Patents by Inventor Fred Murillo
Fred Murillo 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: 20240016627Abstract: A fixation member inserter instrument attaches to an interbody spacer and assists in the insertion of the interbody spacer into the intravertebral spacer. The distal end of the fixation member inserter instrument includes a fixation member guide with two or more fixation members that is configured to simultaneously deliver the two or more fixation members during the fixation member impaction process. The interbody spacer is attached to the inserter instrument by a threaded rod adjacent to the main body of the fixation member inserter instrument. There is an impaction rod extending through the device which connects to the two or more fixation members in the fixation member guide. When the impaction rod is impacted on a proximal end, the distal end contacts the two or more fixation members simultaneously and forces them into the vertebral body at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Astura Medical Inc.Inventors: Fred Murillo, Thomas Purcell
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Patent number: 11766342Abstract: A fixation member inserter instrument attaches to an interbody spacer and assists in the insertion of the interbody spacer into the intravertebral spacer. The distal end of the fixation member inserter instrument includes a fixation member guide with two or more fixation members that is configured to simultaneously deliver the two or more fixation members during the fixation member impaction process. The interbody spacer is attached to the inserter instrument by a threaded rod adjacent to the main body of the fixation member inserter instrument. There is an impaction rod extending through the device which connects to the two or more fixation members in the fixation member guide. When the impaction rod is impacted on a proximal end, the distal end contacts the two or more fixation members simultaneously and forces them into the vertebral body at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: ASTURA MEDICAL INC.Inventors: Fred Murillo, Thomas Purcell
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Publication number: 20210085488Abstract: A fixation member inserter instrument attaches to an interbody spacer and assists in the insertion of the interbody spacer into the intravertebral spacer. The distal end of the fixation member inserter instrument includes a fixation member guide with two or more fixation members that is configured to simultaneously deliver the two or more fixation members during the fixation member impaction process. The interbody spacer is attached to the inserter instrument by a threaded rod adjacent to the main body of the fixation member inserter instrument. There is an impaction rod extending through the device which connects to the two or more fixation members in the fixation member guide. When the impaction rod is impacted on a proximal end, the distal end contacts the two or more fixation members simultaneously and forces them into the vertebral body at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Astura Medical Inc.Inventors: Fred Murillo, Thomas Purcell
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Patent number: 10441433Abstract: A stand-alone interbody fixation system having a cage, anterior fixation blade and posterior fixation blade. The cage includes an annular side wall with an open interior and upper and lower surfaces, the cage being configured to fit between end plates of adjacent vertebrae. The anterior fixation blade includes an anterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending anterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The posterior fixation blade includes a posterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending posterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The anterior alignment boss and posterior alignment boss being rotatably coupled to each other and with a first opening and a second opening in the annular side wall opposite the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nirali Patel, Yang Cheng, Fred Murillo, Thomas Purcell, Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 7770722Abstract: A dental implant package for holding a dental implant has a container having a first contact surface, and a cap having a second contact surface. The cap and the container define a cavity configured for holding the dental implant. The first and second contact surfaces are configured for holding the dental implant therebetween. The cap comprises a plug defining the second contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Zimmer Dental, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Donahoe, Nathan J. Meyer, Thomas H. Day, Christopher M. Gervais, Fred Murillo
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Publication number: 20090065376Abstract: A medical implant package including a vial and a cap connected by a hinge. The vial includes a cavity for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. To access the implant, the cap is rotated about the hinge from a closed position to an open position. The cap defines a second cavity, separate from the vial cavity, sized to contain a healing screw. In one embodiment, the cap includes two portions connected by a living hinge which define the second cavity. The two cap portions, when moved relative to each other via the living hinge, permit access to the healing screw. In an alternative embodiment, the cap includes two retention members sized and configured to grip the healing screw. To remove the healing screw from the cap, the two retention members are displaced apart from each other by engaging them with a wedge extending from the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Ryan M. Donahoe, Nathan J. Meyer, Thomas H. Day, Christopher M. Gervais, Fred Murillo
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Patent number: 7451870Abstract: A medical implant package including a vial and a cap connected by a hinge. The vial includes a cavity for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. To access the implant, the cap is rotated about the hinge from a closed position to an open position. The cap defines a second cavity, separate from the vial cavity, sized to contain a healing screw. In one embodiment, the cap includes two portions connected by a living hinge which define the second cavity. The two cap portions, when moved relative to each other via the living hinge, permit access to the healing screw. In an alternative embodiment, the cap includes two retention members sized and configured to grip the healing screw. To remove the healing screw from the cap, the two retention members are displaced apart from each other by engaging them with a wedge extending from the vial.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Zimmer Dental, Inc.Inventors: Ryan M. Donahoe, Nathan J. Meyer, Thomas H. Day, Christopher M. Gervais, Fred Murillo
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Publication number: 20080077247Abstract: A spinal spacer assembly is provided. The spinal spacer assembly includes a spinal spacer having a wall configured to enclose a hollow interior, wherein the wall is further configured to have a top portion and a bottom portion. The top and bottom portions are configured to include a plurality of protrusions configured to protrude away from the top and bottom portions. The wall is further configured to have a variable degree curvature and include a plurality of grooves and an opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.Inventors: Fred Murillo, Mark Melton
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Publication number: 20080077248Abstract: A spacer for use in spine fusion surgical procedures is disclosed. The spacer includes an enclosure having a wall that is configured to enclose a hollow interior. The wall is further configured to include a plurality of openings spaced throughout the wall. The openings are configured to connect an exterior of the enclosure to the hollow interior. The enclosure further includes an indication cutting line configured to allow adjustment of a height of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.Inventors: Fred Murillo, Laurence Mercer McKinley
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Publication number: 20070181446Abstract: A medical implant package including a vial and a cap connected by a hinge. The vial includes a cavity for housing at least a portion of a dental implant. To access the implant, the cap is rotated about the hinge from a closed position to an open position. The cap defines a second cavity, separate from the vial cavity, sized to contain a healing screw. In one embodiment, the cap includes two portions connected by a living hinge which define the second cavity. The two cap portions, when moved relative to each other via the living hinge, permit access to the healing screw. In an alternative embodiment, the cap includes two retention members sized and configured to grip the healing screw. To remove the healing screw from the cap, the two retention members are displaced apart from each other by engaging them with a wedge extending from the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2006Publication date: August 9, 2007Inventors: Ryan M. Donahoe, Nathan J. Meyer, Thomas H. Day, Christopher M. Gervais, Fred Murillo