Patents Assigned to Asfora IP, LLC
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Patent number: 11478260Abstract: A parallel spacer for parallel spacing of a plurality of guiding elements during surgery is provided. The parallel spacer includes a parallel spacer body defining a first guide aperture extending through the parallel spacer body, the first guide aperture being sized to receive a first guiding element in a first orientation with respect to the parallel spacer body and hold the guiding element at the first orientation. The body further defines a second guide aperture extending through the parallel spacer body, sized to receive an access needle. The parallel spacer further includes a first external positioning protrusion, with the first guide aperture extending through the first external positioning protrusion, and a second external positioning protrusion, with the second guide aperture extending therethrough. The second guide aperture is open from a proximal end of the parallel spacer body to a distal end of the second external positioning protrusion.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson T. Asfora
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Patent number: 11452532Abstract: Disclosed herein is a parallel spacer for parallel spacing of a guide wire/pin during surgery. The parallel spacer incudes a parallel spacer body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The parallel spacer also includes a first aperture extending through the body and defined by one or more internal walls that extends to the opening in the top surface. The aperture is sized to receive a first guide and hold the first guide in a first orientation. A second aperture extends between a second opening in the top surface and a second opening in the bottom surface. The second aperture is defined by one or more walls located within the spacer body. The one or more walls connect the second opening in the top surface to the second opening in the bottom surface. The aperture is sized to receive another guide and hold the other guide in a parallel orientation to the first orientation at a first distance from the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson T. Asfora, Daniel S. Savage
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Patent number: 11291555Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for spinal fusion are disclosed. In particular, certain disclosed embodiments are configured to permit the addition of lordosis to a spinal fusion cage after implantation through the use of various expansion mechanisms to spread arms of the spinal fusion cage. Disclosed embodiments may include the use of a threaded wedge to expand the arms, the use of a keel within a series of detents, the use of supplemental fixation screws, and the use of a rotating cam.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2015Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage
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Patent number: 10987144Abstract: Techniques for joint fusion are described, including a screw comprising a head having a partially flat surface and an opening for receiving a screwdriver tip, the head able to fit within a drill guide, a tip having another opening, a shaft extending from the head to the tip, the shaft having a plurality of holes and a thread on an external surface of the shaft, and a cannula within the shaft extending from the opening to the another opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 10881406Abstract: A side-to-end vascular anastomosis device comprising a diversion conduit coupled to a lower flange which is inserted into the vessel and an upper flange located on the outside of the vessel designed to clamp together to seal the incision into which the lower flange of the device is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 10849661Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 10688016Abstract: An implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue of a patient from within the body of the patient. The system comprises an implant device configured to produce and communicate a vibration to body tissue located adjacent to the implant device. The device many include a case forming at least a portion of an exterior of the device, and a vibration generator configured to vibrate the portion of the exterior. The device may include a power supply to supply power to the vibration generator and a switch to selectively permit power from the power supply to be supplied to the vibration generator. The device may include a power receiver to receive electrical energy from a location external to the body of the patient and a signal receiver to receive signals from a location external to the body of the patient when the receiver is located in the body of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 10251688Abstract: Techniques for joint fusion are described, including a screw comprising a head having a partially flat surface and an opening for receiving a screwdriver tip, the head able to fit within a drill guide, a tip having another opening, a shaft extending from the head to the tip, the shaft having a plurality of holes and a thread on an external surface of the shaft, and a cannula within the shaft extending from the opening to the another opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 10206681Abstract: A side-to-end vascular anastomosis device comprising a diversion conduit coupled to a lower flange which is inserted into the vessel and an upper flange located on the outside of the vessel designed to clamp together to seal the incision into which the lower flange of the device is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 10159485Abstract: A tool is described for deploying a sutureless vascular anastomosis connection, including a body, a sheath configured to house a connector, the connector being configured to couple a graft vessel to a main vessel, the sheath being removably coupled to a distal end of the body, a dial disposed on a proximal end of the body, a spring disposed within the body and coupled to the dial, a shaft extending from the distal end of the body into the sheath, the shaft having a shaft cannula, a plunger having a plunger head configured to be coupled with the spring at one end, the plunger coupled to the shaft at an opposite end, and a retractable needle coupled to the dial using a retraction mechanism, the retractable needle configured to fit within the shaft cannula, the retractable needle having a sharp end.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack, Thomas Albert Roberts
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Patent number: 10111667Abstract: A system is described for performing vascular anastomosis without the use of sutures. The system includes a connector comprised of memory material and an incision seal. The connector has one end configured to securely engage a graft vessel and another end with wings and barbs. The wings are configured to securely engage an inner wall of a main vessel and the barbs are configured to lock with the incision seal. Once locked, the incision seal and the connector apply a clamping force that secures the graft vessel with the main vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
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Patent number: 10004507Abstract: A side-to-end vascular anastomosis device comprising a diversion conduit coupled to a lower flange which is inserted into the vessel and an upper flange located on the outside of the vessel designed to clamp together to seal the incision into which the lower flange of the device is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 9820743Abstract: Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
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Patent number: 9763707Abstract: A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 9724265Abstract: Techniques associated with an implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue within a body is disclosed. In some examples, a device includes a case having an engaging surface configured to conform to a surface in a pelvic region, a passage extending from an opening on the case to another opening on the case, the passage configured to receive a securing member, a vibration generator coupled to the case and configured to generate a vibration, and a power receiver coupled to the case, the power receiver comprising a receiving coil and configured to receive electrical energy from a remote source.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 9687414Abstract: Techniques associated with an implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue within a body is disclosed. In some examples, a device includes a case having an exterior surface configured to conform to an outer surface of a stomach, a passage extending from a distal opening disposed on a portion of the case to a proximal opening disposed on another portion the case, the passage configured to receive a securing member, a vibration generator coupled to the case and configured to generate a vibration, and a communication facility coupled to the case and configured to receive a first signal and to generate a second signal to the vibration generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: 9649112Abstract: A system is described for performing vascular anastomosis without the use of sutures. The system includes a connector comprised of memory material and an incision seal. The connector has one end configured to securely engage a graft vessel and another end with wings and barbs. The wings are configured to securely engage an inner wall of a main vessel and the barbs are configured to lock with the incision seal. Once locked, the incision seal and the connector apply a clamping force that secures the graft vessel with the main vessel.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Thomas Albert Roberts, Duane Lee Middlebusher, Richard Dean Phipps, Michael Edward Villalta, Lee James Carmack
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Patent number: 9572746Abstract: Techniques associated with an implant system for imparting vibratory massage to tissue within a body is disclosed. In some examples, a device includes a case having an engaging surface configured to conform to a surface of a bladder, a passage extending from an opening on the case to another opening on the case, the passage configured to receive a securing member, a vibration generator coupled to the case and configured to generate a vibration, and a power receiver coupled to the case, the power receiver having a receiving coil and configured to receive electrical energy from a remote source.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: ASFORA IP, LLCInventor: Wilson Theophilo Asfora
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Patent number: D807508Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage
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Patent number: D814635Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Asfora IP, LLCInventors: Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage