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Paul D. Richard
Also filed as: RICHARD PAUL · RICHARD PAUL D · RICHARD PAUL DONALD
71 granted patents·34 pending applications·11,400 citations·filing 1997–2025
99Inventor score
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105 records- 0199US10561418B2Adapter assemblies for interconnecting surgical loading units and handle assembliesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 18, 2020·639 cites·9 claims
- 0299US9987095B2Adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical handle assemblies and surgical loading unitsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 5, 2018·945 cites·16 claims
- 0398US10932784B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 2, 2021·621 cites·20 claims
- 0498US10806445B2Chip assembly for reusable surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 20, 2020·192 cites·17 claims
- 0598US10729435B2Adapter assemblies for interconnecting surgical loading units and handle assembliesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted Aug 4, 2020·304 cites·20 claims
- 0698US10631423B2Authentication system for reusable surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 21, 2020·216 cites·13 claims
- 0798US9797486B2Adapter direct drive with manual retraction, lockout and connection mechanismsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 24, 2017·1.3k cites·10 claims
- 0898US9636112B2Chip assembly for reusable surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted May 2, 2017·799 cites·14 claims
- 0998US9301691B2Instrument for optically detecting tissue attributesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 5, 2016·1.3k cites·21 claims
- 1098US8628545B2Endoscopic stitching devicesCABRERA RAMIRO·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 14, 2014·1.6k cites·45 claims
- 1197US11045199B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 29, 2021·320 cites·6 claims
- 1297US10327779B2Adapter, extension, and connector assemblies for surgical devicesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 25, 2019·164 cites·15 claims
- 1397US9839425B2Adapter assembly for interconnecting electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and surgical systems thereofCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 12, 2017·90 cites·20 claims
- 1497US9833235B2Chip assembly for reusable surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 5, 2017·667 cites·17 claims
- 1597US9706674B2Authentication system for reusable surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 11, 2017·660 cites·17 claims
- 1697US7200942B2Safety razor with pivot point shift from center to guard-bar under applied loadEVEREADY BATTERY INC·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 10, 2007·103 cites·20 claims
- 1797US7086160B2Bidirectional shaving implementEVEREADY BATTERY INC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 8, 2006·126 cites·32 claims
- 1896US9808245B2Coupling assembly for interconnecting an adapter assembly and a surgical device, and surgical systems thereofCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 7, 2017·248 cites·20 claims
- 1996US7331107B2Pivot axis for a shaving cartridgeEVEREADY BATTERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 19, 2008·49 cites·21 claims
- 2095US11596400B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 7, 2023·5 cites·22 claims
- 2195US10085744B2Loading unit attachment band for surgical stapling instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 2, 2018·34 cites·8 claims
- 2294US11857194B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 2, 2024·2 cites·6 claims
- 2394US10660724B2Instrument for optically detecting tissue attributesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted May 26, 2020·23 cites·17 claims
- 2494US6138361APivotable razor assembly and cartridgeWARNER LAMBERT CO·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 31, 2000·124 cites·31 claims
- 2593US10973514B2Adapter assembly for interconnecting electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and surgical systems thereofCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 13, 2021·3 cites·16 claims
- 2693US10898196B2Cleaning apparatus for surgical instrumentsCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 26, 2021·25 cites·14 claims
- 2793US8574153B2Flexible port sealRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 5, 2013·72 cites·19 claims
- 2892US8092430B2Single port device with multi-lumen capRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 10, 2012·65 cites·17 claims
- 2992US7574809B2Shaving implement having a cap forward pivotEVERREADY BATEERY COMPANY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 18, 2009·75 cites·16 claims
- 3092US6550141B1Razor heads with intermediate guard elementsWARNER LAMBERT CO·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 22, 2003·71 cites·46 claims
- 3192US6112412ARazor assembly and cartridge having improved wash-throughWARNER LAMBERT CO·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 5, 2000·111 cites·15 claims
- 3291US9522002B2Surgical instrument with pressure distribution deviceCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 20, 2016·39 cites·9 claims
- 3391US7111401B2Razor head having skin controlling meansEVEREADY BATTERY INC·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 26, 2006·60 cites·6 claims
- 3490US8191263B2Separable lubricationFOLLO THOMAS A·Filed 2009·Granted Jun 5, 2012·34 cites·15 claims
- 3589US8403889B2Access assemblyRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 26, 2013·44 cites·15 claims
- 3688US10413289B2Endoscopic stitching devicesCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2016·Granted Sep 17, 2019·6 cites·19 claims
- 3788US8307553B2Razor cartridgeFOLLO THOMAS A·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 13, 2012·28 cites·9 claims
- 3887US8414485B2Single port device with multi-lumen capRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 9, 2013·20 cites·20 claims
- 3986US8795326B2Expanding seal anchor for single incision surgeryRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 5, 2014·32 cites·29 claims
- 4085US10751049B2Loading unit attachment band for surgical stapling instrumentCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2018·Granted Aug 25, 2020·4 cites·20 claims
- 4185USD712034SSeal anchor for use in surgical proceduresCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 26, 2014·11 cites·1 claims
- 4284US12310592B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2023·Granted May 27, 2025·0 cites·18 claims
- 4384US9113951B2Seal anchor for use in surgical proceduresRICHARD PAUL D·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 25, 2015·12 cites·16 claims
- 4482US10548595B2Adapter assembly for interconnecting electromechanical surgical devices and surgical loading units, and surgical systems thereofCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 4, 2020·3 cites·14 claims
- 4582USD712033SSeal anchor for use in surgical proceduresCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 26, 2014·8 cites·1 claims
- 4681US2025345062A1Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4779US6182366B1Flexible razor assembly and cartridgeWARNER LAMBERT CO·Filed 1999·Granted Feb 6, 2001·61 cites·32 claims
- 4878US12329378B2Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 17, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 4978US2025275766A1Handheld electromechanical surgical systemCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 5077USD736921SSeal anchor for use in surgical proceduresCOVIDIEN LP·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 18, 2015·4 cites·1 claims
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