Patents by Inventor Paul Sand
Paul Sand 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: 11970969Abstract: An exhaust device for a compressor bypass bleed system of a ducted fan engine includes a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end and defining a centerline axis from the inlet end to the outlet end, an inlet flow conditioner arranged at the inlet end, the inlet flow conditioner including a plurality of inlet openings for conducting a flow of compressed air therethrough into the housing, and an exit screen arranged at the outlet end of the housing. The exit screen includes a plurality of exit openings therethrough arranged at an acute angle with respect to the centerline axis so as to provide a flow of compressed air therethrough into a bypass flow passage at least partially in a same direction as a bypass airflow through the bypass flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Thomas L. Pugh, Mark E. Linz, Jarrod Paul Sands, John J. Rahaim
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Patent number: 11877756Abstract: A system for decorticating at least one bone surface includes an elongated soft tissue protector, an elongated drive shaft and a cutter. The elongated soft tissue protector has a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The cutter may be located on or near a distal end of the drive shaft. The cutter has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The maximum lateral extent of the cutter is greater than the minimum lateral extent of the bore but is no greater than the maximum lateral extent of the bore. The bore of the soft tissue protector is configured to slidably receive the cutter therethrough. Other systems and methods for decorticating at least one bone surface are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Paul Sand, Bret Schneider, Patrick Kahn, Scott A. Yerby, Gerard Librodo, Khalid Sethi, Craig Meyer, Michael Didinsky, Thomas A. McNally, Robert McLain, Nikolas Kerr, Eric Swick, Yale Van Dyne, Jen Kasler
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Publication number: 20240003292Abstract: An exhaust device for a compressor bypass bleed system of a ducted fan engine includes a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end and defining a centerline axis from the inlet end to the outlet end, an inlet flow conditioner arranged at the inlet end, the inlet flow conditioner including a plurality of inlet openings for conducting a flow of compressed air therethrough into the housing, and an exit screen arranged at the outlet end of the housing. The exit screen includes a plurality of exit openings therethrough arranged at an acute angle with respect to the centerline axis so as to provide a flow of compressed air therethrough into a bypass flow passage at least partially in a same direction as a bypass airflow through the bypass flow passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Thomas L. Pugh, Mark E. Linz, Jarrod Paul Sands, John J. Rahaim
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Publication number: 20230210667Abstract: A threaded implant can be provided with an elongated main body having external threads configured to thread into bone, and an internal support structure located within the external threads. The internal support structure has a helical arrangement that extends in an opposite direction to the external threads. Other threaded implants and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Derek P. LINDSEY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Nikolas F. KERR, Regina MACBARB
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Patent number: 11471286Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
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Publication number: 20220096098Abstract: A system for decorticating at least one bone surface includes an elongated soft tissue protector, an elongated drive shaft and a cutter. The elongated soft tissue protector has a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The cutter may be located on or near a distal end of the drive shaft. The cutter has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The maximum lateral extent of the cutter is greater than the minimum lateral extent of the bore but is no greater than the maximum lateral extent of the bore. The bore of the soft tissue protector is configured to slidably receive the cutter therethrough. Other systems and methods for decorticating at least one bone surface are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Paul SAND, Bret SCHNEIDER, Patrick KAHN, Scott A. YERBY, Gerard LIBRODO, Khalid SETHI, Craig MEYER, Michael DIDINSKY, Thomas A. MCNALLY, Robert MCLAIN, Nikolas KERR, Eric SWICK, Yale VAN DYNE, Jen KASLER
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Patent number: 11116519Abstract: A system for decorticating at least one bone surface includes an elongated soft tissue protector, an elongated drive shaft and a cutter. The elongated soft tissue protector has a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The cutter may be located on or near a distal end of the drive shaft. The cutter has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The maximum lateral extent of the cutter is greater than the minimum lateral extent of the bore but is no greater than the maximum lateral extent of the bore. The bore of the soft tissue protector is configured to slidably receive the cutter therethrough. Other systems and methods for decorticating at least one bone surface are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Paul Sand, Bret Schneider, Patrick Kahn, Scott A. Yerby, Gerard Librodo, Khalid Sethi, Craig Meyer, Michael Didinsky, Thomas A. McNally, Robert McLain, Nikolas Kerr, Eric Swick, Yale Van Dyne, Jen Kasler
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Publication number: 20210212734Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having stem portion and a head portion, the stem portion having a rectilinear cross sectional area. A tulip or saddle structure can be attached to the head portion, and a rod can be secured within the tulip or saddle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY
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Patent number: 10959758Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having stem portion and a head portion, the stem portion having a rectilinear cross sectional area. A tulip or saddle structure can be attached to the head portion, and a rod can be secured within the tulip or saddle structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby
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Publication number: 20190343641Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Richard G. MAULDIN, Ralph F. RASHBAUM, Mark A. REILEY, Scott A. YERBY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Jose RODRIGUEZ, Nicanor DOMINGO, Joanne LEUNG
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Publication number: 20190298528Abstract: A threaded implant can be provided with an elongated main body having external threads configured to thread into bone, and an internal support structure located within the external threads. The internal support structure has a helical arrangement that extends in an opposite direction to the external threads. Other threaded implants and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Derek P. LINDSEY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Nikolas F. KERR, Regina MACBARB
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Patent number: 10376206Abstract: A surgical procedure to insert an implant into the body of a patient may impinge upon or run the risk of damaging neural tissue during the insertion procedure. To reduce this risk, the implant and instrumentation used during the implantation procedure can be modified or adapted for use as neuromonitoring probes to determine whether a nerve is in close proximity.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Paul Sand, Scott A. Yerby
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Patent number: 10363140Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
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Publication number: 20190133613Abstract: Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can include fenestrations, have a rectilinear overall cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. Some implants can also be used to rescue failed implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Mark A. REILEY, Bret SCHNEIDER, Joanne LEUNG, Paul SAND, Scott A. YERBY
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Publication number: 20190090888Abstract: A system for decorticating at least one bone surface includes an elongated soft tissue protector, an elongated drive shaft and a cutter. The elongated soft tissue protector has a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The cutter may be located on or near a distal end of the drive shaft. The cutter has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The maximum lateral extent of the cutter is greater than the minimum lateral extent of the bore but is no greater than the maximum lateral extent of the bore. The bore of the soft tissue protector is configured to slidably receive the cutter therethrough. Other systems and methods for decorticating at least one bone surface are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Paul SAND, M. Bret SCHNEIDER, Patrick KAHN, Scott A. YERBY, Gerard LIBRODO, Khalid SETHI, Craig MEYER, Michael DIDINSKY, Thomas A. MCNALLY, Robert MCLAIN, Nikolas KERR, Eric SWICK, Yale VAN DYNE, Jen KASLER
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Patent number: 10166033Abstract: Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can include fenestrations, have a rectilinear overall cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. Some implants can also be used to rescue failed implants.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Reiley, Bret W. Schneider, Joanne Leung, Paul Sand, Scott A. Yerby
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Patent number: 10113484Abstract: A muffling device for exhausting at least one fluid flow in a gas turbine engine includes a first diffuser coupled in flow communication with a first conduit. The first diffuser is configured to exhaust a first fluid flow. The device further includes a second diffuser disposed adjacent the first diffuser. The second diffuser is coupled in flow communication with a second conduit. The second diffuser is configured to exhaust a second fluid flow. The device also includes a third diffuser at least partially surrounding the first diffuser and the second diffuser. The third diffuser is coupled in flow communication with the first diffuser and the second diffuser. The third diffuser includes a body with apertures and is configured to exhaust a third fluid flow. The third fluid flow includes at least one of the first fluid flow and the second fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Carl Glessner, Jarrod Paul Sands
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Patent number: 10092336Abstract: A bone fracture plate assembly including female and male plate portions. The female plate portion has a post, a female dovetail, and an extending arm with a group of ratchet teeth. The male plate portion has two upstanding posts, a male dovetail for coupling to the female dovetail so that the plate portions move linearly with respect to each other, a slot for the arm, and a pawl for engaging the ratchet teeth. A spring, coupled to the posts of the plate portions, dynamically connects the plate portions by applying a compressive load therebetween. The spring has a pair of elongated ears, each defining a slot to allow for relative movement of the plate portions. The ratchet teeth are engaged by the pawl to retain the plate portions together, and the spring mounts on the posts of the plate portions such that the spring biases the plate portions together.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Spinal Simplicity, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Adam Rogers, Todd Moseley, Jonathan Hess, Paul Sand, Carlos Gonzalez
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Publication number: 20180177534Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having stem portion and a head portion, the stem portion having a rectilinear cross sectional area. A tulip or saddle structure can be attached to the head portion, and a rod can be secured within the tulip or saddle structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY
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Patent number: 9936983Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having stem portion and a head portion, the stem portion having a rectilinear cross sectional area. A tulip or saddle structure can be attached to the head portion, and a rod can be secured within the tulip or saddle structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby