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).
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Publication number: 20250352246Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2025Publication date: November 20, 2025Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 12376885Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2023Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20230233231Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11672566Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 10869699Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
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Patent number: 10828066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 10722268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
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Patent number: 10682160Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20200138479Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 10499951Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 10486881Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Fres-co System USA, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Wigman, Travis Blose, Ronald Karl Long, Sergio Muniz
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Patent number: 10433874Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Sergio Muniz, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20190117264Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20190053835Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
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Publication number: 20180344355Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
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Patent number: 10136928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, Sergio Muniz, Khiem Pham
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Patent number: 10136919Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 10070890Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical IncInventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Zachary C. Shiner
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Publication number: 20180199962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Sergio Muniz, David R. Jansen, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20180162623Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Daniel Wigman, Travis Blose, Ronald Karl Long, Sergio Muniz