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Walter Dean Gillespie
Also filed as: GILLESPIE WALTER · GILLESPIE WALTER D · GILLESPIE WALTER DEAN
39 granted patents·9 pending applications·5,988 citations·filing 1998–2021
99Inventor score
Files withICU MEDICAL INC6NUVASIVE INC6SIMPSON PHILIP J6HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP5VASOGEN IRELAND LTD5
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48 records- 0199US6863668B2Articulation mechanism for medical devicesEDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 8, 2005·1.7k cites·13 claims
- 0298US8992620B2Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanismsCOALIGN INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 31, 2015·160 cites·17 claims
- 0398US8894710B2Lockable spinal implantSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 25, 2014·152 cites·15 claims
- 0498US8192495B2Lockable spinal implantSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 5, 2012·452 cites·59 claims
- 0597US8956413B2Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchorCOALIGN INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 17, 2015·124 cites·14 claims
- 0697US8696751B2Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanismsASHLEY JOHN E·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 15, 2014·304 cites·26 claims
- 0797US7901430B2Annulotomy closure device and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2005·Granted Mar 8, 2011·155 cites·49 claims
- 0896US9913945B2Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projectionICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 13, 2018·16 cites·30 claims
- 0996US9592344B2Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projectionICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 14, 2017·20 cites·34 claims
- 1096US9545316B2Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanismsCOALIGN INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 17, 2017·32 cites·20 claims
- 1196US6183461B1Method for delivering a medicationSITUS CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Feb 6, 2001·568 cites·16 claims
- 1295US10105492B2Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male luer projectionICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2018·Granted Oct 23, 2018·15 cites·29 claims
- 1395US8435296B2Hydraulically actuated expanding spine cage with extendable locking anchorKADABA MURALI·Filed 2009·Granted May 7, 2013·178 cites·59 claims
- 1495US8066692B2Medical male luer connector with increased closing volumeSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 29, 2011·43 cites·21 claims
- 1594US6682473B1Devices and methods for attenuation of pressure waves in the bodySOLACE THERAPEUTICS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jan 27, 2004·199 cites·62 claims
- 1694US6171298B1Intravesical infuserSITUS CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Jan 9, 2001·398 cites·57 claims
- 1793US8556868B2Syringe with multi-pronged actuatorSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 15, 2013·33 cites·5 claims
- 1893US6964674B1Annulotomy closure deviceNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Nov 15, 2005·279 cites·15 claims
- 1993US6491626B1Articulation systems for positioning minimally invasive surgical toolsNUVASIVE·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 10, 2002·407 cites·35 claims
- 2092US11266785B2Medical connector with internal valve member movable within male projectionICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 8, 2022·7 cites·18 claims
- 2192US9987149B2Insertion handle for surgical implantsHOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 5, 2018·15 cites·20 claims
- 2292US7758566B2Valve assemblyICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 20, 2010·122 cites·19 claims
- 2391US9707346B2Medical valve connectorICU MEDICAL INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 18, 2017·21 cites·17 claims
- 2491US8998924B2Insertion handle for surgical implantsSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 7, 2015·36 cites·3 claims
- 2589US7883527B2Annulotomy closure device and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2007·Granted Feb 8, 2011·41 cites·13 claims
- 2688US10702397B2Insertion handle for surgical implantsHOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 7, 2020·7 cites·20 claims
- 2787US7361164B2Multi-outlet medical dispensing deviceVASOGEN IRELAND LTD·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 22, 2008·89 cites·35 claims
- 2886US6450948B1Deflecting tip for surgical cannulaVISTA MEDICAL TECH·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 17, 2002·242 cites·12 claims
- 2984US10342673B2Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanismsHOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 9, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 3083US7957817B1Medical electrode and tool for delivering the electrodePACESETTER INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 7, 2011·32 cites·11 claims
- 3180US8443626B2Attachment for flesh piercing jewelrySIMPSON JENNIFER M·Filed 2008·Granted May 21, 2013·16 cites·13 claims
- 3271US6764452B1Bone graft harvesterNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 20, 2004·47 cites·14 claims
- 3366US8740979B2System and method for restoration of nutrient flow to nucleus pulposaMATSUURA DAVID G·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 3, 2014·4 cites·12 claims
- 3466US7811293B2System and method for rapid placement of chest tubesSIMPSON PHILIP J·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 12, 2010·36 cites·13 claims
- 3564US11191647B2Adjustable distraction cage with linked locking mechanismsHOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 7, 2021·0 cites·20 claims
- 3663US8292944B2Slide-and-lock stentSCHMID ERIC V·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 23, 2012·26 cites·44 claims
- 3762US7842058B2Manipulation and cutting system and methodFLEX PARTNERS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 30, 2010·32 cites·24 claims
- 3860US9277903B2Annulotomy closure device and related methodsMATSUURA DAVID G·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 8, 2016·1 cites·33 claims
- 3957US2016184073A1Annulotomy Closure Device and Related MethodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 4057US2010145455A1Lockable spinal implantINNVOTEC SURGICAL INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4156US12232975B2Lockable spinal implantHOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 25, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4245US2004267268A1Bone graft harvester and related methodsNUVASIVE INC·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4344US2006149211A1Controlled flow apparatus for medical accessoriesVASOGEN IRELAND LTD·Filed 2005·Application pending·0 cites
- 4441US2007276323A9Device and method for controlled expression of gases from medical fluids delivery systemsVASOGEN IRELAND LTD·Filed 2003·Application pending·0 cites
- 4540US2011224663A1Control circuitry for a tissue ablation systemTORNIER INC·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4640US2007179448A1Dispensing systemsLIM BERNARD C B·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4739US2005154368A1Medical material handling systemsVASOGEN IRELAND LTD·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4836US2007191787A1Medical treatment control systemVASOGEN IRELAND LTD·Filed 2003·Application pending·0 cites
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