Patents by Inventor Seetal Erramilli
Seetal Erramilli 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: 20240024010Abstract: Instruments and related methods for breaking reduction tabs are disclosed herein, e.g., for breaking reduction tabs of a bone anchor or other implant. In some embodiments, the instrument can be configured to minimize the space needed to operate the instrument. For example, the instrument can be configured to receive a reduction tab that is to be broken while the instrument is coaxially positioned with respect to a bone anchor receiver to which the reduction tab is attached. As another example, the instrument can have a maximum outer transverse dimension that is less than, equal to, or only slightly greater than a corresponding dimension of a bone anchor from which a reduction tab is to be broken. Guide rods for positioning a tab breaker instrument over a reduction tab are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Chris Culhane, Ben Stungo, Joanna Talis
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Patent number: 11744628Abstract: Instruments and related methods for breaking reduction tabs are disclosed herein, e.g., for breaking reduction tabs of a bone anchor or other implant. In some embodiments, the instrument can be configured to minimize the space needed to operate the instrument. For example, the instrument can be configured to receive a reduction tab that is to be broken while the instrument is coaxially positioned with respect to a bone anchor receiver to which the reduction tab is attached. As another example, the instrument can have a maximum outer transverse dimension that is less than, equal to, or only slightly greater than a corresponding dimension of a bone anchor from which a reduction tab is to be broken. Guide rods for positioning a tab breaker instrument over a reduction tab are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Chris Culhane, Ben Stungo, Joanna Talis
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Patent number: 11389212Abstract: Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single fastener assembly, and so forth, with the instrument being switchable between multiple operating modes to select the feature needed for a particular function. The instrument can include features for retaining a fastener to the instrument, e.g., during initial insertion of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Areeb Hassan, Joanna Talis, Peter McMahon
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Publication number: 20220175263Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a device for monitoring air pressure in the body of a patient. The device comprises a tube comprising a feeding lumen; a sensor lumen positioned parallel to the feeding lumen; at least one sensor positioned in the sensor lumen; and at least one perforation positioned to expose the at least one sensor to an air pressure within the body of a patient when the device is positioned at least partially in the airway of the patient. The at least one sensor is configured to generate data related to the pressure to which the sensor has been exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Edward Charles Wilhelm Buijs, Lorinda Kathleen Hartley, Amy Yu, Alan Haszard, Christiane Theda
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Publication number: 20210000519Abstract: Instruments and related methods for breaking reduction tabs are disclosed herein, e.g., for breaking reduction tabs of a bone anchor or other implant. In some embodiments, the instrument can be configured to minimize the space needed to operate the instrument. For example, the instrument can be configured to receive a reduction tab that is to be broken while the instrument is coaxially positioned with respect to a bone anchor receiver to which the reduction tab is attached. As another example, the instrument can have a maximum outer transverse dimension that is less than, equal to, or only slightly greater than a corresponding dimension of a bone anchor from which a reduction tab is to be broken. Guide rods for positioning a tab breaker instrument over a reduction tab are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Chris Culhane, Ben Stungo, Joanna Talis
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Patent number: 10806498Abstract: Instruments and related methods for breaking reduction tabs are disclosed herein, e.g., for breaking reduction tabs of a bone anchor or other implant. In some embodiments, the instrument can be configured to minimize the space needed to operate the instrument. For example, the instrument can be configured to receive a reduction tab that is to be broken while the instrument is coaxially positioned with respect to a bone anchor receiver to which the reduction tab is attached. As another example, the instrument can have a maximum outer transverse dimension that is less than, equal to, or only slightly greater than a corresponding dimension of a bone anchor from which a reduction tab is to be broken. Guide rods for positioning a tab breaker instrument over a reduction tab are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Chris Culhane, Ben Stungo, Joanna Talis
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Publication number: 20200237412Abstract: Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single fastener assembly, and so forth, with the instrument being switchable between multiple operating modes to select the feature needed for a particular function. The instrument can include features for retaining a fastener to the instrument, e.g., during initial insertion of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Areeb Hassan, Joanna Talis, Peter McMahon
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Patent number: 10653457Abstract: Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single fastener assembly, and so forth, with the instrument being switchable between multiple operating modes to select the feature needed for a particular function. The instrument can include features for retaining a fastener to the instrument, e.g., during initial insertion of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Areeb Hassan, Joanna Talis, Peter McMahon
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Publication number: 20180263675Abstract: Instruments and related methods for breaking reduction tabs are disclosed herein, e.g., for breaking reduction tabs of a bone anchor or other implant. In some embodiments, the instrument can be configured to minimize the space needed to operate the instrument. For example, the instrument can be configured to receive a reduction tab that is to be broken while the instrument is coaxially positioned with respect to a bone anchor receiver to which the reduction tab is attached. As another example, the instrument can have a maximum outer transverse dimension that is less than, equal to, or only slightly greater than a corresponding dimension of a bone anchor from which a reduction tab is to be broken. Guide rods for positioning a tab breaker instrument over a reduction tab are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Chris Culhane, Ben Stungo, Joanna Talis
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Publication number: 20180214190Abstract: Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single fastener assembly, and so forth, with the instrument being switchable between multiple operating modes to select the feature needed for a particular function. The instrument can include features for retaining a fastener to the instrument, e.g., during initial insertion of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Frank Spratt, Grant Mellor, Areeb Hassan, Joanna Talis, Peter McMahon
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Patent number: 9949731Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in which a distraction sleeve can be attached to a bone anchor assembly to lock or limit the polyaxial degree of freedom of the bone anchor assembly and facilitate true parallel distraction. In some embodiments, the distraction sleeve can lock polyaxial movement of the bone anchor assembly without directly engaging the shank of the bone anchor assembly, without directly engaging the exterior of the receiver member of the bone anchor assembly, and/or without requiring that a rod or closure mechanism be installed in the bone anchor assembly. The distraction sleeve can be preloaded onto the bone anchor assembly prior to inserting the bone anchor assembly using a selectively detachable driver, thereby providing simplified, streamlined insertion and facilitating use with protection and/or retraction sheaths. Countertorque tubes, torque wrenches, and other related instrumentation are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Medos International SàrlInventors: Seetal Erramilli, Grant Mellor, Frank Spratt
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Publication number: 20170100116Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed in which a distraction sleeve can be attached to a bone anchor assembly to lock or limit the polyaxial degree of freedom of the bone anchor assembly and facilitate true parallel distraction. In some embodiments, the distraction sleeve can lock polyaxial movement of the bone anchor assembly without directly engaging the shank of the bone anchor assembly, without directly engaging the exterior of the receiver member of the bone anchor assembly, and/or without requiring that a rod or closure mechanism be installed in the bone anchor assembly. The distraction sleeve can be preloaded onto the bone anchor assembly prior to inserting the bone anchor assembly using a selectively detachable driver, thereby providing simplified, streamlined insertion and facilitating use with protection and/or retraction sheaths. Countertorque tubes, torque wrenches, and other related instrumentation are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Seetal Erramilli, Grant Mellor, Frank Spratt
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Publication number: 20140277504Abstract: Implant devices for insertion between first and second bone structures are disclosed and include an implant device body having an exterior surface and an insertion tool interface including a plurality of apertures configured to secure the implant device to an insertion tool, and includes a first aperture (e.g., a threaded aperture) configured to secure the implant device body to a threaded element of the insertion tool, and a second aperture to receive a finger element of the insertion tool. The plurality of apertures are accessible from at least one edge of the implant device body and extend into the implant device body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: OsteoMed LLCInventors: Charles R. Forton, Seetal Erramilli