claims
- 2978US8348122B2Surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2006·Granted Jan 8, 2013·13 cites·20 claims
- 3076US5807338AModular trocar system and methods of assemblyUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 15, 1998·199 cites·4 claims
- 3172US10058329B2Surgical stapling device for performing circular anastomosesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 28, 2018·1 cites·15 claims
- 3272US9022986B2Surgical portal with gel and fabric seal assemblyCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted May 5, 2015·4 cites·12 claims
- 3371US9693771B2Method of forming a staple for use in surgical proceduresCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 4, 2017·3 cites·12 claims
- 3471US8137322B2Stabilization assist device for trocarSOLTZ MICHAEL A·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 20, 2012·8 cites·1 claims
- 3569US8357123B2Surgical portal with gel and fabric seal assemblyCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 22, 2013·5 cites·16 claims
- 3668US5980493AModular trocar system and methods and assemblyUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Nov 9, 1999·133 cites·14 claims
- 3766US8282604B2Flexible cannula with associated sealGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 9, 2012·4 cites·19 claims
- 3863US9119604B2Tool member cover and cover deployment deviceCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 1, 2015·1 cites·19 claims
- 3958US7329233B2Surgical system for laparoscopic surgeryTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 12, 2008·13 cites·15 claims
- 4057US8241251B2Gel seal for a surgical trocar apparatusGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 14, 2012·12 cites·23 claims
- 4157US7892170B2Surgical access device and manufacture thereofTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 22, 2011·13 cites·12 claims
- 4257US2009182279A1Trocar anchorTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4357US2010023052A1Staple for use in surgical proceduresTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4457US2016051318A1Medical instrument electrically energized using drive cablesINTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 4556US2009008425A1Angled surgical fastener apparatusVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4654US2007187456A1Angled surgical fastener apparatusTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4753US2013072955A1Surgical stapling deviceMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4853US2015351852A1Tool member cover and cover deployment deviceCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 4953US2008132827A1Surgical system for laparoscopic surgeryGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 5052US8708963B2Gel seal for a surgical trocar apparatusGRESHAM RICHARD D·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 29, 2014·0 cites·16 claims
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