Patents by Inventor Hassan Serhan

Hassan Serhan 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).

  • Low profile spinal tethering devices
    Patent number: 9492165
    Abstract: Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Peter O. Newton, Michael Nilsson
  • IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160317714
    Abstract: An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon has a footprint that substantially corresponds to a perimeter of a vertebral endplate. An inflatable device is inserted through a cannula into an intervertebral space and oriented so that, upon expansion, a natural angle between vertebrae will be at least partially restored. At least one component selected from the group consisting of a load-bearing component and an osteobiologic component is directed into the inflatable device through a fluid communication means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Michael Andrew Slivka, Bradley Thomas Moore, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Charles M. Bartish, Hal Brent Woodrow, William L. Rohr, Kevin Cooper
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal Administration Of Specific Inhibitors Of Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines
    Publication number: 20160310538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20160296265
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Michael A. Fisher, Hassan A. Serhan, John Riley Hawkins
  • Dynamized Interspinal Implant
    Publication number: 20160249960
    Abstract: An interspinous process having a narrowed distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Alexander Michel DiNello, William Christianson
  • Dynamized Interspinal Implant
    Publication number: 20160249959
    Abstract: An interspinous process having a narrowed distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Alexander Michel DiNello, William Christianson
  • Dynamized Interspinal Implant
    Publication number: 20160249958
    Abstract: An interspinous process having a narrowed distal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Alexander Michel DiNello, William Christianson
  • TRANSDISCAL ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIFIC INHIBITORS OF PRO-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES
    Publication number: 20160228558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Dynamized interspinal implant
    Patent number: 9402654
    Abstract: An interspinous process implant for insertion between adjacent spinous processes, the implant having a flexible body having i) an upper posterior portion having an upper surface adapted to bear upon an upper spinous process, ii) a lower posterior portion having a lower surface adapted to bear upon a lower spinous process, and iii) an arcuate, flexible anterior wall connecting the upper and lower portions, wherein the anterior wall has a narrowed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Hassan Serhan
  • Neural tissue retraction and preservation device
    Patent number: 9402535
    Abstract: A self-retaining neural retraction clip, preferably having controlled retraction level and an off-set retraction means. This device can reduce operative site clutter to enhance disc access while providing consistent and stable dural retraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Tannoury, Michael J O'Neil, Derek Shaw, Hassan Serhan
  • INTERVERTEBRAL DISC PUNCTURE AND TREATMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160213367
    Abstract: A pre-assembled, telescoping needle system comprising an outer needle surrounding a finer gauge needle which, after percutaneous penetration by the outer needle, extends to penetrate the intervertebral disc into which the injectable is to be delivered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Cynthia Lee, Hassan Serhan, Michael O'Neil
  • Tether tensioning instrument
    Patent number: 9393063
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Michael A. Fisher, Hassan A. Serhan, John Riley Hawkins
  • IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20160199196
    Abstract: An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. In some embodiments, the balloon has a footprint that substantially corresponds to a perimeter of a vertebral endplate. An inflatable device is inserted through a cannula into an intervertebral space and oriented so that, upon expansion, a natural angle between vertebrae will be at least partially restored. At least one component selected from the group consisting of a load-bearing component and an osteobiologic component is directed into the inflatable device through a fluid communication means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Thomas M. DiMauro, John Daniel Malone
  • Anti-Microbial Implant
    Publication number: 20160183980
    Abstract: Non-load-bearing, drug-eluting components that can be added to load bearing spinal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alan Fisher, Hassan Serhan, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Andrew Slivka
  • Methods and devices for correcting spinal deformity with pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screws
    Patent number: 9327015
    Abstract: A method of correcting spinal deformity, which includes locating pharmaceutical-loaded implants adjacent to targeted spinal growth plates, and then eluting the pharmaceutical onto the growth plates. Preferably, the method involves correcting spinal deformity by simply inserting a pharmaceutical-eluting pedicle screw onto the concave side of a scoliotic curve. In some embodiments, the screw has a cannulated internal reservoir that contains a growth-inhibiting pharmaceutical (such as a tetracycline) and at least one fenestration that allows the pharmaceutical to elute onto the vertebral body growth plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Michael J. O'Neil, Sean Lilienfeld, Thomas M. DiMauro