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Floyd L. Foslien
Also filed as: FOSLIEN FLOYD · FOSLIEN FLOYD L
21 granted patents·1 pending application·9,917 citations·filing 1979–2003
97Inventor score
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22 records- 0198US5680983ASafety device for a surgical stapler cartridgeUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 28, 1997·2k cites·22 claims
- 0298US5445304ASafety device for a surgical stapler cartridgeUNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Aug 29, 1995·2.3k cites·18 claims
- 0398US5083695AStapler and firing deviceMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1990·Granted Jan 28, 1992·2.2k cites·4 claims
- 0496US5141144AStapler and firing deviceMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1991·Granted Aug 25, 1992·2.2k cites·6 claims
- 0595US6298498B1Protective helmet system3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 2000·Granted Oct 9, 2001·90 cites·5 claims
- 0689USD436164SEarplug3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1999·Granted Jan 9, 2001·34 cites·1 claims
- 0788US5897031ADispenser for antimicrobial liquidsMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1996·Granted Apr 27, 1999·77 cites·32 claims
- 0888US4874122ABent back box staple and staple closing mechanism with split actuatorMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1988·Granted Oct 17, 1989·297 cites·8 claims
- 0987US6035451AProtective helmet system with cam for attaching first and second face shields thereto3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1998·Granted Mar 14, 2000·84 cites·22 claims
- 1083US4477007AStapler with intermediate latching mechanismMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1983·Granted Oct 16, 1984·37 cites·2 claims
- 1178US4519532AStapler including ratchet means for preventing double feeding of staplesMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1983·Granted May 28, 1985·116 cites·7 claims
- 1277US5379895APackage for surgical deviceMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1994·Granted Jan 10, 1995·195 cites·24 claims
- 1375USD383631SReservoir assembly for a product dispenserMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 16, 1997·19 cites·1 claims
- 1472USD386640SSupport and reservoir assembly for a product dispenserMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1996·Granted Nov 25, 1997·17 cites·1 claims
- 1569USD434139SEarplug3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1999·Granted Nov 21, 2000·14 cites·1 claims
- 1663US6056082AErgonomic banded ear plug3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1997·Granted May 2, 2000·99 cites·8 claims
- 1758USD422693SPortion of an ergonomic band for ear plugs3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO·Filed 1997·Granted Apr 11, 2000·10 cites·1 claims
- 1858US4240280AHand crimping toolMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1979·Granted Dec 23, 1980·13 cites·7 claims
- 1952US4527725AStapler with retractable anvilMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1982·Granted Jul 9, 1985·31 cites·2 claims
- 2047US4478362AStapler cartridge with angularly disposed staple guide track portionsMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1980·Granted Oct 23, 1984·23 cites·15 claims
- 2145US5323789AAnastomosis preparation technique with easily insertable memberMINNESOTA MINING & MFG·Filed 1991·Granted Jun 28, 1994·43 cites·6 claims
- 2245US2005145249A1Personal respiratory protection device that has a permanent or semi-permanent bayonet connectionFiled 2003·Application pending·0 cites
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