Ernesto R Hernandez

Address:

PO Box 380706, San Antonio, TX 78268

VIN:

5J6YH183X7L011767

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ELEMENT

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8029523, Oct 4, 2011

Filed:

Sep 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/853082

Inventors:

Antonio Jose Gordils Wallis - Mochi Caracas, VE
Edward Riemer - Seymour CT, US
Ernesto Hernandez - Weston FL, US

Assignee:

Innovative Implant Technology, LLC - Weston FL

International Classification:

A61B 17/16

US Classification:

606173, 408132, 81 583, 81457

Abstract:

A device includes a tubular element, and a cutter spring-biased relative to the tubular element. In an unloaded configuration the cutter is displaced relative to the tubular element by a displacement distance, and when the cutter is in a loaded configuration the displacement distance is reduced. A first structure is longitudinally fixed relative to the cutter and rotationally engaged relative to the tubular element. A length of the first structure extends proximally in the unloaded configuration. A second structure is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first structure. In the loaded configuration, a driver engages and rotates both the first and second structures, and thus the tubular element and cutter together. Once the cutter breaks through the bone, the cutter spring-biased into the unloaded configuration, resulting in disengagement of the first structure from the driver to prevent rotation of either the tubular element or the cutter.

US Patent:

8308727, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Aug 21, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/195944

Inventors:

Ernesto Hernandez - Weston FL, US
Mark James DeBisschop - Burlington CT, US
Antonio Jose Gordils Wallis - 5ta Mochi Caracas, VE

Assignee:

Innovative Implant Technology, LLC - Weston FL

International Classification:

A61F 2/46

US Classification:

606 86R, 606 79

Abstract:

Tooling and methodologies for separation and dissection of the subantral membrane from the floor of the maxillary sinus, and for packing bone and bone substitutes under the subantral membrane. The tooling and associated methodology employ a handle and one or more support structures extending therefrom. A thin member extends from the distal end of the support structure(s). The thin member has a first peripheral region disposed opposite a second peripheral region. The first peripheral region is joined to or integrally formed with the distal end of the support structure(s). The second peripheral region defines a thin blade-like section for dissecting the subantral membrane from the floor of the maxillary sinus. In the preferred embodiment, the blade-like section is angled downward away from the distal support structure, which aids in positioning the blade-like section on the floor of the maxillary sinus.

US Patent:

50942476, Mar 10, 1992

Filed:

Aug 31, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/577919

Inventors:

Ernesto Hernandez - Miami FL
Ernesto Avellanet - Miami Lakes FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami FL

International Classification:

A61B 1000

US Classification:

128751

Abstract:

A biopsy forceps device includes a handle assembly having a handle portion and a hub portion. An elongated flexible hollow body portion preferably in the form of a coiled spring guide wire extends from the hub portion to a forceps assembly. A control wire extends through a lumen in the guide wire as well as a lumen in the hub portion and is coupled at one end to the handle portion and at the other end to the forceps assembly. A flexible coupling interconnects the hub portion with the handle portion so that the hub portion may be angularly displaced with respect to the distal end of the handle portion.

US Patent:

56074069, Mar 4, 1997

Filed:

Jan 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/589502

Inventors:

Ernesto Hernandez - Miami FL
Francisco O. Castillo - Miami Lakes FL
Israel Pagan - Miami FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604264

Abstract:

An intravascular catheter is described which is capable of rapid exchange without dislodging of a guidewire and without the presence of side apertures in the catheter. The catheter comprises a plurality of segments which are secured together in end-to-end relation, but which are separable into separated segments by the user while the distal catheter end is inserted in the vascular system of a patient.

US Patent:

55429386, Aug 6, 1996

Filed:

May 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/440115

Inventors:

Ernesto Avellanet - Miami Lakes FL
Ernesto Hernandez - Miami FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL

International Classification:

A61M 2500

US Classification:

604280

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are disclosed for facilitating balloon catheter exchange in the vascular system of a patient. The apparatus and method concern means for holding a guidewire longitudinally fixed with respect to a guiding catheter while a balloon catheter is moved over the guidewire. Specifically, the guidewire is held longitudinally fixed with respect to the guiding catheter by way of magnetic coupling. A first magnetic element constitutes a portion of the guide wire or is attached to the guide wire to move with it. A second magnetic element is located proximate the balloon catheter but is not fixed to the balloon catheter. When the guidewire is moved within the guiding catheter to a location at which the first magnetic element reaches its point of closest approach to the second magnetic element, magnetic force holds the guidewire against movement relative to the guiding catheter even while a balloon catheter is being moved over the guidewire.

US Patent:

52697592, Dec 14, 1993

Filed:

Jul 28, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/920864

Inventors:

Ernesto Hernandez - Miami FL
Ernesto Avellanet - Miami Lakes FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are disclosed for facilitating balloon catheter exchange in the vascular system of a patient. The apparatus and method concern means for holding a guidewire longitudinally fixed with respect to a guiding catheter while a balloon catheter is moved over the guidewire. Specifically, the guidewire is held longitudinally fixed with respect to the guiding catheter by way of magnetic coupling. A first magnetic element constitutes a portion of the guide wire or is attached to the guide wire to move with it. A second magnetic element is located proximate the balloon catheter but is not fixed to the balloon catheter. When the guidewire is moved within the guiding catheter to a location at which the first magnetic element reaches its point of closest approach to the second magnetic element, magnetic force holds the guidewire against movement relative to the guiding catheter even while a balloon catheter is being moved over the guidewire.

US Patent:

54877296, Jan 30, 1996

Filed:

Mar 25, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/217930

Inventors:

Ernesto Avellanet - Miami Lakes FL
Ernesto Hernandez - Miami Lakes FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL

International Classification:

A61M 2900

US Classification:

604 96

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are disclosed for facilitating balloon catheter exchange in the vascular system of a patient. The apparatus and method concern means for holding a guidewire longitudinally fixed with respect to a guiding catheter while a balloon catheter is moved over the guidewire. Specifically, the guidewire is held longitudinally fixed with respect to the guiding catheter by way of magnetic coupling. A first magnetic element constitutes a portion of the guide wire or is attached to the guide wire to move with it. A second magnetic element is located proximate the balloon catheter but is not fixed to the balloon catheter. When the guidewire is moved within the guiding catheter to a location at which the first magnetic element reaches its point of closest approach to the second magnetic element, magnetic force holds the guidewire against movement relative to the guiding catheter even while a balloon catheter is being moved over the guidewire.

US Patent:

55077315, Apr 16, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/243283

Inventors:

Ernesto Hernandez - Miami FL
Francisco O. Castillo - Miami Lakes FL
Israel Pagan - Miami FL

Assignee:

Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL

International Classification:

A61M 500

US Classification:

604264

Abstract:

An intravascular catheter is described which is capable of rapid exchange without dislodging of a guidewire and without the presence of side apertures in the catheter. The catheter comprises a plurality of segments which are secured together in end-to-end relation, but which are separable into separated segments by the user while the distal catheter end is inserted in the vascular system of a patient.