Patents by Inventor Souhail Toubia
Souhail Toubia 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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Patent number: 11123161Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: JBSG MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Jim Mcbride, Gonzalo Covarrubias, Souhail Toubia, Bradford Staph
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Publication number: 20200022727Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for treating and/or monitoring a patient with a prematurely dilated cervix during pregnancy or a patient with a history of a prematurely dilated cervix in a previous pregnancy. The systems, devices, and methods described herein further provide monitoring of the status of a cervix by, for example, sensing a change associated with the cervix of a patient. The systems, devices, and methods described herein are configured to either partially or completely encircle the cervix of a patient and constrict the encircled cervix. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein comprise a first and a second coupler that reversibly couple together so that these embodiments are configured to be manually placed (i.e. the couplers are coupled together) and then either removed or adjusted by a healthcare provider (i.e. the couplers are decoupled from each other).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: William GILBERT, Thomas GARDNER, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA
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Publication number: 20190117345Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Patent number: 10265144Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: JBSG MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Jim McBride, Gonzalo Covarrubias, Souhail Toubia, Bradford Staph
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Publication number: 20170281319Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Patent number: 9592104Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: JBSG MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Jim McBride, Gonzalo Covarrubias, Souhail Toubia, Bradford Staph
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Publication number: 20150313691Abstract: A dental implant system can include an upper implant body coupled to a lower body with a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies. The system can further include an anchor at least partially disposed within the cavity. The system can also include an abutment that couples to the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor can be rotatable and swivelable, allowing the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Patent number: 9078719Abstract: A dental implant system is described, including a lower implant body configured to be implanted in bone, and an upper implant body that couples to the lower body, thereby forming a cavity between upper and lower bodies. The system can further include a rotatable, swivelable anchor having a base at least partially disposed within the cavity. The anchor may have a shaft coupled to the base and extending through an opening in the upper body. The system may also include an abutment that couples to the shaft of the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor's rotatability and swivelability allow the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: JBSG MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Jim McBride, Gonzalo Covarrubias, Souhail Toubia, Bradford Staph
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Publication number: 20140178838Abstract: A dental implant system is described, including a lower implant body configured to be implanted in bone, and an upper implant body that couples to the lower body, thereby forming a cavity between upper and lower bodies. The system can further include a rotatable, swivelable anchor having a base at least partially disposed within the cavity. The anchor may have a shaft coupled to the base and extending through an opening in the upper body. The system may also include an abutment that couples to the shaft of the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor's rotatability and swivelability allow the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: JBSG MANAGEMENT LLCInventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Patent number: 8684733Abstract: A dental implant system is described, including a lower implant body configured to be implanted in bone, and an upper implant body that couples to the lower body, thereby forming a cavity between upper and lower bodies. The system can further include a rotatable, swivelable anchor having a base at least partially disposed within the cavity. The anchor may have a shaft coupled to the base and extending through an opening in the upper body. The system may also include an abutment that couples to the shaft of the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor's rotatability and swivelability allow the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: JBSG Management LLCInventors: Jim McBride, Gonzalo Covarrubias, Souhail Toubia, Bradford Staph
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Publication number: 20130079830Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
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Publication number: 20120288827Abstract: A dental implant system is described, including a lower implant body configured to be implanted in bone, and an upper implant body that couples to the lower body, thereby forming a cavity between upper and lower bodies. The system can further include a rotatable, swivelable anchor having a base at least partially disposed within the cavity. The anchor may have a shaft coupled to the base and extending through an opening in the upper body. The system may also include an abutment that couples to the shaft of the anchor and serves as a mounting area for a crown. The anchor's rotatability and swivelability allow the lower implant body to be implanted at an angle in bone while permitting the crown to be positioned in a natural tooth orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: JBSG Management LLCInventors: Jim MCBRIDE, Gonzalo COVARRUBIAS, Souhail TOUBIA, Bradford STAPH
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Patent number: 8273112Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Phygen, LLCInventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
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Publication number: 20100324573Abstract: Surgical instruments, guides, and methods for closure of fascia and other tissue sites are disclosed. A suture passer guide comprises an elongate body with first and second passages for guiding a suture passer. The long axes of the elongate body, the first passage, and the second passage, preferably lie in three separate parallel planes. A suture passer comprises a housing having a needle tip portion and a first suture grasping surface. An elongate body is located at least partially within the housing and is configured to slide within the housing. The elongate body has a second suture grasping surface at the distal end. The first and second suture grasping surfaces preferably are spaced from the needle tip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: SYNOVIS LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: SOUHAIL TOUBIA, LASZLO GARAMSZEGI, JUAN MANUEL VELEZ
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Publication number: 20100292740Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
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Patent number: 7678139Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Allez Spine, LLCInventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
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Publication number: 20050261687Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Brown, Souhail Toubia
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Publication number: 20050021055Abstract: Surgical instruments, guides, and methods for closure of fascia and other tissue sites are disclosed. A suture passer guide comprises an elongate body with first and second passages for guiding a suture passer. The long axes of the elongate body, the first passage, and the second passage, preferably lie in three separate parallel planes. A suture passer comprises a housing having a needle tip portion and a first suture grasping surface. An elongate body is located at least partially within the housing and is configured to slide within the housing. The elongate body has a second suture grasping surface at the distal end. The first and second suture grasping surfaces preferably are spaced from the needle tip portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Souhail Toubia, Laszlo Garamszegi, Juan Velez
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Patent number: 6317049Abstract: A micropower transponder operates in conjunction with a constellation of low-to-medium Earth-orbiting communication satellites. The transponder is attached to a person, animal, or object. The location of a missing person, animal, or lost object is ascertained by locating the transponder associated with that person, animal, or object. The transponder may be hidden in the individual's hair, timepiece, jewelry, or article of clothing; may be swallowed by the individual; may be implanted under the individual's skin; or incorporated into an inconspicuous hand-held device such as a cellular telephone, pager, or calculator. The transponder includes a receiver for receiving an interrogation radio signal and a transmitter for transmitting a response radio signal. The transponder transmits the response radio signal in response to the interrogation radio signal if the interrogation radio signal includes a code matching the access code stored in the transponder.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventors: Souhail Toubia, John S. Browning