Patents by Inventor Sean P. Selover
Sean P. Selover 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: 11749396Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Namal Nawana, William J. Frasier, Jennifer DiPietro, Christopher Nordstrom, Michelle LaWare, John Paul Griffin, Sean P. Selover, Jonathan Bellas, Matthew Parsons
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Publication number: 20220322928Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for surgically manipulating tissue. In general, the methods and devices can include an elongate retractor shaft having a distal retractor tip that is configured to manipulate tissue, for example the tip can be configured to separate muscle and nerve fibers surrounding a vertebra. The elongate retractor shaft can include an illumination source such that at least a portion of the surgical field is illuminated by the device when the device is used in the body. A sensor can also or alternatively be included on the elongate retractor shaft, for example on the blunt retraction tip, such that the sensor can monitor physiological parameters of the tissue in or adjacent to the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Nicholas Pavento, Sean P. Selover, Michelle LeClerc
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Patent number: 11426216Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Patent number: 11399734Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for guiding surgical instruments using radio frequency (RF) technology. In general, the methods, systems, and devices can allow a trajectory, e.g., an angular approach, of a surgical instrument relative to a patient to be identified during use of the instrument in a surgical procedure being performed on the patient. The trajectory can be identified using a plurality of RF modules. The methods, systems, and devices can allow the trajectory to be compared to a predetermined trajectory so as to identify whether the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory. A result of the matching can be communicated to a user of the instrument. Based on the result, the user can maintain the trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory, or can adjust the trajectory to closer align the trajectory with the predetermined trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory does not match the predetermined trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Selover, Joseph Hernandez, John Riley Hawkins, John Dieselman, John Paul Griffin, Jennifer DiPietro
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Patent number: 11395584Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for surgically manipulating tissue. In general, the methods and devices can include an elongate retractor shaft having a distal retractor tip that is configured to manipulate tissue, for example the tip can be configured to separate muscle and nerve fibers surrounding a vertebra. The elongate retractor shaft can include an illumination source such that at least a portion of the surgical field is illuminated by the device when the device is used in the body. A sensor can also or alternatively be included on the elongate retractor shaft, for example on the blunt retraction tip, such that the sensor can monitor physiological parameters of the tissue in or adjacent to the surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Nicholas Pavento, Sean P. Selover, Michelle LeClerc
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Patent number: 10595844Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier, Cody Cranson, Max Reinhardt, Mark T. Hall, Matthew Parsons, Jennifer DiPietro, Kevin Lee, Michelle LaWare, John P. Griffin, Sean P. Selover, Jonathan Bellas, Douglas Raymond, Nicholas Pavento, Mary L. Fowler, Dennis Chien
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Publication number: 20200069345Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20190335990Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for surgically manipulating tissue. In general, the methods and devices can include an elongate retractor shaft having a distal retractor tip that is configured to manipulate tissue, for example the tip can be configured to separate muscle and nerve fibers surrounding a vertebra. The elongate retractor shaft can include an illumination source such that at least a portion of the surgical field is illuminated by the device when the device is used in the body. A sensor can also or alternatively be included on the elongate retractor shaft, for example on the blunt retraction tip, such that the sensor can monitor physiological parameters of the tissue in or adjacent to the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Nicholas Pavento, Sean P. Selover, Michelle LeClerc
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Patent number: 10398299Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for surgically manipulating tissue. In general, the methods and devices can include an elongate retractor shaft having a distal retractor tip that is configured to manipulate tissue, for example the tip can be configured to separate muscle and nerve fibers surrounding a vertebra. The elongate retractor shaft can include an illumination source such that at least a portion of the surgical field is illuminated by the device when the device is used in the body. A sensor can also or alternatively be included on the elongate retractor shaft, for example on the blunt retraction tip, such that the sensor can monitor physiological parameters of the tissue in or adjacent to the surgical field.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Nicholas Pavento, Sean P. Selover, Michelle LeClerc
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Publication number: 20190038324Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20180344308Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier, Cody Cranson, Max Reinhardt, Mark T. Hall, Matthew Parsons, Jennifer DiPietro, Kevin Lee, Michelle LaWare, John P. Griffin, Sean P. Selover, Jonathan Bellas, Douglas Raymond, Nicholas Pavento, Mary L. Fowler, Dennis Chien
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Patent number: 10039578Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20170340368Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Patent number: 9750547Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20170245780Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for guiding surgical instruments using radio frequency (RF) technology. In general, the methods, systems, and devices can allow a trajectory, e.g., an angular approach, of a surgical instrument relative to a patient to be identified during use of the instrument in a surgical procedure being performed on the patient. The trajectory can be identified using a plurality of RF modules. The methods, systems, and devices can allow the trajectory to be compared to a predetermined trajectory so as to identify whether the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory. A result of the matching can be communicated to a user of the instrument. Based on the result, the user can maintain the trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory, or can adjust the trajectory to closer align the trajectory with the predetermined trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory does not match the predetermined trajectory.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Selover, Joseph Hernandez, John Riley Hawkins, John Dieselman, John Paul Griffin, Jennifer DiPietro
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Patent number: 9675272Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for guiding surgical instruments using radio frequency (RF) technology. In general, the methods, systems, and devices can allow a trajectory, e.g., an angular approach, of a surgical instrument relative to a patient to be identified during use of the instrument in a surgical procedure being performed on the patient. The trajectory can be identified using a plurality of RF modules. The methods, systems, and devices can allow the trajectory to be compared to a predetermined trajectory so as to identify whether the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory. A result of the matching can be communicated to a user of the instrument. Based on the result, the user can maintain the trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory matches the predetermined trajectory, or can adjust the trajectory to closer align the trajectory with the predetermined trajectory, e.g., if the trajectory does not match the predetermined trajectory.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Sean P. Selover, Joseph Hernandez, John Riley Hawkins, John Dieselman, John Paul Griffin, Jennifer DiPietro
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Publication number: 20160338745Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20160338685Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Namal Nawana, William J. Frasier, Jennifer DiPietro, Christopher Nordstrom, Michele LeClerc, John Paul Griffin, Sean P. Selover, Jonathan Bellas, Matthew Parsons
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Publication number: 20160000477Abstract: Minimally invasive methods and devices for introducing a spinal fixation element into a surgical site in a patient's spinal column are provided. In general, the method involves advancing a spinal fixation element in a first, lengthwise orientation along a pathway extending from a minimally invasive percutaneous incision to a spinal anchor site. As the spinal fixation element approaches the spinal anchor site, the fixation element can be manipulated to extend in a second orientation, which is preferably substantially transverse to the first orientation, to position the fixation element in relation to one or more spinal anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: David Greg Anderson, Christopher W. Sicvol, George Joseph Ross, Sean P. Selover, Ramon Alberto Ruberte
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Publication number: 20150313456Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for surgically manipulating tissue. In general, the methods and devices can include an elongate retractor shaft having a distal retractor tip that is configured to manipulate tissue, for example the tip can be configured to separate muscle and nerve fibers surrounding a vertebra. The elongate retractor shaft can include an illumination source such that at least a portion of the surgical field is illuminated by the device when the device is used in the body. A sensor can also or alternatively be included on the elongate retractor shaft, for example on the blunt retraction tip, such that the sensor can monitor physiological parameters of the tissue in or adjacent to the surgical field.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Nicholas Pavento, Sean P. Selover, Michelle LeClerc