{"number":"US12702429B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Assemblies, systems, and methods for a neuromonitoring drill bit","english":"Assemblies, systems, and methods for a neuromonitoring drill bit"},"abstract":{"original":"Assemblies, systems, and methods are directed at a neuromonitoring bone drill bit. The assembly may include a surgical bone drill bit, a neuromonitoring connection in electrical communication with the drill bit, and a shield extending over a distal end of the drill bit. The shield may be configured to withdraw proximally as the drill bit is advanced into a subject's bone. The assembly may be connected to a surgical drill and used in a surgical spinal procedure.…","english":"Assemblies, systems, and methods are directed at a neuromonitoring bone drill bit. The assembly may include a surgical bone drill bit, a neuromonitoring connection in electrical communication with the drill bit, and a shield extending over a distal end of the drill bit. The shield may be configured to withdraw proximally as the drill bit is advanced into a subject's bone. The assembly may be connected to a surgical drill and used in a surgical spinal procedure.…"},"applicants":["NuVasive, Inc."],"inventors":["Thomas Sweeney","John Love"],"filingDate":"2025-01-17","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702429B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702429B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702429B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702429B2"}}