Method for operating a powered articulatable surgical instrument
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, GJ Bakos… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
A method for operating a surgical instrument. The method includes linking a second drive
member to a first drive member such that the second drive member moves with the first drive …
member to a first drive member such that the second drive member moves with the first drive …
Tissue thickness compensator comprising tissue ingrowth features
FE Shelton IV, M Vyakarnam - US Patent 11,918,220, 2024 - Google Patents
2020-08-19 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC CORRECTIVE
ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ATTORNEY DOCKET NUMBER FROM …
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Articulatable motor powered surgical instruments with dedicated articulation motor arrangements
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, CO Baxter III - US Patent 11,253,256, 2022 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument that includes a housing that defines a longitudinal axis. An elongated
shaft assembly is operably coupled to the housing by a shaft rotator assembly for selective …
shaft assembly is operably coupled to the housing by a shaft rotator assembly for selective …
Method for fabricating surgical stapler anvils
JL Harris, FE Shelton IV, CO Baxter III… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
2018-10-03 Assigned to ETHICON LLC reassignment ETHICON LLC ASSIGNMENT OF
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BAKOS, GREGORY …
ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BAKOS, GREGORY …
Fastener cartridge comprising a sled including longitudinally-staggered ramps
TW Huitema, KR Doll, FE Shelton IV… - US Patent …, 2022 - Google Patents
A fastener cartridge comprising a cartridge body comprising a tissue-supporting deck, a
longitudinal slot, cavities, and ridges protruding from the tissue-supporting deck is disclosed …
longitudinal slot, cavities, and ridges protruding from the tissue-supporting deck is disclosed …
Surgical instrument with selectively disengageable drive systems
FE Shelton IV, CO Baxter III, JR Morgan… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument including a surgical end effector and a threaded rotary input shaft. An
actuator member is in operable engagement with the surgical end effector and is in selective …
actuator member is in operable engagement with the surgical end effector and is in selective …
Surgical instrument with improved stop/start control during a firing motion
FE Shelton IV, JL Harris - US Patent 11,350,932, 2022 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel, an anvil
pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a closure member mechanically coupled to …
pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a closure member mechanically coupled to …
Surgical stapling systems
GG Scott, DV Estera, JM Nath, RJ Laurent… - US Patent …, 2023 - Google Patents
A system for stapling tissue is disclosed. The system can include a channel and a
compatible staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The channel and the …
compatible staple cartridge comprising a plurality of staples. The channel and the …
Surgical instrument for use with a robotic system
JR Giordano, JS Swayze, FE Shelton IV - US Patent 11,937,814, 2024 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion
that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the …
that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the …
Surgical stapling instrument for use with a robotic system
JR Giordano, JS Swayze, FE Shelton IV - US Patent 11,918,211, 2024 - Google Patents
A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion
that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the …
that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the …