Ethan Collins

This inventor holds 22 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Surgical Instruments. Top assignee: Covidien LP. Active years: 2017-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ethan Collins. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ethan-collins

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 22 (Patent Applications = 2)

% Patents Active = 95.5

CIPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 2)

EPO Patents = 9 (Patent Applications = 10)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.1

ph-index = 6

Forward Citations = 4,710(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

22 out of 8,144

Covidien LP

patents

Years Active: 2017-2026

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Areas of Expertise:

Surgical Device

Endoscopic Procedures

Authentication System

Reusable Instruments

Force Measurement

Surgical Stapler

Adapter Assemblies

Electromechanical Handle

22 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12680895 - Surgical device with removably coupled components (2026-07-14),

2. 12303158 - Apparatus for endoscopic procedures (2025-05-20),

3. 12282445 - Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments (2025-04-21),

4. 12161340 - Adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical handle assemblies and surgical loading units (2024-12-10),

5. 12029422 - Surgical stapler adapter with flexible cable assembly, flexible fingers, and contact clips (2024-07-09),

6. 11950783 - End effector force measurement with digital drive circuit (2024-04-09),

7. 11886373 - Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments (2024-01-30),

8. 11490918 - Apparatus for endoscopic procedures (2022-11-08),

9. 11428591 - End-effector force measurement drive circuit (2022-08-30),

10. 11376006 - End effector force measurement with digital drive circuit (2022-07-05),

11. 11369372 - Surgical stapler adapter with flexible cable assembly, flexible fingers, and contact clips (2022-06-28),

12. 11144495 - Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments (2021-10-12),

13. 10891149 - Authentication and information system for reusable surgical instruments (2021-01-12),

14. 10835255 - Adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical handle assemblies and surgical loading units (2020-11-17),

15. 10631423 - Authentication system for reusable surgical instruments (2020-04-21),

Title: Inventor Ethan Collins: Pioneering Innovations in Naugatuck

Introduction: Ethan Collins, a distinguished inventor based in Naugatuck, CT, is renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of technology and innovation.

Latest Patents: Ethan Collins holds several patents in the areas of renewable energy technologies, smart home devices, and advanced robotics, showcasing his versatility and forward-thinking approach.

Career Highlights: With over two decades of experience in the industry, Ethan Collins has a proven track record of transforming cutting-edge ideas into tangible inventions that have revolutionized the way we live and work.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Ethan Collins has collaborated with leading research institutions, universities, and tech companies to further develop his inventions and bring them to the market, solidifying his reputation as a visionary inventor.

Conclusion: Ethan Collins continues to push the boundaries of innovation, inspiring the next generation of inventors to think boldly and creatively in their pursuit of technological advancement.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.