Patents by Inventor Jorge Lopez Camacho
Jorge Lopez Camacho 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: 20240130765Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an extramedullary biocompatible implant for moving bone in a patient's body. In some cases, the implant includes: a first plate configured to be attached to bone at a first location; a second plate configured to be attached to bone at a second location; and a distractor extending from the first plate and being at least partially contained within the second plate, where the distractor houses a drive system including a driver and a gear system coupled with the driver, and where the drive system is configured to cause translation of the second plate relative to the first plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Nathan Meyer, Emmon Chen, Gabriel Buenviaje, Woong Kim
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Publication number: 20240115300Abstract: An adjustable implant system configured to non-invasively guide bone growth in a patient. The adjustable implant system includes a tether having a first end coupled to a fixed bone anchor and a second end coupled to an adjustable bone anchor. The adjustable bone anchor includes a driver disposed within a housing and the driver is configured to actuate in response to an externally applied magnetic field. The adjustable implant system includes an external adjustment device configured to non-invasively actuate the driver disposed within the adjustable bone anchor. Non-invasive actuation of the driver can cause the adjustable bone anchor to increase or decrease the amount of tension on the tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Joon An, Michael Moeller, Shawn Placie, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Woong Kim, Emmon Chen
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Publication number: 20240009053Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20230397935Abstract: Disclosed herein are lock mechanisms configured for locking and unlocking rotation of a driver and a driven gear system in implantable distraction and compression systems, and implantable medical devices and implantable distraction and compression systems including such lock mechanisms. The lock mechanisms include a keeper that is configured to move from a locked position to an unlocked position in response to a rotation of the driver, wherein, in the locked position, the keeper is configured to resist rotation of the driven features and the driver under a load on the driven features, and in the unlocked position, permits rotation of the drive gear and the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventor: Jorge Lopez Camacho
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Publication number: 20230371987Abstract: Various implementations include implants and related methods for moving bone. Certain implementations include an implant for moving bone in a patient's body, the implant including: an implantable biocompatible housing having a first cavity; a first adjustment rod at least partially contained within the first cavity; and a drive mechanism configured to drive the first adjustment rod to enable both translation axially relative to the housing and rotation about a primary axis of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Dalton Jennings, Adam Beckett, Fernando Cardenas, Johnny Chen, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Nathan Meyer, Wilfred Medel, Woong Kim, Gabriel Buenviaje, Shawn Placie
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Patent number: 11801187Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20230248403Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an extramedullary distraction and compression system. The extramedullary distraction system includes: a housing configured to be attached to a bone at a first location, the housing having a magnet and a lead screw positioned therein, wherein the lead screw is coupled to the magnet such that rotation of the magnet causes rotation of the lead screw, at least one retainer clip disposed around the lead screw; a rod configured to be attached to the bone at a second location and configured to interact with the lead screw such that, upon rotation of the lead screw, the rod distracts or contracts relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2021Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Shawn Placie, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Ricky Quach, Brandon Chimits, Woong Kim
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Publication number: 20230190341Abstract: Various implementations include an adjustable implant such as a distraction/compression device. In certain cases, the adjustable implant can include a housing; an adjustable member at least partially positioned within the housing and configured to translate relative to the housing; and an intermediary member positioned between the housing and the adjustable member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Woong Kim, Shawn Placie
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Publication number: 20230158338Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Patent number: 11577097Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20230041121Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to an aspect of the disclosure relates to an adjustable implant including: a housing; a first adjustable member at least partially positioned within the housing and moveable relative to the housing; and a first actuation assembly positioned within the first adjustable member and configured to move the first adjustable member relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20220183913Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Patent number: 11278462Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20220071670Abstract: The present disclosure broadly provides applications of communication at ultrasound frequencies to establish transcutaneous data communication between medical devices located on and/or within a body of a patient, including inter alia: features for adjustable implants including data communication, hermetic containment, and torque amplification features.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Youngsam Bae, Michael Moeller, Gabriel Buenviaje, Shawn Placie
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Publication number: 20220015811Abstract: The present disclosure broadly provides applications of communication at ultrasound frequencies to establish transcutaneous data communication between medical devices located on and/or within a body of a patient, including inter alia: features for adjustable implants including data communication, hermetic containment, and torque amplification features.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Jorge Lopez Camacho, Shanbao Cheng, Youngsam Bae, Shawn Placie, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20200253588Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller
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Publication number: 20200254283Abstract: The present disclosure provides implants, sensor modules, networks, and methods configured to establish transcutaneous power and transcutaneous bidirectional data communication using ultrasound signals between two or more medical devices located on and within a body of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Youngsam Bae, Khoa Pham, Niels Smidth, Everett Van Zuiden, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Michael Moeller, Michael Wentz
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Publication number: 20190000705Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Patent number: D578848Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Brasseler USA Medical LLCInventor: Jorge Lopez Camacho