Patent Assignment
Reel/Frame 045644/0357
Change of Name
Recorded: 2017-12-14
Pages: 13
Assignor
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
Executed: 2016-12-30
Assignee
ETHICON LLC
#475 STREET C, SUITE 401, LOS FRAILES INDUSTRIAL PARK, GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO, 00969
Covered Properties
(276)
Anvil Assemblies with Collapsible Frames for Circular Staplers
Method of Fitting Pouch in Tissue Retrieval Device
Modular Stapling Assembly
Surgical Apparatus Configured to Assess Whether a Performance Parameter of the Surgical Apparatus Is Within an Acceptable Performance Band
Surgical Apparatus Configured to Track an End-of-Life Parameter
Surgical Instrument System Comprising an Inspection Station
Fastener Cartridge Assembly Comprising a Fixed Anvil
Method of Applying a Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Malleable Bioabsorbable Polymer Adhesive for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Low Inherent Viscosity Bioabsorbable Polymer Adhesive for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Low Glass Transition Temperature Bioabsorbable Polymer Adhesive for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Biologically Derived Extracellular Matrix with Infused Viscous Absorbable Copolymer for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Naturally Derived Bioabsorbable Polymer Gel Adhesive for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Flowable Bioabsorbable Polymer Adhesive for Releasably Attaching a Staple Buttress to a Surgical Stapler
Surgical Staple Buttress with Integral Adhesive for Releasably Attaching to a Surgical Stapler
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/670,618 →
Publication:
US 2015/0196299
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,204 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201936
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,237 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201937
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,254 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201938
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,313 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201932
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,357 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201939
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,383 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201940
Layer Arrangements for Surgical Staple Cartridges
Application:
14/673,417 →
Publication:
US 2015/0201941
Surgical Stapling Instrument
Surgical Instrument
Surgical Instrument
Hand Held Surgical Device for Manipulating an Internal Magnet Assembly Within a Patient
Stapling Assemblies Comprising a Layer
Therapeutic Agent Delivery Device with Convergent Lumen
Sub-Retinal Tangential Needle Catheter Guide and Introducer
Endoscopic Cap Electrode and Method for Using the Same
Staple Cartridge Assembly Comprising an Implantable Layer
Staple Cartridge Including a Tissue Thickness Compensator for a Surgical Stapler
Retainer Assembly Including a Tissue Thickness Compensator
Application:
14/746,344 →
Publication:
US 2015/0313594
Retainer Assembly Including a Tissue Thickness Compensator
End Effector Including an Implantable Arrangement
Surgical Stapler with Electromechanical Lockout
Surgical Stapler with Reversible Motor
Surgical Stapler with Anvil Seating Detection
Firing Circuit for Surgical Stapler
Surgical Stapler with Ready State Indicator
Surgical Stapler with Incomplete Firing Indicator
Bailout Assembly for Surgical Stapler
Firing Assembly for Circular Stapler
Anvil Stabilization Features for Surgical Stapler
Surgical Stapler with Anvil State Indicator
Method of Applying an Annular Array of Staples to Tissue
Stapling System Including an Actuation System
Surgical Stapling System Comprising an End Effector Including an Implantable Layer
Staple Cartridge Comprising Staples Positioned Within a Compressible Portion Thereof
Staple Cartridge Comprising an Implantable Layer
Implantable Layer Assemblies
Stapling System Comprising Implantable Layers
Surgical Stapling System Including an Implantable Layer
Surgical Bowel Retractor Devices
Circular Surgical Staplers with Foldable Anvil Assemblies
Surgical Instrument Comprising a System for Bypassing an Operational Step of the Surgical Instrument
Needle for Laparoscopic Suturing Instrument
Surgical Access Device
Implantable Layers for a Surgical Instrument
Surgical Device Having Actuator Biasing and Locking Features
Articulating Surgical Devices and Loaders Having Stabilizing Features
Dissecting Surgical Jaws
Application:
14/836,244 →
Publication:
US 2017/0056038
Surgical System and Methods for Mimicked Motion
Adjunct Material to Promote Tissue Growth
Surgical Adjuncts Having Medicants Controllably Releasable Therefrom
Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibiting Adjuncts for Surgical Devices
Surgical Adjuncts with Medicants Affected by Activator Materials
Adjuncts for Surgical Devices Including Agonists and Antagonists
Composite Adjunct Materials for Delivering Medicants
Adjunct Material to Provide Drug Elution from Vessels
Medicant Eluting Adjuncts and Methods of Using Medicant Eluting Adjuncts
Adjunct Material to Provide Heterogeneous Drug Elution
Surgical Instrument Having a Stop Guard
Adjunct Material to Provide Controlled Drug Release
Surgical Adjuncts with Medicants Affected by Activators
Surgical Adjuncts and Medicants for Promoting Lung Function
Adjunct Material to Promote Tissue Growth in a Colon
Tubular Surgical Constructs Including Adjunct Material
Adjunct Material for Delivery to Stomach Tissue
Adjunct Material for Delivery to Colon Tissue
Adjunct Material to Provide Controlled Drug Elution
Inducing Tissue Adhesions Using Surgical Adjuncts and Medicants
Adjunct Materials for Delivery to Liver Tissue
Stapling Assembly Configured to Produce Different Formed Staple Heights
Tissue Stapler Having an Anti-Microbial Agent
Fastener Cartridge Assembly Comprising a Fixed Anvil and Different Staple Heights
Articulating Surgical Stapling Instrument Incorporating a Two-Piece E-Beam Firing Mechanism
Fastener Cartridge Assembly Comprising a Cam and Driver Arrangement
Surgical Fastening Apparatus with a Rotary End Effector Drive Shaft for Selective Engagement with a Motorized Drive System
Surgical End Effector Having Buttress Retention Features
Apparatus and Method for Pleating a Bodily Lumen
Apparatus and Method for Cinching a Straight Staple Line
Surgical Staple Buttress with Magnetic Elements
Devices and Methods for Cleaning a Surgical Device
Apparatus and Method for Forming a Staple Line with Trocar Passageway
Implantable Adjunct Systems for Determining Adjunct Skew
Positioning Device for Use with Surgical Instruments
Implantable Layer Comprising Plastically Deformed Fibers
Implantable Layer Comprising a Constricted Configuration
Compressible Adjunct with Intermediate Supporting Structures
Application:
14/871,057 →
Publication:
US 2017/0086829
Compressible Adjunct with Crossing Spacer Fibers
Tubular Absorbable Constructs
Compressible Adjunct with Looping Members
Implantable Adjunct Comprising Bonded Layers
Woven Constructs with Interlocked Standing Fibers
Compressible Adjuncts with Bonding Nodes
Compressible Adjunct
Method for Applying an Implantable Layer to a Fastener Cartridge
Compressible Adjunct with Attachment Regions
Compressible Adjunct Assemblies with Attachment Layers
Tissue Stapler Anvil Feature to Prevent Premature Jaw Opening
Fluid Penetrable Buttress Assembly for a Surgical Stapler
Surgical Stapler Buttress Assembly with Humidity Tolerant Adhesive
Surgical Stapler Buttress Assembly with Adhesion to Wet End Effector
Surgical Stapler Buttress Assembly with Features to Interact with Movable End Effector Components
Multi-Layer Surgical Stapler Buttress Assembly
Surgical Stapler Buttress Applicator with End Effector Actuated Release Mechanism
Surgical Stapler Buttress Applicator with Multi-Zone Platform for Pressure Focused Release
Surgical Stapler Buttress Applicator with Spent Staple Cartridge Lockout
Surgical Stapler Buttress Applicator with State Indicator
Surgical Stapler Buttress Applicator with Multi-Point Actuated Release Mechanism
Method of Applying a Buttress to a Surgical Stapler End Effector
System Including a Surgical Cutting and Fastening Instrument
Multi-Head Repository for Use with a Surgical Device
Surgical End Effector Loading Device and Trocar Integration
Surgical Stapling Instrument with Locking Feature to Lock Anvil Actuator
Rotational Coupling Device for Surgical Instrument with Flexible Actuators
Staple Cartridge and/or Anvil with a Tissue Thickness Compensator Formed Thereon
Application:
14/952,486 →
Publication:
US 2016/0074040
Surgical end effectors with staple cartridges
Systems, Devices, and Methods for Coupling End Effectors to Surgical Devices and Loading Devices
Tissue Thickness Compensators
Surgical Stapling Head Assembly with Firing Lockout for a Surgical Stapler
Surgical Stapler with Locking Translatable Pin
Method of Applying Staples in Lower Anterior Bowel Resection
Tissue Thickness Compensator Comprising a Reservoir
Application:
14/992,475 →
Publication:
US 2016/0199063
Surgical Staple with Integral Pledget for Tip Deflection
Electrosurgical System Energy Source
Empty Clip Cartridge Lockout
Stapling System Configured to Produce Different Formed Staple Heights
Surgical Instrument Including a Shifting Assembly
Adhesive Film Laminate
Surgical Stapling Instrument Having a Clearanced Opening
Surgical Stapling Instrument Having a Restraining Member
Robotic Ultrasonic Surgical Device with Articulating End Effector
Surgical Stapling Instrument Having a Releasable Buttress Material
Staple Cartridges for Forming Staples Having Differing Formed Staple Heights
End Effector Comprising a Tissue Thickness Compensator and Progressively Released Attachment Members
Manually Driven Surgical Cutting and Fastening Instrument
Surgical Staples Having Attached Drivers of Different Heights and Stapling Instruments for Deploying the Same
Implantable Layers for Surgical Stapling Devices
Robotically Powered Surgical Device with Manually-Actuatable Reversing System
Loader for Exchanging End Effectors in Vivo
Surgical Access Devices with Integrated Wound Closure Features
Surgical Stapling System Configured to Apply Annular Rows of Staples Having Different Heights
Trocar
Application:
15/114,340 →
Publication:
US 2017/0007296
Surgical Staple Cartridge with Severed Tissue Edge Adjunct
Fastener Cartridge Assembly Comprising a Cam and Driver Arrangement
Disposable End Effector for Use with a Surgical Instrument
Staple Cartridge for Use with a Surgical Stapler
Staple Cartridge Comprising a Staple Driver Arrangement
Staple Cartridge Comprising a Staple Including Deformable Members
Staple Cartridge Comprising a Staple Driver Arrangement
Methods and Devices for Providing Access into a Body Cavity
Retainer Assembly Including a Tissue Thickness Compensator
Tissue Thickness Compensators for Surgical Staplers
Access Device
Application:
15/207,133 →
Publication:
US 2016/0317184
Apparatus for Hydraulic Assisted Fracture of Liver Parenchyma
Percutaneous Instrument with Collet Locking Mechanisms
Trans-Oral Circular Anvil Introduction System with Dilation Feature
Surgical Stapling Device with Rotary Driven Firing Member
Apparatus for Introducing an Object into a Patient
Tissue Thickness Compensator Comprising a Plurality of Layers
Surgical Staple Cartridges
Compound Angle Laparoscopic Methods and Devices
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler
Application:
15/268,684 →
Publication:
US 2017/0000487
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler with Removable Cartridge Having Threaded Interface
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler with Removable Cartridge and Pivoting Anvil
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler with Removable Cartridge and Range of Tissue Compression
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler with Removable Cartridge and Variable Staple Height
Powered Surgical Circular Stapler with Removable Cartridge and Concentric Rotary Drive Shafts
Stapling Sytem Incorporating a Firing Lockout
Stapling System Comprising a Firing Bar and a Lockout
Articulating Surgical Stapling Instrument
Stapling Device Comprising a Firing Member Lockout
Stapling System Comprising an Instrument Assembly Including a Lockout
Motorized Surgical Instrument
Collapsible Anvil Plate Assemblies for Circular Surgical Stapling Devices
Tissue Thickness Compensator Comprising Resilient Members
Surgical Access Devices Having Adjustable Suture Paths
Surgical Access Devices Having a Variable Tissue Approach Angle
Surgical Access Devices That Include an Elongate Opening with an Adjustable Entry Port Disposed in the Opening
Surgical Access Devices Having a Cannula Sidewall Seal with a Variable Cross-Sectional Thickness
Pivoting Anvil for Surgical Circular Stapler
Circular Surgical Stapler with Recessed Deck
Atraumatic Stapling Head Features for Circular Surgical Stapler
Staple Forming Pocket Configurations for Circular Surgical Stapler Anvil
Application:
15/350,621 →
Publication:
US 2018/0132849
Circular Surgical Stapler with Angularly Asymmetric Deck Features
Surgical Access Devices and Methods Providing Seal Movement in Predefined Movement Regions
Staple Cartridges and Arrangements of Staples and Staple Cavities Therein
Surgical Tool Assemblies with Clutching Arrangements for Shifting Between Closure Systems with Closure Stroke Reduction Features and Articulation and Firing Systems
Surgical Stapling Instruments and Staple-Forming Anvils
Staple Cartridges and Arrangements of Staples and Staple Cavities Therein
Surgical Stapling Instruments and Staple-Forming Anvils
Application:
15/385,946 →
Publication:
US 2018/0168633
Staple Cartridges and Arrangements of Staples and Staple Cavities Therein
Surgical Stapling Instruments and Staple-Forming Anvils
Surgical Tool Assemblies with Closure Stroke Reduction Features
Surgical Instruments with Jaw Opening Features for Increasing a Jaw Opening Distance
Methods of Stapling Tissue
Firing Members with Non-Parallel Jaw Engagement Features for Surgical End Effectors
Surgical End Effectors with Expandable Tissue Stop Arrangements
Surgical Instruments with Positive Jaw Opening Features
Surgical Instruments with Lockout Arrangements for Preventing Firing System Actuation Unless an Unspent Staple Cartridge Is Present
Surgical Stapling Instruments and Replaceable Tool Assemblies Thereof
Lockout Arrangements for Surgical End Effectors and Replaceable Tool Assemblies
Surgical End Effectors and Firing Members Thereof
Lockout Arrangements for Surgical End Effectors
Articulatable Surgical Stapling Instruments
Surgical End Effectors and Adaptable Firing Members Therefor
Surgical Devices with Articulating End Effectors and Methods of Using Surgical Devices with Articulating End Effectors
Surgical End Effector Jaw and Electrode Configurations
Application:
15/392,265 →
Publication:
US 2017/0105785
Method for Suture Lacing
Surgical Access Device
Circular Surgical Fastening Devices with Tissue Acquisition Arrangements
Feature to Reengage Safety Switch of Tissue Stapler
Surgical Stapler with Elastically Deformable Tip
Surgical Stapler with Insertable Distal Anvil Tip
Surgical Stapler with Cooperating Distal Tip Features on Anvil and Staple Cartridge
Surgical Stapler with Bent Anvil Tip, Angled Staple Cartridge Tip, and Tissue Gripping Features
Methods and Systems for Mating Constrictable Adjunct Materials with End Effectors
Surgical Adjunct Retaining Mechanisms
Methods and Devices for Delivering and Securing Adjunct Materials to Treatment Sites
End Effector Having Extension Features for Mating with Adjuncts
Surgical End Effector Adjunct Attachment
Adjunct Material with Mating Features
Surgical End Effector Adjunct Attachment
Adjunct Release for Surgical Staplers
Systems for Release of Adjunct in a Surgical Stapling Device
Suction Attachment of an Adjunct to a Surgical Instrument
Hybrid Mechanism for Attachment of an Adjunct to a Surgical Instrument
End Effector Configured to Mate with Adjunct Materials
Buttress Loader for Surgical Staplers
Systems for Coupling Adjuncts to an End Effector
End Effector with Adjunct Materials
Application:
15/436,384 →
Publication:
US 2018/0235625
Stapling Adjunct Attachment
Error Detection and Diagnostics for Surgical Instrument Assemblies
Application:
15/455,597 →
Publication:
US 2017/0196649
End Effector Detection and Firing Rate Modulation Systems for Surgical Instruments
Staple Cartridge Comprising Multiple Regions
Surgical Instrument Displaying Subsequent Step of Use
Powered Medical Device Including Measurement of Closure State of Jaws
Powered Surgical Instrument Including Speed Display
Powered Surgical Instrument with Parameter-Based Firing Rate
Motor Driven Rotary Input Circular Stapler with Modular End Effector
Surgical Instrument System Including a Control System
Surgical Instrument for Use with Different Cartridges
Surgical Stapling Instrument Having a Medical Substance Dispenser
Trocar Seal with Retraction Induced Image
Motorized Surgical Instrument
Access Device
Application:
15/469,040 →
Publication:
US 2017/0215919
Surgical System Comprising Drive Systems
Firing Trigger Lockout Arrangements for Surgical Instruments
Application:
15/472,633 →
Publication:
US 2017/0249431
Modular Surgical Instruments
Surgical Instrument Assembly Including a Removably Attachable End Effector
Stapling Assembly Including a Controller for Monitoring a Clamping Laod
Surgical instrument assembly
Multiple Thickness Implantable Layers for Surgical Stapling Devices
Tissue Thickness Compensator Configured to Redistribute Compressive Forces
Surgical Clip Having Compliant Portion
Application:
15/483,419 →
Publication:
US 2017/0209150
Stapling Head Feature for Surgical Stapler
Patent:
833,608 →
Application:
29/584,321 →
Surgical Stapler
Patent:
830,550 →
Application:
29/584,327 →
Staple Cartridge for a Surgical Stapler
Patent:
836,198 →
Application:
29/594,332 →
Stapling Head Feature for a Surgical Stapler
Patent:
833,010 →
Application:
29/594,335 →
End Effector for a Surgical Stapler
Patent:
836,199 →
Application:
29/594,340 →
Method and Apparatus for Applying a Buttress to End Effector of a Surgical Stapler
Application:
62/209,041 →
Surgical Stapler
Application:
62/380,746 →
Related Assignments
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Other recorded transfers of the patents in this record — the chain of ownership.
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Nov 29, 2015
From: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
Reel/Frame 037161/0918 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Dec 5, 2015
From: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
Reel/Frame 037219/0612 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Dec 5, 2015
From: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC
Reel/Frame 037219/0749 →
Assignment of Assignor's Interest
Dec 20, 2017
From: HUEIL, JOSEPH C.
To: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC.
Reel/Frame 044444/0651 →
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 →