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Thomas W. Lytle, Iv
Also filed as: LYTLE IV THOMAS W · LYTLE IV THOMAS WILLIAM · LYTLE THOMAS W · LYTLE THOMAS WILLIAM
46 granted patents·7 pending applications·34,653 citations·filing 1997–2025
99Inventor score
Files withETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC15ETHICON LLC13CILAG GMBH INT12SULZER CARBOMEDICS INC4BALEK STEPHEN J1
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53 records- 0199US11707273B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing driveCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 25, 2023·37 cites·21 claims
- 0299US11517311B2Surgical instrument systems comprising an articulatable end effector and means for adjusting the firing stroke of a firing memberETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Dec 6, 2022·103 cites·20 claims
- 0399US11259799B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 1, 2022·298 cites·20 claims
- 0499US10898185B2Surgical instrument power management through sleep and wake up controlETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 26, 2021·498 cites·29 claims
- 0599US10893867B2Drive train control arrangements for modular surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 19, 2021·502 cites·16 claims
- 0699US10863981B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 15, 2020·510 cites·27 claims
- 0799US10695058B2Surgical instrument systems comprising an articulatable end effector and means for adjusting the firing stroke of a firing memberETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 30, 2020·624 cites·25 claims
- 0899US10588626B2Surgical instrument displaying subsequent step of useETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 17, 2020·595 cites·19 claims
- 0999US10238391B2Drive train control arrangements for modular surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 26, 2019·973 cites·3 claims
- 1099US10117653B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 6, 2018·907 cites·4 claims
- 1199US10064621B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing driveETHICON LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 4, 2018·1.1k cites·19 claims
- 1299US10028761B2Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 24, 2018·1.7k cites·9 claims
- 1399US10004497B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 26, 2018·1.7k cites·12 claims
- 1499US9883860B2Interchangeable shaft assemblies for use with a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 6, 2018·1.7k cites·12 claims
- 1599US9844374B2Surgical instrument systems comprising an articulatable end effector and means for adjusting the firing stroke of a firing memberETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 19, 2017·1.7k cites·20 claims
- 1699US9826977B2Sterilization verification circuitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 28, 2017·1.6k cites·7 claims
- 1799US9820738B2Surgical instrument comprising interactive systemsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 21, 2017·1.7k cites·6 claims
- 1899US9804618B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 31, 2017·1.6k cites·9 claims
- 1999US9750499B2Surgical stapling instrument systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 5, 2017·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 2099US9687230B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing driveETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 27, 2017·1.7k cites·23 claims
- 2199US9690362B2Surgical instrument control circuit having a safety processorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 27, 2017·1.7k cites·14 claims
- 2299US9629623B2Drive system lockout arrangements for modular surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 25, 2017·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 2399US9351727B2Drive train control arrangements for modular surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 31, 2016·2.2k cites·20 claims
- 2498US10959725B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing driveETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 30, 2021·465 cites·15 claims
- 2598US10188385B2Surgical instrument system comprising lockable systemsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 29, 2019·1.5k cites·4 claims
- 2698US9101358B2Articulatable surgical instrument comprising a firing driveKERR WENDY A·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 11, 2015·2.6k cites·26 claims
- 2797US9101359B2Surgical staple cartridge with self-dispensing staple buttressSMITH BRET W·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 11, 2015·943 cites·15 claims
- 2897US8985429B2Surgical stapling device with adjunct material application featureBALEK STEPHEN J·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 24, 2015·826 cites·19 claims
- 2996US9492170B2Device for applying adjunct in endoscopic procedureBEAR BRIAN W·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 15, 2016·1.3k cites·15 claims
- 3088US12396724B2Surgical instrument with multiple interface configurationsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2024·Granted Aug 26, 2025·0 cites·16 claims
- 3188US11793521B2Powered surgical cutting and stapling apparatus with manually retractable firing systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 24, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 3284US12285166B2Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Apr 29, 2025·1 cites·10 claims
- 3378US12232723B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Feb 25, 2025·0 cites·17 claims
- 3478US12023023B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 2, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 3577US12023022B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 2, 2024·0 cites·13 claims
- 3677US10786316B2Robotic surgical tools with latching mechanismETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Sep 29, 2020·2 cites·20 claims
- 3775US2022218381A1Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3875US2022218382A1Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Application pending·0 cites
- 3974US9220569B2Electrosurgical device with disposable shaft having translating gear and snap fitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 29, 2015·5 cites·20 claims
- 4073US2025160831A1Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4171US6591998B2Leakproof container for implantable prosthetic deviceSULZER CARBOMEDICS INC·Filed 2000·Granted Jul 15, 2003·60 cites·33 claims
- 4271US6406492B1Annuloplasty ring holderSULZER CARBOMEDICS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jun 18, 2002·140 cites·25 claims
- 4364US11786321B2Robotic surgical tools with latching mechanismCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 17, 2023·0 cites·7 claims
- 4464US6659892B2Kickback training goalFiled 2001·Granted Dec 9, 2003·16 cites·3 claims
- 4561US6199696B1Shock resistant packaging for a prosthetic heart valveSULZER CARBOMEDICS INC·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 13, 2001·89 cites·11 claims
- 4656US6689163B2Annuloplasty ring holderCARBOMEDICS INC·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 10, 2004·16 cites·10 claims
- 4754US2020060713A1Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 4853US2018333169A1Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Application pending·0 cites
- 4951US9980777B2Electrosurgical device with disposable shaft having translating gear and snap fitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 29, 2018·0 cites·20 claims
- 5050US11672559B2Surgical stapler with cartridge pan retention featuresCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 13, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
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