Patents by Inventor Elad Rash
Elad Rash has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20220280169Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew Hemstreet, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 11364025Abstract: A suture passer is provided, defining a longitudinal axis and comprising a jaw assembly configured to be operated to selectively grip an internal tissue of a patient, and a needle mechanism configured to be operated to place a suture on the tissue. The assembly comprises a stationary first jaw portion and a second jaw portion pivotable about a jaw axis with respect to the first jaw portion between a closed position and an open position, the jaw assembly being configured to hold a thread for the suture. The needle mechanism comprises a needle being configured for piercing the tissue and pulling the thread from the jaw assembly, and a carrying member at a first end thereof being pivotable, independently of the second jaw portion, with respect to the first jaw portion, the needle being hingedly articulated to a second end of the carrying member.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Elad Rash
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Patent number: 11364041Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 11166711Abstract: A device comprising: a flexible tube comprising a first collapsible end portion; a first actuating element segment secured to the first collapsible end portion and extending along the first collapsible end portion, wherein, when the first collapsible end portion is threaded through a first aperture and the first actuating element segment is pulled proximally, the first collapsible end portion collapses proximally and forms a bulge larger than the first aperture, thereby anchoring the flexible tube against a rim of the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: ARCURO MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Ran Oren, Lee Ranon, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20210275165Abstract: A suture passer is provided, defining a longitudinal axis and comprising a jaw assembly configured to be operated to selectively grip an internal tissue of a patient, and a needle mechanism configured to be operated to place a suture on the tissue. The assembly comprises a stationary first jaw portion and a second jaw portion pivotable about a jaw axis with respect to the first jaw portion between a closed position and an open position, the jaw assembly being configured to hold a thread for the suture. The needle mechanism comprises a needle being configured for piercing the tissue and pulling the thread from the jaw assembly, and a carrying member at a first end thereof being pivotable, independently of the second jaw portion, with respect to the first jaw portion, the needle being hingedly articulated to a second end of the carrying member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventor: Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20210015600Abstract: The present disclosure includes, in one embodiment, a tensioner instrument having a body having a channel and a plurality of arms projecting outward from the body, each arm including a cleat having a slot adapted to receive a suture; a base member positioned within the channel of the body; an actuating mechanism having a first coupling member adapted to engage a second coupling member on the body to removeably couple the actuating mechanism to the body; and a universal joint adapted to allow for relative movement between the base member and the body such that, when each suture is positioned within each cleat and the actuating mechanism is actuated, the tensioner applies uniform tension to each suture positioned in each cleat.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Elad Rash, Miguel Figueroa
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Patent number: 10828146Abstract: The present disclosure includes, in one embodiment, a tensioner instrument having a body having a channel and a plurality of arms projecting outward from the body, each arm including a cleat having a slot adapted to receive a suture; a base member positioned within the channel of the body; an actuating mechanism having a first coupling member adapted to engage a second coupling member on the body to removeably couple the actuating mechanism to the body; and a universal joint adapted to allow for relative movement between the base member and the body such that, when each suture is positioned within each cleat and the actuating mechanism is actuated, the tensioner applies uniform tension to each suture positioned in each cleat.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Elad Rash, Miguel Figueroa
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Publication number: 20190167283Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 10238404Abstract: A flexible reamer for preparing a hole in a tissue includes a shaft that extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft is cannulated through and has a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length. The flexible portion includes a plurality of discrete, interlocking portions. An asymmetric tip at the distal end of the shaft has at least one flute positioned off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the flexible reamer.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 10231744Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20180360441Abstract: A device comprising: a flexible tube comprising a first collapsible end portion; a first actuating element segment secured to the first collapsible end portion and extending along the first collapsible end portion, wherein, when the first collapsible end portion is threaded through a first aperture and the first actuating element segment is pulled proximally, the first collapsible end portion collapses proximally and forms a bulge larger than the first aperture, thereby anchoring the flexible tube against a rim of the first aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ran OREN, Lee RANON, Elad RASH
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Patent number: 10058320Abstract: A device comprising: a flexible tube comprising a first collapsible end portion; a first actuating element segment secured to the first collapsible end portion and extending along the first collapsible end portion, wherein, when the first collapsible end portion is threaded through a first aperture and the first actuating element segment is pulled proximally, the first collapsible end portion collapses proximally and forms a bulge larger than the first aperture, thereby anchoring the flexible tube against a rim of the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: ARCURO MEDICAL LTD.Inventors: Ran Oren, Lee Ranon, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20180036114Abstract: The present disclosure includes, in one embodiment, a tensioner instrument having a body having a channel and a plurality of arms projecting outward from the body, each arm including a cleat having a slot adapted to receive a suture; a base member positioned within the channel of the body; an actuating mechanism having a first coupling member adapted to engage a second coupling member on the body to removeably couple the actuating mechanism to the body; and a universal joint adapted to allow for relative movement between the base member and the body such that, when each suture is positioned within each cleat and the actuating mechanism is actuated, the tensioner applies uniform tension to each suture positioned in each cleat.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Armando Vidal, Benjamin Yore, Ran Oren, Elad Rash, Miguel Figueroa
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Patent number: 9795398Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrument for use in preparing a femur for soft tissue repair or reconstruction, including a cannulated, curved guide tool having a cannulated body extending to a distal tip and a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the cannulated body and distal tip; and a flange secured to the distal tip and extending from the distal tip in a direction transverse from the distal tip, the flange having a first curve along at least a portion of the flange and a degree of tilt, relative to the plane, along at least a portion of the flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 9713463Abstract: The present invention includes a method of assembling an anchor for use in tissue comprising an anchor body, a continuous closed suture loop and an insert, the method comprising positioning a portion of the continuous closed suture loop through an opening in the anchor body; positioning the insert adjacent the portion of the continuous closed suture loop which was passed through the opening; and securing the insert to the anchor body such that the continuous closed suture loop is secured to the anchor body by the insert.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics CorpInventors: Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20170105813Abstract: a rotatable fastening device with an integral torque limiter that comprises an house component and a coupler assembly wherein the coupler assembly comprises means having at least one springy arm and wherein from the instant of its installation within an inner space of the house component, the springy arm tip is biased to be integrated into a recess of a recesses and protrusions array formed in the house component, and wherein the house component is liable to be actuated by providing a rotatable moment on it, around its lengthwise axis in a manner that as long as the actuated torque being actuated is at a level that does not exceed a pre-set threshold level, the springy arm tip remains integrated within a recess of the recesses and protrusions array of the house component and thus—transfers the torque for turning the 10 coupler assembly concurrently with a rotation of the house component, around the longitudinal axis of the house component and thus—fastening a threadable component to which it is connected; andType: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Elad Rash, Omer Turjeman
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Publication number: 20160174963Abstract: A device comprising: a flexible tube comprising a first collapsible end portion; a first actuating element segment secured to the first collapsible end portion and extending along the first collapsible end portion, wherein, when the first collapsible end portion is threaded through a first aperture and the first actuating element segment is pulled proximally, the first collapsible end portion collapses proximally and forms a bulge larger than the first aperture, thereby anchoring the flexible tube against a rim of the first aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Ran OREN, Lee RANON, Elad RASH
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Patent number: 9232954Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew Hemstreet, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Patent number: 9198676Abstract: Disclosed are femoral and tibial drill guides for use in posterior cruciate ligament replacement surgery. Each of the drill guides includes an arc shaped member and an elongate guide member, a stopper member, and an alignment arm member coupled thereto. Prior to preparing a tibial tunnel with a tibial drill guide and a femoral tunnel with a femoral drill guide, a rasp and/or cutter can be used to remove any remnants of the posterior cruciate ligament left prior to replacement thereof. The tibial drill guide includes a concave blocking surface and a viewing aperture on the alignment arm member to block the advancement and view the location of a guide pin exiting from a posterior portion of a tibia, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20140316414Abstract: A flexible reamer for preparing a hole in a tissue includes a shaft that extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft is cannulated through and has a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length. The flexible portion includes a plurality of discrete, interlocking portions. An asymmetric tip at the distal end of the shaft has at least one flute positioned off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the flexible reamer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew Hemstreet, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash