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Pilling Weck Incorporated

47Patents
0Active
47Granted
37Portfolio score

Filing activity: Dec 17, 1993 → Nov 18, 2005

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5527320A Surgical clip applying instrument Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,687 Expired
US7211092B2 Automated-feed surgical clip applier and related methods Human Necessities 1,651 Expired
US5403327A Surgical clip applier Human Necessities 610 Expired
US5732806A Compensator to prevent backlash in a surgical instrument Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 376 Expired
US5522839A Dissecting forceps Human Necessities 352 Expired
US5582615A Handle for surgical clip applicator systems Human Necessities 338 Expired
US5899425A Adjustable supporting bracket having plural ball and socket joints Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 319 Expired
US6824547B2 Endoscopic clip applier and method Human Necessities 263 Expired
US5634930A clip applicator system Human Necessities 238 Expired
US7211091B2 Fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier and related methods Human Necessities 216 Expired
US6752810B1 Instrument and method for pulling and twisting a tie onto two separated items Human Necessities 205 Expired
US7131467B2 Instrument for applying a tie to two items and method of making same Human Necessities 184 Expired
US6063021A Stabilizer for surgery Human Necessities 176 Expired
US6783004B1 Kit of medical tools for removing screws Human Necessities 173 Expired
US6739068B1 Pliers with jaw spacing and load measuring readings Human Necessities 143 Expired
USD372310S Surgical punch General 131 Expired
US6733514B2 Jaw assembly for endoscopic instruments Human Necessities 70 Expired
US6880699B2 Cartridge for holding asymmetric surgical clips Human Necessities 66 Expired
US6406485B1 Surgical grasping device and components thereof Human Necessities 64 Expired
US7001412B2 Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism Human Necessities 63 Expired
US6863675B2 Ligating clip with integral penetrating hook Human Necessities 61 Expired
US7188556B1 Rotatable hand tool with a torque controller and method Performing Operations; Transporting 49 Expired
US7131977B2 Apparatus and method for removing a clip Human Necessities 49 Expired
US6679834B2 Endoscopic suction-irrigation instrument for surgery Human Necessities 41 Expired
US6640674B1 Screwdriver having a variable torque-limiting in-line drive Performing Operations; Transporting 37 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.