Medical Technology

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2023

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant | Summary]

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Cited by Examiner

  *1. 18 6171289    Safety device for colostomy having a wetness detector and alarm
  Inventors:  Philippe Millot; Laurent Tavernier

  *2. 15 8398603    Leak sensor
  Inventors:  Carsten Thirstrup; Daniel Nilsson; Henrik Pranov; Lars Lading

  *3. 14 10987243    Method of detecting detachment of an ostomy device from a patient
  Inventors:  Carsten Thirstrup; Daniel Nilsson; Henrik Pranov; Lars Lading

  4. (4) 13 6176882    Intervertebral implant
  Inventors:  Lutz Biedermann; Thomas Wichmann; Jurgen Harms

  *4. 13 10016298    Method of detecting detachment of an ostomy device from a patient
  Inventors:  Carsten Thirstrup; Daniel Nilsson; Henrik Pranov; Lars Lading

  *4. 13 11096818    Ostomy appliance having an electrode
  Inventors:  Carsten Thirstrup; Daniel Nilsson; Henrik Pranov; Lars Lading

  *4. 13 9216104    Leak sensor
  Inventors:  Carsten Thirstrup; Daniel Nilsson; Henrik Pranov; Lars Lading

  8. (4) 12 10869800    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  8. (4) 12 10993865    Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
  Inventors:  Scott D. Augustine; Susan D. Augustine; Garrett J. Augustine; Brent M. Augustine; Ryan S. Augustine; Randall C. Arnold

  *8. 12 10799385    Ostomy appliance with layered base plate
  Inventors:  Jais Ask Hansen; Lars Erup Larsen; Niels Hvid; Klaus Thoegersen

  *8. 12 10849781    Base plate for an ostomy appliance
  Inventors:  Jais Ask Hansen; Niels Hvid; Finn Speiermann; Lars Erup Larsen; Klaus Thoegersen

  *8. 12 5383880    Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means
  Inventors:  Michael D. Hooven

  *8. 12 9066812    Ostomy appliance with a leakage indicator
  Inventors:  Henrik Edvardsen; Michael Hansen; Danuta Ciok; Lene Feldskov Nielsen; Kent Hoeier Nielsen

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Cited by Applicant

  1. (1) 468 6783524    Robotic surgical tool with ultrasound cauterizing and cutting instrument
  Inventors:  Stephen C. Anderson; Christopher A. Julian

  2. (4) 416 8800838    Robotically-controlled cable-based surgical end effectors
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

  3. (8) 390 8573465    Robotically-controlled surgical end effector system with rotary actuated closure systems
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV

  4. (7) 386 7422139    Motor-driven surgical cutting fastening instrument with tactile position feedback
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; John N. Ouwerkerk; Jerome R. Morgan; Jeffrey S. Swayze

  5. (2) 385 7380695    Surgical stapling instrument having a single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing
  Inventors:  Kevin Doll; Michael Earl Setser; Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Kenneth Wales

  6. (3) 379 7644848    Electronic lockouts and surgical instrument including same
  Inventors:  Jeffrey S. Swayze; Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Kevin R. Doll; Eugene Timperman

  7. (9) 378 7143925    Surgical instrument incorporating EAP blocking lockout mechanism
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Eugene L. Timperman

  8. (6) 377 7464849    Electro-mechanical surgical instrument with closure system and anvil alignment components
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Stephen J. Balek; Eugene L. Timperman

  9. (10) 369 7670334    Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector
  Inventors:  Geoffrey C. Hueil; Joseph Charles Hueil; Kenneth Edward Hogue; Douglas Jon Siebenaler

  *10. 363 7845537    Surgical instrument having recording capabilities
  Inventors:  Frederick E. Shelton, IV; John N. Ouwerkerk; Eugene L. Timperman

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Summary¹
This summary focuses on the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 within the medical technology sector, and aims to provide an overview of key trends. Advancements in the medical technology sector have included areas like minimally invasive surgery, personalized medicine, and digital health.

Key Observations:

  • Focus on Patient Comfort and Safety: Several highly cited patents address patient comfort and safety, particularly in the area of ostomy care. These include patents related to leak detection (US Patent Nos. 8398603, 10987243, 10016298, 9216104, 11096818) and device detachment detection (US Patent Nos. 10987243, 10016298) by inventors Carsten Thirstrup et al. These innovations aim to improve the quality of life for patients by minimizing discomfort and complications associated with ostomy devices.

  • Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery: A significant number of highly cited patents relate to robotic surgical systems and instruments, particularly those developed by inventors Frederick E. Shelton, IV and his collaborators (US Patent Nos. 8800838, 8573465, 7422139, 7380695, 7644848, 7143925, 7464849, 7845537). These patents demonstrate the ongoing drive towards more precise, less invasive surgical procedures, with a focus on improving safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

  • Emphasis on Surgical Precision and Efficiency: Innovations in surgical instrument design are evident, including patents related to relocation modules for surgical equipment (US Patent Nos. 10869800, 10993865) by inventors Scott D. Augustine et al., which aim to streamline surgical workflows and enhance surgical precision.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or business advice.

Note: This analysis is based on the provided list of patents and may not be exhaustive.

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1. The Summary was generated by Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) after a brief chat about patent citations using a prompt generally as follows: 'Assume you are a person of ordinary skill in the art in the field of: [WIPO field]. Write a short article. Topic: an industry cheerleading informative overview of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Use the list of patents below, which list includes the US patent number, title, and inventors of the most cited patents by patents issued in 2023 in that field. Include inventor names, patent numbers and patent titles to support the positions and statements made in the memo. Assume these most cited patents teach and disclose foundational knowledge and thus indicate areas receiving the most attention in this field in 2023. Include hashtag terms that are pertinent and will target decision makers in the market to buy attorney IP services.' followed by the list of patents relating to that WIPO field. (The list of patents had been previously generated through other means.) Gemini's output was edited, removing redundant content and topics outside the scope. As such, the statements in the Summary do not necessarily reflect my own views, and are NOT intended as legal, financial, or any other type of advice.

References:
Raw data from: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. "Data Download Tables." PatentsView. Accessed September 7, 2024. https://patentsview.org/download/data-download-tables.

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Published: Jan. 30, 2025