Patents by Inventor Samuel V. Bolosan

Samuel V. Bolosan 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: 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: 11413080
    Abstract: A curved inflatable bone tamp includes an outer shaft defining a passageway. An inner shaft is positioned within the passageway. The inner shaft extends between opposite first and second end. The inner shaft defines a lumen. The inner shaft is curved between the first end and the second end. A first leg of a balloon is coupled to the outer shaft and a second leg of the balloon is coupled to the inner shaft such that a material can flow through the lumen and into the balloon to inflate the balloon. The balloon includes a wall having a variable thickness between the legs when the balloon is uninflated and a uniform thickness between the legs when the balloon is inflated. Kits, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Mojan Goshayeshgar, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • 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: 20200360069
    Abstract: A curved inflatable bone tamp includes an outer shaft defining a passageway. An inner shaft is positioned within the passageway. The inner shaft extends between opposite first and second end. The inner shaft defines a lumen. The inner shaft is curved between the first end and the second end. A first leg of a balloon is coupled to the outer shaft and a second leg of the balloon is coupled to the inner shaft such that a material can flow through the lumen and into the balloon to inflate the balloon. The balloon includes a wall having a variable thickness between the legs when the balloon is uninflated and a uniform thickness between the legs when the balloon is inflated. Kits, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SÀRL
    Inventors: Mojan Goshayeshgar, SAMUEL V. BOLOSAN
  • Patent number: 10779870
    Abstract: A curved inflatable bone tamp includes an outer shaft defining a passageway. An inner shaft is positioned within the passageway. The inner shaft extends between opposite first and second end. The inner shaft defines a lumen. The inner shaft is curved between the first end and the second end. A first leg of a balloon is coupled to the outer shaft and a second leg of the balloon is coupled to the inner shaft such that a material can flow through the lumen and into the balloon to inflate the balloon. The balloon includes a wall having a variable thickness between the legs when the balloon is uninflated and a uniform thickness between the legs when the balloon is inflated. Kits, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: MEDTRONIC HOLDING COMPANY SARL
    Inventors: Mojan Goshayeshgar, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • 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
  • 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: 20190110826
    Abstract: A curved inflatable bone tamp includes an outer shaft defining a passageway. An inner shaft is positioned within the passageway. The inner shaft extends between opposite first and second end. The inner shaft defines a lumen. The inner shaft is curved between the first end and the second end. A first leg of a balloon is coupled to the outer shaft and a second leg of the balloon is coupled to the inner shaft such that a material can flow through the lumen and into the balloon to inflate the balloon. The balloon includes a wall having a variable thickness between the legs when the balloon is uninflated and a uniform thickness between the legs when the balloon is inflated. Kits, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Mojan Goshayeshgar, Samuel V. Bolosan
  • Patent number: 9962110
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Kyphon SÀRL
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • 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: 20160058327
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • Patent number: 9211093
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: KYPHON SARL
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20150150507
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • Patent number: 8992540
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Kyphon Sarl
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20120022574
    Abstract: A system for assessing an intervertebral disc space comprises an elongated catheter with proximal and distal ends and an expandable body carried at the distal end of the elongated catheter. The expandable body includes a distal cap portion. The system further includes a mandrel extending through the elongated catheter and the expandable body and attached to the distal cap portion. The mandrel is movable within the elongated catheter and the expandable body to reposition the distal cap portion relative to the distal end of the elongated catheter while the expandable body is positioned within the intervertebral disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: KYPHON SÀRL
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Samuel V. Bolosan, Ankit K. Mehta
  • Publication number: 20110190831
    Abstract: A balloon catheter can include an actively steerable element for adjusting the configuration of the balloon after placement at a target location. By coupling the actively steerable element to the balloon, any articulation of the actively steerable element will also re-configure the position of the balloon, thereby enabling greater control over procedures that make use of such a balloon catheter. The active steering capability can also enhance the material manipulation capabilities of the balloon catheter, and enable operations and actions that are not possible with a non-steerable balloon catheter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: KYPHON SARL
    Inventors: Masoumeh Mafi, Johanah M. Soliman, Warren C. Sapida, Samuel V. Bolosan