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).
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Patent number: 11896276Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, Aj Konnath
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Patent number: 11576710Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
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Patent number: 11045240Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: KYPHON SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
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Publication number: 20210059734Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
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Patent number: 10888364Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Hester Chan, Mojan Goshayeshgar
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Patent number: 10856923Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
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Publication number: 20200113612Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: Medtronic Holding Company SàrlInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
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Patent number: 10537374Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company SàrlInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
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Publication number: 20190321088Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Applicant: KYPHON-SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
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Publication number: 20190223932Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Mollie Benson, Sarah Freesemann, Benjamin Murray, AJ Konnath
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Patent number: 10357300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Medtronic Holding Company SárlInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
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Publication number: 20190201066Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Hester Chan, Mojan Goshayeshgar
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Patent number: 9986990Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL.Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
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Publication number: 20170348035Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: KYPHON-SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan, Carl M. Kling
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Publication number: 20170348036Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: KYPHON-SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Amy L. Arthur, Samuel V. Bolosan
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Publication number: 20170150958Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: KYPHON SARLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
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Patent number: 9566055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Kyphon SÀRLInventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
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Publication number: 20150366552Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Neil Sasaki, Craig Lauchner
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Publication number: 20150250517Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventor: Neil Sasaki
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Publication number: 20130269826Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: KYPHON SARLInventor: Neil Sasaki