Patents by Inventor Chris Digiovanni

Chris Digiovanni 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: 11969386
    Abstract: A patient slider device configured to move a patient from a first bed surface to a second bed surface positioned adjacent thereto. The patient slider device includes a frame, a bed engagement assembly and a patient pulling assembly. The bed engagement assembly includes a bumper with the bumper being adjustable relative to the frame. The patient pulling assembly includes a winch assembly, preferably positioned proximate a lower end of the frame, and a sheet engaging clamp assembly. The sheet engaging clamp assembly includes a base member and a locking member structurally configured to clamp a sheet therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Grand Valley State University, Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Heuerman, Eric VanMiddendorp, Michael Czechowskyj, Jason Barr, Mark C Celmer, Vaughn Gerber, Dylan DiGiovanni, Michael Matusiak, Taylor Rieckhoff, Dan Scheske, Justin Dykstra, Ashley Meitz, Garrett Goodwin, Colin Jack, Taylor Sims, Benjamin Vander Wal, John Farris, Chris Pung, Dan Switzer
  • Publication number: 20150173811
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Patent number: 8920476
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Patent number: 8920453
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes an optional cannulated threaded screw member having a plurality of threads on an external surface of the threaded screw member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Patent number: 8900274
    Abstract: A fixation system, including an intramedullary fixation assembly and an instrument for coupling the intramedullary fixation assembly to bones. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, a distal member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the proximal screw member is slideably coupled to the distal member and makes a fixed angle with the distal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Extremity Medical LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni
  • Patent number: 8328806
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes an optional cannulated threaded screw member having a plurality of threads on an external surface of the threaded screw member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni
  • Patent number: 8313487
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Extremity Medical LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Patent number: 8303589
    Abstract: A fixation system, including an intramedullary fixation assembly and an instrument for coupling the intramedullary fixation assembly to bones. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, a distal member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the proximal screw member is slideably coupled to the distal member and makes a fixed angle with the distal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Extremity Medical LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni
  • Publication number: 20110230884
    Abstract: An intramedullary assembly for intraosseous bone fusion includes a hybrid screw member and a lag screw member. The hybrid screw member is aligned along a longitudinal axis, and includes a first shaft, a threaded portion, and a head portion having a first internal surface of a first spherical radius and a second tapered internal surface of a second radius. The first internal surface is coupled to the second internal surface to enclose a bore extending through the head portion along a bore axis. The lag screw member includes a second shaft, a bulbous portion, and a threaded portion. The lag screw member is adapted to be inserted into bore and forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Adam Mantzaris, Jeff Tyber, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Donley, Jamy Gannoe
  • Publication number: 20100324556
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the, intramedullary fixation assembly. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes an optional cannulated threaded screw member having a plurality of threads on an external surface of the threaded screw member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni
  • Publication number: 20100256639
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Publication number: 20100121324
    Abstract: A fixation system, including an intramedullary fixation assembly and an instrument for coupling the intramedullary fixation assembly to bones. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, a distal member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the proximal screw member is slideably coupled to the distal member and makes a fixed angle with the distal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni
  • Publication number: 20100121325
    Abstract: A hybrid intramedullary fixation assembly for joint stabilization is provided and includes a plate member having a plurality of apertures. The plate member includes a first elongated portion and a second curved portion. The assembly includes a plurality of metatarsal screws for coupling the plate member to the first elongated portion and to the metatarsal bone, an intramedullary screw member coupled to the first elongated portion applies compression to the tarsometarsal joint, and a plurality of medial screws coupled to the second curved portion and to the bones in the mid-foot region stabilizes the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni