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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Publication number: 20160346014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Daniel Laskowitz, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 9445842Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Daniel Laskowitz, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 9402656Abstract: 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 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 9364340Abstract: 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: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Stephan Lawson, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20160095715Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Aditya lngalhalikar, Jennifer Klimek
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Publication number: 20160095714Abstract: 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: October 23, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Aditya lngalhalikar, Jennifer Klimek
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Publication number: 20160089246Abstract: 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: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Jennifer S. Klimek, Stephan Lawson, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Kyle Rosen
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Publication number: 20160081683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Mark Weiman, Adam Friedrich, Erik Peterson, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20160022326Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Michael L Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
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Patent number: 9237957Abstract: 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: February 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Klimek, Stephan Lawson, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Kyle Rosen
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Publication number: 20150374413Abstract: 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: September 10, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Daniel Spangler, Jason Cianfrani, Michael Harper, Milan George, Katherine Manninen, John Perkins
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Publication number: 20150366674Abstract: 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: September 1, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Stephan Lawson, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20150335443Abstract: 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: June 1, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani, Aditya lngalhalikar, Jennifer Klimek
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Patent number: 9179944Abstract: 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: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
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Patent number: 9179903Abstract: 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: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Mark Weiman, Adam Friedrich, Erik Peterson, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 9149365Abstract: 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: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Stephan Lawson, Samuel Petersheim, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20150113785Abstract: 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: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Publication number: 20150066087Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, William E. Duffield
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Patent number: 8968363Abstract: Methods and devices for retracting tissue in a surgical procedure to allow access to the surgical site. Retractor systems and methods that comprise a retractor frame comprising rotatable arms and a linearly translatable arm, the rotatable arms and the linearly translatable arm each coupled to blades that can angulate. Systems for securing a retractor system to a patient's spine, the systems comprising a retractor blade and a shim device.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Weiman, Jason Cianfrani
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Publication number: 20150018628Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Adam Friedrich, Matthew Bechtel, Jason Cianfrani, Ryan Mammele