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Frank J. Viola
Also filed as: VIOLA FRANK · VIOLA FRANK J
330 granted patents·38 pending applications·304,957 citations·filing 1979–2023
99Inventor score
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368 records- 0199US11701118B2Battery powered surgical instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 18, 2023·57 cites·20 claims
- 0299US11413041B2Battery powered surgical instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 16, 2022·206 cites·25 claims
- 0399US10194904B2Surgical staple and method of useVIOLA FRANK·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 5, 2019·847 cites·17 claims
- 0499US9662111B2Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staples sizesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted May 30, 2017·435 cites·8 claims
- 0599US9585659B2Battery powered surgical instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Mar 7, 2017·1k cites·20 claims
- 0699US9566067B2Surgical stapling apparatus including sensing mechanismCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 14, 2017·1k cites·16 claims
- 0799US9402629B2Surgical fastener applying apparatusCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 2, 2016·1.2k cites·9 claims
- 0899US9186138B2Surgical fastener with predetermined resorption rateCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 17, 2015·54 cites·15 claims
- 0999US9113870B2Variable compression surgical fastener apparatusCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 25, 2015·217 cites·11 claims
- 1099US9027817B2Surgical stapling apparatus including sensing mechanismCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted May 12, 2015·1.6k cites·14 claims
- 1199US9016541B2Varying tissue compression with an anvil configurationVIOLA FRANK·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 28, 2015·1.4k cites·23 claims
- 1299US8939343B2Surgical stapling apparatus including a drive beamCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 27, 2015·1.4k cites·20 claims
- 1399US8887979B2Surgical staplerCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 18, 2014·1.1k cites·14 claims
- 1499US8821557B2Surgical fastener with predetermined resorption rateCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 2, 2014·65 cites·20 claims
- 1599US8678263B2Materials delivery system for stapling deviceVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 25, 2014·1.8k cites·17 claims
- 1699US8636766B2Surgical stapling apparatus including sensing mechanismCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 28, 2014·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 1799US8616427B2Tool assembly for surgical stapling deviceTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 31, 2013·1.3k cites·15 claims
- 1899US8616429B2Structure containing wound treatment materialCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 31, 2013·182 cites·19 claims
- 1999US8579178B2Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staples sizesHOLSTEN HENRY E·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 12, 2013·1.6k cites·15 claims
- 2099US8556151B2Articulating joint for surgical instrumentsVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 15, 2013·1.8k cites·23 claims
- 2199US8505799B2Battery powered surgical instrumentVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 13, 2013·1.3k cites·30 claims
- 2299US8453912B2Surgical staplerMASTRI DOMINICK L·Filed 2012·Granted Jun 4, 2013·1.8k cites·10 claims
- 2399US8403198B2Apparatus for forming variable height surgical fastenersSORRENTINO GREGORY·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 26, 2013·1.8k cites·15 claims
- 2499US8348125B2Battery powered surgical instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 8, 2013·1.6k cites·10 claims
- 2599US8342377B2Surgical stapling apparatusCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 1, 2013·1.6k cites·11 claims
- 2699US8328062B2Surgical instrument with curvilinear tissue-contacting surfacesVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 11, 2012·1.7k cites·16 claims
- 2799US8292151B2Tool assembly for surgical stapling deviceVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 23, 2012·1.8k cites·18 claims
- 2899US8292147B2Surgical stapler having an articulation mechanismVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 23, 2012·1.5k cites·11 claims
- 2999US8292152B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 23, 2012·1.6k cites·17 claims
- 3099US8272553B2Surgical staplerMASTRI DOMINICK L·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 25, 2012·1.8k cites·8 claims
- 3199US8256656B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 4, 2012·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 3299US8246637B2Flexible endoscopic stitching devicesVIOLA FRANK·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 21, 2012·1.5k cites·37 claims
- 3399US8215533B2Rotary knife cutting systemsVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 10, 2012·1.5k cites·7 claims
- 3499US8210416B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 3, 2012·1.8k cites·14 claims
- 3599US8205780B2Apparatus for forming variable height surgical fastenersSORRENTINO GREGORY·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 26, 2012·1.8k cites·11 claims
- 3699US8186556B2Variable compression surgical fastener apparatusVIOLA FRANK·Filed 2009·Granted May 29, 2012·1.2k cites·20 claims
- 3799US8162197B2Surgical staplerMASTRI DOMINICK L·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 24, 2012·1.8k cites·9 claims
- 3899US8157152B2Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staples sizesHOLSTEN HENRY E·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 17, 2012·2k cites·11 claims
- 3999US8157150B2Surgical stapler with timer and feedback displayVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 17, 2012·916 cites·6 claims
- 4099US8132705B2Surgical stapler with timer and feedback displayVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 13, 2012·1.5k cites·15 claims
- 4199US8097017B2Surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materialsVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 17, 2012·1.6k cites·26 claims
- 4299US8091756B2Varying tissue compression using take-up componentVIOLA FRANK·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 10, 2012·2k cites·18 claims
- 4399US8091753B2Surgical stapling deviceVIOLA FRANK J·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 10, 2012·1.4k cites·10 claims
- 4499US8087563B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2011·Granted Jan 3, 2012·1.6k cites·14 claims
- 4599US8083118B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2009·Granted Dec 27, 2011·1.9k cites·16 claims
- 4699US8070035B2Surgical stapling instruments including a cartridge having multiple staple sizesHOLSTEN HENRY E·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 6, 2011·1.9k cites·18 claims
- 4799US8070033B2Surgical stapling apparatusMILLIMAN KEITH L·Filed 2010·Granted Dec 6, 2011·1.6k cites·27 claims
- 4899US8056788B2Surgical staplerMASTRI DOMINICK L·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 15, 2011·1.9k cites·9 claims
- 4999US8011553B2Surgical staplerMASTRI DOMINICK L·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 6, 2011·1.9k cites·10 claims
- 5099US8002811B2Surgical fastener with predetermined resorption rateTYCO HEALTHCARE·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 23, 2011·86 cites·44 claims
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