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Limerick, PA, United States of America

Pilling Weck Incorporated

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USPTO Granted Patents = 46

% Expired Patents = 15.2

CIPO Patents = 2

Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 7,926

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49 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

James A Rinner (16 out of 67 patents)

Hua Gao (8 out of 48 patents)

Stephen J Dawes (5 out of 5 patents)

4. David Lee Foshee (4 out of 54 patents)

5. Mosaddeq Hossain (4 out of 4 patents)

6. Chad E Ryshkus (4 out of 6 patents)

7. David N Fowler (3 out of 61 patents)

8. Robert Banik (3 out of 3 patents)

9. J David Hughett (2 out of 4 patents)

10. James M Walsh (2 out of 3 patents)

11. Richard J Gallagher (2 out of 2 patents)

12. Thomas W Ruckdeschel (2 out of 9 patents)

13. Gerard A Powell (2 out of 2 patents)

14. Curtis W Thornton (2 out of 41 patents)

15. William H Pilling (2 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Surgical Clip Applier

Torque Tool

Endoscopic Instrument

Ratcheting Driver

Surgical Grasping Device

Sterilization Case

Ligating Clip

Screwdriver Assembly

Instrument Holder

Surgical Retractor

Compensator

Automatic Clip Applier

46 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 7211092 - Automated-feed surgical clip applier and related methods (2007-05-01),

2. 7211091 - Fingertip-actuated surgical clip applier and related methods (2007-05-01),

3. 7188556 - Rotatable hand tool with a torque controller and method (2007-03-13),

4. 7181997 - Ratchet screwdriver and method of making same (2007-02-27),

5. 7175184 - Collect tool holder and method of making same (2007-02-13),

6. 7168342 - Ratchet screwdriver with actuator cap and method (2007-01-30),

7. 7131977 - Apparatus and method for removing a clip (2006-11-07),

8. 7131467 - Instrument for applying a tie to two items and method of making same (2006-11-07),

9. D523724 - Rotatable tool handle (2006-06-27),

10. D522836 - Rotatable tool handle (2006-06-13),

11. 7055415 - Screwdriver assembly and method with torque measuring scale (2006-06-06),

12. 7036399 - Ratchet screwdriver with actuator cap and method (2006-05-02),

13. 7001412 - Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism (2006-02-21),

14. 6997084 - Ratcheting driver with pivoting pawls and method of arranging same (2006-02-14),

15. 6996886 - Method of making a torque tool handle (2006-02-14),

Company Overview

Pilling Weck Incorporated, based in Limerick, PA, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced surgical instruments and devices. The company focuses on a range of medical technologies, including surgical clip appliers, endoscopic instruments, and surgical staplers. With a commitment to innovation, Pilling Weck aims to enhance surgical procedures through precision-engineered tools designed for efficiency and reliability in the operating room. Their expertise extends to various surgical applications, ensuring high standards in medical device performance.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

46 Patents

#2 in Limerick, PA

#280 in Pennsylvania

#7,614 in US

#15,133 in the World

Limerick, PA, United States of America

Pilling Weck Incorporated

Forward Citations = 7,926

49 inventors:

James A Rinner (16 out of 67 patents)

Hua Gao (8 out of 48 patents)

Stephen J Dawes (5 out of 5 patents)

4. David Lee Foshee (4 out of 54 patents)

5. Mosaddeq Hossain (4 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Pilling Weck Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/pilling-weck

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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