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Hiywot Yilma
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United States
Hiywot Yilma Phones & Addresses
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Macon, GA
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Atlanta, GA
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Lilburn, GA
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Inglewood, CA
Publications
Us Patents
Collapsible Fluid Reservoir
View pageUS Patent:
8425486, Apr 23, 2013
Filed:
Nov 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/624122
Inventors:
Hugh F. Smisson - Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Christopher W. Menard - Macon GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Christopher W. Menard - Macon GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Assignee:
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC - Macon GA
International Classification:
A61B 19/00
US Classification:
604406
Abstract:
Described is a collapsible fluid reservoir that may be expanded during use and collapsible to lie substantially flat when not in use. According to one embodiment, a collapsible fluid reservoir can include a substantially non-rigid container having a substantially open proximal end and a substantially sealed distal end opposite the proximal end defining a cavity therein, wherein the distal end includes at least one fluid outlet port extending therethrough. The collapsible fluid reservoir can also include a substantially rigid cap affixed to the proximal end of the non-rigid container and including at least one fluid inlet port extending therethrough and in fluid communication with the cavity.
Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
8591547, Nov 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/047472
Inventors:
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Assignee:
Southern Spine, LLC - Macon GA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606249
Abstract:
Various interspinous process spacing devices and associated methods are provided for treating spinal disease. In one embodiment, an interspinous process spacing device includes a first attachment side and a second attachment side, each attachment side including one or more slots formed therein and positioned proximate one end for receiving fasteners extending inwardly from a second interspinous process spacing device. The device further includes a spacer tray extending from the first attachment side and slideably insertable through a spacer tray slot formed in the second attachment side, wherein the spacer tray is adapted to retain adjacent spinous processes in a spaced apart orientation, and wherein at least a portion of the spacer tray has a longitudinally arcuate shape adapted to facilitate angled insertion of the spacer tray through the spacer tray slot. The device further includes securing means for securing the second attachment side relative to the first attachment side.
Implantation Tools For Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
8623024, Jan 7, 2014
Filed:
Mar 14, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/047490
Inventors:
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Assignee:
Southern Spine, LLC - Macon GA
International Classification:
A61B 17/56
US Classification:
606 86A
Abstract:
Various embodiments described herein provide devices and associated methods for treating spinal disease by implanting one or more interspinous process spacing devices. In one embodiment, an interspinous process spacing device includes a first attachment side and a second attachment side, whereby each attachment side includes one or more slots formed in the outer surface and oriented proximate one end for receiving fasteners extending inwardly from a second interspinous process spacing device. The device further includes a spacer tray positioned between the first attachment side and the second attachment side, the spacer tray extending from the first attachment side and slideably insertable through a tray slot formed in the second attachment side, wherein the spacer tray is adapted to retain adjacent spinous processes in a spaced apart orientation. The device further includes securing means for securing the second attachment side relative to the first attachment side, wherein, upon securing the second attachment side relative to the first attachment side, the interspinous process spacing device is engaged with the adjacent spinous processes.
Implantation Tools For Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
20120310292, Dec 6, 2012
Filed:
Aug 10, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/572125
Inventors:
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Assignee:
SOUTHERN SPINE, LLC - Macon GA
International Classification:
A61B 17/88
US Classification:
606 86 A
Abstract:
Various embodiments described herein provide surgical instrument tools, systems and associated methods for treating spinal disease by implanting one or more interspinous process spacing devices. The surgical instruments for implanting an interspinous process spacing device comprise first and second arms which engage opposite sides of an implant device, and have an element for positioning the arms in alignment for securing the implant onto spinal processes.
Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
20210204986, Jul 8, 2021
Filed:
Sep 10, 2020
Appl. No.:
17/016524
Inventors:
- Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
A61B 90/00
A61B 17/86
A61B 90/00
A61B 17/86
Abstract:
Interspinous process spacing devices and associated methods are provided. In one embodiment, an interspinous process spacing device includes a first attachment side, a second attachment side, and a spacer. The first attachment side and the second attachment side each include a central portion, a first wing portion, and a second wing portion. The central portion includes an inner surface extending along at least a majority of an anterior-posterior height of the central portion, and the first wing portion includes an inner surface extending along at least a majority of an anterior-posterior height of the first wing portion. The inner surface of the first wing portion extends in a direction transverse to the inner surface of the central portion, and the anterior-posterior height of the first wing portion is less than the anterior-posterior height of the central portion.
Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
20180325564, Nov 15, 2018
Filed:
Jul 16, 2018
Appl. No.:
16/036329
Inventors:
- Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
A61B 17/86
A61B 90/00
A61B 17/86
A61B 90/00
Abstract:
Interspinous process spacing devices and associated methods are provided. In one embodiment, an interspinous process spacing device includes a first attachment side, a second attachment side, and a spacer. The first attachment side and the second attachment side each include a central portion, a first wing portion, and a second wing portion. The central portion includes an inner surface extending along at least a majority of an anterior-posterior height of the central portion, and the first wing portion includes an inner surface extending along at least a majority of an anterior-posterior height of the first wing portion. The inner surface of the first wing portion extends in a direction transverse to the inner surface of the central portion, and the anterior-posterior height of the first wing portion is less than the anterior-posterior height of the central portion.
Implantation Tools For Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
20180125540, May 10, 2018
Filed:
Jan 5, 2018
Appl. No.:
15/862832
Inventors:
- Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
Abstract:
Various embodiments described herein provide interspinous process spacing devices and related systems and methods. In one embodiment, surgical instrument system for implanting an interspinous process spacing device includes a first arm having a proximal end, an elongated central portion, and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a first engagement element configured for releasably engaging a first attachment side of an interspinous process spacing device. The system also includes a second arm having a proximal end, an elongated central portion, and a distal end, wherein the distal end includes a second engagement element configured for releasably engaging a second attachment side of the interspinous process spacing device. The first arm and the second arm are removably attachable to one another via attachment elements and are configured for aligning a spacer of the first attachment side and a spacer opening of the second attachment side.
Interspinous Process Spacing Device
View pageUS Patent:
20180028239, Feb 1, 2018
Filed:
Oct 12, 2017
Appl. No.:
15/782414
Inventors:
- Macon GA, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
David C. Field - Snellville GA, US
Brandi L. Bohleber - Macon GA, US
Hiywot Yilma - Atlanta GA, US
Michael A. Cowan - Charlotte NC, US
Assignee:
Southern Spine, LLC - Macon GA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
A61B 17/86
A61B 17/86
Abstract:
Various interspinous process spacing devices and associated methods are provided for treating spinal disease. In one embodiment, an interspinous process spacing device includes a first attachment side and a second attachment side, each attachment side including one or more slots formed therein and positioned proximate one end for receiving fasteners extending inwardly from a second interspinous process spacing device. The device further includes a spacer tray extending from the first attachment side and slideably insertable through a spacer tray slot formed in the second attachment side, wherein the spacer tray is adapted to retain adjacent spinous processes in a spaced apart orientation, and wherein at least a portion of the spacer tray has a longitudinally arcuate shape adapted to facilitate angled insertion of the spacer tray through the spacer tray slot. The device further includes securing means for securing the second attachment side relative to the first attachment side.