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).
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Patent number: 11918234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl Livorsi, Franciso A. Amaral, Brian D. Busconi, Dean C. Taylor
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Publication number: 20230263641Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
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Patent number: 11707304Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
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Patent number: 11602442Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
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Publication number: 20220323130Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
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Patent number: 11382676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
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Publication number: 20210186572Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
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Patent number: 10966761Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
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Publication number: 20200170695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
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Publication number: 20200146844Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
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Patent number: 10561454Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
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Patent number: 10390967Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
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Publication number: 20180280063Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi, Aubrey Ortiz, Mark Hall, Robert Carruth
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Publication number: 20180280062Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Kevin Lee, Christopher Ramsay, Francisco Amaral, Carl Livorsi
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Patent number: 10080572Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
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Publication number: 20180049756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco Amaral, Matthew Posluszny, Raymond Murphy, David Gerber
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Publication number: 20160199200Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
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Patent number: 9314254Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
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Publication number: 20140276834Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Carl Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Paul Monteiro, Rod G. Cameron
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Patent number: 8435241Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Jose A. Correia, John Cuneo, Michael Fortin, Jim Kennedy, Carl Livorsi, Troy Martin, John J. McMorrow, Rebecca Zimmerman