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Scott A. Smith

Examiner (ID: 10784, Phone: (571)272-4469 , Office: P/3721 )

Most Active Art Unit
3721
Art Unit(s)
3204, 3731, 3721, 3616, 3727, 3205
Total Applications
3913
Issued Applications
3490
Pending Applications
126
Abandoned Applications
330

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/531029
Particulate collector covers Dec 5, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19715782 [patent_doc_number] => 12201296 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-01-21 [patent_title] => Surgical linear cutter wishbone separation mechanism with detent [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/515461 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-11-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 23 [patent_figures_cnt] => 31 [patent_no_of_words] => 15901 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 130 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18515461 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/515461
Surgical linear cutter wishbone separation mechanism with detent Nov 20, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20315017 [patent_doc_number] => 12453555 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-10-28 [patent_title] => Firing lockout for linear surgical stapler [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/509723 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-11-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 26 [patent_figures_cnt] => 30 [patent_no_of_words] => 7578 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 236 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18509723 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/509723
Firing lockout for linear surgical stapler Nov 14, 2023 Issued
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18/507240
Tissue ingrowth materials and method of using the same Nov 12, 2023 Issued
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18/507240
Tissue ingrowth materials and method of using the same Nov 12, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20156667 [patent_doc_number] => 12383263 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-08-12 [patent_title] => Surgical instrument comprising a signal interference resolution system [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/388345 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-11-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 30 [patent_figures_cnt] => 67 [patent_no_of_words] => 53803 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 53 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18388345 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/388345
Surgical instrument comprising a signal interference resolution system Nov 8, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19001718 [patent_doc_number] => 20240065789 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-29 [patent_title] => DISABLING SURGICAL TOOLS DUE TO MANUAL BAILOUT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/506000 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-11-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 14420 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -18 [patent_words_short_claim] => 157 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18506000 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/506000
Disabling surgical tools due to manual bailout Nov 8, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19902786 [patent_doc_number] => 12279770 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-04-22 [patent_title] => Power pack for activating surgical instruments and providing user feedback [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/387875 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-11-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 89 [patent_figures_cnt] => 197 [patent_no_of_words] => 31976 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 258 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18387875 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/387875
Power pack for activating surgical instruments and providing user feedback Nov 7, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18986030 [patent_doc_number] => 20240057999 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-22 [patent_title] => FIRING LIMIT FEATURE FOR POWERED SURGICAL STAPLER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/490087 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-10-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 9213 [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] => 18490087 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/490087
Firing limit feature for powered surgical stapler Oct 18, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20128366 [patent_doc_number] => 12370666 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-29 [patent_title] => Counterbalancing mechanism and power tool having same [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/485888 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-10-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 15 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 1131 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 107 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18485888 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/485888
Counterbalancing mechanism and power tool having same Oct 11, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19699666 [patent_doc_number] => 12193664 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-01-14 [patent_title] => Motor control of surgical stapler with controlled impact at end of firing stroke [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/481014 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-10-04 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 13834 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 136 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18481014 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/481014
Motor control of surgical stapler with controlled impact at end of firing stroke Oct 3, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19975554 [patent_doc_number] => 12343008 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-07-01 [patent_title] => Surgical handle articulation assemblies [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/479593 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-10-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 25 [patent_no_of_words] => 3304 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 121 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18479593 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/479593
Surgical handle articulation assemblies Oct 1, 2023 Issued
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18/474757
System and method for driving an ultrasonic device Sep 25, 2023 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19954184 [patent_doc_number] => 12324579 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-06-10 [patent_title] => Mechanisms for compensating for battery pack failure in powered surgical instruments [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/370146 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2023-09-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 27 [patent_figures_cnt] => 30 [patent_no_of_words] => 8899 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 115 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18370146 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/370146
Mechanisms for compensating for battery pack failure in powered surgical instruments Sep 18, 2023 Issued
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18/369274
Surgical instruments having modular end effector selectively coupleable to housing assembly Sep 17, 2023 Issued
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18/467214
Powered surgical cutting and stapling apparatus with manually retractable firing system Sep 13, 2023 Issued
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18/455312
Powered fastener driving tool having fuel/gas mixture compressed ignition Aug 23, 2023 Issued
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18/237634
Surgical instrument comprising a flex circuit including a sensor system Aug 23, 2023 Issued
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18/454168
Firing system for linear surgical stapler Aug 22, 2023 Issued
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18/366972
Systems, devices, and related methods for fastening tissue Aug 7, 2023 Issued
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