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Examiner: Woo, Julian W.


Primary examiner statistics: 425 patents; average approval time: 428 days
Assistant examiner statistics: 436 patents; average approval time: 782 days

Patents as Primary Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
7530990 Endobutton continuous loop for bone tendon with double loop knot
7462184 Introducer for accessing the coronary sinus of a heart
7455677 Anastomosis device having a deployable section
7445622 Anastomotic ring applier with double motion actuation
7442201 Impermanent biocompatible fastener
7438718 Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same
7438702 Multi-seal trocar system
7435253 Prosthesis and a method and means of deploying a prosthesis
7435254 Braided endoluminal device having tapered filaments
7431724 Medical clip applier safety arrangement
7431730 Surgical stapling apparatus having a wound closure material appli...
7431727 Magnetic components for use in forming anastomoses, creating port...
7427287 Medical device introducer and obturator and methods of use
7416554 Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal t...
7410489 Internal cord fixation device
7399304 Endoscopic tissue apposition device with multiple suction ports
7377936 Retrievable septal defect closure device
7377927 Systems, devices and methods for suturing patient tissue
7377930 Nerve protecting tube
7377932 Embolic coil delivery system with mechanical release mechanism
7371246 Barrel pinch fastener and applier
7371253 Suture anchor and method
7371237 Steerable sphincterotome and methods for cannulation, papillotomy...
7371245 Transobturator introducer system for sling suspension system
7367983 Vessel harvesting apparatus
7357807 Integrated anastomosis tool with graft vessel attachment device a...
7351248 Surgical instrument with snag free box hinge
7351247 Devices and methods for interconnecting body conduits
7351255 Stent delivery apparatus and method
7347864 Method for end-to-end anastomosis
7338503 Non-invasive surgical ligation clip system and method of using
7329263 Method and device for securing body tissue
7326177 Tissue stabilizer having an articulating lift element
7326219 Device for placing transmyocardial implant
7326231 Device for the repair of arteries
7318829 Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial appendage ...
7316706 Tensioning device, system, and method for treating mitral valve r...
7316701 Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of...
7316681 Articulated surgical instrument for performing minimally invasive...
7311717 Device for generating an artificial constriction in the gastroint...

Patents as Assistant Examiner (view all)

Patent No. Patent Title:
6764500 Sealing device
6679904 Device for closure of puncture wound
6676674 Gastric band
6663647 Inflatable device for use in surgical protocol relating to fixati...
6652541 Method of sutureless closure for connecting blood vessels
6645196 Guided tool change
6645225 Method and apparatus for plugging a patent foramen ovale formed i...
6645206 Interbody fusion device and method for restoration of normal spin...
6638291 Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of...
6635065 Doppler directed suture ligation device and method
6565584 Device and method for inserting a biocompatible material into the...
6530941 Device and method for fixing, compressing or shaping (parts) of t...
6527773 Cervical dowel and insertion tool
6517552 Suture retriever
6506200 Tissue separation cannula and method
6506196 Device and method for correction of a painful body defect
6503270 Serpentine coiled ladder stent
6503254 Apparatus and method for preparing box cuts in a distal femur wit...
6497723 Stent for transluminal implantation
6494888 Tissue reconfiguration
6494886 Off-set clamp mechanism and associated method for minimally invas...
6478795 Torque limiting clamping plug for osteosynthesis instrumentation
6475223 Method and apparatus for magnetically controlling motion directio...
6473633 Removable cap for tissue-insertable connections
6471704 Spinal rod transverse connectors
6468292 Skin seal with inflatable membrane
6468279 Slip-fit handle for hand-held instruments that access interior bo...
6464710 Releasable, surgical clamp
6464708 Continuous ligation kit
6461362 Catheter insertion device with retractable needle
6458131 Apparatus and method for reducing spinal deformity
6454795 High expansion ratio stent
6454788 Method and apparatus for oral hydration and medication administra...
6451026 Dock exchange system for composite guidewires
6451024 Surgical method for treating urinary incontinence, and apparatus ...
6447533 Implantable tissue fastener and system for treating gastroesophag...
6443962 Stitching tool
6443964 Three-dimensional open-worked prosthetic fabric
6440145 Broad faced medical instrument and its associated method of use
6436108 Movable ligating band dispenser
 
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