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Shane R. Adams
Also filed as: ADAMS SHANE · ADAMS SHANE R
199 granted patents·96 pending applications·54,814 citations·filing 2001–2025
99Inventor score
Files withCILAG GMBH INT196ETHICON LLC60ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC17ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC8SENCO PRODUCTS6
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295 records- 0199US11744593B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·42 cites·30 claims
- 0299US11744583B2Distal communication array to tune frequency of RF systemsCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Sep 5, 2023·31 cites·11 claims
- 0399US11737749B2Surgical stapling instrument comprising a retraction systemCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 29, 2023·45 cites·22 claims
- 0499US11696757B2Monitoring of internal systems to detect and track cartridge motion statusCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 11, 2023·64 cites·27 claims
- 0599US11684369B2Method of using multiple RFID chips with a surgical assemblyCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 27, 2023·44 cites·26 claims
- 0699US11653920B2Powered surgical instruments with communication interfaces through sterile barrierCILAG GMBH INT·Filed 2020·Granted May 23, 2023·81 cites·13 claims
- 0799US11553919B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 17, 2023·94 cites·30 claims
- 0899USD971232SDisplay screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interfaceETHICON LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Nov 29, 2022·266 cites·1 claims
- 0999US11497488B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 15, 2022·104 cites·5 claims
- 1099US11490889B2Surgical stapler having motor control based on an electrical parameter related to a motor currentETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 8, 2022·105 cites·16 claims
- 1199US11259799B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Mar 1, 2022·298 cites·20 claims
- 1299US11241235B2Method of using multiple RFID chips with a surgical assemblyETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 8, 2022·374 cites·20 claims
- 1399US11229437B2Method for authenticating the compatibility of a staple cartridge with a surgical instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Jan 25, 2022·400 cites·20 claims
- 1499US11213302B2Method for closed loop control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 4, 2022·330 cites·20 claims
- 1599USD917500SDisplay screen or portion thereof with graphical user interfaceETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 27, 2021·548 cites·1 claims
- 1699US10966627B2Time dependent evaluation of sensor data to determine stability, creep, and viscoelastic elements of measuresETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Apr 6, 2021·464 cites·20 claims
- 1799US10898185B2Surgical instrument power management through sleep and wake up controlETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 26, 2021·498 cites·29 claims
- 1899USD907647SDisplay screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interfaceETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 12, 2021·606 cites·1 claims
- 1999USD907648SDisplay screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interfaceETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 12, 2021·606 cites·1 claims
- 2099US10863981B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Dec 15, 2020·510 cites·27 claims
- 2199US10813640B2Method of coating slip ringsETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 27, 2020·556 cites·13 claims
- 2299US10617416B2Control systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 14, 2020·585 cites·17 claims
- 2399US10595882B2Methods for closed loop control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 24, 2020·848 cites·20 claims
- 2499US10588626B2Surgical instrument displaying subsequent step of useETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 17, 2020·595 cites·19 claims
- 2599US10327769B2Surgical stapler having motor control based on a drive system componentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 25, 2019·788 cites·20 claims
- 2699US10307170B2Method for closed loop control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrumentETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 4, 2019·1.1k cites·10 claims
- 2799US10245033B2Surgical instrument comprising a lockable battery housingETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Apr 2, 2019·1.4k cites·21 claims
- 2899US10238386B2Surgical stapler having motor control based on an electrical parameter related to a motor currentETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 26, 2019·827 cites·23 claims
- 2999US10211586B2Surgical shaft assemblies with watertight housingsETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Feb 19, 2019·918 cites·25 claims
- 3099US10206605B2Time dependent evaluation of sensor data to determine stability, creep, and viscoelastic elements of measuresETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 19, 2019·1.1k cites·14 claims
- 3199US10201364B2Surgical instrument comprising a rotatable shaftETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 12, 2019·1.4k cites·17 claims
- 3299US10136889B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 27, 2018·885 cites·12 claims
- 3399US10117653B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Nov 6, 2018·907 cites·4 claims
- 3499US10085751B2Surgical stapler having temperature-based motor controlETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 2, 2018·969 cites·21 claims
- 3599US10052044B2Time dependent evaluation of sensor data to determine stability, creep, and viscoelastic elements of measuresETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 21, 2018·1.6k cites·20 claims
- 3699US10028761B2Feedback algorithms for manual bailout systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 24, 2018·1.7k cites·9 claims
- 3799US10013049B2Power management through sleep options of segmented circuit and wake up controlETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 3, 2018·1.6k cites·25 claims
- 3899US10004497B2Interface systems for use with surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 26, 2018·1.7k cites·12 claims
- 3999US9913642B2Surgical instrument comprising a sensor systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 13, 2018·1.7k cites·18 claims
- 4099US9826977B2Sterilization verification circuitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 28, 2017·1.6k cites·7 claims
- 4199US9820738B2Surgical instrument comprising interactive systemsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 21, 2017·1.7k cites·6 claims
- 4299US9808244B2Sensor arrangements for absolute positioning system for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 7, 2017·1.7k cites·21 claims
- 4399US9804618B2Systems and methods for controlling a segmented circuitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 31, 2017·1.6k cites·9 claims
- 4499US9750499B2Surgical stapling instrument systemETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Sep 5, 2017·1.7k cites·10 claims
- 4599US9743929B2Modular powered surgical instrument with detachable shaft assembliesETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 29, 2017·1.8k cites·14 claims
- 4699US9733663B2Power management through segmented circuit and variable voltage protectionETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 15, 2017·1.6k cites·20 claims
- 4799US9730695B2Power management through segmented circuitETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 15, 2017·1.2k cites·16 claims
- 4899US9690362B2Surgical instrument control circuit having a safety processorETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 27, 2017·1.7k cites·14 claims
- 4999US9629629B2Control systems for surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 25, 2017·1.9k cites·20 claims
- 5099US9351726B2Articulation control system for articulatable surgical instrumentsETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC·Filed 2013·Granted May 31, 2016·2.1k cites·14 claims
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