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).

  • Patent number: 11931077
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20230147290
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, WILLIAM ALAN REZACH, GARY S. LINDEMANN
  • Patent number: 11559334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Patent number: 11344338
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Publication number: 20200246048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Patent number: 10695100
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20190380746
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Patent number: 10478231
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Publication number: 20190183535
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20180132906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Patent number: 9924976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Patent number: 9918753
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, Brian A. Butler, Gary S. Lindemann, James M. Mirda, Joshua W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20170112538
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Richard E. McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20170086888
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
  • Patent number: 9597124
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Patent number: 9486252
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E McCarthy, Brian A. Butler, Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Patent number: 9433442
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Alison G. Powers, Keith E. Miller, Jeremy J. Rawlinson
  • Publication number: 20160242819
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Rex W. Armstrong, Dennis G. Crandall, Maria-Rosa Padilla, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20160113772
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Rawlinson, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20160106478
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Kenneth R. Barsch, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason May