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Raritan, NJ, United States of America

Ethicon, Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 3,655

% Expired Patents = 8.9

CIPO Patents = 157

EPO Patents = 1,936

Trademarks = 12

Forward Citations = 1,171,602

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2,039 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Frederick E Shelton, IV (904 out of 2,827 patents)

Jason L Harris (424 out of 1,281 patents)

Jerome R Morgan (223 out of 563 patents)

4. David C Yates (199 out of 570 patents)

5. Chester O Baxter, Iii (166 out of 489 patents)

6. Jeffrey S Swayze (157 out of 430 patents)

7. Michael J Vendely (138 out of 310 patents)

8. Charles J Scheib (125 out of 405 patents)

9. Kevin L Houser (111 out of 290 patents)

10. Gregory J Bakos (99 out of 342 patents)

11. Dennis D Jamiolkowski (99 out of 117 patents)

12. Mark D Overmyer (92 out of 195 patents)

13. Robert J Cerwin (85 out of 86 patents)

14. Rao S Bezwada (77 out of 152 patents)

15. William Bruce Weisenburgh, Ii (77 out of 230 patents)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Sealants

Hemostatic Compositions

Absorbable Sutures

Topical Skin Closure

Biodegradable Materials

Suture Delivery Systems

Medical Adhesives

Robotic Surgery

Tissue Sealing

Wound Closure Devices

Antimicrobial Agents

Surgical Fasteners

3,655 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12773472 - Hemostatic materials based on aldehyde-functional polysaccharides (2026-10-27),

2. 12773471 - Medical sealants (2026-10-27),

3. 12773470 - Plug for lung tissue tract sealing (2026-10-27),

4. 12734268 - Expandable hemostatic tablets comprising oxidized regenerated cellulose (2026-09-15),

5. 12721967 - Systems, devices and methods for dispensing flowable hemostats that incorporate safety mechanisms for preventing air embolisms (2026-09-01),

6. 12714421 - Systems, devices and methods of making highly elastic suture needles for minimally invasive surgery (2026-08-25),

7. 12708427 - ULTRASONIC ENERGY DEVICE WHICH VARIES PRESSURE APPLIED BY CLAMP ARM TO PROVIDE THRESHOLD CONTROL PRESSURE AT A CUT PROGRESSION LOCATION (2026-08-18),

8. 12673129 - Sealants for tissue closure (2026-07-07),

9. 12672868 - Sutures with expanded antibacterial properties (2026-07-07),

10. 12611210 - Method and system for manufacturing a barbed suture (2026-04-28),

11. 12599624 - Biodegradable lung sealants (2026-04-14),

12. 12594692 - Absorbable poly(p-dioxanone) pellets made from slow-to-crystallize ground resin and its fines (2026-04-07),

13. 12577400 - Topical skin closure compositions and systems (2026-03-17),

14. 12576183 - Methods and devices for changing the flow rates of pH modifying fluids for controlling cross-linking rates of reactive components of biocompatible sealing compositions (2026-03-17),

15. 12576182 - Absorbable dressings for sealing sensitive neural tissue and dura matter (2026-03-17),

Company Overview

Ethicon, GmbH, based in Raritan, NJ, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical sealants and hemostatic compositions. The company focuses on innovative solutions for surgical procedures, including absorbable sutures, topical skin closure products, and biodegradable materials. Ethicon is also engaged in the creation of suture delivery systems and medical adhesives, contributing to the advancement of robotic surgery technologies. Their commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes underscores their leadership in the medical device sector.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

3,655 Patents

#1 in Raritan, NJ

#9 in New Jersey

#122 in US

#254 in the World

Raritan, NJ, United States of America

Ethicon, Gmbh

Forward Citations = 1,171,602

2,039 inventors:

Frederick E Shelton, IV (904 out of 2,827 patents)

Jason L Harris (424 out of 1,281 patents)

Jerome R Morgan (223 out of 563 patents)

4. David C Yates (199 out of 570 patents)

5. Chester O Baxter, Iii (166 out of 489 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ethicon, Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ethicon

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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