Patents by Inventor Shaher A. Ahmad
Shaher A. Ahmad 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: 20230338081Abstract: The invention is a system and method of minimally invasive treatment with wire structure electrodes dispensed without open cut downs or laparoscopy and using energy forms including radiofrequency, microwave, direct current, and high intensity focused ultrasound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Stephan NIEUWOUDT, Manfred FRANKE, David BOLUS, Derrick LIU, Emily SZABO, Shaher AHMAD, Aniruddha UPADHYE, Sean ZUCKERMANN, Craig WATSON, Andre SNELLINGS, Amelia HOWE
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Publication number: 20230024284Abstract: The invention is an injectable wire structure electrode which assimilates with surrounding tissues after injection, inducing in-growth of blood vessels, collagen and other tissue. Assimilation secures the electrode to the tissue without sutures and prevents relative motion which can lead to inflammation and scarring. Associated methods of manufacturing and injection are disclosed, as well as systems including a dermal multiplexer for power delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Manfred FRANKE, Shaher AHMAD, Stephan NIEUWOUDT, Amelia HOWE, Aniruddha UPADHYE, Emily SZABO, Derrick LIU, Sean ZUCKERMANN, Craig WATSON
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Patent number: 8771322Abstract: A cranial flap fixation system and method are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a rod having first and second ends, and an intermediate portion. The rod has a threaded portion between the first end and the intermediate portion. The system also includes an inferior disk coupled with the rod, proximate the first end of the rod, and a superior disk with an orifice through a central region of the superior disk. The orifice is sized to allow the superior disk to engage the threaded portion and movably couple the superior disk to the rod. The system further includes an installation tool having a central cavity. The installation tool is configured to engage the superior disk and the threaded portion, such that rotation of the installation tool in a first direction directs the superior disk toward the inferior disk.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa Regina Thornhill, Jon M. Staples
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Patent number: 8628581Abstract: A medical implant includes a body having a conical portion and adapted for implantation into a person's body. A plurality of threads formed around an exterior surface of the conical portion of the body are adapted to help secure the implant in place within the person's body.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2004Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Kerry Zang, Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa R. Thornhill
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Patent number: 8167891Abstract: A system for fracture reduction includes a reduction plate for reducing a fracture between a first bone segment and a second bone segment. The reduction plate includes, on a first side of the reduction plate, a travel slot and a screw hole. The travel slot is configured to slidably engage a first positioning element that extends into the first bone segment through the travel slot and the first screw hole is configured to affix the first side of the reduction plate to the first bone segment. The reduction plate includes, on a second side of the reduction plate, an adjustment hole and a second screw hole. The adjustment hole is configured to engage a second positioning element that extends into the second bone segment through the adjustment hole and the second screw hole is configured to affix the second side of the reduction plate to the second bone segment.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Jayson J. Terres, Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa R. Thornhill, Solon B. Miles, III, Viorel Mocanu
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Patent number: 7892241Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a midface distraction system which includes a cannulated distraction rod having a socket disposed adjacent a first end, and a threaded portion disposed between the socket and a second end of the rod. The midface distraction system may further include a cannulated malar pin having a flange at a first end and a second end configured to form a moveable coupling between the cannulated malar pin and the socket.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Osteomed, L.P.Inventors: Shaher Ahmad, Christopher Burnside Gordon, Stephen A. Schendel
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Patent number: 7662157Abstract: A bone anchor includes a screw portion configured to penetrate a bone. The screw portion includes a retention thread extending at least part of a length of the screw portion and a tip at a first end of the screw portion. The bone anchor includes a protrusion adjacent a second end of the screw portion. The second end is opposite the first end of the screw portion. The protrusion comprises a plurality of external sides forming a shape and a rounded interior surface enclosing a protrusion recess. The rounded interior surface includes a recess thread configured to retain a component at least partially in the protrusion recess. The protrusion has a maximum width that is less than a maximum diameter of the screw portion such that a shoulder is formed where the protrusion meets the second end of the screw portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventor: Shaher A. Ahmad
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Publication number: 20100016900Abstract: A system for fracture reduction includes a reduction plate for reducing a fracture between a first bone segment and a second bone segment. The reduction plate includes, on a first side of the reduction plate, a travel slot and a screw hole. The travel slot is configured to slidably engage a first positioning element that extends into the first bone segment through the travel slot and the first screw hole is configured to affix the first side of the reduction plate to the first bone segment. The reduction plate includes, on a second side of the reduction plate, an adjustment hole and a second screw hole. The adjustment hole is configured to engage a second positioning element that extends into the second bone segment through the adjustment hole and the second screw hole is configured to affix the second side of the reduction plate to the second bone segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2008Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Jayson J. Terres, Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa R. Thornhill, Solon B. Miles III, Viorel Mocanu
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Patent number: 7621922Abstract: A system for midface distraction including a left side distraction mechanism and a right side distraction mechanism, each including: an implantable anchor configured to be coupled to a bone of the malar region, an implantable anchor configured to be coupled to a bone of the cranium, and a distraction rod coupling the anchors. The system also includes a maxillary bridge configured to couple the left side distraction mechanism with the right side distraction mechanism and wherein couplings between the maxillary bridge and the right and left distraction mechanisms are configured to be internal to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Stephen A. Schendel, Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa Regina Thornhill, Viorel Mocanu
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Publication number: 20090093812Abstract: A cranial flap fixation system and method are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a rod having first and second ends, and an intermediate portion. The rod has a threaded portion between the first end and the intermediate portion. The system also includes an inferior disk coupled with the rod, proximate the first end of the rod, and a superior disk with an orifice through a central region of the superior disk. The orifice is sized to allow the superior disk to engage the threaded portion and movably couple the superior disk to the rod. The system further includes an installation tool having a central cavity. The installation tool is configured to engage the superior disk and the threaded portion, such that rotation of the installation tool in a first direction directs the superior disk toward the inferior disk.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa Regina Thornhill, Jon M. Staples
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Patent number: 7476241Abstract: A cranial flap fixation system and method are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a rod having first and second ends, and an intermediate portion. The rod has a threaded portion between the first end and the intermediate portion. The system also includes an inferior disk coupled with the rod, proximate the first end of the rod, and a superior disk with an orifice through a central region of the superior disk. The orifice is sized to allow the superior disk to engage the threaded portion and movably couple the superior disk to the rod. The system further includes an installation tool having a central cavity. The installation tool is configured to engage the superior disk and the threaded portion, such that rotation of the installation tool in a first direction directs the superior disk toward the inferior disk.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Shaher A. Ahmad, Lisa Regina Thornhill, Jon M. Staples
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Patent number: 7441480Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a driver may include an electric motor coupled to a bit interface. The bit interface may include a generally cylindrical body having first and second hollow portions. The first hollow portion may be on one end of the generally cylindrical body and may define a generally cylindrical hole. The second hollow portion may abut the first hollow portion and define an oblong channel. The oblong channel may be further defined by first and second parallel flat walls. The cylindrical body may also include a first transverse groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Aaron T. Raines, Jr., Shaher A. Ahmad
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Patent number: 7387633Abstract: A cranial flap fixation system and method are provided. The system includes an inferior disk coupled with a first end of a partially threaded connecting rod, and a superior disk having a central orifice operable to be threadably coupled with the connecting rod. The inferior and superior disks are configured such that upon installation, the inferior and superior disks cooperate with the connecting rod to apply pressure to a cranial flap and an adjacent cranial bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Shaher A. Ahmad, Chad Joseph Patterson, Lisa Regina Thornhill
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Publication number: 20080039861Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a midface distraction system which includes a cannulated distraction rod having a socket disposed adjacent a first end, and a threaded portion disposed between the socket and a second end of the rod. The midface distraction system may further include a cannulated malar pin having a flange at a first end and a second end configured to form a moveable coupling between the cannulated malar pin and the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Shaher Ahmad, Christopher Gordon, Stephen Schendel
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Publication number: 20070233123Abstract: A bone fixation device includes an elongate shaft including a first end and a second end, the first end generally opposite the second end. The elongate shaft defines a hollow longitudinal bore and at least one opening passing from the hollow longitudinal bore through a sidewall of the elongate shaft. The fixation device also includes a section of threads proximate the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Shaher Ahmad, Kerry Zang
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Publication number: 20070198016Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a joint fusion system includes a spacer configured to be positioned between a first bone of a joint and a second bone of the joint. The joint fusion system also includes a plate coupled to the spacer. The plate is configured to be coupled to the first bone and the second bone when the spacer is positioned between the first bone and the second bone to hold the spacer between the first bone and the second bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Kerry Zang, Shaher Ahmad
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Publication number: 20070162045Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an osteodistraction device includes a flexible rod having a threaded portion. A distraction arm that includes a rod guide is coupled to the threaded portion of the flexible rod through a threaded hole near one end of the distraction arm. The rod guide of the distraction arm is operable to slide through a pivoting guide that is coupled to the distraction arm. An adjustment screw is coupled to the pivoting guide and is operable to rotate the distraction arm from a first to a second orientation. The flexible rod is operable to change the position of the rod guide relative to the pivoting guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Shaher Ahmad
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Publication number: 20070125201Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a driver may include an electric motor coupled to a bit interface. The bit interface may include a generally cylindrical body having first and second hollow portions. The first hollow portion may be on one end of the generally cylindrical body and may define a generally cylindrical hole. The second hollow portion may abut the first hollow portion and define an oblong channel. The oblong channel may be further defined by first and second parallel flat walls. The cylindrical body may also include a first transverse groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Aaron Raines, Shaher Ahmad
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Patent number: 7185562Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a driver may include an electric motor coupled to a bit interface. The bit interface may include a generally cylindrical body having first and second hollow portions. The first hollow portion may be on one end of the generally cylindrical body and may define a generally cylindrical hole. The second hollow portion may abut the first hollow portion and define an oblong channel. The oblong channel may be further defined by first and second parallel flat walls. The cylindrical body may also include a first transverse groove.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: OsteoMed L.P.Inventors: Aaron T. Raines, Jr., Shaher A. Ahmad
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Publication number: 20060117911Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a driver may include an electric motor coupled to a bit interface. The bit interface may include a generally cylindrical body having first and second hollow portions. The first hollow portion may be on one end of the generally cylindrical body and may define a generally cylindrical hole. The second hollow portion may abut the first hollow portion and define an oblong channel. The oblong channel may be further defined by first and second parallel flat walls. The cylindrical body may also include a first transverse groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2004Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Aaron Raines, Shaher Ahmad