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Si Ming Ku

Examiner (ID: 19256, Phone: (571)270-5450 , Office: P/3775 )

Most Active Art Unit
3775
Art Unit(s)
3775, 3771
Total Applications
927
Issued Applications
617
Pending Applications
107
Abandoned Applications
225

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 18642217 [patent_doc_number] => 11766270 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-09-26 [patent_title] => Ankle replacement system and method [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/392517 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-08-03 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 86 [patent_figures_cnt] => 128 [patent_no_of_words] => 27489 [patent_no_of_claims] => 4 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 119 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17392517 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/392517
Ankle replacement system and method Aug 2, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19446916 [patent_doc_number] => 20240307046 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-09-19 [patent_title] => BALLOON CATHETER RETRACTOR [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/277819 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-07-30 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3714 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -21 [patent_words_short_claim] => 61 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18277819 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/277819
BALLOON CATHETER RETRACTOR Jul 29, 2021 Pending
Array ( [id] => 18460204 [patent_doc_number] => 11684480 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-27 [patent_title] => Standalone interbody implants [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/380451 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-07-20 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 28 [patent_figures_cnt] => 66 [patent_no_of_words] => 14796 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 118 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17380451 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/380451
Standalone interbody implants Jul 19, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20254692 [patent_doc_number] => 12427025 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-09-30 [patent_title] => Systems and methods for multi-planar orthopedic alignment [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/369777 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-07-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 9 [patent_figures_cnt] => 32 [patent_no_of_words] => 1133 [patent_no_of_claims] => 24 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 6 [patent_words_short_claim] => 168 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17369777 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/369777
Systems and methods for multi-planar orthopedic alignment Jul 6, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18683671 [patent_doc_number] => 11779379 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-10-10 [patent_title] => Sternum fixation devices and methods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/353011 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-06-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 14 [patent_figures_cnt] => 22 [patent_no_of_words] => 8726 [patent_no_of_claims] => 17 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 217 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17353011 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/353011
Sternum fixation devices and methods Jun 20, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17256331 [patent_doc_number] => 20210369316 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-12-02 [patent_title] => COMPACT ORTHOPEDIC ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/346942 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-06-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 7804 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -26 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17346942 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/346942
Compact orthopedic anti-rotation device Jun 13, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17405752 [patent_doc_number] => 11246610 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-02-15 [patent_title] => Alignment instruments and methods for use in total ankle replacement [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/345406 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-06-11 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 50 [patent_figures_cnt] => 69 [patent_no_of_words] => 11991 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 181 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17345406 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/345406
Alignment instruments and methods for use in total ankle replacement Jun 10, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18915549 [patent_doc_number] => 11877812 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-01-23 [patent_title] => System and method for preparing bone [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/334092 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-28 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 29 [patent_figures_cnt] => 68 [patent_no_of_words] => 12584 [patent_no_of_claims] => 26 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 85 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17334092 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/334092
System and method for preparing bone May 27, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18477011 [patent_doc_number] => 11690734 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-07-04 [patent_title] => Intervertebral implant inserters and related methods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/328193 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 4317 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 96 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17328193 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/328193
Intervertebral implant inserters and related methods May 23, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17050282 [patent_doc_number] => 20210259716 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-08-26 [patent_title] => CHEVRON OSTEOTOMY TOOLS AND METHODS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/318141 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 6968 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 57 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17318141 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/318141
Chevron osteotomy tools and methods May 11, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17050413 [patent_doc_number] => 20210259847 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-08-26 [patent_title] => Distally Expanding Facet Joint Implant And Delivery Device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/315430 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 30347 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 309 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17315430 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/315430
Distally expanding facet joint implant and delivery device May 9, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 19316467 [patent_doc_number] => 20240238007 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-07-18 [patent_title] => SURGICAL ACCESS PORT [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 18/559066 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 7956 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -40 [patent_words_short_claim] => 101 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 18559066 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
18/559066
SURGICAL ACCESS PORT May 6, 2021 Pending
Array ( [id] => 19736855 [patent_doc_number] => 12213658 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2025-02-04 [patent_title] => Force-indicating retractor device and methods of use [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/314558 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-07 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 37 [patent_figures_cnt] => 41 [patent_no_of_words] => 34238 [patent_no_of_claims] => 13 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 191 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17314558 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/314558
Force-indicating retractor device and methods of use May 6, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17050320 [patent_doc_number] => 20210259754 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-08-26 [patent_title] => BLUNT TIP BONE SCREW [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/313110 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-05-06 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 8593 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -23 [patent_words_short_claim] => 238 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17313110 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/313110
Blunt tip bone screw May 5, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18200927 [patent_doc_number] => 11583295 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-02-21 [patent_title] => Drill alignment guide [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/243869 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-04-29 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 15 [patent_no_of_words] => 7850 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 303 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17243869 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/243869
Drill alignment guide Apr 28, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 20700063 [patent_doc_number] => 12622751 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2026-05-12 [patent_title] => Determining relative 3D positions and orientations between objects in 2D medical images [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/302149 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-04-26 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 27 [patent_figures_cnt] => 27 [patent_no_of_words] => 18902 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 292 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17302149 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/302149
Determining relative 3D positions and orientations between objects in 2D medical images Apr 25, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17806042 [patent_doc_number] => 20220257877 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-08-18 [patent_title] => PASSIVE SURGICAL ACCESS PORT FILTRATION FITTINGS [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/237700 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-04-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2958 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -20 [patent_words_short_claim] => 63 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17237700 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/237700
Passive surgical access port filtration fittings Apr 21, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17168271 [patent_doc_number] => 20210321941 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-10-21 [patent_title] => INVASIVE SENSE MEASUREMENT IN PROSTHESIS INSTALLATION AND BONE PREPARATION [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/238148 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-04-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 28493 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 136 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17238148 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/238148
Invasive sense measurement in prosthesis installation and bone preparation Apr 21, 2021 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17080212 [patent_doc_number] => 20210275218 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2021-09-09 [patent_title] => Expanders For Rod Retraction [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/236356 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2021-04-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 12452 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17236356 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/236356
Expanders for rod retraction Apr 20, 2021 Issued
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17/225219
Tissue extraction devices and related methods Apr 7, 2021 Issued
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