Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Patterson
Christopher M. Patterson 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: 11399880Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
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Patent number: 11369474Abstract: A kit for deploying a bone implant at a surgical site is provided. The kit comprises a first sleeve having an interior surface that defines a channel, and a second sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the second sleeve defines an inner channel. The outer surface of the second sleeve is configured to slidably engage the interior surface of the channel of the first sleeve. A bone implant is also provided comprising a mesh material. The mesh material is disposed in a portion of the channel of the first sleeve or disposed in a portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve or disposed in both the portion of the channel of the first sleeve and the portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
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Publication number: 20200352606Abstract: A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, Christopher M. Patterson, Rodney R. Ballard, Lawrence G. Lenke, Timothy R. Kuklo, Stephen Ondra
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Patent number: 10729468Abstract: A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, Christopher M. Patterson, Rodney R. Ballard, Lawrence G. Lenke, Timothy R. Kuklo, Stephen Ondra
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Publication number: 20200170694Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
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Publication number: 20200129188Abstract: A device for decortication of a bone site is provided. The device comprises an elongated tubular member. The tubular member comprises a rasp configured for oscillating movement of the rasp for decortication of the bone site. The rasp comprises a pressure sensor configured to at least measure pressure from the oscillating movement of the rasp when a predetermined pressure or a predetermined pressure change is measured at the bone site. Methods and kits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Scifert, Thomas A. Carls, Christopher M. Patterson, William A. Rezach, Erick Vasquez, Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 10561453Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
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Publication number: 20190015209Abstract: A kit for deploying a bone implant at a surgical site is provided. The kit comprises a first sleeve having an interior surface that defines a channel, and a second sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the second sleeve defines an inner channel. The outer surface of the second sleeve is configured to slidably engage the interior surface of the channel of the first sleeve. A bone implant is also provided comprising a mesh material. The mesh material is disposed in a portion of the channel of the first sleeve or disposed in a portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve or disposed in both the portion of the channel of the first sleeve and the portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve, such that sliding the outer surface of the second sleeve deploys the bone implant at the surgical site. Bone implants and methods of implantation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
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Patent number: 9962171Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member connected with tissue. A second member is connected with the first member and configured to orient at least one surgical tool along at least one selected path for penetrating tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson
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Publication number: 20160361074Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member connected with tissue. A second member is connected with the first member and configured to orient at least one surgical tool along at least one selected path for penetrating tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson
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Publication number: 20160262817Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
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Publication number: 20160095628Abstract: A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, Christopher M. Patterson, Rodney R. Ballard, Lawrence G. Lenke, Timothy R. Kuklo, Stephen Ondra
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Patent number: 9247967Abstract: A method of conducting a surgical procedure including implanting an anchor into a bone, wherein the anchor comprises a receiving portion and a screw, the screw including a screw head contained within the receiving portion and pivotally engageable with a surface of the receiving portion, and wherein the receiving portion and the screw comprising a different material. The method further includes selecting a rod from a group of rod types and coupling the rod with the receiving portion to stabilize a position of a portion of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, Christopher M. Patterson, Rodney R. Ballard, Lawrence G. Lenke, Timothy R. Kuklo, Stephen Ondra
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Patent number: 9101400Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device is provided. The flexible connection unit includes an elongated member, such as a vertebral rod, having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite each other with a transition portion extending therebetween. The first end portion of the vertebral rod comprises an oval shape and the second end portion contains an oval or non-oval shape. The major diameter of the oval shaped first end is parallel to the sagittal plane of a patient's body and provides the higher stiffness for fusion to resist flexion in the sagittal plane. The second end portion of the vertebral rod is perpendicular to the sagittal end of a patient's body and provides the lower stiffness for fusion.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Hai H. Trieu, Christopher M. Patterson
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Publication number: 20140257393Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device is provided. The flexible connection unit includes an elongated member, such as a vertebral rod, having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite each other with a transition portion extending therebetween. The first end portion of the vertebral rod comprises an oval shape and the second end portion contains an oval or non-oval shape. The major diameter of the oval shaped first end is parallel to the sagittal plane of a patient's body and provides the higher stiffness for fusion to resist flexion in the sagittal plane. The second end portion of the vertebral rod is perpendicular to the sagittal end of a patient's body and provides the lower stiffness for fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Hai H. Trieu, Christopher M. Patterson
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Patent number: 8303628Abstract: A spinal stabilization system is disclosed. The spinal stabilization system can include at least one anchorage component and a surgical rod. The anchorage component has a superior end, an inferior end, and an axial passage therebetween. The surgical rod is configured to be installed at least partially within the axial passage of the anchorage component. The surgical rod includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. The first end or the second end is adapted to engage the superior end or the inferior end of the anchorage component. Further, the surgical rod is configured to substantially constrain rotational movement within the anchorage component.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: Jonathan M. Dewey, Christopher M. Patterson
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Publication number: 20120185001Abstract: A bone anchor compatible for use with a neural integrity monitoring system. The bone anchor includes a bone engaging portion configured for anchoring to bone and has at least one insulated region coated with a bone growth promoting material and at least one conductive region contiguous with the insulated region and having reduced electrical resistance relative to the insulated region.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Jerome Nayet, William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Boris Voirol, Keith E. Miller
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Patent number: 8211146Abstract: An implantable device includes a first arm member, a second arm member, a compressible member disposed between and coupled to the first arm member and the second arm member, and a tensioning member coupled to the first arm member and the second arm member. Wherein upon moving the first arm member toward the second arm member the tensioning member translates within the first arm member.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Warsaw OrthopedicInventors: Jeffrey R. Justis, Jonathan M. Dewey, Henry Keith Bonin, Jr., Christopher M. Patterson, Dimitri K. Protopsaltis
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Patent number: 8075565Abstract: Spinal surgical systems, instruments and methods include a surgical instrument with a first member mountable to a first vertebra and a second member mountable to a second vertebra. The first and second members are coupled to one another with a coupling mechanism that allows translation of the first and second members relative to another along a predetermined path. The coupling mechanism also provides a pivot axis about which the first and second members are manipulated relative to one another to deliver forces to the first and second vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, Jesse Gabriel Moore, Christopher M. Patterson
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Patent number: 8057523Abstract: The present application is directed to set screws used with fasteners to capture and engage an elongated member. The set screws include a body sized to attach to a receiver of the fastener. A deformable member may be attached to an end of the set screw and provides for the set screw to more fully engage the elongated member to prevent potential damage to the elongated member and prevent the set screw from backing out of the fastener. In one embodiment, just the deformable member contacts the elongated member. In another embodiment, the deformable member and the body contact the elongated member. In yet another embodiment, a contact member is attached to the deformable member to contact against the elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Eric Daniel Densford, Jim Michael Mirda, Christopher M. Patterson