Patents by Inventor Sergio Muniz

Sergio Muniz 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).

  • Publication number: 20250352246
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 12376885
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20230233231
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 11672566
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10869699
    Abstract: Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
  • Patent number: 10828066
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10722268
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
  • Patent number: 10682160
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20200138479
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10499951
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10486881
    Abstract: A flexible package with a one-way, pressure-equalizing or degassing valve and method of making the same is provided. The package includes a tortuous path preventing particulate materials, e.g., fine powders, from clogging or interfering with opening and closing of said valve. The package includes a heat seal including discontinuities or gaps which defines a tortuous path between the valve and the compartment within the package in which the particulate material is located, allowing air and internal gases trapped in the package to escape through the valve while preventing fine powders, dust and particulate from reaching the valve body by trapping or collecting them in the tortuous path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Fres-co System USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Wigman, Travis Blose, Ronald Karl Long, Sergio Muniz
  • Patent number: 10433874
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies positioned along a shaft and which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20190117264
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20190053835
    Abstract: Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
  • Publication number: 20180344355
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
  • Patent number: 10136928
    Abstract: Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
  • Patent number: 10136919
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10070890
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
  • Publication number: 20180199962
    Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies which are configured to rotate relative to one another when the fixator assembly is in an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20180162623
    Abstract: A flexible package with a one-way, pressure-equalizing or degassing valve and method of making the same is provided. The package includes a tortuous path preventing particulate materials, e.g., fine powders, from clogging or interfering with opening and closing of said valve. The package includes a heat seal including discontinuities or gaps which defines a tortuous path between the valve and the compartment within the package in which the particulate material is located, allowing air and internal gases trapped in the package to escape through the valve while preventing fine powders, dust and particulate from reaching the valve body by trapping or collecting them in the tortuous path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Wigman, Travis Blose, Ronald Karl Long, Sergio Muniz