Patents by Inventor Michael S. Ferrell
Michael S. Ferrell 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: 12642514Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2024Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20240325004Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 12011148Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INCInventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20220151597Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INCInventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 11272909Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC.Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 10456122Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Xomed, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20130245704Abstract: A surgical system which may include a controller, a data entry device, a powered surgical handpiece and a surgical tool adapted to couple to the surgical handpiece. The surgical handpiece can include motor direction control and feedback, safety stop features, stimulation and nerve integrity monitoring, a tool connector assembly configured to retain a variety of surgical tools and optional navigation and/or electric ratcheting features.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: MEDTRONIC XOMED, INCInventors: Michael L. Koltz, Christopher L. Fair, Michael S. Ferrell, Andrzej Klimaszewski, David J. Little, II, Manfred K. Luedi, Gerould Norman, Robert K. Vaccaro
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Patent number: 6893447Abstract: A surgical fixation device for mounting a stereotactic reference frame to a patient. The device includes a mounting bracket assembly, a cannulated post, a base, an anchor tube, a plurality of percutaneous pins, and a driving device. The mounting bracket assembly is connected to a top portion of the post, whereas the base is slidably coupled to a bottom portion of the post, and defines a plurality of legs. The anchor tube extends distally from the post. The percutaneous pins extend distally from the legs, respectively. Finally, the driving device is connected to the post and is adapted to selectively contact the base. Upon final assembly, the base is longitudinally moveable relative to the anchor tube. The base can be moved to a retracted position such that the anchor tube is readily securable to a bony structure of the patient's anatomy. Once secured, the base can be moved distally such that the percutaneous pins engage the bony structure as well, thereby promoting overall stability of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Leonel Dominguez, Michael S. Ferrell, Prasad Nalluri
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Patent number: 6770082Abstract: A surgical headframe for maintaining a stereotactic system reference frame relative to a patient's head. The headframe includes a frame body, first and second arms, a plurality of contact pads, and a strap. The first and second arms extend from opposing sides of the frame body, respectively. The plurality of contact pads are coupled to the frame body and are each adapted to engage a patient's head. The strap is selectively connectible to the first and second arms. In this regard, the strap is adapted for wrapping about a back of a patient's head. The surgical headframe is capable of precisely positioning and fixating the reference frame to the patient's head daring these stereotactic procedures.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Leonel Dominguez, Michael S. Ferrell, Prasad Nalluri
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Publication number: 20020042619Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a surgical headframe for maintaining a stereotactic system reference frame relative to a patient's head. The headframe includes a frame body, first and second arms, a plurality of contact pads, and a strap. The first and second arms extend from opposing sides of the frame body, respectively. The plurality of contact pads are coupled to the frame body and are each adapted to engage a patient's head. Finally, the strap is selectively connectible to the first and second arms. In this regard, the strap is adapted for wrapping about a back of a patient's head. With this construction, the surgical headframe is capable of precisely positioning and fixating the reference frame to the patient's head during these stereotactic procedures, without requiring bone screws, bone pins or clamps. In one preferred embodiment, three contact pads are provided, and are arranged in a tripod-like fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Leonel Dominguez, Michael S. Ferrell, Prasad Nalluri
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Publication number: 20020038126Abstract: A surgical fixation device for mounting a stereotactic reference frame to a patient. The device includes a mounting bracket assembly, a cannulated post, a base, an anchor tube, a plurality of percutaneous pins, and a driving device. The mounting bracket assembly is connected to a top portion of the post, whereas the base is slidably coupled to a bottom portion of the post, and defines a plurality of legs. The anchor tube extends distally from the post. The percutaneous pins extend distally from the legs, respectively. Finally, the driving device is connected to the post and is adapted to selectively contact the base. Upon final assembly, the base is longitudinally moveable relative to the anchor tube. The base can be moved to a retracted position such that the anchor tube is readily securable to a bony structure of the patient's anatomy. Once secured, the base can be moved distally such that the percutaneous pins engage the bony structure as well, thereby promoting overall stability of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Leonel Dominguez, Michael S. Ferrell, Prasad Nalluri