Patent Assignment
Reel/Frame 037219/0879
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Recorded: 2015-12-05
Pages: 46
Assignor
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
Executed: 2015-11-06
Assignee
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
475 C STREET, SUITE 202, GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO, 0969
Covered Properties
(200)
Coupling Arrangements for Attaching Surgical End Effectors to Drive Systems Therefor
Application:
13/536,277 →
Publication:
US US20140001234A1
Rotary Actuatable Closure Arrangement for Surgical End Effector
Surgical End Effectors Having Angled Tissue-Contacting Surfaces
Surgical End Effector Jaw and Electrode Configurations
Application:
13/536,393 →
Publication:
US US20140005640A1
Multi-Axis Articulating and Rotating Surgical Tools
Interchangeable Clip Applier
Firing System Lockout Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/536,292 →
Publication:
US US20140001231A1
Rotary Drive Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/536,313 →
Publication:
US US20140005678A1
Robotically Powered Surgical Device with Manually-Actuatable Reversing System
Replaceable Clip Cartridge for a Clip Applier
Empty Clip Cartridge Lockout
Surgical Instrument System Including Replaceable End Effectors
Surgical Stapling Instruments with Rotary Joint Assemblies
Articulatable Surgical Instrument Comprising a Firing Drive
Articulatable Surgical Instrument Comprising a Firing Drive
Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument with Features for Forming Bubbles to Enhance Cavitation
Trans-Oral Circular Anvil Introduction System with Dilation Feature
Surgical Staple with Integral Pledget for Tip Deflection
Surgical Stapler with Varying Staple Widths Along Different Circumferences
Application:
13/706,827 →
Publication:
US US20140158747A1
Pivoting Anvil for Surgical Circular Stapler
Circular Anvil Introduction System with Alignment Feature
Circular Stapler with Selectable Motorized and Manual Control
Circular Stapler with Selectable Motorized and Manual Control, Including a Control Ring
Motor Driven Rotary Input Circular Stapler with Modular End Effector
Motor Driven Rotary Input Circular Stapler with Lockable Flexible Shaft
Electrosurgical End Effector with Tissue Tacking Features
End Effector with Compliant Clamping Jaw
Bipolar Electrosurgical Features for Targeted Hemostasis
Surgical Instrument with Blade Compliant Along Vertical Cutting Edge Plane
Bipolar Electrosurgical Hand Shears
Features for Coupling Surgical Instrument Shaft Assembly with Instrument Body
Surgical Instrument with Secondary Jaw Closure Feature
Surgical Instrument End Effector Articulation Drive with Pinion and Opposing Racks
Lockout Feature for Movable Cutting Member of Surgical Instrument
Integrated Tissue Positioning and Jaw Alignment Features for Surgical Stapler
Jaw Closure Feature for End Effector of Surgical Instrument
Surgical Instrument with Articulation Lock Having a Detenting Binary Spring
Distal Tip Features for End Effector of Surgical Instrument
Staple Forming Features for Surgical Stapling Instrument
Surgical Instrument with Multi-Diameter Shaft
Installation Features for Surgical Instrument End Effector Cartridge
Electrosurgical End Effector with Independent Closure Feature and Blade
Application:
13/738,329 →
Publication:
US US20140194874A1
Articulatable Surgical Instruments with Conductive Pathways for Signal Communication
Rotary Powered Articulation Joints for Surgical Instruments
Thumbwheel Switch Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/782,338 →
Publication:
US US20140249557A1
Electromechanical Surgical Device with Signal Relay Arrangement
Multiple Processor Motor Control for Modular Surgical Instruments
Joystick Switch Assemblies for Surgical Instruments
Sensor Straightened End Effector During Removal Through Trocar
Control Methods for Surgical Instruments with Removable Implement Portions
Application:
13/782,518 →
Publication:
US US20140246475A1
Rotary Powered Surgical Instruments with Multiple Degrees of Freedom
Surgical Instrument Soft Stop
Staple Cartridge Tissue Thickness Sensor System
Staple Cartridge Tissue Thickness Sensor System
Application:
13/800,067 →
Publication:
US US20140263552A1
Staple Cartridge Comprising a Compressible Portion
Application:
13/763,037 →
Publication:
US US20140224857A1
Staple Cartridge Comprising a Releasable Cover
Blade for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Patent:
749,730 →
Application:
29/492,794 →
Ultrasonic Surgical Blade
Multi-Function Bi-Polar Forceps
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,772 →
Publication:
US US20150164533A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,775 →
Publication:
US US20150164534A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,778 →
Publication:
US US20150164535A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,783 →
Publication:
US US20150164536A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,788 →
Publication:
US US20150164537A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
14/627,795 →
Publication:
US US20150157356A1
Ultrasonic and Electrosurgical Devices
Application:
13/843,295 →
Publication:
US US20140135804A1
Electrosurgical Device with Drum-Driven Articulation
Robotic Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft
Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft Having Translating Gear and Snap Fit
Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft Having Clamshell Coupling
Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft Having Modular Subassembly
Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft Having Rack and Pinion Drive
Robotic Ultrasonic Surgical Device with Articulating End Effector
Reciprocating Needle Drive Without Cables
Patent:
9,724,089 →
Application:
14/810,740 →
Reciprocating Needle Drive Without Cables
Patent:
9,125,645 →
Application:
13/792,947 →
Button Actuated Needle Loader
Patent:
9,782,167 →
Application:
13/792,976 →
Automated Needle Loader
Patent:
9,370,354 →
Application:
13/793,048 →
Surgical Instrument with Active Element and Suction Cage
Surgical Instrument with Selectable Integral or External Power Source
Application:
13/804,417 →
Publication:
US US20140207124A1
Method and Apparatus for Sealing End-to-End Anastomosis
Ultrasonic Surgical Shears with Clamping Feature
Trocar
Patent:
753,303 →
Application:
29/497,882 →
Mechanical Fasteners for Use with Surgical Energy Devices
Ultrasonic Anastomosis Instrument with Piezoelectric Sealing Head
Coupling Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Removable Battery Casing for Surgical Instrument
Rotation Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Surgical Instrument with Reinforced Articulation Section
Application:
13/804,908 →
Publication:
US US20140276730A1
Tissue Clamping Features of Surgical Instrument End Effector
Electrosurgical Instrument End Effector with Compliant Electrode
Electrosurgical Instrument with Multi-Stage Actuator
Surgical Instrument with Partial Trigger Lockout
Electrosurgical Instrument with Restricted Trigger
Electrosurgical Instrument with Dual Blade End Effector
Electrosurgical Forceps with Translating Blade Driver
Surgical Instrument with Modular Motor
Surgical Instrument with Translating Compliant Jaw Closure Feature
Surgical Instrument with Articulation Indicator
Surgical Instrument Having Knife Band with Curved Distal Edge
Surgical Instrument with Jaw Opening Assist Feature
Surgical Instrument with Split Jaw
Drive System Lockout Arrangements for Modular Surgical Instruments
Drive Train Control Arrangements for Modular Surgical Instruments
Method and System for Operating a Surgical Instrument
Multi-Function Motor for a Surgical Instrument
Articulation Control System for Articulatable Surgical Instruments
Interchangeable Shaft Assemblies for Use with a Surgical Instrument
Articulatable Surgical Instrument Comprising an Articulation Lock
Application:
13/803,086 →
Publication:
US US20140263541A1
Control Arrangements for a Drive Member of a Surgical Instrument
Sensor Arrangements for Absolute Positioning System for Surgical Instruments
Articulatable Surgical Instrument Comprising a Firing Drive
Meal Detection Devices and Methods
Power Module for Use with a Surgical Instrument
Circular Needle Applier with Articulating and Rotating Shaft
Suturing Device with Reusable Shaft and Disposable Cartridge
Cartridge Interface for Surgical Suturing Device
Circular Needle Applier with Offset Needle and Carrier Tracks
Transmission for Driving Circular Needle
Pawl Mechanism in Circular Needle Applier
Application:
13/832,867 →
Publication:
US US20140171977A1
Needle Driver and Pawl Mechanism for Circular Needle Applier
Surgical Needle with Formed Steps
Application:
13/832,986 →
Publication:
US US20140172015A1
Packaging for Surgical Needle Cartridge and Suture
Control Systems for Surgical Instruments
Fastener Cartridge Comprising a Tissue Thickness Compensator Including Openings Therein
Tissue Thickness Compensator Comprising a Cutting Member Path
Application:
13/851,676 →
Publication:
US US20140291379A1
Fastener Cartridge Assemblies
Fastener Cartridge Comprising a Tissue Thickness Compensator and a Gap Setting Element
Endoluminal Stapler with Rotating Wheel Cam for Multi-Staple Firing
Detecting Short Circuits in Electrosurgical Medical Devices
Surgical Devices with Close Quarter Articulation Features
Motor Driven Surgical Instruments with Lockable Dual Drive Shafts
Surgical Instrument Comprising a Closing Drive and a Firing Drive Operated from the Same Rotatable Output
Surgical System Comprising First and Second Drive Systems
Powered Linear Surgical Stapler
Surgical Instrument Comprising a Gap Setting System
Modular Motor Driven Surgical Instruments with Alignment Features for Aligning Rotary Drive Shafts with Surgical End Effector Shafts
Powered Surgical Stapler
Drive System Decoupling Arrangement for a Surgical Instrument
Modular Motor Driven Surgical Instruments with Status Indication Arrangements
Surgical Clip Applier with Articulation Section
Integrated Systems for Electrosurgical Steam or Smoke Control
Integrated Systems for Electrosurgical Steam or Smoke Control
Application:
14/028,163 →
Publication:
US US20150080876A1
Clamp Arm Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Application:
14/257,245 →
Publication:
US US20140330298A1
Surgical Stapler with Rotary Cam Drive and Return
Application:
14/033,688 →
Publication:
US US20150083772A1
Surgical Stapling Instrument with Drive Assembly Having Toggle Features
Surgical Stapler with Rolling Anvil
Surgical Instrument with Clips Having Transecting Blades
Control Features for Motorized Surgical Stapling Instrument
Surgical Stapler with Rotary Cam Drive
Firing Member Retraction Devices for Powered Surgical Instruments
Secondary Battery Arrangements for Powered Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/974,215 →
Publication:
US US20150053748A1
Error Detection Arrangements for Surgical Instrument Assemblies
Application:
13/974,202 →
Publication:
US US20150053743A1
Attachment Portions for Surgical Instrument Assemblies
Tamper Proof Circuit for Surgical Instrument Battery Pack
Closure Indicator Systems for Surgical Instruments
Torque Optimization for Surgical Instruments
Application:
14/553,293 →
Publication:
US US20150076209A1
Torque Optimization for Surgical Instruments
Application:
14/553,517 →
Publication:
US US20150076210A1
Torque Optimization for Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/974,206 →
Publication:
US US20150053746A1
Shroud Retention Arrangement for Sterilizable Surgical Instruments
Conductor Arrangements for Electrically Powered Surgical Instruments with Rotatable End Effectors
End Effector Detection Systems for Surgical Instruments
Application:
13/974,177 →
Publication:
US US20150053737A1
Firing Trigger Lockout Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
Interactive Displays
Motor-Powered Articulatable Surgical Instruments
Articulation Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Harvesting Energy from a Surgical Generator
Software Algorithms for Electrosurgical Instruments
Handpiece and Blade Configurations for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Handpiece for Surgical Instrument
Patent:
763,442 →
Application:
29/472,719 →
Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument with Integral Blade Cleaning Feature
Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument with Electrosurgical Feature
Methods and Features for Coupling Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument Components Together
Surgical Stapling Instrument Having An Improved Coating
Application:
14/027,286 →
Publication:
US US20140014707A1
Medical Device Having An Improved Coating
Application:
14/027,293 →
Publication:
US US20140014704A1
Loading Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Ultrasonic Bone Cutting Instrument
Alignment Features for Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument
Application:
14/031,665 →
Publication:
US US20150080925A1
Features to Apply Fluid to an Ultrasonic Blade of a Surgical Instrument
Shielding Features for Ultrasonic Blade of a Surgical Instrument
Ultrasonic Surgical Instrument with Staged Clamping
Sleeve Features for Ultrasonic Blade of a Surgical Instrument
Motor Control and Feedback in Powered Surgical Devices
Methods and Devices for Controlling Motorized Surgical Devices
Surgical Devices Having Controlled Tissue Cutting and Sealing
Surgical Cutting and Stapling Methods
Application:
14/138,516 →
Publication:
US US20150173756A1
Surgical Staples and Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/138,475 →
Publication:
US US20150173749A1
Surgical Staples
Interchangeable End Effector Coupling Arrangement
Differential Locking Arrangements for Rotary Powered Surgical Instruments
Rotary Drive Shaft Assemblies for Surgical Instruments with Articulatable End Effectors
Electrode Connections for Rotary Driven Surgical Tools
Surgical Staple Cartridge
Patent:
693,925 →
Application:
29/423,500 →
Surgical Instrument with Feedback at End Effector
Surgical Instrument with Curved Blade Firing Path
Electrosurgical Device with Disposable Shaft Having Clamshell Coupling
Handle for Surgical Instrument
Patent:
709,194 →
Application:
29/444,590 →
Torque Wrench for a Surgical Instrument
Patent:
735,855 →
Application:
29/467,313 →
Surgical Instrument
Patent:
724,732 →
Application:
29/467,319 →
Rotary Drive Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
PCT:
PCT/US2013/047052 ↗
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Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Oct 4, 2012
From: SHELTON, FREDERICK E., IV; MORGAN, JEROME R.; BAXTER, CHESTER O., III; YATES, DAVID C.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
Reel/Frame 029073/0597 →
Change of Name
Dec 14, 2017
From: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
To: ETHICON LLC
Reel/Frame 045603/0712 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Apr 27, 2021
From: ETHICON LLC
To: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Reel/Frame 056601/0339 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Jul 6, 2021
From: ETHICON LLC
To: CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL
Reel/Frame 056983/0569 →