Pilling Weck Incorporated
47Patents
0Active
47Granted
37Portfolio score
Filing activity: Dec 17, 1993 → Nov 18, 2005
Most-cited patents
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.