Patents by Inventor Joseph Moctezuma
Joseph Moctezuma 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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Patent number: 10624702Abstract: A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Moctezuma, Craig Drager, Joseph Thomas Cilke, Victor D. Snyder, Wei-Shyang Yang, Justin Kemp, Andrew Wald, Jerald Lamont Redmond, Shai Ronen, Nikhil Mahendra
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Patent number: 10517680Abstract: A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Moctezuma, Craig Drager, Joseph Thomas Cilke, Victor D. Snyder, Wei-Shyang Yang, Justin Kemp, Andrew Wald, Jerald Lamont Redmond, Shai Ronen, Nikhil Mahendra
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Publication number: 20180310996Abstract: A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Joseph MOCTEZUMA, Craig Drager, Joseph Thomas Cilke, Victor D. Snyder, Wei-Shyang Yang, Justin Kemp, Andrew Wald, Jerald Lamont Redmond, Shai Ronen, Nikhil Mahendra
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Publication number: 20180311012Abstract: A system and apparatus is disclosed to automatically determine the identification and selected information relating to instruments. The identification information may be read or determined by various reader systems and then transferred for various purposes. The identification information may be stored on the instrument with a storage system or printing and/or recalled from a memory once the identification is made.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Joseph Moctezuma, Craig Drager, Joseph Thomas CiIke, Victor D. Snyder, Wei-Shyang Yang, Justin Kemp, Andrew Wald, Jerald Lamont Redmond, Shai Ronen, Nikhil Mahendra
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Publication number: 20170151022Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical navigation system for tracking an instrument relative to a patient. The system can track a portion of the patient, an instrument, and/or both relative to image data, a coordinate system, an atlas, a morphed atlas, or combinations thereof. The system can include a tracking device on the instrument to provide six degree of freedom information regarding the location of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Bradley A. JASCOB, Laurent Verard, Joel S. Hughes, Steven L. Hartmann, John J. Kappus, Joseph Moctezuma, Matthew F. Dicorleto, John B. Clayton
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Publication number: 20160166338Abstract: A system for tracking a navigated instrument. The system can include a first elongated instrument and a second elongated instrument. The first elongated instrument can have a first proximal end and a first distal end. The first elongated instrument can be adapted to be positioned relative to an anatomy. The second elongated instrument can move adjacent to the first elongated instrument. The second elongated instrument can have a second proximal end and a second distal end. The system can also include at least one tracking device coupled to the second elongated instrument. When the second elongated instrument is in a first position, the at least one tracking device tracks the first distal end of the first elongated instrument, and when the second elongated instrument is in a second position, the at least one tracking device tracks the second distal end of the second elongated instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Steven L. HARTMANN, Joel S. Hughes, Joseph Moctezuma, Laurent Verard
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Patent number: 9265589Abstract: A system for tracking a navigated instrument. The system can include a first elongated instrument and a second elongated instrument. The first elongated instrument can have a first proximal end and a first distal end. The first elongated instrument can be adapted to be positioned relative to an anatomy. The second elongated instrument can move adjacent to the first elongated instrument. The second elongated instrument can have a second proximal end and a second distal end. The system can also include at least one tracking device coupled to the second elongated instrument. When the second elongated instrument is in a first position, the at least one tracking device tracks the first distal end of the first elongated instrument, and when the second elongated instrument is in a second position, the at least one tracking device tracks the second distal end of the second elongated instrument.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Steven L. Hartmann, Joel S. Hughes, Joseph Moctezuma, Laurent Verard
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Patent number: 8239001Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Laurent G. Verard, Joel S. Hughes, Steven L. Hartmann, John J. Kappus, Joseph Moctezuma, Matthew F. DiCorleto, Bradley A. Jascob, John B. Clayton
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Patent number: 7993378Abstract: A method for accessing the spine includes making an incision in the skin of a patient. The skin and tissue can be dilated, and a cannula inserted through the dilated skin and tissue. The cannula includes a distal end positioned adjacent a first working space that includes paraspinous tissue. The cannula can be repositioned through the incision to a second working space adjacent the distal end of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IN.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Publication number: 20090118742Abstract: A system for tracking a navigated instrument. The system can include a first elongated instrument and a second elongated instrument. The first elongated instrument can have a first proximal end and a first distal end. The first elongated instrument can be adapted to be positioned relative to an anatomy. The second elongated instrument can move adjacent to the first elongated instrument. The second elongated instrument can have a second proximal end and a second distal end. The system can also include at least one tracking device coupled to the second elongated instrument. When the second elongated instrument is in a first position, the at least one tracking device tracks the first distal end of the first elongated instrument, and when the second elongated instrument is in a second position, the at least one tracking device tracks the second distal end of the second elongated instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Steven L. Hartmann, Joel S. Hughes, Joseph Moctezuma, Laurent Verard
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Publication number: 20070156020Abstract: A method for accessing the spine includes making an incision in the skin of a patient. The skin and tissue can be dilated, and a cannula inserted through the dilated skin and tissue. The cannula includes a distal end positioned adjacent a first working space that includes paraspinous tissue. The cannula can be repositioned through the incision to a second working space adjacent the distal end of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Kevin Foley, Maurice Smith, John Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Publication number: 20060025677Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Laurent Verard, Joel Hughes, Steven Hartmann, John Kappus, Joseph Moctezuma, Matthew DiCorleto, Bradley Jascob, John Clayton
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Publication number: 20040176763Abstract: Methods for performing surgery in a patient through a single cannula are shown. A device is provided which includes an elongated cannula sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient. The cannula defines a working channel between its ends for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. Methods are provided for performing spinal surgeries percutaneously, including insertion of vertebral fixation elements and fusion devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Publication number: 20030139648Abstract: Devices and methods for performing percutaneous spinal surgery under direct visualization and through a single cannula are shown. A device (10) is provided which includes an elongated cannula (20) having a first inner diameter (DI) and an outer diameter (DO) sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient. The cannula (20) defines a working channel (25) between its ends (21, 22) which has a second diameter (D2) equal to the diameter (DI) of the cannula sized for receiving a tool therethrough. An elongated viewing element (50) is engageable to the cannula (20) adjacent the working channel (25), preferably by a fixture (30). The fixture (30) includes a housing (31) attachable to the proximal end (22) of the cannula (20) that defines a working channel opening (35) which is in communication with the working channel (25). The housing (31) also defines an optics bore (60) adjacent the working channel opening (35).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6520907Abstract: A method for accessing the spine includes making an incision in the skin of a patient. The skin and tissue can be dilated, and a cannula inserted through the dilated skin and tissue. The cannula includes a distal end positioned adjacent a first working space that includes paraspinous tissue. The cannula can be repositioned through the incision to a second working space adjacent the distal end of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6425859Abstract: A device for retracting tissue that includes a cannula and a retractor positionable in the working channel of the cannula. The retractor includes a working tip configured to atraumatically displace tissue as the retractor is manipulated through the tissue.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1999Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6217509Abstract: A device (10) is provided which includes an elongated cannula (20) having a first inner diameter (DI) and an outer diameter (DO) sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient. The cannula (20) defines a working channel (25) between its ends (21, 22) which has a second diameter (D2) equal to the diameter (DI) of the cannula sized for receiving a tool therethrough. An elongated viewing element (50) is engageable to the cannula (20) adjacent the working channel (25), preferably by a fixture (30, 170). The fixture (30, 170) includes a housing/body (31, 171) attachable to the proximal end (22) of the cannula (20). The housing (31) defines an optics bore (60, 180) to support a viewing element (50) for translation and rotation relative to the cannula (20) so that the longitudinal axis of the optics bore (60, 180) will translate parallel to and rotate about the longitudinal axis of the working channel (25).Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6206822Abstract: Devices and methods for performing percutaneous spinal surgery under direct visualization and through a single cannula are shown. A device (10) is provided which includes an elongated cannula (20) having a first inner diameter (DI) and an outer diameter (DO) sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient. The cannula (20) defines a working channel (25) between its ends (21, 22) which has a second diameter (D2) equal to the diameter (DI) of the cannula sized for receiving a tool therethrough. An elongated viewing element (50) is engageable to the cannula (20) adjacent the working channel (25), preferably by a fixture (30). The fixture (30) includes a housing (31) attachable to the proximal end (22) of the cannula (20) that defines a working channel opening (35) which is in communication with the working channel (25). The housing (31) also defines an optics bore (60) adjacent the working channel opening (35).Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6176823Abstract: A fixture for performing percutaneous surgery under direct visualization and through a single cannula includes a housing/body attachable to the proximal end of the cannula by a ring. The ring encircles the cannula and is provided with a pair of opposing arms defining a slot therebetween. A mechanism connected to the arms is operable to compress and release the arms such that the fixture can grip the cannula at a plurality of locations along the cannula. The housing/body includes a support column extending between the housing/body and the ring and an optics bore for supporting a portion of a viewing element.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
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Patent number: 6162170Abstract: A method for percutaneous surgery on the spine of a patient under direct visualization is performed through a single cannula having a predetermined length. The length is determined by measuring a distance from the lamina of a spinal vertebra to the skin of the patient, determining a first portion of the length to be less than the measured distance, and determining a second portion of the length to be about one fourth (1/4) the length of the first portion. The first portion is the length of the cannula to be introduced into the patient and the second portion extends external to the patient. This length is preferably 5.5 to 7.0 times greater than the transverse dimension of the cannula. Such dimensions for the cannula permits the longitudinal axis of a tool to be angled between 5 degrees and 8 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Thomas Foley, Maurice Mell Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma