Patents by Inventor Carl Livorsi

Carl Livorsi 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).

  • Patent number: 11918234
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl Livorsi, Franciso A. Amaral, Brian D. Busconi, Dean C. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20230263641
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide device and a driver, which allows for the preparation of an anatomic cavity for screw fixation of an implant or spacer, including the guidance for hole preparation, and guidance for insertion of screws, and or anchors, while selecting the amount of rigidity, and selecting the amount of visibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
  • Patent number: 11707304
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
  • Patent number: 11602442
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide device and a driver, which allows for the preparation of an anatomic cavity for screw fixation of an implant or spacer, including the guidance for hole preparation, and guidance for insertion of screws, and or anchors, while selecting the amount of rigidity, and selecting the amount of visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
  • Publication number: 20220323130
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
  • Patent number: 11382676
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20210186572
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
  • Patent number: 10966761
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
  • Publication number: 20200170695
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20200146844
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide device and a driver, which allows for the preparation of an anatomic cavity for screw fixation of an implant or spacer, including the guidance for hole preparation, and guidance for insertion of screws, and or anchors, while selecting the amount of rigidity, and selecting the amount of visibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
  • Patent number: 10561454
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
  • Patent number: 10390967
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide device and a driver, which allows for the preparation of an anatomic cavity for screw fixation of an implant or spacer, including the guidance for hole preparation, and guidance for insertion of screws, and or anchors, while selecting the amount of rigidity, and selecting the amount of visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
  • Publication number: 20180280063
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
  • Publication number: 20180280062
    Abstract: Articulating implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary connectors can include first and second bodies that are rotatable relative to one another about a rotation axis and selectively lockable to resist or prevent such rotation. Each of the bodies can be configured to couple to a rod or other fixation component, and the connector can be used to lock first and second rods together even when the rods are obliquely angled with respect to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
  • Patent number: 10080572
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
  • Publication number: 20180049756
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guide device and a driver, which allows for the preparation of an anatomic cavity for screw fixation of an implant or spacer, including the guidance for hole preparation, and guidance for insertion of screws, and or anchors, while selecting the amount of rigidity, and selecting the amount of visibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
  • Publication number: 20160199200
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
  • Patent number: 9314254
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
  • Publication number: 20140276834
    Abstract: Devices and methods for removing a spinal disc are provided herein. Discectomy instruments are disclosed that can remove a spinal disc in a single-pass, i.e., without repeatedly inserting and removing the instrument from a patient. In an exemplary embodiment, the discectomy instrument includes a distal housing, at least one cutting blade, and a handle. When the distal housing is positioned adjacent to a spinal disc, a handle can be actuated to advance the cutting blade along a substantially arc-shaped path through the disc. In certain aspects, the path of the blade can correspond to the anatomy of the disc and to the approach used to access the spine. A second cutting blade can be advanced through the disc and can intersect with the arc-shaped path, forming a complete cut. The cut disc can be received in the distal housing and removed from the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
  • Patent number: 8435241
    Abstract: A keel punch impactor comprises a main body having an interior bore. A locking shaft is positioned in the interior bore of the main body, the locking shaft defining a shaft axis. An actuator is in contact with the locking shaft. The actuator is moveable between a first position and a second position. The position of the locking shaft is moved within the interior bore of the main body upon movement of the actuator. In particular, the locking shaft is moved such that the shaft axis is offset when the actuator is moved from the first position to the second position. When the shaft is moved, a head on the shaft is moved into or out of alignment with a boss extending from the main body of the keel punch impactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose A. Correia, John Cuneo, Michael Fortin, Jim Kennedy, Carl Livorsi, Troy Martin, John J. McMorrow, Rebecca Zimmerman