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Frederick E. Shelton, Iv
Also filed as: SHELTON FREDERICK · SHELTON FREDERICK E · SHELTON FREDERICK E IV · SHELTON IV FREDERICK
2,720 granted patents·567 pending applications·1,428,920 citations·filing 2003–2025
99Inventor score
Files withCILAG GMBH INT1,210ETHICON LLC898ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC442ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC409SHELTON IV FREDERICK E119
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3,287 records- 0199US12062442B2Method for operating surgical instrument systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 13, 2024·11 cites·20 claims
- 0299US11937799B2Surgical sealing systems for instrument stabilizationCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 26, 2024·4 cites·15 claims
- 0399US11937798B2Surgical systems with port devices for instrument controlCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Mar 26, 2024·6 cites·9 claims
- 0499US11818052B2Surgical network determination of prioritization of communication, interaction, or processing based on system or device needsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2023·Granted Nov 14, 2023·24 cites·14 claims
- 0599US11793512B2Staple cartridges for forming staples having differing formed staple heightsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 24, 2023·12 cites·20 claims
- 0699US11779336B2Mechanisms for compensating for drivetrain failure in powered surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Oct 10, 2023·23 cites·20 claims
- 0799US11771425B2Stapling assembly for forming staples to different formed heightsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 3, 2023·21 cites·11 claims
- 0899US11766258B2Surgical anvil arrangementsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·21 cites·20 claims
- 0999US11766260B2Methods of stapling tissueCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·22 cites·12 claims
- 1099US11766257B2Surgical instrument comprising a displayCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·32 cites·18 claims
- 1199US11766259B2Method of deforming staples from two different types of staple cartridges with the same surgical stapling instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 26, 2023·21 cites·20 claims
- 1299US11759202B2Staple cartridge comprising an implantable layerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 19, 2023·43 cites·27 claims
- 1399US11759208B2Mechanisms for compensating for battery pack failure in powered surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 19, 2023·23 cites·20 claims
- 1499US11751869B2Monitoring of multiple sensors over time to detect moving characteristics of tissueCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 12, 2023·37 cites·7 claims
- 1599US11744593B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·42 cites·30 claims
- 1699US11744583B2Distal communication array to tune frequency of RF systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·31 cites·11 claims
- 1799US11744588B2Surgical stapling instrument including a removably attachable battery packCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·27 cites·9 claims
- 1899US11737754B2Surgical stapler with floating anvilCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 29, 2023·29 cites·4 claims
- 1999US11737749B2Surgical stapling instrument comprising a retraction systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 29, 2023·45 cites·22 claims
- 2099US11730477B2Powered surgical system with manually retractable firing systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 22, 2023·31 cites·21 claims
- 2199US11730471B2Articulatable surgical instruments with single articulation link arrangementsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 22, 2023·22 cites·12 claims
- 2299US11730474B2Fastener cartridge assembly comprising a movable cartridge and a staple driver arrangementCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 22, 2023·29 cites·17 claims
- 2399US11723658B2Staple cartridge comprising a firing lockoutCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 15, 2023·45 cites·24 claims
- 2499US11717297B2Smart cartridge wake up operation and data retentionCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 8, 2023·58 cites·14 claims
- 2599US11717291B2Staple cartridge comprising staples configured to apply different tissue compressionCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 8, 2023·48 cites·29 claims
- 2699US11717294B2End effector arrangements comprising indicatorsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 8, 2023·42 cites·8 claims
- 2799US11701110B2Surgical instrument including a drive assembly movable in a non-motorized mode of operationCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted Jul 18, 2023·42 cites·17 claims
- 2899US11701115B2Methods of stapling tissueCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jul 18, 2023·53 cites·17 claims
- 2999US11701185B2Wireless pairing of a surgical device with another device within a sterile surgical field based on the usage and situational awareness of devicesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 18, 2023·19 cites·10 claims
- 3099US11701114B2Staple cartridgeCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 18, 2023·62 cites·9 claims
- 3199US11696757B2Monitoring of internal systems to detect and track cartridge motion statusCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 11, 2023·64 cites·27 claims
- 3299US11690615B2Surgical system including an electric motor and a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 4, 2023·65 cites·19 claims
- 3399US11684365B2Replaceable staple cartridges for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 27, 2023·43 cites·6 claims
- 3499US11684369B2Method of using multiple RFID chips with a surgical assemblyCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 27, 2023·44 cites·26 claims
- 3599US11684361B2Motor-driven surgical cutting instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 27, 2023·43 cites·6 claims
- 3699US11678877B2Surgical instrument including a flexible support configured to support a flexible firing memberCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 20, 2023·53 cites·20 claims
- 3799US11678881B2Spatial awareness of surgical hubs in operating roomsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 20, 2023·76 cites·23 claims
- 3899US11672531B2Rotary drive systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted Jun 13, 2023·48 cites·6 claims
- 3999US11672532B2Techniques for adaptive control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 13, 2023·43 cites·20 claims
- 4099US11660110B2Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with tactile position feedbackCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 30, 2023·55 cites·19 claims
- 4199US11653918B2Local display of tissue parameter stabilizationCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2019·Granted May 23, 2023·49 cites·17 claims
- 4299US11653920B2Powered surgical instruments with communication interfaces through sterile barrierCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted May 23, 2023·81 cites·13 claims
- 4399US11648008B2Surgical instrument having force feedback capabilitiesCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted May 16, 2023·52 cites·19 claims
- 4499US11648024B2Motor-driven surgical cutting and fastening instrument with position feedbackCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 16, 2023·57 cites·19 claims
- 4599US11648005B2Robotically-controlled motorized surgical instrument with an end effectorCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 16, 2023·60 cites·18 claims
- 4699US11648006B2Robotically-controlled shaft based rotary drive systems for surgical instrumentsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 16, 2023·68 cites·18 claims
- 4799US11642128B2Method for articulating a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted May 9, 2023·51 cites·7 claims
- 4899US11642125B2Robotic surgical system including a user interface and a control circuitCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 9, 2023·64 cites·23 claims
- 4999US11638587B2RFID identification systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted May 2, 2023·66 cites·21 claims
- 5099US11638581B2Powered surgical staplerCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2022·Granted May 2, 2023·86 cites·19 claims
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