Linh K Nguyen

US Patent:

20080077150, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/860480

Inventors:

Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606085000, 606099000

Abstract:

A surgical instrument for posterior or lateral placement of a rasp/trial member between adjacent vertebrae comprising a first vertebrae and a second vertebrae may have an elongated member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion and an articulation member slidingly coupled to the elongated member. A link member having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion may be pivotably coupled at the proximal end portion of the link member to a distal end portion of the articulation member. A rasp/trial member, pivotably coupled to the distal end portion of the elongated member may be pivotably coupled to the distal end portion of the link member. The rasp/trial member may include at least one surface for traumatizing tissue. An actuating mechanism coupled to the proximal end portions of elongated member and articulation member may be configured to move the articulation member relative to the elongated member.

US Patent:

20080077241, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/860482

Inventors:

Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

623017110, 606085000, 606099000

Abstract:

A method of traumatizing a pair of adjacent vertebral endplates may provide a surgical instrument having a pivoting distal removable insert, a proximal handle portion, a body portion, and a linkage member positioned between the insert and the proximal handle portion, the insert having a first angular position relative to the body. A leading end of the insert may be placed in a first position between two adjacent vertebral endplates and moved to a second position between the adjacent vertebral endplates by impacting the proximal end portion of the surgical instrument. The insert may be pivoted to a second angular position relative to the body portion by rotating the handle about the body portion and may lock the second angular position of the distal insert. The insert may be moved to a third position between the adjacent vertebral endplates by impacting the proximal end portion of the surgical instrument.

US Patent:

20090143785, Jun 4, 2009

Filed:

Jun 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/146309

Inventors:

Narissa Chang - Mansfield MA, US
Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606 99

Abstract:

The present invention may provide for a medical impact tool adaptor for coupling with a medical impact tool and a method for applying an impact force to a medical instrument. The impact tool adaptor may comprise a main body and connector with a first attaching member and a second attaching member. The second attaching member may be pivotally coupled with the main body and may pivot between an opened position and a closed position relative to the first attaching member. The second attaching member may be releasably secured in a closed position via a movable lock mechanism. The first and second attaching members may be coupled to a medical tool via corresponding first and second attaching interfaces. In some embodiments, the impact tool adaptor may be pivotally coupled to the medical tool. Further, the impact tool adaptor may be releasably and/or pivotally coupled to the impact tool.

US Patent:

20090150581, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/706345

Inventors:

David Chimitt - Collegeville PA, US
James Hunter - Chadds Ford PA, US
Joseph P. Neill - E. Fallowfield PA, US
Linh D. Nguyen - Philadelphia PA, US
Tri T. Phung - Norristown PA, US
Usha Srinivasan - Berwyn PA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/00

US Classification:

710 74

Abstract:

A method for processing input/output request packets (IRPs) directed to Data Volumes having a meta-data extent and at least one data extent begins by initiating an IRP. The IRP is evaluated by a volume filter to determine a meta-data extent to handle the IRP. The IRP is directed by the volume filter to the appropriate meta-data extent. The IRP is redirected from the meta-data extent to at least one data extent associated with the meta-data extent.

US Patent:

20100069923, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Sep 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/212932

Inventors:

Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US
Julie Tripodi - Marlborough MA, US

Assignee:

Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Andover MA

International Classification:

A61B 17/10
A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606139, 606232

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor inserter. The suture anchor inserter includes a handle having a proximal component, a central component coupled to the proximal component, and a distal component coupled to the proximal component and the central component, the central component capable of rotating relative to the proximal component; and a shaft comprising a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the handle. A method of inserting a suture anchor into bone is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20110112576, May 12, 2011

Filed:

Nov 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/943086

Inventors:

Linh Tuong Nguyen - Randolph MA, US
Paul Steven Vincuilla - Brockton MA, US
Richard Mark Lunn - Kingston MA, US
Mark Edwin Housman - North Attleborough MA, US
Matthew Edwin Koski - Westford MA, US
David A. Paulk - Hopedale MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

US Classification:

606232

Abstract:

The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.

US Patent:

20210385721, Dec 9, 2021

Filed:

Apr 27, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/241341

Inventors:

- Suwanee GA, US
Linh NGUYEN - Broomall PA, US
John D. OGDEN - Media PA, US
Ramesh Manikandan KUMARASAMY - Upper Chichester PA, US
Dave Scott SWINGLE - Moorestown NJ, US

International Classification:

H04W 36/32
H04W 36/24
H04W 36/00

Abstract:

A mobile device for enhanced mobile device wireless network connectivity is provided that includes a user interface, a hardware processor, and a non-transitory memory configured to store one or more programs. The hardware processor executes the one or more programs to store a map of wireless networks, calculate a route of travel for the mobile device, and determine a list of wireless networks connectable to the mobile device. A schedule is created for connecting the mobile device to the wireless networks on the list and connecting the mobile device to a first one of the wireless networks on the schedule along the route. The mobile device switches sequentially from the first one of the wireless networks to a next one of the wireless networks in the schedule so the mobile device is connected to at least one of the wireless networks on the schedule while moving along the route.

US Patent:

20140088617, Mar 27, 2014

Filed:

Nov 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/087920

Inventors:

- Memphis TN, US
Linh Nguyen - Randolph MA, US
Jim Sullivan - Shrewsbury MA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/06

US Classification:

606144

Abstract:

A suture passer including a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end and a central axis defined therethrough, in which the tubular member includes at least one lumen formed therein, an eyelet configured to receive a suture, a movable jaw formed on the distal end of the tubular member configured to move between an open position and a closed position, in which the movable jaw includes a plurality of portions, and an actuator configured to be received within the at least one lumen of the tubular member, in which the actuator is configured to move along the central axis of the tubular member between a first position and a second position, in which, in the first position, the movable jaw is in the closed position, and in which, in the second position, the movable jaw is in the open position.