Patents by Inventor David Laird
David Laird 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: 11986225Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Stephanie Wolfe
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Patent number: 11957393Abstract: A variable length headless compression screw insertion system includes a compression screw and a driver assembly for driving the compression screw into a bone. The compression screw has a bone screw and a compression sleeve coupled to the bone screw. The bone screw includes a proximal end having an external threading threadably received in the compression sleeve, and the compression sleeve includes a proximal end having a predefined drive feature and an external threading. The driver assembly includes a sleeve coupler adapted to threadably receive the external threading of the compression sleeve. A ram driver is coupled to the sleeve coupler and has a predetermined length such that its distal end is shaped to contact the proximal end of the bone screw to prevent translation of the bone screw relative to the compression sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Evans, Jonan Philip, Barclay Davis, David Laird, Sr., Thomas Zamorski
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Publication number: 20240065686Abstract: A suture button system for fixing a syndesmotic injury comprises a flexible fixation implant and an inserter device used to deploy the implant across bones. The flexible fixation implant typically comprises a flexible connector and two suture buttons which interface with the bone surface or a bone plate or washer. The flexible connector comprises a plurality of suture strands. The buttons typically have a feature which allows them to interface with an instrument used to deploy the implant across the two bones. The inserter device is configured to interface with the flexible fixation implant and to position it across bones through a pre-drilled bone tunnel. The inserter device may comprise an cannulated insertion rod and a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Peter Evans, David Laird, SR., Megan Duman, Peter M. Govey, Michelle Gray, Bradford H. Rippe, Donald Anding, Blaize Majdic, Anthony Nicaretta
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Publication number: 20240065688Abstract: A suture button system for fixing a syndesmotic injury comprises a flexible fixation implant and an inserter device used to deploy the implant across bones. The flexible fixation implant typically comprises a flexible connector and two suture buttons which interface with the bone surface or a bone plate or washer. The flexible connector comprises a plurality of suture strands. The buttons typically have a feature which allows them to interface with an instrument used to deploy the implant across the two bones. The inserter device is configured to interface with the flexible fixation implant and to position it across bones through a pre-drilled bone tunnel. The inserter device may comprise an cannulated insertion rod and a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Peter Evans, David Laird, SR., Megan Duman, Peter M. Govey, Michelle Gray, Bradford H. Rippe, Donald Anding, Blaize Majdic, Anthony Nicaretta
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Publication number: 20240065689Abstract: A suture button system for fixing a syndesmotic injury comprises a flexible fixation implant and an inserter device used to deploy the implant across bones. The flexible fixation implant typically comprises a flexible connector and two suture buttons which interface with the bone surface or a bone plate or washer. The flexible connector comprises a plurality of suture strands. The buttons typically have a feature which allows them to interface with an instrument used to deploy the implant across the two bones. The inserter device is configured to interface with the flexible fixation implant and to position it across bones through a pre-drilled bone tunnel. The inserter device may comprise an cannulated insertion rod and a handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Peter Evans, David Laird, SR., Megan Duman, Peter M. Govey, Michelle Gray, Bradford H. Rippe, Donald Anding, Blaize Majdic, Anthony Nicaretta
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Publication number: 20240024003Abstract: Systems for treating bone fractures are disclosed. Exemplary systems may include a backpack and one or more bone plates for engaging bone members. The backpack may be configured to be temporarily attached to the bone plate in order to provide trajectories for fasteners received by the bone plate. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. Additional bone plate holes can be used to accept sutures, K-wire, or other instrumentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: David Laird, JR., Alex Bada
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Patent number: 11844557Abstract: A variable length headless compression screw insertion system includes a compression screw and a driver assembly for driving the compression screw into a bone. The compression screw has a bone screw and a compression sleeve coupled to the bone screw. The bone screw includes a proximal end having an external threading threadably received in the compression sleeve, and the compression sleeve includes a proximal end having a predefined drive feature and an external threading. The driver assembly includes a sleeve coupler adapted to threadably receive the external threading of the compression sleeve. A ram driver is coupled to the sleeve coupler and has a predetermined length such that its distal end is shaped to contact the proximal end of the bone screw to prevent translation of the bone screw relative to the compression sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Evans, Jonan Philip, Barclay Davis, David Laird, Sr., Thomas Zamorski
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Publication number: 20230378889Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an interferometer having an amplified piezoelectric actuator configured to move an optical component. Such an interferometer can be optimized for use in any region of the electromagnetic spectrum and can be used with various applications such as, but not limited to, spectroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventor: David Laird
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Patent number: 11779354Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Gabrielle Zingalis, Andrew Davison
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Patent number: 11771480Abstract: Systems for treating bone fractures are disclosed. Exemplary systems may include a backpack and one or more bone plates for engaging bone members. The backpack may be configured to be temporarily attached to the bone plate in order to provide trajectories for fasteners received by the bone plate. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. Additional bone plate holes can be used to accept sutures, K-wire, or other instrumentation.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Alex Bada
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Publication number: 20230285013Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: David Laird, JR., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Publication number: 20230233231Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11701100Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Patent number: 11672566Abstract: External fixator assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An external fixator system may include a plurality of fixator assemblies configured to connect a plurality of pins, for example, positioned on opposite sides of a fractured bone, with one more rods. The fixator assemblies may include a plurality of clamp assemblies that are configured to clamp onto the rods. A distractor/compression instrument is used to adjust the location of a clamp assembly along the length of its rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Zachary C. Shiner, David R. Jansen, Sergio Muniz, David Laird, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20220265257Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: David Laird, JR., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Publication number: 20220240991Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, JR., Stephanie Wolfe
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Patent number: 11344286Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Publication number: 20220160409Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, JR., Peter Evans
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Patent number: 11331128Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Stephanie Wolfe
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Publication number: 20220110665Abstract: Bone plates for engaging bone members are described herein. The bone plates can receive one or more screws to secure the bone plates to an underlying bone member. The one or more screws can be inserted into bone plate holes that can be considered locking or non-locking. The bone plates described herein can have particular combinations of locking and/or non-locking holes. Additional bone plate holes can be used to accept sutures, K-wire, or other instrumentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: David Laird, JR., Alex Bada, Andrew Davison