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Mark S. Ortiz
Also filed as: ORTIZ MARK · ORTIZ MARK S · ORTIZ MARK STEVEN
238 granted patents·86 pending applications·121,853 citations·filing 1991–2024
99Inventor score
Files withETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC119ORTIZ MARK S31ALBRECHT THOMAS E18ETHICON INC17STANDARD BARIATRICS INC15
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324 records- 0199US10716568B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 21, 2020·553 cites·4 claims
- 0299US10695053B2Surgical end effectors with staple cartridgesETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 30, 2020·623 cites·20 claims
- 0399US10595862B2Staple cartridge including a compressible memberETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 24, 2020·591 cites·19 claims
- 0499US10130359B2Method for forming a stapleETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 20, 2018·1.3k cites·9 claims
- 0599US10070861B2Articulatable surgical deviceETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 11, 2018·1.1k cites·24 claims
- 0699US10058327B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 28, 2018·1k cites·5 claims
- 0799US9913647B2Disposable loading unit for use with a surgical instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 13, 2018·1.1k cites·6 claims
- 0899US9877723B2Surgical stapling assembly comprising a selector arrangementETHICON LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 30, 2018·1k cites·5 claims
- 0999US9872684B2Surgical stapling apparatus including firing force regulationETHICON LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 23, 2018·1.1k cites·4 claims
- 1099US9867618B2Surgical stapling apparatus including firing force regulationETHICON LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 16, 2018·1.1k cites·6 claims
- 1199US9839429B2Stapling system comprising a lockoutETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 12, 2017·1.1k cites·2 claims
- 1299US9492167B2Articulatable surgical device with rotary driven cutting memberETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 15, 2016·1.2k cites·20 claims
- 1399US9402626B2Rotary actuatable surgical fastener and cutterORTIZ MARK S·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 2, 2016·1.3k cites·20 claims
- 1499US9301759B2Robotically-controlled surgical instrument with selectively articulatable end effectorSPIVEY JAMES T·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 5, 2016·2.1k cites·18 claims
- 1599US9289225B2Endoscopic surgical instrument with a handle that can articulate with respect to the shaftSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 22, 2016·1.5k cites·24 claims
- 1699US9211121B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Dec 15, 2015·1.3k cites·18 claims
- 1799US9149274B2Articulating endoscopic accessory channelSPIVEY JAMES T·Filed 2011·Granted Oct 6, 2015·1.4k cites·26 claims
- 1899US9113884B2Modular surgical tool systemsSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 25, 2015·1.4k cites·14 claims
- 1999US9072515B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 7, 2015·1.6k cites·7 claims
- 2099US8992422B2Robotically-controlled endoscopic accessory channelSPIVEY JAMES T·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 31, 2015·2k cites·11 claims
- 2199US8973803B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handHALL STEVEN G·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 10, 2015·1.6k cites·19 claims
- 2299US8911471B2Articulatable surgical deviceSPIVEY JAMES T·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 16, 2014·1.5k cites·16 claims
- 2399US8657178B2Surgical stapling apparatusETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 25, 2014·1.8k cites·20 claims
- 2499US8236010B2Surgical fastener and cutter with mimicking end effectorORTIZ MARK S·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 7, 2012·1.9k cites·18 claims
- 2599US8113410B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control featuresHALL STEVEN G·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 14, 2012·1.9k cites·16 claims
- 2699US7980443B2End effectors for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 19, 2011·3.4k cites·20 claims
- 2799US7913891B2Disposable loading unit with user feedback features and surgical instrument for use therewithETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 29, 2011·2.2k cites·8 claims
- 2899US7879070B2Electroactive polymer-based actuation mechanism for grasperETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 1, 2011·1.8k cites·24 claims
- 2999US7862579B2Electroactive polymer-based articulation mechanism for grasperETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 4, 2011·1.7k cites·8 claims
- 3099US7819298B2Surgical stapling apparatus with control features operable with one handETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 26, 2010·2.6k cites·13 claims
- 3199US7794475B2Surgical staples having compressible or crushable members for securing tissue therein and stapling instruments for deploying the sameETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 14, 2010·2.5k cites·22 claims
- 3299US7780685B2Adhesive and mechanical fastenerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 24, 2010·1.8k cites·9 claims
- 3399US7753904B2Endoscopic surgical instrument with a handle that can articulate with respect to the shaftETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Jul 13, 2010·2k cites·9 claims
- 3499US7575144B2Surgical fastener and cutter with single cable actuatorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 18, 2009·2.6k cites·16 claims
- 3599US7410086B2Electroactive polymer-based actuation mechanism for circular staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 12, 2008·2k cites·17 claims
- 3699US7407074B2Electroactive polymer-based actuation mechanism for multi-fire surgical fastening instrumentETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 5, 2008·2.2k cites·19 claims
- 3799US7407077B2Electroactive polymer-based actuation mechanism for linear surgical staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 5, 2008·2.1k cites·20 claims
- 3899US7404509B2Electroactive polymer-based articulation mechanism for linear staplerETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jul 29, 2008·2k cites·22 claims
- 3999US7353747B2Electroactive polymer-based pumpETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 8, 2008·135 cites·25 claims
- 4099US7328828B2Lockout mechanisms and surgical instruments including sameETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 12, 2008·2.9k cites·8 claims
- 4199US6797002B2Heart valve repair apparatus and methodsSPENCE PAUL A·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 28, 2004·1.2k cites·15 claims
- 4298US11439470B2Robotically-controlled surgical instrument with selectively articulatable end effectorETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 13, 2022·136 cites·9 claims
- 4398US10231734B2Compression mechanism for surgical stapling devicesSTANDARD BARIATRICS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 19, 2019·827 cites·16 claims
- 4498US9314247B2Tissue stapler having a thickness compensator incorporating a hydrophilic agentSHELTON IV FREDERICK E·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 19, 2016·1.1k cites·14 claims
- 4598US9125654B2Multiple part anvil assemblies for circular surgical stapling devicesARONHALT TAYLOR W·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 8, 2015·1.4k cites·13 claims
- 4698US8875972B2End effector coupling arrangements for a surgical cutting and stapling instrumentWEISENBURGH II WILLIAM B·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 4, 2014·1.9k cites·10 claims
- 4798US8721630B2Methods and devices for controlling articulationORTIZ MARK S·Filed 2006·Granted May 13, 2014·1.6k cites·25 claims
- 4898US8608044B2Feedback and lockout mechanism for surgical instrumentHUEIL GEOFFREY C·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 17, 2013·1.9k cites·29 claims
- 4998US8584919B2Surgical stapling apparatus with load-sensitive firing mechanismHUEIL GEOFFREY C·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 19, 2013·1.8k cites·14 claims
- 5098US8317074B2Electroactive polymer-based articulation mechanism for circular staplerORTIZ MARK·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 27, 2012·1.7k cites·7 claims
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