Patents by Inventor Benjamin Majors
Benjamin Majors has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240050138Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy ALLARD, Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Richard David HUNT, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS
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Patent number: 11883038Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods for correcting bone deformities in the foot are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods used for lower extremity osteotomy procedures are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Benjamin Majors, Jens Cole, Frank S. Bono
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Publication number: 20230355231Abstract: A system for repairing or reconstructing soft tissue includes an instrument having a handle and an extension, the extension opposite the handle, an implant releasably engaged with the instrument, and a suture threaded through at least a portion of the implant, wherein the suture is engaged with a tensioning mechanism of the instrument. The implant includes a top portion, a bottom portion and a body portion that is disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion. The top portion, the bottom portion, and the body portion are arranged about a common longitudinal axis and is monolithic. The implant is cannulated through the top portion and at least a portion of at least either the body portion and/or the bottom portion. The implant also may include at least one vent disposed along an outer surface of either or both the top portion and the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Benjamin MAJORS, Paul DEVASCONCELLOS, Kyle James HARTSON, Randy ALLARD
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Patent number: 11786282Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy Allard, Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Peter Andrew Mladinich, Richard David Hunt, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors
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Publication number: 20230240833Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Richard David HUNT, Frank BONO, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Randy ALLARD, Benjamin MAJORS
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Patent number: 11617642Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Richard David Hunt, Frank Bono, Thomas R. Williams, Randy Allard, Benjamin Majors
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Publication number: 20220192687Abstract: Implant guides, devices, systems and methods for implants to correct bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, implant guides, devices, systems and methods used for implants to correct bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and ankle are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin MAJORS, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW
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Publication number: 20210393395Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member having a first head portion and a first shaft portion, the first head portion and the first shaft portion defining a cannulated opening that extends at least partially through the first member, and a second member having a second head portion and a second shaft portion extending from an inner side of the second head portion, the second head portion and the second shaft portion defining a cannulated opening that extends at least partially through the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Douglas K. BLACKLIDGE, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS, Randy ALLARD, Shane MILLER, Garrett Jeffrey LIPKER, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW
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Publication number: 20210386463Abstract: Implants, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, implants, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot using compression are disclosed. A nail system including a first member with a first deformable member positioned at a first end of the first member and a second member received within the first member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin MAJORS, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Kenneth Allan ROGGOW
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Publication number: 20210290281Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy ALLARD, Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Richard David HUNT, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS
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Patent number: 11076864Abstract: Resected bone and/or tissue removal instruments and related methods are disclosed. The instruments include a first elongate member including a first head portion with a front edge and a first handle portion. The instrument further includes second elongate member rotatably coupled to the first elongate member at a first rotation point, the second member including a second handle portion and an end portion. The instrument also includes a third elongate member rotatably coupled to the first elongate member at a second rotation point, the third member including a second head portion and an end portion. The end portions of the second and third members are rotatably coupled at a third movable rotation point positioned between the first and second rotation points. The second head portion includes an interior surface with a front cutting tooth defining a free end of the second head portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors, Laura Zagrocki Brinker
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Patent number: 11045305Abstract: Soft tissue retention devices, instrumentation and related methods are disclosed. The devices include a first member comprising a first head portion and a first threaded shaft portion extending from the first head portion that define a cannulated opening extending therethrough, and a second member comprising a second head portion and a second threaded shaft portion extending from the second head portion that define a cannulated opening that extends therethrough. The inner sides of the first and second head portions includes a row of teeth extending about the periphery thereof. The first head portion also includes a plurality of through holes positioned between the first threaded shaft portion and the row of teeth. The outer sides of the first and second head portions include non-circular drive openings. The instrumentation comprise a handle portion with a through aperture that allows for a user's finger to extend therethrough during an implantation procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Douglas K. Blacklidge, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors, Randy Allard, Shane Miller
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Publication number: 20210177570Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Richard David HUNT, Frank BONO, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Randy ALLARD, Benjamin MAJORS
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Patent number: 11026732Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Randy Allard, Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Peter Andrew Mladinich, Richard David Hunt, Frank S. Bono, Benjamin Majors
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Publication number: 20210145457Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods for correcting bone deformities in the foot are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods used for lower extremity osteotomy procedures are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Benjamin MAJORS, Jens COLE, Frank S. BONO
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Patent number: 11006948Abstract: Devices, instruments, assemblies, and systems for holding and inserting staples and staples for compressing bones or bone fragments. The staple insertion assembly including a staple holder and a staple. The staple holder including a first and second end with a gripping portion at the first end, at least one slot extending from second end toward first end, and a receiving portion at the second end. The receiving portion with at least one staple contact portion, a first recessed region positioned adjacent to the at least one staple contact portion on a first side and a second recessed region positioned adjacent to the at least one staple contact portion on a second side, and a first engagement member positioned adjacent to the first recessed region and a second engagement member positioned adjacent to the second recessed region. Methods for using the assemblies to compress bones or bone fragments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Benjamin Majors, Achim Zipse, Gael Dreher
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Patent number: 10945830Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Sean Gill, Richard David Hunt, Frank Bono, Thomas R. Williams, Randy Allard, Benjamin Majors
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Patent number: 10898206Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods for correcting bone deformities in the foot are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods used for lower extremity osteotomy procedures are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Benjamin Majors, Jens Cole, Frank S. Bono
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Patent number: 10743963Abstract: A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Inventors: George Frey, Benjamin Majors, Charles O'Neil, Geoff Lai, Russ Rydin
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Patent number: D895837Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George A. Frey, Geoff Lai, Benjamin Majors