Thomas M. Tompkins
9Patents
7h-index
4Co-inventors
52Inventor score
Filing activity: Mar 30, 1983 → May 5, 1999
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6155473A | Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus | Human Necessities | 2,244 | Expired |
| US5014899A | Surgical stapling apparatus | Human Necessities | 2,176 | Expired |
| US4955959A | Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus | Human Necessities | 2,048 | Expired |
| US5031814A | Locking mechanism for surgical fastening apparatus | Human Necessities | 1,997 | Expired |
| US5106008A | Locking mechanism for a surgical fastening apparatus | Human Necessities | 1,910 | Expired |
| US4522327A | Surgical fastener applying apparatus | Human Necessities | 1,770 | Expired |
| USD320857S | Surgical bariatric trocar tip | General | 14 | Expired |
| USD285604S | Linear surgical stapler with permanent anvil | General | 4 | Expired |
| USD282401S | Disposable cartridge for a linear surgical stapler | General | 3 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.