Staple cartridge comprising a compressible layer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9974538
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14540731

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A staple cartridge that comprises a cartridge body, wherein a plurality of staple cavities are defined in the cartridge body is disclosed. The staple cartridge further comprises a plurality of staples removably positioned in the staple cavities and a compressible layer releasably positioned adjacent to the cartridge body. The compressible layer comprises a plurality of compression springs.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aronhalt, Taylor W Loveland, US 281 150019
Baxter,, III Chester O Loveland, US 537 291276
Schmid, Katherine J Loveland, US 109 78836
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3144 1552273
Swayze, Jeffrey S West Chester, US 533 355838

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