Patents by Inventor Jason Cianfrani
Jason Cianfrani 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: 10478169Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Mark Weiman, Adam Friedrich, Erik Peterson, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 10463354Abstract: A method for retracting tissue in a surgical procedure includes inserting a first blade of a retractor system into an incision in a body of a patient. The retractor system includes a first articulating arm and a second articulating arm. The first articulating arm is coupled to a retractor assembly blade. The retractor assembly blade has a handle portion and the first blade. The second articulating arm is coupled to a bracket securing a second blade. The method includes retracting tissue using the first blade, inserting the second blade into the incision in the body of the patient and retracting tissue using the second blade.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Adam Friedrich, Matthew Bechtel, Jason Cianfrani, Ryan Mammele
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Patent number: 10456181Abstract: A spinal plate assembly comprising a base plate defining an opening adjacent at least one aperture for receiving a bone screw which attaches to a spinal vertebrae. The aperture includes a seat and an annular groove having an end wall. The assembly comprises a locking mechanism having a split ring partially recessed within the annular groove and moveable between a locked condition partially blocking the aperture for retaining the screw in the seat and an unlocked condition radially deformable into the annular groove for permitting screw removal. The split ring has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is configured to engage the end wall of the annular groove. The locking mechanism comprises a rotating member retained within the opening of the base plate and having a notch configured to engage the proximal end of the ring to drive the ring toward the unlocked condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Ross Morris
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Patent number: 10376292Abstract: Lamina plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A lamina plate assembly may be configured to provide lamina support following laminectomy, for example, in cervical and lumbar cases. The lamina plate assembly may include a generally elongate body having a first free end, a second free end, and a posterior portion disposed between the first free end and the second free end. Different embodiments of securing portions are used to secure the lamina plate assembly to a vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, IncInventors: Nick Tacca, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20190167312Abstract: The present application discloses transverse connectors that are connectable to first and second rod members that extend along a length of the spine. The transverse connectors are capable of gripping first and second rod members that are at different distances relative to one another, as well as at non-parallel angles relative to one another. In some instances, the first and second rod members can be bottom-loaded into the transverse connectors, while in other instances, the first and second rod members can be side-loaded into the transverse connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20190142479Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20190142477Abstract: A cervical plate assembly is disclosed. The cervical plate assembly includes a base plate including: (1) at least two bone screw seats, each bone screw seat including a borehole dimensioned to receive a bone screw, and (2) a first blocking seat positioned between the at least two bone screw seats. The cervical plate assembly includes a blocking mechanism retained within the first blocking seat of the base plate. The blocking mechanism is selectively positionable between a closed position in which the blocking mechanism obstructs at least one bone screw seat to retain a bone screw with the base plate, and an open position in which the bone screw seats are unobstructed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Daniel Wolfe, Daniel Spangler, Colm McLaughlin, Jason Cianfrani
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Patent number: 10245155Abstract: The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jennifer Klimek
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Patent number: 10213235Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20190029662Abstract: A method for retracting body tissue providing a retractor system that includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Publication number: 20180353165Abstract: Retractor systems and methods for retracting body tissue during surgery. The retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Patent number: 10143568Abstract: The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jennifer Klimek
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Publication number: 20180325694Abstract: The present application generally relates to orthopedic systems, and in particular, to systems including independent plates and spacers. A plating system can include a spacer and a plate that is independent from the spacer. A number of locking mechanisms can be provided to secure the plate to the spacer. In some cases, the spacer includes a pair of notches that extend on an outer surface of the spacer. The plate can include a pair of lateral extensions that can engage the notches to secure the plate to the spacer. In other cases, the spacer includes an opening including a pair of inlets. The plate can include an enclosed posterior extension that can be received in the pair of inlets to secure the plate to the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani
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Patent number: 10117646Abstract: A method for retracting body tissue providing a retractor system that includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Patent number: 10085777Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, William E. Duffield
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Patent number: 10080560Abstract: Retractor systems and methods for retracting body tissue during surgery. The retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical IncInventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Publication number: 20180256213Abstract: Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani, Michael Harper, Milan George, Katherine Manninen, John Perkins
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Patent number: 10058432Abstract: Lamina plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A lamina plate assembly may be configured to provide lamina support following laminectomy, for example, in cervical and lumbar cases. The lamina plate assembly may include a generally elongate body having a first free end, a second free end, and a posterior portion disposed between the first free end and the second free end. Different embodiments of securing portions are used to secure the lamina plate assembly to a vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Nick Tacca, Jason Cianfrani
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Patent number: 9993269Abstract: Orthopedic fixation devices and methods of installing the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a coupling element and a bone fastener, whereby the bone fastener can be loaded into the coupling element through the bottom of a bore in the coupling element.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani, Michael Harper, Milan George, Katherine Manninen, John Perkins
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Patent number: 9987057Abstract: An orthopedic assembly may include an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Stephan Lawson, Jason Cianfrani, Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Michael Black, Chris Angelucci, Matt Hansell