Patents by Inventor Neil Sasaki

Neil Sasaki 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: 11896276
    Abstract: A manual mixer serves to facilitate mixing and agitating materials for use during surgery. The manual mixer includes a mixing assembly and an actuation assembly for actuating the mixing assembly. The mixing assembly includes at least a paddle portion and a plunger portion. The plunger portion is simultaneously capable of rotational movement with the paddle portion and movement upwardly or downwardly along the paddle portion. Rotation of the paddle portion serves to facilitate mixing and agitating of the materials, and downward movement of the plunger portion serves to facilitate dispensing of the materials from the manual mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, Aj Konnath
  • Patent number: 11576710
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extending through the wall and comprising a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Wherein pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a material within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a material within the distal chamber out of the second port. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
  • Patent number: 11045240
    Abstract: A delivery system is provided that includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extends through the wall and includes a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a fluid within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a fluid within the distal chamber out of the second port to simultaneously actuate a bone filler dispenser. Systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: KYPHON SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • Publication number: 20210059734
    Abstract: A manual mixer serves to facilitate mixing and agitating materials for use during surgery. The manual mixer includes a mixing assembly and an actuation assembly for actuating the mixing assembly. The mixing assembly includes at least a paddle portion and a plunger portion. The plunger portion is simultaneously capable of rotational movement with the paddle portion and movement upwardly or downwardly along the paddle portion. Rotation of the paddle portion serves to facilitate mixing and agitating of the materials, and downward movement of the plunger portion serves to facilitate dispensing of the materials from the manual mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
  • Patent number: 10888364
    Abstract: A kyphoplasty cannula includes a shaft extending between opposite first and second end surfaces. The shaft includes an inner surface defining a lumen. The shaft includes a first opening that extends through the first end surface and a second opening that extends through the second end surface. A scoop extends from the second end surface. The scoop includes an arcuate surface that is continuous with the inner surface. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Hester Chan, Mojan Goshayeshgar
  • Patent number: 10856923
    Abstract: A manual mixer serves to facilitate mixing and agitating materials for use during surgery. The manual mixer includes a mixing assembly and an actuation assembly for actuating the mixing assembly. The mixing assembly includes at least a paddle portion and a plunger portion. The plunger portion is simultaneously capable of rotational movement with the paddle portion and movement upwardly or downwardly along the paddle portion. Rotation of the paddle portion serves to facilitate mixing and agitating of the materials, and downward movement of the plunger portion serves to facilitate dispensing of the materials from the manual mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
  • Publication number: 20200113612
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extending through the wall and comprising a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Wherein pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a material within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a material within the distal chamber out of the second port. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Medtronic Holding Company Sàrl
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
  • Patent number: 10537374
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extending through the wall and comprising a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Wherein pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a material within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a material within the distal chamber out of the second port. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company Sàrl
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
  • Publication number: 20190321088
    Abstract: A delivery system is provided that includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extends through the wall and includes a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a fluid within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a fluid within the distal chamber out of the second port to simultaneously actuate a bone filler dispenser. Systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: KYPHON-SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • Publication number: 20190223932
    Abstract: A manual mixer serves to facilitate mixing and agitating materials for use during surgery. The manual mixer includes a mixing assembly and an actuation assembly for actuating the mixing assembly. The mixing assembly includes at least a paddle portion and a plunger portion. The plunger portion is simultaneously capable of rotational movement with the paddle portion and movement upwardly or downwardly along the paddle portion. Rotation of the paddle portion serves to facilitate mixing and agitating of the materials, and downward movement of the plunger portion serves to facilitate dispensing of the materials from the manual mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
  • Patent number: 10357300
    Abstract: A delivery system is provided that includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extends through the wall and includes a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a fluid within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a fluid within the distal chamber out of the second port to simultaneously actuate a bone filler dispenser. Systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company Sárl
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • Publication number: 20190201066
    Abstract: A kyphoplasty cannula includes a shaft extending between opposite first and second end surfaces. The shaft includes an inner surface defining a lumen. The shaft includes a first opening that extends through the first end surface and a second opening that extends through the second end surface. A scoop extends from the second end surface. The scoop includes an arcuate surface that is continuous with the inner surface. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Hester Chan, Mojan Goshayeshgar
  • Patent number: 9986990
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member comprising an end surface. A second member includes a flange and a first groove having a holding member movably disposed therein. A third member includes a lip and a second groove having the holding member movably disposed therein. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to an axis defined by the third member. The holding member is movable between a first configuration in which the holding member is disposed in the second groove and first and second portions of the holding member are positioned in the first groove and a second configuration in which the holding member is spaced apart from the second groove and the first and second portions of the holding member are spaced apart from the first groove. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL.
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
  • Publication number: 20170348035
    Abstract: A dispensing system includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between opposite proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extending through the wall and comprising a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Wherein pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a material within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a material within the distal chamber out of the second port. Kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: KYPHON-SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
  • Publication number: 20170348036
    Abstract: A delivery system is provided that includes a device having a body extending along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends. The body includes a proximal chamber, a distal chamber and a wall between the chambers. The body includes a first port in communication with the proximal chamber and a second port in communication with the distal chamber. A shaft is movably positioned within the body. The shaft extends through the wall and includes a proximal plunger positioned within the proximal chamber and a distal plunger positioned within the distal chamber. Pressure introduced through an opening in the proximal end moves the shaft such that the proximal plunger moves a fluid within the proximal chamber out of the first port and the distal plunger moves a fluid within the distal chamber out of the second port to simultaneously actuate a bone filler dispenser. Systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: KYPHON-SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • Publication number: 20170150958
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member comprising an end surface. A second member includes a flange and a first groove having a holding member movably disposed therein. A third member includes a lip and a second groove having the holding member movably disposed therein. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to an axis defined by the third member. The holding member is movable between a first configuration in which the holding member is disposed in the second groove and first and second portions of the holding member are positioned in the first groove and a second configuration in which the holding member is spaced apart from the second groove and the first and second portions of the holding member are spaced apart from the first groove. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Applicant: KYPHON SARL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
  • Patent number: 9566055
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member comprising an end surface. A second member includes a flange and a first groove having a holding member movably disposed therein. A third member includes a lip and a second groove having the holding member movably disposed therein. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to an axis defined by the third member. The holding member is movable between a first configuration in which the holding member is disposed in the second groove and first and second portions of the holding member are positioned in the first groove and a second configuration in which the holding member is spaced apart from the second groove and the first and second portions of the holding member are spaced apart from the first groove. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
  • Publication number: 20150366552
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member comprising an end surface. A second member includes a flange and a first groove having a holding member movably disposed therein. A third member includes a lip and a second groove having the holding member movably disposed therein. The lip extends at an acute angle relative to an axis defined by the third member. The holding member is movable between a first configuration in which the holding member is disposed in the second groove and first and second portions of the holding member are positioned in the first groove and a second configuration in which the holding member is spaced apart from the second groove and the first and second portions of the holding member are spaced apart from the first groove. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
  • Publication number: 20150250517
    Abstract: A system for containing fumes for a bone cement component includes a vial holder configured for receiving and holding a vial therein. A holder chamber is configured to receive and secure the vial holder therein such that when engaged with the vial holder, the vial holder and the holder chamber form an enclosure for containing the vial. A vial-breaking device is disposed in the holder chamber and is configured to break the vial to release contents of the vial into the holder chamber. A port is in communication with the holder chamber through a filter so that when a vacuum is drawn at the port by a dispensing device, the contents of the vial can be drawn through the filter and into the dispensing device and the fumes are contained in the enclosure. Methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Neil Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20130269826
    Abstract: A system for containing fumes for a bone cement component includes a vial holder configured for receiving and holding a vial therein. A holder chamber is configured to receive and secure the vial holder therein such that when engaged with the vial holder, the vial holder and the holder chamber form an enclosure for containing the vial. A vial-breaking device is disposed in the holder chamber and is configured to break the vial to release contents of the vial into the holder chamber. A port is in communication with the holder chamber through a filter so that when a vacuum is drawn at the port by a dispensing device, the contents of the vial can be drawn through the filter and into the dispensing device and the fumes are contained in the enclosure. Methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: KYPHON SARL
    Inventor: Neil Sasaki