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Ronald J. Kolata
Also filed as: KOLATA RONALD J · KOLATA RONALD JOHN
33 granted patents·9 pending applications·22,882 citations·filing 1997–2020
99Inventor score
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42 records- 0199US11446034B2Surgical stapling assembly comprising first and second actuation systems configured to perform different functionsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Sep 20, 2022·138 cites·9 claims
- 0299US10743851B2Interchangeable tools for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Aug 18, 2020·558 cites·18 claims
- 0399US10716568B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 21, 2020·553 cites·4 claims
- 0499US10682142B2Surgical stapling apparatus including an articulation systemETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 16, 2020·566 cites·3 claims
- 0599US9913647B2Disposable loading unit for use with a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 13, 2018·1.1k cites·6 claims
- 0699US8758391B2Interchangeable tools for surgical instrumentsSWAYZE JEFFREY S·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 24, 2014·2k cites·16 claims
- 0799US7980443B2End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 19, 2011·3.4k cites·20 claims
- 0899US7959051B2Closure systems for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 14, 2011·2.2k cites·22 claims
- 0999US7861906B2Surgical stapling apparatus with articulatable componentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jan 4, 2011·2.5k cites·19 claims
- 1099US7857185B2Disposable loading unit for surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 28, 2010·2.4k cites·23 claims
- 1199US7780685B2Adhesive and mechanical fastenerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 24, 2010·1.8k cites·9 claims
- 1298US8875972B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentWEISENBURGH II WILLIAM B·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 4, 2014·1.9k cites·10 claims
- 1398US7708180B2Surgical fastening device with initiator impregnation of a matrix or buttress to improve adhesive applicationETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted May 4, 2010·1.7k cites·17 claims
- 1497US8834498B2Method and device for effecting anastomosis of hollow organ structures using adhesive and fastenersBYRUM RANDAL T·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 16, 2014·1.1k cites·3 claims
- 1586US10835250B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 17, 2020·3 cites·9 claims
- 1685US7374557B2Subcutaneous self attaching injection port with integral fastenersETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 20, 2008·116 cites·12 claims
- 1780US6503269B2Method of treating intervertebral discs using optical energy and optical temperature feedbackFiled 2001·Granted Jan 7, 2003·127 cites·22 claims
- 1878US7740646B2Adhesives for use with suture system minimize tissue erosionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 22, 2010·17 cites·12 claims
- 1975US12171434B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 24, 2024·0 cites·20 claims
- 2073US7819877B2Method and apparatus for endoscopic minimally invasive orthopaedic plating proceduresDEPUY PRODUCTS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 26, 2010·46 cites·6 claims
- 2173US7699191B2Surgical multiple use adhesive applierETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 20, 2010·12 cites·16 claims
- 2272US6206823B1Surgical instrument and method for endoscopic tissue dissectionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 27, 2001·196 cites·11 claims
- 2370US2020375585A1Interchangeable tools for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Application pending·0 cites
- 2468US6547798B1Ring applicator and method for applying elastic rings to anatomical tissue structuresFiled 2000·Granted Apr 15, 2003·54 cites·40 claims
- 2566US5879291ADevice used with a surgical retractor to elevate body partsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1997·Granted Mar 9, 1999·126 cites·35 claims
- 2663US6562028B2Method of treating intervertebral discs by inserting a diffuser directly into the annulusINDIGO MED INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 13, 2003·38 cites·18 claims
- 2760US6592514B2Organ retraction tape positioner and method for retracting and positioning an internal organETHICON INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 15, 2003·21 cites·21 claims
- 2860US5846194ASurgical retraction apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 8, 1998·91 cites·13 claims
- 2958US2015060521A1End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3057US2014330161A1Interchangeable tools for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3157US2014243865A1Interchangeable tools for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3256US2009206131A1End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 3354US6585643B2Heart positioning device and methodsETHICON INC·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 1, 2003·10 cites·61 claims
- 3453US6113535ASurgical retraction apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1998·Granted Sep 5, 2000·52 cites·30 claims
- 3551US5897490ASurgical retraction apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 1998·Granted Apr 27, 1999·59 cites·17 claims
- 3650US8845648B2Minimally invasive orthopaedic apparatus and methodsGUZMAN PAMELA C·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 30, 2014·5 cites·2 claims
- 3750US7037305B2Heart presentation device and methodETHICON INC·Filed 2001·Granted May 2, 2006·5 cites·21 claims
- 3850US2005177159A1Minimally invasive orthopaedic apparatus and methodsFiled 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 3949US8328808B2Minimally invasive orthopaedic apparatus and methodsGUZMAN PAMELA C·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 11, 2012·4 cites·10 claims
- 4048US2009021818A1Medical scanning assembly with variable image capture and displayETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4141US2004195132A1Fiberoptic coil tray and carrier packageFiled 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4238US2002191938A1Fiberoptic coil tray and carrier packageETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2001·Application pending·0 cites
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