Patents by Inventor Samuel Yoon
Samuel Yoon 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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Publication number: 20230329724Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Patent number: 11751895Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Patent number: 11701131Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Publication number: 20210068847Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Patent number: 10842507Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Publication number: 20200261108Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Patent number: 10675049Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Publication number: 20180070962Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Publication number: 20180049764Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Patent number: 9848890Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
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Patent number: 9827004Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Patent number: 9265517Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20150282833Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
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Publication number: 20150209070Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 9028517Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20140316427Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 8801738Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Rory Palmer, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20140081286Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Rory Palmer, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 8585726Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Rory Palmer, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20130197551Abstract: The disclosure provides a tissue removal device including customizable tips. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft and a threaded shaft. One aspect of disclosure may include a shaft cutting tool that emerges from the end of the outer shaft. Another aspect of the disclosure may include a flexible cutting blade extending from the threaded shaft. Threaded shaft may be driven by a driving mechanism in order to provide an auger-like suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue to a collection chamber that is coupled to the outer shaft and the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Rory Palmer, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh