Patents by Inventor Ahmad Alsaffar
Ahmad Alsaffar 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: 20230389982Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to provide RF energy needed for surgical operation and wherein the first and the second electrodes may be configured to be symmetrical or substantially symmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member or wherein the first electrode is configured to cover the open window of the outer tubular member and extended to one side of the outer tubular member and the second electrode is configured to be disposed on the other side of the outer tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Joel Andrew Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin Cooper Edwards
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Publication number: 20230363803Abstract: A bone fastener includes a head including a first receiver defining an implant cavity and a distal portion defining a plurality of adjacent grooves. The head further includes a second receiver defining an implant cavity. A first resilient member is configured for disposal within the plurality of adjacent grooves and a second resilient member is configured for disposal within the plurality of adjacent grooves. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and is configured to engage tissue. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Ahmad Alsaffar
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Publication number: 20230346458Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Andrew Willhite
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Patent number: 11801074Abstract: A bone fastener includes a head including a first receiver defining an implant cavity and a distal portion defining a plurality of adjacent grooves. The head further includes a second receiver defining an implant cavity. A first resilient member is configured for disposal within the plurality of adjacent grooves and a second resilient member is configured for disposal within the plurality of adjacent grooves. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and is configured to engage tissue. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Ahmad Alsaffar
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Patent number: 11766288Abstract: A medical instrument sheath including an elongated hollow tube having a wall comprised of polymeric material; and at least one electrical lead embedded inside the wall, wherein the at least one electrical lead is configured to be connected with a respective electrode disposed in a member located inside the sheath and extending from a distal end of the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite
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Patent number: 11717342Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member. The first electrode and the second electrode may be configured to provide RF energy needed for a surgical operation and may be configured to be substantially symmetrical or asymmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
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Patent number: 11622786Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: GYRUS ACMI, INC.Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
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Publication number: 20230078209Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Kevin Cooper Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Andrew Willhite, David C. Chruch, Daniel R. Goldberg
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Patent number: 11564705Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes two coaxially aligned solenoids and a cannulated armature configured to be received within the two coaxially aligned solenoids.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Gyras ACMI, Inc.Inventors: David Church, Ahmad Alsaffar, Daniel Goldberg, Joel Willhite, Kevin Edwards
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Patent number: 11517341Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Gyrus ACMl, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
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Publication number: 20220211405Abstract: A medical device includes a hollow tubular connector having a first open end and a second open end, the first open end configured to be connected to a suction port of a surgical cutting device, and the second open end configured to be connected to a source of pressurized air, the hollow tubular connector including a first seal located proximate the first open end and having a first diameter, the first seal being configured to sealingly accommodate a tubular shank, of a first diameter, of a blade of the surgical cutting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Satyanarayana Eedarapalli, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin Cooper Edwards
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Patent number: 11304722Abstract: A medical device includes a hollow tubular connector having a first open end and a second open end, the first open end configured to be connected to a suction port of a surgical cutting device, and the second open end configured to be connected to a source of pressurized air, the hollow tubular connector including a first seal located proximate the first open end and having a first diameter, the first seal being configured to sealingly accommodate a tubular shank, of a first diameter, of a blade of the surgical cutting device.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.Inventors: Satyanarayana Raju Eedarapalli, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
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Patent number: 11213312Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
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Patent number: 11147579Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a cotch yoke or slotted link mechanism. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The scotch yoke or slotted link mechanism is between the inner blade tube and the motor.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Gyrus Acmi. Inc.Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
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Patent number: 11141182Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Gyrus Acmi, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
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Publication number: 20200323582Abstract: Provided is a medical device comprising an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member having a distal end and an open window disposed at the distal end, a first electrode and/or a second electrode disposed at the distal end of the outer tubular member, and a cannulated plunger or armature or shaft configured to drive the inner tubular member to cut tissue in cooperation with the open window of the outer tubular member wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are configured to provide RF energy needed for surgical operation and wherein the first and the second electrodes may be configured to be symmetrical or substantially symmetrical along a longitudinal axis of the outer tubular member or wherein the first electrode is configured to cover the open window of the outer tubular member and extended to one side of the outer tubular member and the second electrode is configured to be disposed on the other side of the outer tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Joel A. Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar, Kevin C. Edwards
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Publication number: 20200305919Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has a distal end, an open window disposed at the distal end, and one or more dimples. The inner tubular member has a distal tip and one or more axial grooves. The inner tubular member is configured to be received within the outer tubular member. The one or more axial grooves and the one or more dimples are configured to align the distal tip of the inner tubular member with the open window of the outer tubular member. The open window of the outer tubular member and the distal tip of the inner tubular member are configured to cut tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Jay Casey, Joel Willhite, Ahmad Alsaffar
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Publication number: 20200275944Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a lever arm. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is spaced from the blade tube section. The lever arm is between the inner blade tube and the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Daniel Goldberg, Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church
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Publication number: 20200268400Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a solenoid, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, an inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The solenoid is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg
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Publication number: 20200268401Abstract: Disclosed herein is a medical device. The medical device includes a blade tube section, a motor, and a mechanical arrangement. The blade tube section includes an outer blade tube, inner blade tube, and a cutting window at a distal end of the blade tube section. The motor is offset from a central axis of the blade tube section. The mechanical arrangement is between the inner blade tube and the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Kevin Edwards, Ahmad Alsaffar, Joel Willhite, David Church, Daniel Goldberg