Mechanical Elements

Citations to U.S. patents by U.S. patents granted in 2021

Top 10   [Cited by Examiner | Cited by Applicant]

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Most Cited by Examiners

  1. 10 6648783    Tensioning device for traction means such as belts or chains
  Inventors: Michael Bogner

  2. 9 8821328    Belt tensioning device for being used with a starter generator
  Inventors: Joachim Jud; Manfred Jung

  3. 8 5014999    Pressure enhanced self aligning seal
  Inventors: Mark Makhobey

  3. 8 6689001    Adaptive belt tensioner system for control of reversible torque load pulley
  Inventors: Larry R. Oliver; Richard J. Meckstroth; Joseph W. Zamm

  5. 7 6223616    Star gear system with lubrication circuit and lubrication method therefor
  Inventors: William G. Sheridan

  5. 7 6428437    Power transmission assembly
  Inventors: Raphael Schlanger

  5. 7 7892125    Simplified and adaptable flexible drive tensioner
  Inventors: Aaron Nelson; Ng Boon Hang; Alan Boo Keng Aik; Brent R. Jones

  5. 7 8100795    Riveted sprocket assembly
  Inventors: Markus Reiter

  5. 7 8469323    Modular monitor support assembly
  Inventors: Yani Deros; Matthew Ibarra; Jeff Mowry

  5. 7 8733733    Sleeve seal assembly and rotary valve having sleeve seal assembly
  Inventors: Randall Scott Collison; Loren L. Bovee; Tonya Probasco

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Most Cited by Applicants

  1. 18 7918230    Surgical device having a rotatable jaw portion
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; Donald Malinouskas; Peter Datcuk; David A. Nicholas

  2. 16 6010054    Linear stapling instrument with improved staple cartridge
  Inventors: Christopher L. Johnson; David A. Dunlap

  2. 16 6443973    Electromechanical driver device for use with anastomosing, stapling, and resecting instruments
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman

  2. 16 7963433    Surgical device having multiple drivers
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; Donald Malinouskas; Peter Datcuk; David A. Nicholas

  2. 16 8016855    Surgical device
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; John E. Burbank

  2. 16 8960519    Shaft, e.g., for an electro-mechanical surgical device
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; Donald Malinouskas

  7. 15 5383880    Endoscopic surgical system with sensing means
  Inventors: Michael D. Hooven

  7. 15 5413267    Surgical stapler with spent cartridge sensing and lockout means
  Inventors: Alan J. Solyntjes; Robert M. Eyerly

  7. 15 5467911    Surgical device for stapling and fastening body tissues
  Inventors: Minoru Tsuruta; Toshihiko Suzuta; Akio Nakada; Seiji Kuramoto; Hiroki Hibino; Shiro Bito; Akito Mukaizawa

  7. 15 5820009    Articulated surgical instrument with improved jaw closure mechanism
  Inventors: Hugh Melling; Christopher L. Johnson; Jeffrey R. Oberlin

  7. 15 6988649    Surgical stapling instrument having a spent cartridge lockout
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Michael E. Setser; William B. Weisenburgh, II

  7. 15 7032798    Electro-mechanical surgical device
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; John E. Burbank; David A. Zeichner

  7. 15 7077856    Electromechanical driver and remote surgical instrument attachment having computer assisted control capabilities
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman

  7. 15 7143923    Surgical stapling instrument having a firing lockout for an unclosed anvil
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Michael E. Setser; William B. Weisenburgh, II

  7. 15 7143925    Surgical instrument incorporating EAP blocking lockout mechanism
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Eugene L. Timperman

  7. 15 7246734    Rotary hydraulic pump actuated multi-stroke surgical instrument
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV

  7. 15 7328828    Lockout mechanisms and surgical instruments including same
  Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz; Chad P. Boudreaux

  7. 15 7380695    Surgical stapling instrument having a single lockout mechanism for prevention of firing
  Inventors: Kevin R. Doll; Michael E. Setser; Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Kenneth S. Wales

  7. 15 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

  7. 15 7464847    Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display
  Inventors: Frank J. Viola; Gregg Krehel; Michael A. Soltz; Robert J. DeSantis; Henry P. Holsten; Russell Heinrich

  7. 15 7464849    Electro-mechanical surgical instrument with closure system and anvil alignment components
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; Stephen J. Balek; Eugene L. Timperman

  7. 15 7520354    Hybrid vehicle with combustion engine/electric motor drive
  Inventors: Jon J. Morrow; Christopher K. Yakes

  7. 15 7670334    Surgical instrument having an articulating end effector
  Inventors: Geoffrey C. Hueil; Joseph C. Hueil; Kenneth E. Hogue; Douglas J. Siebenaler

  7. 15 7770773    Surgical device
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman; Peter Datcuk

  7. 15 7803151    System and method for calibrating a surgical instrument
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman

  7. 15 7845537    Surgical instrument having recording capabilities
  Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV; John N. Ouwerkerk; Eugene L. Timperman

  7. 15 8157150    Surgical stapler with timer and feedback display
  Inventors: Frank J. Viola; Gregg Krehel; Michael A. Soltz; Robert J. DeSantis; Henry E. Holsten; Russell Heinrich

  7. 15 8292888    Bipolar or ultrasonic surgical device
  Inventors: Michael P. Whitman

  7. 15 8657177    Surgical apparatus and method for endoscopic surgery
  Inventors: Paul Scirica; Ernest Aranyi; Stanislaw Kostrzewski

  7. 15 8734281    Dual-mode electromechanical variable speed transmission apparatus and method of control
  Inventors: Xiaolin Ai; Rui Xue; Zhonghe Xue; Xiaozhi Ai

  7. 15 8968276    Hand held surgical handle assembly, surgical adapters for use between surgical handle assembly and surgical end effectors, and methods of use
  Inventors: Michael Zemlok; Adam J. Ross; John W. Beardsley; Teddy R. Bryant

  7. 15 8968337    Articulating clip applier
  Inventors: Kenneth H. Whitfield; Csaba L. Rethy

  7. 15 9307986    Surgical instrument soft stop
  Inventors: Steven G. Hall; Daniel L. Baber; Richard L. Leimbach

  7. 15 9534473    Mobile electric power generation for hydraulic fracturing of subsurface geological formations
  Inventors: Jeffrey G. Morris; Adrian Benjamin Bodishbaugh; Brett Vann

 
 
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