Patents by Inventor Gary S. Lindemann
Gary S. Lindemann 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: 11931077Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20230147290Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2023Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Jason M. May, WILLIAM ALAN REZACH, GARY S. LINDEMANN
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Patent number: 11559334Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
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Patent number: 11344338Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member, Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Publication number: 20200246048Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
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Patent number: 10695100Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is movable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20190380746Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member, Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 10478231Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Publication number: 20190183535Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is movable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20180132906Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INCInventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 9924976Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 9918753Abstract: An implant support comprises a first portion defining a longitudinal axis and a second portion including at least one arm extending from the first portion. The at least one arm includes a part. An extension is engageable with the at least one arm to move the at least one arm between a first position and a second position such that the part is disposed to releasably engage an implant. A lock is disposed with the first portion and connected with the extension. The lock is biased from a first configuration to a second configuration to engage the first portion and resist disengagement of the at least one arm from the second position. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. May, Brian A. Butler, Gary S. Lindemann, James M. Mirda, Joshua W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20170112538Abstract: A spinal construct comprises at least one spinal implant connected with vertebrae and a member extending between a first end including, at least one part configured for connection to tissue of a rib cage and a second end configured for connection with the at least one spinal implant. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Richard E. McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20170086888Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a body including an inner surface that defines a cavity configured for disposal of a member. A locking element is engageable with the member within the cavity to fix the member with the body. The body further includes a wall that defines a bay configured for disposal of a longitudinal element being engageable with the wall to fix the longitudinal element with the body independent of the member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 9597124Abstract: A spinal construct comprises at least one spinal implant connected with vertebrae and a member extending between a first end including, at least one part configured for connection to tissue of a rib cage and a second end configured for connection with the at least one spinal implant. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Richard E McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
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Patent number: 9486252Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a longitudinal element including at least one part configured for connecting to tissue of a rib cage. A member is connected with the longitudinal element and configured for connection with a spinal implant fixed with vertebrae. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Richard E McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
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Patent number: 9433442Abstract: A spinal construct includes at least one tether extending between a first end connectable with a first fastener connected with spinal tissue and a second end connectable with a second fastener connected with spinal tissue. The at least one tether has a tension between the fasteners. A ratchet is engagable with the at least one tether to adjust the tension. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Alison G. Powers, Keith E. Miller, Jeremy J. Rawlinson
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Publication number: 20160242819Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a member extending between a first end and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the first end therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member about spinal tissue. A malleable element is disposed with the first end. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Rex W. Armstrong, Dennis G. Crandall, Maria-Rosa Padilla, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20160113772Abstract: A method comprising the steps of: providing at least one bone growth modification implant; and disposing the entire bone growth modification implant within a selected portion of a vertebra of a spine. Systems and devices are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Jeremy J. Rawlinson, Gary S. Lindemann
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Publication number: 20160106478Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a longitudinal member extending between a first end and a second end. A reduction member is connected with the second end and defines at least one opening configured for disposal of the longitudinal member. The reduction member includes an outer surface engageable with a spinal implant and is translatable relative to the longitudinal member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Kenneth R. Barsch, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason May