Patents by Inventor Daniel Laskowitz

Daniel Laskowitz 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).

  • Publication number: 20170311993
    Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
  • Patent number: 9770340
    Abstract: Intervertebral implants for implanting into an intervertebral space are provided. The implants can comprise one or more layers that are operably attached to one another. An implant can comprise a first layer having a first mating surface that mates with a second mating surface of a second layer. The first mating surface and the second mating surface can have features that allow them to complement each other. The implants can include one or more bore holes for receiving a fixation member. The bore holes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. In some cases, the bore holes will be blind bore holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jillian Zaveloff, Shairali Rao, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, Jason Gray, Matthew Hansell, Daniel Laskowitz, Jody L. Seifert
  • Patent number: 9681898
    Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
  • Patent number: 9675388
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20170143383
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20170128232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to minimally invasive graft delivery systems and devices. The systems and devices provide a means to deliver graft material minimally invasively, such as to a spacer within a disc space. A particular system can include a cannula, a syringe and an extrusion tool. The extrusion tool can be used to extrude material from the cannula and syringe, and can have multiple modes of operation to accommodate the extrusion of materials of different viscosities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Jennifer Klimek, Allison Adams, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Publication number: 20170119929
    Abstract: Provided herein are bone grafts and methods of making and using the same, as well as products and kits that include such bone grafts. In particular, bone grafts are provided that include osteogenic stem cells in a mix of osteoinductive demineralized bone matrix and osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Archana Bhat, Daniel Laskowitz, Patrick Joe, Mark Adams, Michael L. Boyer, II
  • Publication number: 20170072101
    Abstract: Bone grafts and constructs including stem cells are provided. Example bone grafts include osteogenic stem cells seeded on a scaffold of osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips and/or osteoinductive demineralized bone. Example constructs include extracellular matrix on a synthetic scaffold, in which the ECM is secreted from MSCs seeded onto the synthetic scaffold. Also provided are methods of making the present bone grafts and scaffolds. Further provided are methods of promoting bone healing and treating wound healing, by administering the present bone grafts and constructs to a mammal in need thereof. Also provided are kits that include the present bone grafts and/or constructs, or components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Archana Bhat, Shairali Rao, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Patent number: 9592082
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, William E. Duffield
  • Patent number: 9579137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to minimally invasive graft delivery systems and devices. The systems and devices provide a means to deliver graft material minimally invasively, such as to a spacer within a disc space. A particular system can include a cannula, a syringe and an extrusion tool. The extrusion tool can be used to extrude material from the cannula and syringe, and can have multiple modes of operation to accommodate the extrusion of materials of different viscocities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer Klimek, Allison Adams, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Patent number: 9539286
    Abstract: Bone grafts and constructs including stem cells are provided. Example bone grafts include osteogenic stem cells seeded on a scaffold of osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips and/or osteoinductive demineralized bone. Example constructs include extracellular matrix on a synthetic scaffold, in which the ECM is secreted from MSCs seeded onto the synthetic scaffold. Also provided are methods of making the present bone grafts and scaffolds. Further provided are methods of promoting bone healing and treating wound healing, by administering the present bone grafts and constructs to a mammal in need thereof. Also provided are kits that include the present bone grafts and/or constructs, or components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Archana Bhat, Shairali Rao, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Publication number: 20160374732
    Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Daniel Laskowitz, David C. Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee
  • Publication number: 20160346014
    Abstract: A facet screw system for surgical implantation into bone tissue having a shaft, a compression member and a washer. The shaft includes a shaft having a bone engaging portion and a compression member engaging portion. The compression member includes a spherical head portion having a recess for engaging with a driving instrument, and an elongated coupling portion having internal threads for coupling with the compression member engaging portion of the shaft and a washer coupled to the spherical head portion of the compression member and having a plurality of bone engaging protrusions. The washer is adapted to be polyaxially rotatable with respect to the compression member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Daniel Laskowitz, Edward Karpowicz
  • Patent number: 9486483
    Abstract: Bone grafts and constructs including stem cells are provided. Example bone grafts include osteogenic stem cells seeded on a scaffold of osteoconductive cortico-cancellous chips and/or osteoinductive demineralized bone. Example constructs include extracellular matrix on a synthetic scaffold, in which the ECM is secreted from MSCs seeded onto the synthetic scaffold. Also provided are methods of making the present bone grafts and scaffolds. Further provided are methods of promoting bone healing and treating wound healing, by administering the present bone grafts and constructs to a mammal in need thereof. Also provided are kits that include the present bone grafts and/or constructs, or components thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Archana Bhat, Shairali Rao, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Patent number: 9463051
    Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Daniel Laskowitz, David C. Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee
  • Patent number: 9445842
    Abstract: A facet screw system for surgical implantation into bone tissue having a shaft, a compression member and a washer. The shaft includes a shaft having a bone engaging portion and a compression member engaging portion. The compression member includes a spherical head portion having a recess for engaging with a driving instrument, and an elongated coupling portion having internal threads for coupling with the compression member engaging portion of the shaft and a washer coupled to the spherical head portion of the compression member and having a plurality of bone engaging protrusions. The washer is adapted to be polyaxially rotatable with respect to the compression member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Daniel Laskowitz, Edward Karpowicz
  • Patent number: 9402656
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Patent number: 9398960
    Abstract: Intervertebral implants for implanting into an intervertebral space are provided. The implants can comprise one or more layers that are operably attached to one another. An implant can comprise a first layer having a first mating surface that mates with a second mating surface of a second layer. The first mating surface and the second mating surface can have features that allow them to complement each other. The implants can include one or more bore holes for receiving a fixation member. The bore holes can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. In some cases, the bore holes will be blind bore holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle Rosen, Jennifer S. Klimek, Daniel Laskowitz
  • Publication number: 20160022326
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20160022318
    Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz