Patents by Inventor Khiem Pham
Khiem Pham 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: 10485587Abstract: Modular devices, assemblies, and methods for coupling one or more fixation elements, such as bone fasteners and/or elongate rods. The device includes at least one coupling element having a body portion for receiving a bone fastener and an extension portion extending transversely from the body portion. A locking assembly is received in the coupling element and includes a locking member, a clamp portion, and a ring portion, wherein the locking member is configured to contact an upper portion of the clamp portion and the ring portion is configured to at least partially surround a lower portion of the clamp portion. When unlocked, the bone fastener is moveable within the clamp portion to allow for polyaxial movement of bone fastener relative to the coupling element, and when locked, the bone fastener is fixed relative to the coupling element.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Jeff Nichols, Khiem Pham
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Patent number: 10490209Abstract: A content system accessing an audio stream. The content system inputs segments of the audio stream into a speech classifier for classification, the speech classifier generating, for the segments of the audio stream, raw scores representing likelihoods that the respective segment of the audio stream includes an occurrence of a speech sound. The content system generates binary scores for the audio stream based on the set of raw scores, each binary score generated based on an aggregation of raw scores from consecutive series of the segments of the audio stream. The content system generates one or more timing windows for the speech sounds in the audio stream based on the binary scores, each timing window indicating an estimate of a beginning and ending timestamps of one or more speech sounds in the audio stream.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Sourish Chaudhuri, Neboj{hacek over (s)}a Ćirić, Khiem Pham
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Patent number: 10478227Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element. The orthopedic fixation devices described herein can include modular locking clamp assemblies that can be fixed onto fasteners that are already implanted in bone. The modular locking clamp assemblies can include polyaxial locking clamp assemblies, as well as monoaxial locking clamp assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David N. Leff, Khiem Pham, Patrick Nolan, Devjeet Mishra, Michael Harper, Milan George, Katherine Manninen, John Perkins
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Publication number: 20190321081Abstract: A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Khiem Pham, Andrew Iott
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Publication number: 20190307490Abstract: The present invention provides a sacral-iliac plate having an iliac portion with a first screw hole for receiving a first fastener to secure the iliac portion to the iliac bone. A sacral portion integrated monolithically with the iliac portion is also provided with a second and third screw holes for receiving second and third fasteners to secure the sacral portion to the sacral bone. The sacral portion also includes a tulip for receiving and securing a spinal rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Khiem Pham, Mark Salzberger
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Publication number: 20190303906Abstract: A portable point-of-sale (POS) system includes a stand, an adjustable arm coupled to the stand, and a housing. The housing is coupled to the adjustable arm and includes a locking side panel having an integrated locking mechanism. The housing is configured to removably enclose a computing device used to facilitate an electronic transaction. The locking side panel is configured to enclose the computing device within the housing. The integrated locking mechanism and the locking side panel are configured to lock the computing device within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Satish GOVINDARAJAN, Michael VOEGE, Murthy BOBBA, Khiem PHAM, Gunabalan BABU, Uris DACOSTA, Richard TILGHMAN, Daniel POTTER
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Publication number: 20190262041Abstract: Devices and methods for coupling first and second adjacent vertebrae. The device includes a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The first coupling element has a first body portion for receiving a first bone fastener and an elongate rod portion extending transversely from the first body portion. The second coupling element has a second body portion for receiving a second bone fastener and an extension portion extending transversely from the second body portion. The extension portion defines a recess sized and configured to receive the rod portion of the first coupling element. When unlocked, the rod portion is moveable in the recess to allow for rotational and translational movement of the first and second coupling elements. When locked, the relative position of the first and second coupling elements is fixed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Jeff Nichols, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Khiem Pham, Michael Harper, Devjeet Mishra, Derek Martzall
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Patent number: 10383659Abstract: A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Khiem Pham, Andrew Iott
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Patent number: 10368919Abstract: The present invention provides a sacral-iliac plate having an iliac portion with a first screw hole for receiving a first fastener to secure the iliac portion to the iliac bone. A sacral portion integrated monolithically with the iliac portion is also provided with a second and third screw holes for receiving second and third fasteners to secure the sacral portion to the sacral bone. The sacral portion also includes a tulip for receiving and securing a spinal rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Khiem Pham, Mark Salzberger
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Patent number: 10335206Abstract: Devices and methods for coupling first and second adjacent vertebrae. The device includes a first coupling element and a second coupling element. The first coupling element has a first body portion for receiving a first bone fastener and an elongate rod portion extending transversely from the first body portion. The second coupling element has a second body portion for receiving a second bone fastener and an extension portion extending transversely from the second body portion. The extension portion defines a recess sized and configured to receive the rod portion of the first coupling element. When unlocked, the rod portion is moveable in the recess to allow for rotational and translational movement of the first and second coupling elements. When locked, the relative position of the first and second coupling elements is fixed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jeff Nichols, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Khiem Pham, Michael Harper, Devjeet Mishra, Derek Martzall
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Patent number: 10335216Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for bone fusion are disclosed. In particular, a fixation screw assembly is provided that comprises a bone engagement portion including a shaft and a head member. The assembly also includes a flexible washer member that can be operably attached and secured around the head member of the bone engagement portion. The washer member is polyaxial relative to the bone engagement portion, such that it can assume a variety of angles. The washer member can help prevent back out of the bone engagement portion when the bone engagement portion is implanted into a bone member. The design of the fixation screw assembly can be used in different fusion procedures, including fusion of the sacroiliac joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Liana Mari, Michael Barnum, Khiem Pham
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Publication number: 20190053835Abstract: Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
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Publication number: 20190046241Abstract: A modular uniplanar pedicle screw assembly for use with a polyaxial bone fastener. The modular assembly comprises a uniplanar tulip assembly adapted to be coupled to a head of the polyaxial bone fastener, wherein the uniplanar tulip assembly includes a longitudinal slot. The modular assembly further includes an adapter having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion is sized and shaped to be received in a recess of the bone fastener head. The upper portion extends from the lower portion and is adapted to slide along the longitudinal slot of the uniplanar tulip assembly to allow movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a first plane along a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot preventing movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a second plane lateral to the first plane relative to the bone fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: David Leff, Patrick Nolan, Liana Mari, Noah Gross, Khiem Pham, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Kurt Faulhaber
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Publication number: 20190015216Abstract: Devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Matthew Hansell
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Patent number: 10181066Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for a smart harbor device for intelligent updating and selection for use of transaction processing terminal devices. A smart harbor device may be used to provide updating, servicing, and other maintenance of transaction processing terminal devices, such as EMV terminals used in retail transaction processing. The smart harbor device may include a port where the transaction processing terminal devices may be places, and the smart harbor device may connect to each of the transaction processing terminal devices. Once connected, the smart harbor device may run diagnostics to determine the statuses and conditions for each of the transaction processing terminal devices and maintenance the transaction processing terminal devices. The maintenance may be performed at times where the transaction processing terminal devices are not required for use. Additionally, the smart harbor device may intelligently select one based on statuses and device capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Satish Govindarajan, Geoffrey William Chatterton, Gunabalan Babu, Guhan Senguttuvan, Anantharaj Uruthiralingam, Khiem Pham, Carlos Rivas
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Patent number: 10147080Abstract: A point-of-sale (POS) system is provided. The POS system may include an adjustable housing configured to receive a computing device. The POS system housing may be adjustable so that a screen of the computing device can be viewed by a merchant and a customer. The computing device may be removable from the housing for use as a mobile POS system. The POS system may also include electronics for accepting various forms of payment and for connecting the computing device to a network.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Satish Govindarajan, Michael Voege, Murthy Bobba, Khiem Pham, Gunabalan Babu, Uris Dacosta, Richard Tilghman, Daniel Potter
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Patent number: 10143500Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Nick Padovani, Matthew Hansell, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Andrew Iott
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Patent number: 10136928Abstract: Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
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Patent number: 10130395Abstract: A modular uniplanar pedicle screw assembly for use with a polyaxial bone fastener. The modular assembly comprises a uniplanar tulip assembly adapted to be coupled to a head of the polyaxial bone fastener, wherein the uniplanar tulip assembly includes a longitudinal slot. The modular assembly further includes an adapter having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion is sized and shaped to be received in a recess of the bone fastener head. The upper portion extends from the lower portion and is adapted to slide along the longitudinal slot of the uniplanar tulip assembly to allow movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a first plane along a direction that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot preventing movement of the uniplanar tulip assembly in a second plane lateral to the first plane relative to the bone fastener.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, Patrick Nolan, Liana Mari, Noah Gross, Khiem Pham, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Kurt Faulhaber
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Patent number: 10105239Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Matthew Hansell