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Emory T. Hicks

Examiner (ID: 6583, Phone: (571)272-4739 , Office: P/3612 )

Most Active Art Unit
3612
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3612
Total Applications
534
Issued Applications
459
Pending Applications
0
Abandoned Applications
80

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/760671
Surgical stapling device with lockout system for preventing actuation in the absence of an installed staple cartridge Jun 30, 2024 Issued
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18/668823
Device for use in laparoscopic surgery and method of use May 19, 2024 Issued
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18/663421
Fastener delivery system having an insertion device May 13, 2024 Issued
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18/663421
Fastener delivery system having an insertion device May 13, 2024 Issued
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18/653347
Surgical stapling device with jaws that pivot between an open position and a clamped position May 1, 2024 Issued
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18/653347
Surgical stapling device with jaws that pivot between an open position and a clamped position May 1, 2024 Issued
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18/652086
HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FOR CONTROLLING OPERATIONS OF DRILLING MACHINES Apr 30, 2024 Pending
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18/646072
IMPACT TOOL ANVIL WITH IMPROVED DURABILITY Apr 24, 2024 Pending
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18/646072
IMPACT TOOL ANVIL WITH IMPROVED DURABILITY Apr 24, 2024 Pending
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18/646072
IMPACT TOOL ANVIL WITH IMPROVED DURABILITY Apr 24, 2024 Pending
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18/642198
Surgical stapling instrument with an articulatable end effector Apr 21, 2024 Issued
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18/609348
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE TREATMENT MODALITY DURING TISSUE CLAMPING Mar 18, 2024 Pending
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18/609876
POWER TOOL AND A TRANSMISSION THEREFOR Mar 18, 2024 Pending
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18/609348
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT CONFIGURED TO DETERMINE TREATMENT MODALITY DURING TISSUE CLAMPING Mar 18, 2024 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19908989 [patent_doc_number] => 12285170 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-04-29 [patent_title] => Surgical stapler cartridge having cartridge retention features [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/588240 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2024-02-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 20 [patent_figures_cnt] => 30 [patent_no_of_words] => 22377 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 199 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18588240 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/588240
Surgical stapler cartridge having cartridge retention features Feb 26, 2024 Issued
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18/586743
Devices, systems, and methods for detecting tissue and foreign objects during a surgical operation Feb 25, 2024 Issued
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18/586148
Implantable layer comprising a plurality of layers Feb 22, 2024 Issued
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18/581709
POWER TOOL AND LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR MANUAL TORQUE APPLICATION Feb 19, 2024 Pending
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18/581709
POWER TOOL AND LOCKING MECHANISMS FOR MANUAL TORQUE APPLICATION Feb 19, 2024 Pending
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18/442350
Greenhouse control system Feb 14, 2024 Issued
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