
Nathaniel C. Chukwurah
Examiner (ID: 11963, Phone: (571)272-4457 , Office: P/3721 )
| Most Active Art Unit | 3731 |
| Art Unit(s) | 3721, 3731 |
| Total Applications | 2396 |
| Issued Applications | 1945 |
| Pending Applications | 142 |
| Abandoned Applications | 341 |
Applications
| Application number | Title of the application | Filing Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Array
(
[id] => 17654913
[patent_doc_number] => 20220175378
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2022-06-09
[patent_title] => CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/550310
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-12-14
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 74868
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17
[patent_words_short_claim] => 114
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17550310
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/550310 | Control systems for surgical instruments | Dec 13, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18971015
[patent_doc_number] => 20240051107
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-15
[patent_title] => IMPROVED FAULT DETECTION METHODS FOR POWER TOOLS
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/267488
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-12-13
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 9260
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18267488
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/267488 | Fault detection methods for power tools | Dec 12, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 17503092
[patent_doc_number] => 20220096194
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2022-03-31
[patent_title] => LOAD SENSING DEVICES FOR USE IN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/549079
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-12-13
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 5431
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -16
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17549079
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/549079 | Load sensing devices for use in surgical instruments | Dec 12, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 19104722
[patent_doc_number] => 11957795
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-04-16
[patent_title] => Tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/549084
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-12-13
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 239
[patent_figures_cnt] => 444
[patent_no_of_words] => 122149
[patent_no_of_claims] => 14
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 4
[patent_words_short_claim] => 205
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17549084
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/549084 | Tissue thickness compensator configured to redistribute compressive forces | Dec 12, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 20432370
[patent_doc_number] => 12502175
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2025-12-23
[patent_title] => Surgical stapling device with anvil tilt indicator
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/714435
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-12-02
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9
[patent_figures_cnt] => 11
[patent_no_of_words] => 0
[patent_no_of_claims] => 16
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2
[patent_words_short_claim] => 205
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18714435
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/714435 | Surgical stapling device with anvil tilt indicator | Dec 1, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18843381
[patent_doc_number] => 20230405785
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-21
[patent_title] => MOBILE POWER TOOL AND METHOD
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/038790
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-26
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 5179
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19
[patent_words_short_claim] => 62
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18038790
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/038790 | Mobile power tool and method | Nov 25, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18389475
[patent_doc_number] => 20230157693
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-05-25
[patent_title] => TISSUE STABILIZING FEATURES FOR CIRCULAR SURGICAL STAPLER
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/534653
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-24
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 16494
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17
[patent_words_short_claim] => 153
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17534653
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/534653 | Tissue stabilizing features for circular surgical stapler | Nov 23, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 19947564
[patent_doc_number] => 12318905
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2025-06-03
[patent_title] => Apparatus and system for supplying a power tool with electrical energy, and use of the apparatus for this purpose
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/273792
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-23
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2
[patent_figures_cnt] => 2
[patent_no_of_words] => 0
[patent_no_of_claims] => 24
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2
[patent_words_short_claim] => 55
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18273792
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/273792 | Apparatus and system for supplying a power tool with electrical energy, and use of the apparatus for this purpose | Nov 22, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18746732
[patent_doc_number] => 11806017
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-07
[patent_title] => Anvil buttress loading system for surgical stapling apparatus
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/533745
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-23
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 20
[patent_figures_cnt] => 32
[patent_no_of_words] => 7165
[patent_no_of_claims] => 20
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3
[patent_words_short_claim] => 237
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17533745
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/533745 | Anvil buttress loading system for surgical stapling apparatus | Nov 22, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18852405
[patent_doc_number] => 11849952
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-26
[patent_title] => Staple cartridge comprising staples positioned within a compressible portion thereof
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/532014
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-22
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 222
[patent_figures_cnt] => 414
[patent_no_of_words] => 108771
[patent_no_of_claims] => 9
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3
[patent_words_short_claim] => 86
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17532014
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/532014 | Staple cartridge comprising staples positioned within a compressible portion thereof | Nov 21, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 19026017
[patent_doc_number] => 11925354
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-12
[patent_title] => Staple cartridge comprising staples positioned within a compressible portion thereof
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/532018
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-22
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 222
[patent_figures_cnt] => 414
[patent_no_of_words] => 108769
[patent_no_of_claims] => 18
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3
[patent_words_short_claim] => 90
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17532018
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/532018 | Staple cartridge comprising staples positioned within a compressible portion thereof | Nov 21, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18777591
[patent_doc_number] => 11819261
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-11-21
[patent_title] => Insulating grips for minimally invasive surgical instruments
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/455741
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-19
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 4
[patent_figures_cnt] => 6
[patent_no_of_words] => 7626
[patent_no_of_claims] => 20
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2
[patent_words_short_claim] => 137
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17455741
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/455741 | Insulating grips for minimally invasive surgical instruments | Nov 18, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18716202
[patent_doc_number] => 11793522
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-24
[patent_title] => Staple cartridge assembly including a compressible adjunct
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/531186
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-19
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 44
[patent_figures_cnt] => 47
[patent_no_of_words] => 33234
[patent_no_of_claims] => 17
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2
[patent_words_short_claim] => 150
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17531186
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/531186 | Staple cartridge assembly including a compressible adjunct | Nov 18, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18978432
[patent_doc_number] => 11903586
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => B2
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-20
[patent_title] => Compressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/531197
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-19
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 44
[patent_figures_cnt] => 48
[patent_no_of_words] => 33231
[patent_no_of_claims] => 20
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3
[patent_words_short_claim] => 96
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17531197
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/531197 | Compressible adjunct with crossing spacer fibers | Nov 18, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 18971017
[patent_doc_number] => 20240051109
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-15
[patent_title] => POWER TOOL HAVING A FIRST AND A SECOND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/039457
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-17
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 8669
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -14
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18039457
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/039457 | Power tool having a first and a second rechargeable battery | Nov 16, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 19066216
[patent_doc_number] => 20240100642
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-03-28
[patent_title] => METHOD FOR PROTECTING A USER DURING OPERATION OF A POWER TOOL, AND POWER TOOL
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/038481
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-11
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 4052
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18038481
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/038481 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING A USER DURING OPERATION OF A POWER TOOL, AND POWER TOOL | Nov 10, 2021 | Abandoned |
Array
(
[id] => 18878156
[patent_doc_number] => 20240001525
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-04
[patent_title] => Hand-held power tool and production method for a hand-held power tool
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 18/035310
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-09
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 5016
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -13
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18035310
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 18/035310 | Hand-held power tool and production method for a hand-held power tool | Nov 8, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 19496179
[patent_doc_number] => 20240335197
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2024-10-10
[patent_title] => ACTIVE BENDING SYSTEM OF STAPLER
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/797298
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-09
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 2378
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -5
[patent_words_short_claim] => 325
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17797298
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/797298 | ACTIVE BENDING SYSTEM OF STAPLER | Nov 8, 2021 | Pending |
Array
(
[id] => 17593070
[patent_doc_number] => 20220142643
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2022-05-12
[patent_title] => SURGICAL INSTRUMENT WITH FIRING LOCKOUT
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/521390
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-11-08
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 17158
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17
[patent_words_short_claim] => 2
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17521390
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/521390 | Surgical instrument with firing lockout | Nov 7, 2021 | Issued |
Array
(
[id] => 17577679
[patent_doc_number] => 20220134534
[patent_country] => US
[patent_kind] => A1
[patent_issue_date] => 2022-05-05
[patent_title] => MODULAR WORK STATION
[patent_app_type] => utility
[patent_app_number] => 17/514739
[patent_app_country] => US
[patent_app_date] => 2021-10-29
[patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00
[patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0
[patent_figures_cnt] => 0
[patent_no_of_words] => 8148
[patent_no_of_claims] => 0
[patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17
[patent_words_short_claim] => 67
[patent_maintenance] => 1
[patent_no_of_assignments] => 0
[patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication
[pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17514739
[rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>) 17/514739 | Modular work station | Oct 28, 2021 | Issued |