This inventor holds 123 USPTO granted patents and 18 published patent applications, plus 4 CIPO patents and 38 EPO patents, primarily in Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments (CPC class A61B17-320092). Top assignees: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., Ethicon, Gmbh, Cilag International Gmbh. Active years: 2008-2026.
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Location History:
- Cincinnati, OH (US) (2015 - 2016)
- Milford, OH (US) (2008 - 2023)
- Minneapolis, OH (US) (2023)
- Minneapolis, MN (US) (2021 - 2024)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 2008-2026
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Gregory W Johnson is a renowned inventor and patent holder from Milford, OH, US. He has an impressive portfolio of patents with a count of 100. Gregory's recent inventions include a layer of material for a surgical end effector and input controls for robotic surgery.
The staple cartridge comprising a tissue thickness compensator is one of Gregory's latest patents. The tissue thickness compensator is designed to have an uncompressed height, a compressed height, an outer encasement, and tubular structures aligned along the longitudinal axis. The tubular structures can collapse when pressure is exerted on the tissue thickness compensator by tissue during the firing motion, making it an extremely useful and practical tool in surgical procedures.
Gregory's input control device is an excellent innovation that consists of a central portion attached to a multi-axis force and torque sensor, which is capable of receiving input control motions from a surgeon. The device is connected to a rotary joint and a rotary sensor, and the combination of these sensors enables the device to direct robotic arms and tools based on input controls detected by the sensors.
Gregory has worked in prestigious companies such as Cilag International GmbH and Ethicon, GmbH. Some of his coworkers include Jeffrey S Swayze and Frederick E Shelton, IV.
With his extensive experience and expertise in the field of innovation, Gregory W Johnson's contributions to the medical industry have been remarkable. His inventions have not only helped surgeons stay precise and efficient but have also made life easier for patients undergoing surgical procedures.