Patents by Inventor M. Todd Miller
M. Todd Miller 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: 20240058140Abstract: A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, M. Todd Miller
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Patent number: 11833062Abstract: A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, M. Todd Miller
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Patent number: 11589941Abstract: A virtual surgical cutting guide may have first and second slots defining first and second axes respectively. The virtual surgical cutting guide may be positioned away from a vertebral body such that the first and second axes intersect at a distal point located in an interior of the vertebral body. The virtual surgical cutting guide may include the virtual surgical cutting guide with first and second cutting instruments. A method of performing a pedicle subtraction osteotomy may include the steps of placing the virtual surgical cutting guide over the first and second cutting instruments.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, Bryan Weiner, M. Todd Miller, Steven F. Krause, Michael Chang
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Patent number: 11583412Abstract: A surgical implant system includes an implant and a fixation member for securing the implant to tissue. The implant and the fixation member together comprise a single monolithic structure. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant, the fixation member, and the insertion instrument together comprise a single monolithic structure and are constructed from a single material. The implant is monolithically connected to the fixation member at a first frangible connection and is monolithically connected to the insertion instrument at a second frangible connection. Each of the frangible connections can be broken when force is applied.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: M. Todd Miller, Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr
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Publication number: 20210338455Abstract: A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, M. Todd Miller
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Patent number: 11083597Abstract: A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, M. Todd Miller
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Publication number: 20210137701Abstract: A surgical implant system includes an implant and a fixation member for securing the implant to tissue. The implant and the fixation member together comprise a single monolithic structure. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant, the fixation member, and the insertion instrument together comprise a single monolithic structure and are constructed from a single material. The implant is monolithically connected to the fixation member at a first frangible connection and is monolithically connected to the insertion instrument at a second frangible connection. Each of the frangible connections can be broken when force is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: M. Todd Miller, Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr
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Patent number: 10959855Abstract: A surgical implant system includes an implant and a fixation member for securing the implant to tissue. The implant and the fixation member together comprise a single monolithic structure. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant, the fixation member, and the insertion instrument together comprise a single monolithic structure and are constructed from a single material. The implant is monolithically connected to the fixation member at a first frangible connection and is monolithically connected to the insertion instrument at a second frangible connection. Each of the frangible connections can be broken when force is applied.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: M. Todd Miller, Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr
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Publication number: 20210015502Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical cutting guide, a surgical cutting guide assembly and a method for using same. The surgical cutting may have first and second slots defining first and second axes respectively. The surgical cutting guide may be positioned away from a vertebral body such that the first and second axes intersect at a distal point located in an interior of the vertebral body. The surgical cutting assembly may include the surgical cutting guide with first and second cutting instruments. A method of performing a pedicle subtraction osteotomy may include the steps of placing the surgical cutting guide over the first and second cutting instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, Bryan Weiner, M. Todd Miller, Steven F. Krause, Michael Chang
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Patent number: 10820917Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical cutting guide, a surgical cutting guide assembly and a method for using same. The surgical cutting may have first and second slots defining first and second axes respectively. The surgical cutting guide may be positioned away from a vertebral body such that the first and second axes intersect at a distal point located in an interior of the vertebral body. The surgical cutting assembly may include the surgical cutting guide with first and second cutting instruments. A method of performing a pedicle subtraction osteotomy may include the steps of placing the surgical cutting guide over the first and second cutting instruments.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, Bryan Weiner, M. Todd Miller, Steven F. Krause, Michael Chang
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Publication number: 20190105065Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surgical cutting guide, a surgical cutting guide assembly and a method for using same. The surgical cutting may have first and second slots defining first and second axes respectively. The surgical cutting guide may be positioned away from a vertebral body such that the first and second axes intersect at a distal point located in an interior of the vertebral body. The surgical cutting assembly may include the surgical cutting guide with first and second cutting instruments. A method of performing a pedicle subtraction osteotomy may include the steps of placing the surgical cutting guide over the first and second cutting instruments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, Bryan Weiner, M. Todd Miller, Steven F. Krause, Michael Chang
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Publication number: 20190083283Abstract: A system for implanting an expandable interbody implant into an intervertebral space includes an elongated tool, the distal end of which is removably securable to the implant. The proximal end of the tool has an attachment interface for detachable securement to a plurality of different modules, each of which is adapted to effectuate a different function of the delivery system. The different functions include: grasping the implant delivery tool, providing an impaction surface for driving the advancement of the implant, supplying a graft material into the implant, and actuating the expansion of the implant. One of the modules may include a fluid delivery system for supplying hydraulic fluid to expand the implant. A fluid reservoir of the fluid delivery system may be oriented transverse to the cannula that delivers the fluid to the implant. A grafting block can be used to help pre-pack the implant with graft material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr, Oliver Buchert, M. Todd Miller
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Publication number: 20180338841Abstract: A surgical implant system includes an implant and a fixation member for securing the implant to tissue. The implant and the fixation member together comprise a single monolithic structure. The implant includes an insertion instrument. The implant, the fixation member, and the insertion instrument together comprise a single monolithic structure and are constructed from a single material. The implant is monolithically connected to the fixation member at a first frangible connection and is monolithically connected to the insertion instrument at a second frangible connection. Each of the frangible connections can be broken when force is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: M. Todd Miller, Amir Ali Sharifi-Mehr
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Publication number: 20170086814Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Patent number: 8911474Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a suture anchor into an internal anatomical site through a cannula, or percutaneously, has a curved hollow guide for insertion into the cannula and/or tissue. The guide has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a “parabolic” shape for engaging the intended anatomical site such as a glenoid. A flexible obturator is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end to facilitate insertion of the guide through the cannula. A flexible drill is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal to the distal end once the guide is in place. A flexible inserter is provided for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, M. Mary Sinnott
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Patent number: 8632568Abstract: A suture anchor and inserter arrangement, including a suture anchor for implanting in hard tissue, such as bone, and an inserter device for installing the suture anchor in hard tissue. The suture anchor carries thereon a suture-engaging structure formed from suture, which structure cooperates with working suture associated with the inserter device so as to attach the working suture to the suture anchor.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: M. Todd Miller, Ahmad Fouad Bayomy, Margaret M. Sinnott, Daniel F. Justin, Chad W. Lewis
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Patent number: 8439946Abstract: A suture anchor and inserter arrangement, including a suture anchor for implanting in hard tissue, such as bone, and an inserter device for installing the suture anchor in hard tissue. The suture anchor carries thereon a suture-engaging structure formed as a loop, which loop defines an attachment location for a working suture associated with the inserter device so as to attach the working suture to the suture anchor.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: M. Todd Miller, Chad Wayne Lewis, David Eloy Quiñones Morales
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Patent number: 8439947Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percautaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Publication number: 20120232590Abstract: A suture anchor and inserter arrangement, including a suture anchor for implanting in hard tissue, such as bone, and an inserter device for installing the suture anchor in hard tissue. The suture anchor carries thereon a suture-engaging structure formed from suture, which structure cooperates with working suture associated with the inserter device so as to attach the working suture to the suture anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: M. Todd MILLER, Chad Wayne Lewis, David Eloy QUIÑONES MORALES
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Patent number: 8197511Abstract: A suture anchor and inserter arrangement, including a suture anchor for implanting in hard tissue, such as bone, and an inserter device for installing the suture anchor in hard tissue. The suture anchor carries thereon a suture-engaging structure formed from suture, which structure cooperates with working suture associated with the inserter device so as to attach the working suture to the suture anchor.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Inventors: M. Todd Miller, Chad Wayne Lewis, David Eloy Quiñones Morales