Inventor

Matthew C. Miller

Inventor

Cincinnati, OH, US

Overview

1989–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 96 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

A61Bprimary

A61BDiagnosis46%

A61NElectrotherapy9%

B06BMethods or apparatus for generating or transmitting mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic frequency, e.g. for performing mechanical work in general5%

G05BControl or regulating systems in general5%

LOC245%

A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body3%

H01RElectrically-conductive connections2%

H10NElectric solid-state devices not otherwise provided for2%

LOC082%

LOC132%

PatentTitleYear

10,881,448Cam driven coupling between ultrasonic transducer and waveguide in surgical instrument2021 10,856,896Ultrasonic device for cutting and coagulating2020 10,828,059Ergonomic surgical instruments2020 10,820,920Reusable ultrasonic medical devices and methods of their use2020 10,813,632Surgical access devices and methods providing seal movement in predefined movement regions2020 D0895112Laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical device2020 10,743,903Ultrasonic surgical instrument with pre-assembled acoustic assembly2020 10,729,494Robotically controlled surgical instrument2020 10,660,722Ultrasonic surgical instrument with integral shaft assembly torque wrench2020 10,507,035Surgical instrument providing ultrasonic tissue emulsification and ultrasonic shearing2019 D0865964Handle for electrosurgical instrument2019 10,441,345Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices2019 10,433,864Ultrasonic surgical instrument with sliding blade sheath2019 10,335,614Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue2019 10,327,797Ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable shaft assembly portion2019 10,292,758Methods and devices for articulating laparoscopic energy device2019 10,263,171Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices2019 10,258,363Method of operating an articulating ultrasonic surgical instrument2019 10,201,382Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices2019 10,182,805Surgical access devices and methods providing seal movement in predefined movement regions2019 10,143,513Gear driven coupling between ultrasonic transducer and waveguide in surgical instrument2018 10,111,698Surgical instrument with rotatable shaft having plurality of locking positions2018 10,058,346Ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable clamp arm2018 10,022,568Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue2018 10,022,567Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue2018 9,980,769Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices2018 9,962,182Ultrasonic surgical instruments with moving cutting implement2018 9,925,003'Robotically controlled surgical instrument'2018 9,918,730'Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices'2018 9,901,360'Ultrasonic surgical instrument with retractable integral clamp arm'2018 9,877,720'Control features for articulating surgical device'2018 9,848,902Ergonomic surgical instruments2017 9,808,308'Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jaws'2017 9,808,307'Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices'2017 9,795,808'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2017 9,675,405'Methods and devices for controlling motorized surgical devices'2017 9,579,147'Electrosurgical forceps with translating blade driver'2017 9,538,997'Surgical access devices and methods providing seal movement in predefined movement regions'2017 9,510,850'Ultrasonic surgical instruments'2016 9,504,483'Surgical instruments'2016 9,504,855'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2016 9,504,520'Surgical instrument with modular motor'2016 9,486,236'Ergonomic surgical instruments'2016 D0767353'Torque wrench for ultrasonic instrument'2016 9,393,018'Surgical staple assembly with hemostatic feature'2016 D0752740'Surgical connector'2016 9,259,234'Ultrasonic surgical instruments with rotatable blade and hollow sheath arrangements'2016 9,237,923'Surgical instrument with partial trigger lockout'2016 9,232,979'Robotically controlled surgical instrument'2016 9,220,559'Articulation joint features for articulating surgical device'2015 9,192,428'Surgical instrument with modular clamp pad'2015 9,125,448'Support for visors and face shields'2015 9,101,359'Surgical staple cartridge with self-dispensing staple buttress'2015 9,089,360'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2015 9,072,539'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2015 D0730297'Surgical connector'2015 D0729741'Surgical connector'2015 9,023,071'Ultrasonic device for fingertip control'2015 8,985,429'Surgical stapling device with adjunct material application feature'2015 8,974,447'Energy-based scissors device'2015 8,961,547'Ultrasonic surgical instruments with moving cutting implement'2015 8,961,406'Surgical access devices and methods providing seal movement in predefined movement regions'2015 8,951,248'Surgical generator for ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices'2015 D0716945'Surgical instrument'2014 8,834,518'Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instruments with cam-actuated jaws'2014 8,814,025'Fibrin pad matrix with suspended heat activated beads of adhesive'2014 8,789,741'Surgical instrument with trigger assembly for generating multiple actuation motions'2014 D0709194'Handle for surgical instrument'2014 8,753,338'Electrosurgical instrument employing a thermal management system'2014 8,749,116'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2014 8,702,704'Electrosurgical cutting and sealing instrument'2014 8,623,027'Ergonomic surgical instruments'2014 D0696631'Electrical connector'2013 D0695407'Surgical generator'2013 8,579,928'Outer sheath and blade arrangements for ultrasonic surgical instruments'2013 8,546,996'Devices and techniques for cutting and coagulating tissue'2013 D0690267'Electrical connector adapter'2013 8,491,526'Therapeutic cell applicator instrument with modular tips'2013 8,382,782'Ultrasonic surgical instruments with partially rotating blade and fixed pad arrangement'2013 8,257,377'Multiple end effectors ultrasonic surgical instruments'2012 8,251,900'Surgical access devices and methods providing seal movement in predefined paths'2012 8,226,675'Surgical instruments'2012 D0661802'User interface for a surgical instrument'2012 D0661801'User interface for a surgical instrument'2012 D0661804'User interface for a surgical instrument'2012 D0661803'User interface for a surgical instrument'2012 D0631965'Handle assembly for surgical instrument'2011 D0618797'Handle assembly for surgical instrument'2010 D0617163'Torque wrench for an ultrasonic instrument'2010 D0614005'Torque wrench for an ultrasonic instrument'2010 D0614006'Torque wrench and adaptor for an ultrasonic instrument'2010 D0597668'Hand piece switch adaptor'2009 D0594983'Handle assembly for surgical instrument'2009 7,164,478'Apparatus and methods for stabilization and control of fiber devices and fiber devices including the same'2007 6,961,484'Apparatus and methods for stabilization and control of fiber devices and fiber devices including the same'2005 4,845,802'Carpet cleaning apparatus'1989

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1989Based in Leeds, GB· patent location history

2005–2007Based in Grass Valley, CA, US· patent location history

2009–2021Patents assigned to ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC (68)· patent assignee history

2009–2021Based in Cincinnati, OH, US· patent location history

2012–2019Patents assigned to MILLER MATTHEW C (41)· patent assignee history

2012–2019Patents assigned to PRICE DANIEL W (17)· patent assignee history

2012Based in Loveland, OH, US· patent location history

2015Based in Pittsburgh, PA, US· patent location history

2016–2020Patents assigned to ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC (13)· patent assignee history

2017–2021Patents assigned to ETHICON LLC (35)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INC	68	2009–2021
MILLER MATTHEW Cself	41	2012–2019
ETHICON LLC	35	2017–2021
PRICE DANIEL W	17	2012–2019
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY LLC	13	2016–2020

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Cincinnati, OH, US	91	2009–2021
Grass Valley, California, US	2	2005–2007
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US	1	2015
Loveland, OH, US	1	2012
Leeds, GB	1	1989