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Adam D. Hensel
Also filed as: HENSEL ADAM · HENSEL ADAM D · HENSEL ADAM DAVID
72 granted patents·34 pending applications·23,784 citations·filing 2014–2025
99Inventor score
Files withCILAG GMBH INT51ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC28ETHICON LLC8HEMOTEK MEDICAL INCORPORATED8OHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION5
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106 records- 0199US11766257B2Surgical instrument comprising a displayCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·32 cites·18 claims
- 0299US11229450B2Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument with motor driveCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 25, 2022·69 cites·19 claims
- 0399US11191540B2Protective cover arrangements for a joint interface between a movable jaw and actuator shaft of a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 7, 2021·483 cites·25 claims
- 0499US11045191B2Method for operating a surgical stapling systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 29, 2021·572 cites·15 claims
- 0599US10973516B2Surgical end effectors and adaptable firing members thereforETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 13, 2021·644 cites·16 claims
- 0699US10842523B2Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument and methods thereforETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 24, 2020·436 cites·15 claims
- 0799US10842473B2Surgical instrument having dual rotatable members to effect different types of end effector movementETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 24, 2020·774 cites·33 claims
- 0899US10779823B2Firing member pin angleETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 22, 2020·883 cites·32 claims
- 0999US10736616B2Surgical instrument with remote releaseETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Aug 11, 2020·802 cites·27 claims
- 1099US10617414B2Closure member arrangements for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 14, 2020·909 cites·19 claims
- 1199US10485543B2Anvil having a knife slot widthETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 26, 2019·1.1k cites·28 claims
- 1299US10448950B2Surgical staplers with independently actuatable closing and firing systemsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 22, 2019·1.1k cites·20 claims
- 1399US10433849B2Surgical stapling system comprising a display including a re-orientable display fieldETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 8, 2019·1.2k cites·23 claims
- 1499US10433837B2Surgical instruments with multiple link articulation arrangementsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 8, 2019·1.1k cites·16 claims
- 1599US10420552B2Surgical stapling system configured to provide selective cutting of tissueETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 24, 2019·1.2k cites·19 claims
- 1699US10413293B2Interchangeable surgical tool assembly with a surgical end effector that is selectively rotatable about a shaft axisETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 17, 2019·1.2k cites·15 claims
- 1799US10405863B2Movable firing beam support arrangements for articulatable surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 10, 2019·1.2k cites·11 claims
- 1899US10314582B2Surgical instrument comprising a shifting mechanismETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 11, 2019·1.3k cites·23 claims
- 1999US10271851B2Modular surgical stapling system comprising a displayETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 30, 2019·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 2098US11090048B2Method for resetting a fuse of a surgical instrument shaftETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 17, 2021·555 cites·19 claims
- 2198US10639027B2Suturing instrument cartridge with torque limiting featuresETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted May 5, 2020·243 cites·20 claims
- 2298US10617413B2Closure system arrangements for surgical cutting and stapling devices with separate and distinct firing shaftsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 14, 2020·645 cites·23 claims
- 2398US10342543B2Surgical stapling system comprising a shiftable transmissionETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 9, 2019·1.2k cites·17 claims
- 2498US10182818B2Surgical end effectors with positive jaw opening arrangementsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 22, 2019·1.4k cites·26 claims
- 2598US10178992B2Push/pull articulation drive systems for articulatable surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 15, 2019·1.4k cites·17 claims
- 2698US10154841B2Surgical stapling instruments with lockout arrangements for preventing firing system actuation when a cartridge is spent or missingETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 18, 2018·1.2k cites·19 claims
- 2797US11896218B2Method of using a powered stapling deviceCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 13, 2024·9 cites·28 claims
- 2897US11744603B2Multi-axis pivot joints for surgical instruments and methods for manufacturing sameCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·34 cites·12 claims
- 2997US10561412B2Suturing instrument with integrated cover needle releaseETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 18, 2020·203 cites·14 claims
- 3097US10265130B2Systems, devices, and methods for coupling end effectors to surgical devices and loading devicesETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 23, 2019·255 cites·13 claims
- 3197US10004491B2Suturing instrument with needle motion indicatorETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 26, 2018·258 cites·6 claims
- 3294US2025387136A1Modular battery powered handheld surgical instrument and methods thereforCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3393US11103236B2Suturing systemCYPRIS MEDICAL INC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 31, 2021·4 cites·22 claims
- 3492US12239317B2Anvil comprising an arrangement of forming pockets proximal to tissue stopCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 4, 2025·2 cites·20 claims
- 3592US12011164B2Cartridge-based firing lockout mechanism for surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 18, 2024·2 cites·14 claims
- 3692US11058421B2Modular surgical stapling system comprising a displayETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 13, 2021·6 cites·18 claims
- 3789US9226057B1External sound systems with integral flat panel loudspeakers for portable electronic devicesDAVIS GREGG M·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 29, 2015·21 cites·18 claims
- 3887US11849948B2Method for resetting a fuse of a surgical instrument shaftCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 26, 2023·1 cites·16 claims
- 3986US12029508B2Adjustable power transmission mechanism for powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 9, 2024·1 cites·20 claims
- 4086US11331095B2Movable firing beam support arrangements for articulatable surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted May 17, 2022·2 cites·31 claims
- 4186US10307520B2Systems and methods for mechanical displacement of an esophagusOHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 4, 2019·8 cites·29 claims
- 4285US11779332B2Powered surgical stapler having independently operable closure and firing systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 10, 2023·1 cites·15 claims
- 4385US10149678B1Suturing instrument with elastomeric cleatETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 11, 2018·7 cites·18 claims
- 4485US2025345509A1Systems and methods for mechanical displacement of an esophagusOHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4584US11903582B2Leveraging surfaces for cartridge installationCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 20, 2024·1 cites·32 claims
- 4683US11849945B2Rotary-driven surgical stapling assembly comprising eccentrically driven firing memberCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Dec 26, 2023·1 cites·24 claims
- 4783US11324874B2Systems and methods for mechanical displacement of an esophagusOHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION·Filed 2019·Granted May 10, 2022·4 cites·18 claims
- 4881US12364802B2Systems and methods for mechanical displacement of an esophagusOHIO STATE INNOVATION FOUNDATION·Filed 2023·Granted Jul 22, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4981US10660637B2Suturing systemCYPRIS MEDICAL INC·Filed 2018·Granted May 26, 2020·3 cites·18 claims
- 5080US2024423610A1Suturing SystemCYPRIS MEDICAL INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
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