Stephen Williams

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 9 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Medical Devices. Top assignees: Atropos Limited, Hollister, Inc.. Active years: 2014-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Stephen Williams. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/stephen-williams-hjzmhn5l

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 15 (Patent Applications = 9)

% Patents Active = 73.3

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 5)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.6

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 75(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Blackrock, IE (2018 - 2022)
County Dublin, IE (2014 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

Years Active: 2014-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Medical Access Device

Access Port

Hernia Repair

Pneumoperitoneum

Guard Assembly

Tissue Containment

Tenaculum

Catheter Cartridge

Intermittent Catheterization

Inflatable Device

15 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12256958 - Medical access device having a guard assembly (2025-03-25),

2. 12213700 - Access port device (2025-02-04),

3. 12089835 - Device and system for hernia repair (2024-09-17),

4. 11771460 - Access port device (2023-10-03),

5. 11419596 - Guard device for a tissue containment system (2022-08-23),

6. 11202653 - Access port device (2021-12-21),

7. 11134969 - Tenaculum (2021-10-05),

8. 11134929 - Pneumoperitoneum device (2021-10-05),

9. 10952772 - Access device (2021-03-23),

10. 10499889 - Inflatable pneumoperitoneum device (2019-12-10),

11. 10188374 - Pneumoperitoneum device (2019-01-29),

12. 10118019 - Catheter cartridge assemblies and methods of using the same for intermittent catheterization (2018-11-06),

13. 9265492 - Pneumoperitoneum device (2016-02-23),

14. 8956286 - Pneumoperitoneum device (2015-02-17),

15. 8920431 - Pneumoperitoneum device (2014-12-30),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Stephen Williams

Introduction

Stephen Williams is a notable inventor based in County Dublin, Ireland. He has made significant contributions to the field of medical devices, holding a total of 15 patents. His work focuses on enhancing medical access and improving surgical procedures through innovative designs.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the "Medical access device having a guard assembly." This medical device is designed to protect a body opening and includes a sleeve with a proximal end and a distal end, along with a proximal ring attached to the proximal end of the sleeve and a guard assembly located at the distal end. Another significant patent is the "Access port device," which features a valve component that includes a main valve positioned on a center line and at least one auxiliary valve located radially outwardly. This design allows for the sealing engagement with a cannula, facilitating the introduction of various robotically controlled surgical instruments, including cameras.

Career Highlights

Stephen has worked with several companies throughout his career, including Atropos Limited and Hollister, Inc. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in developing innovative medical devices that address complex surgical challenges.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Stephen has collaborated with talented individuals such as Frank Bonadio and Lucy Dolores Halpin. These collaborations have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking medical technologies.

Conclusion

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.