Inventor

Joe D. Sartor

Inventor

Longmont, CO, US

Overview

2002–2021

Patent span

Human necessities

Primary field (CPC A)

Patents· 90 as inventor

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

A61Bprimary

A61BDiagnosis67%

H01RElectrically-conductive connections9%

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

A61NElectrotherapy3%

A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels2%

A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general2%

G06MCounting mechanisms2%

G06TImage data processing or generation, in general2%

H01HElectric switches2%

Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests2%

PatentTitleYear

11,071,591Modeling a collapsed lung using CT data2021 10,973,543Dual wall tissue extraction bag2021 10,952,787Energy-based surgical device and system facilitating tissue removal2021 10,945,751System for myomectomy and morcellation2021 10,898,255Bipolar plasma catheter2021 10,869,716Powered bipolar resectoscope2020 10,820,939Vessel-sealing device including force-balance interface and electrosurgical system including same2020 10,813,685Single-handed operable surgical instrument including loop electrode with integrated pad electrode2020 10,786,224Biopsy devices and methods of use thereof2020 10,772,642Surgical forceps2020 10,751,078Devices, systems, and methods for tissue morcellation2020 10,722,648Fluid management systems for surgical procedures2020 10,713,796Locating tumors using structured light scanning2020 10,660,717Robotic interface positioning determination systems and methods2020 10,646,210Methods and devices for vein harvesting2020 10,639,400Coupling a body conduit to tissue2020 10,631,914Bipolar electrosurgical instrument with movable electrode and related systems and methods2020 10,603,199Sphincter assist device and method of use2020 10,524,850Electrosurgical devices, systems and methods of using the same2020 10,524,848System and method for sinus surgery2020 10,521,916Locating tumors using structured light scanning2019 10,441,349Non-stick coated electrosurgical instruments and method for manufacturing the same2019 10,383,682Powered bipolar resectoscope2019 10,368,939Non-stick coated electrosurgical instruments and method for manufacturing the same2019 10,271,896Electrosurgical instrument with end-effector assembly including electrically-conductive, tissue-engaging surfaces and switchable bipolar electrodes2019 10,258,407Electrosurgical generator and system2019 10,159,523Bipolar plasma catheter2018 10,016,560Fluid management systems for surgical procedures2018 9,993,287System configured to provide controlled depth of hemostasis2018 9,913,653'Devices, systems, and methods for tissue morcellation'2018 9,877,769'Electrosurgical devices, systems and methods of using the same'2018 9,861,726'Coupling a body conduit to tissue'2018 9,668,763'System for myomectomy and morcellation'2017 9,603,624'System for myomectomy and morcellation'2017 9,579,145'Flexible endoscopic catheter with ligasure'2017 9,555,145'System and method for biofilm remediation'2017 9,539,018'Devices, systems, and methods for tissue morcellation'2017 9,532,826'System and method for sinus surgery'2017 9,468,493'Apparatus, system, and method for performing surface tissue desiccation having an internal cooling system'2016 9,456,862'Electrosurgical generator and system'2016 9,445,865'Electrosurgical instrument with end-effector assembly including electrically-conductive, tissue-engaging surfaces and switchable bipolar electrodes'2016 9,028,490'Suction coagulator'2015 8,808,287'Suction coagulator'2014 8,721,635'Bipolar chondroplasty device'2014 8,663,219'Electrosurgical pencil including improved controls'2014 8,641,713'Flexible endoscopic catheter with ligasure'2014 8,608,739'Electrosurgical devices, systems and methods of using the same'2013 8,460,289'Electrode with rotatably deployable sheath'2013 8,449,540'Electrosurgical pencil with improved controls'2013 8,414,578'Self contained, gas-enhanced surgical instrument'2013 8,388,647'Apparatus for tissue sealing'2013 8,328,804'Suction coagulator'2012 8,298,231'Bipolar scissors for adenoid and tonsil removal'2012 8,241,278'Laparoscopic apparatus for performing electrosurgical procedures'2012 8,226,643'Gas-enhanced surgical instrument with pressure safety feature'2012 8,226,644'Gas-enhanced surgical instrument'2012 8,157,795'Portable argon system'2012 8,100,902'Electrode with rotatably deployable sheath'2012 8,004,121'Connection cable and method for activating a voltage-controlled generator'2011 7,959,633'Electrosurgical pencil with improved controls'2011 7,955,327'Motion detector for controlling electrosurgical output'2011 7,947,039'Laparoscopic apparatus for performing electrosurgical procedures'2011 7,879,033'Electrosurgical pencil with advanced ES controls'2011 7,871,392'Endoscopic ultrasonic surgical aspirator for use in fluid filled cavities'2011 7,834,484'Connection cable and method for activating a voltage-controlled generator'2010 7,833,222'Gas-enhanced surgical instrument with pressure safety feature'2010 7,828,794'Handheld electrosurgical apparatus for controlling operating room equipment'2010 7,819,872'Flexible endoscopic catheter with ligasure'2010 7,766,693'Connector systems for electrosurgical generator'2010 7,628,787'Self contained, gas-enhanced surgical instrument'2009 7,582,244'Electrosurgical electrode shroud'2009 7,572,255'Gas-enhanced surgical instrument'2009 7,537,594'Suction coagulator with dissecting probe'2009 7,503,917'Electrosurgical pencil with improved controls'2009 7,500,974'Electrode with rotatably deployable sheath'2009 7,416,437'Connector systems for electrosurgical generator'2008 7,311,706'Electrosurgical device having a dielectric seal'2007 7,229,307'Return pad cable connector'2007 D0535396'Electrosurgical pencil with three button control'2007 7,156,842'Electrosurgical pencil with improved controls'2007 7,156,844'Electrosurgical pencil with improved controls'2007 7,131,860'Connector systems for electrosurgical generator'2006 7,104,834'System and method for connecting an electrosurgical instrument to a generator'2006 7,103,947'Molded insulating hinge for bipolar instruments'2006 7,066,761'Return pad cable connector'2006 7,060,064'Electrosurgical electrode shroud'2006 6,997,735'Return pad cable connector'2006 6,796,828'Return pad cable connector'2004 6,755,825'Electrosurgical device having a dielectric seal'2004 6,402,748'Electrosurgical device having a dielectrical seal'2002

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

2002–2008Patents assigned to SHERWOOD SERV AG (14)· patent assignee history

2002–2021Based in Longmont, CO, US· patent location history

2009–2017Patents assigned to COVIDIEN AG (24)· patent assignee history

2012–2021Patents assigned to COVIDIEN LP (48)· patent assignee history

2012–2016Patents assigned to SARTOR JOE D (13)· patent assignee history

2012–2014Patents assigned to ARTS GENE H (5)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
COVIDIEN LP	48	2012–2021
COVIDIEN AG	24	2009–2017
SHERWOOD SERV AG	14	2002–2008
SARTOR JOE Dself	13	2012–2016
ARTS GENE H	5	2012–2014

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Longmont, CO, US	90	2002–2021