David C. Yates invented mechanisms to ensure surgical staplers
Years active
2022 – 2025
Total patents
4
Most recent
2025
Frequent collaborator
SHELTON IV FREDERICK E
Domains
medical_devicesconsumer_electronicssoftware
Activity by decade
2020s4
Patents
4
US 12324579·2025·CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical Stapler Battery Health Check During Operation
This patent describes a powered surgical stapler that can detect if some of its rechargeable battery cells are damaged while it's actually firing staples, helping ensure the procedure finishes safely.
US 11564686·2023·CILAG GMBH INT
Surgical shaft assemblies with flexible interfaces
US 11617575·2023·CILAG GMBH INT
Motor-driven surgical cutting instrument
US 11517325·2022·CILAG GMBH INT
Closed loop feedback control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrument based on measured displacement distance traveled over a specified time interval