Patents by Inventor Shao-Kang Hsueh

Shao-Kang Hsueh 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).

  • Patent number: 11197705
    Abstract: The bone cement injection device includes an injection assembly and a filler assembly. The injection assembly includes a barrel, first needle member, second needle member, and plunger. The first needle member is movably housed inside the barrel, and includes a first member body, a first conduit, a side tube, and puller elements. The second needle member is housed in the first needle member, and includes a second member body, and a second conduit. A space is maintained between the first and second conduits. The plunger is joined to the first member body and is movably housed in the second member body. The filler assembly fills bone cement into the second member body. The first needle member is pulled backward, and the plunger injects the bone cement into the patient's bone. With an air compressor connected to the side tube, a negative pressure is created to facilitate bone cement injection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20210022785
    Abstract: The bone cement injection device includes an injection assembly and a filler assembly. The injection assembly includes a barrel, first needle member, second needle member, and plunger. The first needle member is movably housed inside the barrel, and includes a first member body, a first conduit, a side tube, and puller elements. The second needle member is housed in the first needle member, and includes a second member body, and a second conduit. A space is maintained between the first and second conduits. The plunger is joined to the first member body and is movably housed in the second member body. The filler assembly fills bone cement into the second member body. The first needle member is pulled backward, and the plunger injects the bone cement into the patient's bone. With an air compressor connected to the side tube, a negative pressure is created to facilitate bone cement injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Patent number: 10653459
    Abstract: A spinal fixation aiming apparatus includes a spinal fixation aiming device, a first adjustment unit, a second adjustment unit, and an extendible/retractable bar. The spinal fixation aiming device includes an arc guide rail, an arc slide unit, and a tool holder that is movable to and selectively fixed at a predetermined position. The arc guide rail, the arc slide unit, and the tool holder are each made of a light-transmitting materials. To use, the extendible/retractable bar is attached to an operation table and adjustment is made with the first adjustment unit, the second adjustment unit, and the extendible/retractable bar for setting a position of the spinal fixation aiming device to an angle and a height according to the patient. Further, according to the need of the surgical operation, a collaborative operation of the arc guide rail and the arc slide unit can be conducted for angular adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20180206891
    Abstract: A spinal fixation aiming apparatus includes a spinal fixation aiming device, a first adjustment unit, a second adjustment unit, and an extendible/retractable bar. The spinal fixation aiming device includes an arc guide rail, an arc slide unit, and a tool holder that is movable to and selectively fixed at a predetermined position. The arc guide rail, the arc slide unit, and the tool holder are each made of a light-transmitting materials. To use, the extendible/retractable bar is attached to an operation table and adjustment is made with the first adjustment unit, the second adjustment unit, and the extendible/retractable bar for setting a position of the spinal fixation aiming device to an angle and a height according to the patient. Further, according to the need of the surgical operation, a collaborative operation of the arc guide rail and the arc slide unit can be conducted for angular adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20170296240
    Abstract: A spinal fixation aiming device including an arc guide rail; an arc slide unit movably coupled to the arc guide rail; and a tool holder mounted to the arc slide unit and movable to a predetermined position to be selectively fixed at the position. To operate, the arc guide rail is fixed to an operation table and the arc slide unit and the tool holder are adjusted for desired angles for a surgical operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20170296247
    Abstract: A bone cement injection device includes an outer barrel including a side slot; an injection unit movably received in the outer barrel and including an inner tube that defines a first hollow section therein and an outer tube that defmes, in combination with the inner tube, a second hollow section therebetween and includes a guide tube mounted to the outer tube to be movably received in the side slot and in communication with the second hollow section; and a pusher unit movably received in the first hollow section and positioned against a bottom end of the outer barrel. Bone cement is filled in the first hollow section and is driven by the pusher unit into a patient's bone. An air compressor is used in combination with the guide tube to induce a pressure difference between inside and outside of the bone to help injection the bone cement into the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Patent number: 9179945
    Abstract: The minimally invasive spinal fixator surgical device contains a support member; a guiding member adjustably joined to the support member; at least two sliding members correspondingly and adjustably joined to the guiding member; a first extension member adjustably joined to a sliding member; a second extension member adjustably joined to another sliding member; a first pulling member joined to the first extension member; a second pulling member joined to the second extension member; a tubular member joined to a side of the first pulling member; and a probe member plugged into the tubular member for conducting implant location determination and then removed. With the assistance of the present invention, the wound and damage to the muscle tissue of the patient are minimal and there is little bleeding. The operation team is also exposed to the X-ray for a minimum amount of time. The patient would also enjoy fast recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Shao-Kang Hsueh
  • Publication number: 20150057712
    Abstract: The minimally invasive spinal fixator surgical device contains a support member; a guiding member adjustably joined to the support member; at least two sliding members correspondingly and adjustably joined to the guiding member; a first extension member adjustably joined to a sliding member; a second extension member adjustably joined to another sliding member; a first pulling member joined to the first extension member; a second pulling member joined to the second extension member; a tubular member joined to a side of the first pulling member; and a probe member plugged into the tubular member for conducting implant location determination and then removed. With the assistance of the present invention, the wound and damage to the muscle tissue of the patient are minimal and there is little bleeding. The operation team is also exposed to the X-ray for a minimum amount of time. The patient would also enjoy fast recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: SHAO-KANG HSUEH
  • Patent number: 7811230
    Abstract: An expansion mechanism for minimally invasive lumbar operation has a support member, a plurality of sliders movably assembled on the support member, at least a couple of outside muscle hook members mounted on adjacent sliders, an inside muscle hook member assembled on the slider, and a nerve hook member assembled on the slider. The expansion mechanism for minimally invasive operation makes small incisions and hurts less tissues. Furthermore, the expansion mechanism protects nerve tissues from repeated stirring. Muscles can be drawn apart without the need of removing ligament, obtaining clear and large operation vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Shao-Kang Hsueh, Jen-Kun Chang, Chen-Yu Lung
  • Publication number: 20080215081
    Abstract: An expansion mechanism for minimally invasive lumbar operation has a support member, a plurality of sliders movably assembled on the support member, at least a couple of outside muscle hook members mounted on adjacent sliders, an inside muscle hook member assembled on the slider, and a nerve hook member assembled on the slider. The expansion mechanism for minimally invasive operation makes small suture and hurts less tissues. Furthermore, the expansion mechanism protects nerve tissues from repeated stirring. Muscles can be drawn apart without the need of removing ligament, obtaining clear and large operation vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Shao-Kang Hsueh, Jen-Kun Chang, Chen-Yu Lung