Patents by Inventor Kamran Aghayev

Kamran Aghayev 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).

  • Patent number: 11849984
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20220370109
    Abstract: This invention relates to a transdiscal screw capable of following a non-linear trajectory. The screw assembly includes a first screw and second screw coupled at a poly-axial joint. The first screw and the second screw capable of rotating independently of each other. The screw can also include a third screw coupled to the second screw at a poly-axial joint such that the first screw, second screw and third screw can rotate independently of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Publication number: 20220304820
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Kamran Aghayev, James J. Doulgeris, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 11291489
    Abstract: This invention relates to a transdiscal screw capable of following a non-linear trajectory. The screw assembly includes a first screw and second screw coupled at a poly-axial joint. The first screw and the second screw capable of rotating independently of each other. The screw can also include a third screw coupled to the second screw at a poly-axial joint such that the first screw, second screw and third screw can rotate independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUT
    Inventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 11246717
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Kamran Aghayev, James J. Doulgeris, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 11134997
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a transpedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Patent number: 10799367
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screw includes a threaded distal piece fixedly attached connected to an inner post. Both the inner post and the proximal piece have non-cylindrical receptacles at their proximal ends for engagement with driving tools. Independent rotation of the proximal piece and the distal piece enables for compression or decompression to modify the gap between two bones or bone fragments. During use, the distal piece of the bone screw is placed at least partially within a distal bone, the proximal piece is placed at least partially within a proximal bone, and one of two pieces is rotated while the other is held in a fixed position, causing movement of the proximal and distal bones relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20200315679
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Patent number: 10792083
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a transpedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Patent number: 10687876
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20200030013
    Abstract: This invention relates to a transdiscal screw capable of following a non-linear trajectory. The screw assembly includes a first screw and second screw coupled at a poly-axial joint. The first screw and the second screw capable of rotating independently of each other. The screw can also include a third screw coupled to the second screw at a poly-axial joint such that the first screw, second screw and third screw can rotate independently of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Publication number: 20190298540
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Kamran Aghayev, James J. Doulgeris, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 10322009
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Kamran Aghayev, James J. Doulgeris, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 10314631
    Abstract: This invention relates to a transdiscal screw capable of following a non-linear trajectory. The screw assembly includes a first screw and second screw coupled at a poly-axial joint. The first screw and the second screw capable of rotating independently of each other. The screw can also include a third screw coupled to the second screw at a poly-axial joint such that the first screw, second screw and third screw can rotate independently of each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Publication number: 20180250050
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20180250051
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a transpedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20180092751
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screw includes a threaded distal piece fixedly attached connected to an inner post. Both the inner post and the proximal piece have non-cylindrical receptacles at their proximal ends for engagement with driving tools. Independent rotation of the proximal piece and the distal piece enables for compression or decompression to modify the gap between two bones or bone fragments. During use, the distal piece of the bone screw is placed at least partially within a distal bone, the proximal piece is placed at least partially within a proximal bone, and one of two pieces is rotated while the other is held in a fixed position, causing movement of the proximal and distal bones relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20180014866
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Patent number: 9820788
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed. The screws include a threaded tip connected to a main shaft and a threaded outer sleeve that rotates relative to the outer shaft until locked down. Independent rotation of the threaded outer sleeve relative to the threaded distal tip allows compression or distraction to modify the gap between the vertebral bodies. The screws are passed from the inferior to superior vertebra or superior to inferior, for example, through a trans-pedicular route to avoid neurological compromise. At the same time, the path of screw insertion is oriented to reach superior or inferior vertebra. An intervertebral cage of the system is configured for lateral expansion from a nearly straight configuration to form a large footprint in the disc space. The screws and cage may be combined for improved fixation with minimal invasiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., University of South Florida
    Inventors: Frank D. Vrionis, Kamran Aghayev, Sabrina A Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris
  • Publication number: 20170209282
    Abstract: A method and system for performing bone fusion and/or securing one or more bones, such as adjacent vertebra, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Kamran Aghayev, James J. Doulgeris, Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, Frank D. Vrionis