Patents by Inventor Jo Hays
Jo Hays 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: 9737643Abstract: Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: DEPUY MITEK, LLCInventors: Mark B. Roller, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan, Joseph H. Contiliano
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Patent number: 8979848Abstract: An apparatus and method for advancement of a spinal rod in a spinal implant, wherein the apparatus includes a body and a handle attached to the body. A shaft is slidably attached to the body, the shaft is coupled to the handle and has a first end adapted to engage the spinal rod. At least one retractor blade is attached to the body and the spinal implant. The operation of the handle results in the shaft persuading the spinal rod in the spinal implant. The force exerted by the shaft on the spinal rod is limited to a pre-selected force. The apparatus can also be operated in a non-limiting mode when a reduction retractor blade is used.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Stryker SpineInventors: Joshua A. Butters, T. Wade Fallin, Carson Esplin, Nathan Pierce, Greta Jo Hays
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Publication number: 20150005770Abstract: Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Mark B. Roller, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan, Joseph H. Contiliano
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Patent number: 8864797Abstract: A line lock system may include a line routed through a plate. The plate may have an elongated body with a plurality of passageways. The line is routed to form at least one one-way slide so no knots are required. The system may include filaments routed through the passageways of the plate or around a dogbone feature of the plate. The filaments may be used to toggle the plate after passage through a hole to prevent withdrawal of the plate back through the hole. The system may include a line lock stabilizer or counter-tension tool to stabilize the line lock as the line is adjusted. The system may include a compression limiter to selectively reduce compression in the one-way slide to facilitate adjustment of the line. The line lock stabilizer, counter-tension tool, or compression limiter may be a filament.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Coorstek Medical LLCInventors: Daniel F. Justin, Andrew Fauth, Joshua A. Butters, Chad Lewis, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle Creger, Nicholas Slater, Mark J. Mooradian, Greta Jo Hays, M. Mary Sinnott, Jeremy D. Borchert, Stuart Goble
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Patent number: 8840613Abstract: Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Mark B. Roller, Joseph H. Contiliano, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan
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Publication number: 20140142697Abstract: A fixation screw, graft ligament anchor assembly, and method for fastening a graft ligament in a bone tunnel. The screw comprises an elongated shank having a distal end and a proximal end, and a central axis extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Screw threads are disposed on the shank and extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The proximal end defines an end plane disposed transversely to the axis and at an angle thereto other than a normal angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Joseph H. Sklar, Charles L. Beck, JR., Greta Jo Hays
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Patent number: 8636799Abstract: A fixation screw, graft ligament anchor assembly, and method for fastening a graft ligament in a bone tunnel. The screw comprises an elongated shank having a distal end and a proximal end, and a central axis extending from the distal end to the proximal end. Screw threads are disposed on the shank and extend from the distal end to the proximal end. The proximal end defines an end plane disposed transversely to the axis and at an angle thereto other than a normal angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventors: Joseph H. Sklar, Charles L. Beck, Jr., Greta Jo Hays
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Patent number: 8562680Abstract: A graft ligament anchor comprises a graft ligament engagement member disposed in an opening in a bone, the graft ligament engagement member being arranged to receive a graft ligament alongside the engagement member, and a locking member for disposition in the opening, and at least in part engageable with the graft ligament engagement member. Movement of the locking member in the opening causes the locking member to urge the engagement member, and the graft ligament therewith, toward a wall of the opening, to secure the graft ligament to the wall of the opening. A method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Inventors: Jo Hays, David Overaker, Joseph Contiliano, Joseph H. Sklar
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Patent number: 8308767Abstract: A spinal stabilization system includes vertebral engagement members and an intermediate structure. The vertebral engagement members are configured to be disposed between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The vertebral engagement members generally include seating surfaces for accommodating at least a portion of a laminar region of adjacent vertebra and are adjustable between an operable and inoperable configuration. The intermediate structure extends between the vertebral engagement members. The structural cooperation of the vertebral engagement members and the intermediate structure is such that the engagement members distract the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Hochschuler, Ali Araghi, Matthew N. Songer, Thomas S. Kilpela, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Publication number: 20120226280Abstract: Methods of reducing device drag on implantable articles are disclosed herein. The methods include coating the contact surfaces of implantable articles with bioabsorbable lubricating coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.Inventors: Mark B. Roller, Joseph H. Contiliano, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan
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Patent number: 8197480Abstract: Bioabsorbable coatings for bioabsorbable implantable medical devices having dragging or engagement surfaces. The coatings on a surface of the devices reduce device drag.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Roller, Joseph Contiliano, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan
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Patent number: 8192465Abstract: Interspinous implants including a spacer configured to fit between first and second adjacent spinous processes of a human spine, to maintain a minimum separation between the spinous processes. An implant also includes a fixation portion coupled to the spacer, in which the fixation portion engages at least one spinous process to hold the spacer in a stable position relative to the spinous process. An implant may be monolithic, non-fillable, and may be inserted between the spinous process from a lateral approach. The fixation portion may be configured as a bracket which can substantially encircle the spinous process, or as flanges which engage lateral sides of the spinous process(es). The spacer may be resilient, and may be expandable along the anterior/posterior direction between the spinous processes. An implant may provide resilient resistance during extension, and/or a uniform extension stop between the spinous processes.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: MedicineLodge. Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Patent number: 8187306Abstract: Interspinous implants including a spacer configured to fit between first and second adjacent spinous processes of a human spine, to maintain a minimum separation between the spinous processes. An implant also includes a fixation portion coupled to the spacer, in which the fixation portion engages at least one spinous process to hold the spacer in a stable position relative to the spinous process. An implant may be monolithic, non-fillable, and may be inserted between the spinous process from a lateral approach. The fixation portion may be configured as a bracket which can substantially encircle the spinous process, or as flanges which engage lateral sides of the spinous process(es). The spacer may be resilient, and may be expandable along the anterior/posterior direction between the spinous processes. An implant may provide resilient resistance during extension, and/or a uniform extension stop between the spinous processes.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Medicine Ledge IncInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Publication number: 20120065731Abstract: A line lock system may include a line routed through a plate. The plate may have an elongated body with a plurality of passageways. The line is routed to form at least one one-way slide so no knots are required. The system may include filaments routed through the passageways of the plate or around a dogbone feature of the plate. The filaments may be used to toggle the plate after passage through a hole to prevent withdrawal of the plate back through the hole. The system may include a line lock stabilizer or counter-tension tool to stabilize the line lock as the line is adjusted. The system may include a compression limiter to selectively reduce compression in the one-way slide to facilitate adjustment of the line. The line lock stabilizer, counter-tension tool, or compression limiter may be a filament.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATIONInventors: Daniel F. Justin, Andrew R. Fauth, Joshua A. Butters, Chad Lewis, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Nicholas Slater, Mark J. Mooradian, Greta Jo Hays, M. Mary Sinnott, Jeremy D. Borchert, Stuart Goble
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Publication number: 20120053691Abstract: A graft ligament anchor comprises a graft ligament engagement member disposed in an opening in a bone, the graft ligament engagement member being arranged to receive a graft ligament alongside the engagement member, and a locking member for disposition in the opening, and at least in part engageable with the graft ligament engagement member. Movement of the locking member in the opening causes the locking member to urge the engagement member, and the graft ligament therewith, toward a wall of the opening, to secure the graft ligament to the wall of the opening. A method for attaching a graft ligament to a bone is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Jo Hays, David Overaker, Joseph Contiliano, Joseph H. Sklar
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Patent number: 8048158Abstract: A graft ligament anchor comprises a graft ligament engagement member disposed in an opening in a bone, the graft ligament engagement member being arranged to receive a graft ligament alongside the engagement member, and a locking member for disposition in the opening, and at least in part engageable with the graft ligament engagement member. Movement of the locking member in the opening causes the locking member to urge the engagement member, and the graft ligament therewith, toward a wall of the opening, to secure the graft ligament to the wall of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Jo Hays, David Overaker, Joseph Contiliano, Joseph H. Sklar
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Publication number: 20100185199Abstract: Bioabsorbable coatings for bioabsorbable implantable medical devices having dragging or engagement surfaces. The coatings on a surface of the devices reduce device drag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.Inventors: Mark B. Roller, Joseph H. Contiliano, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan
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Patent number: 7713272Abstract: Bioabsorbable coatings for bioabsorbable implantable medical devices having dragging or engagement surfaces. The coatings on a surface of the devices reduce device drag.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Roller, Joseph H. Contiliano, Kevin L. Cooper, Jo Hays, Jenny J. Yuan
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Publication number: 20090204150Abstract: A spinal stabilization system includes vertebral engagement members and an intermediate structure. The vertebral engagement members are configured to be disposed between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. The vertebral engagement members generally include seating surfaces for accommodating at least a portion of a laminar region of adjacent vertebra and are adjustable between an operable and inoperable configuration. The intermediate structure extends between the vertebral engagement members. The structural cooperation of the vertebral engagement members and the intermediate structure is such that the engagement members distract the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Stephen Hochschuler, Ali Araghi, Matthew N. Songer, Thomas S. Kilpela, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Publication number: 20080255668Abstract: Interspinous implants including a spacer configured to fit between first and second adjacent spinous processes of a human spine, to maintain a minimum separation between the spinous processes. An implant also includes a fixation portion coupled to the spacer, in which the fixation portion engages at least one spinous process to hold the spacer in a stable position relative to the spinous process. An implant may be monolithic, non-fillable, and may be inserted between the spinous process from a lateral approach. The fixation portion may be configured as a bracket which can substantially encircle the spinous process, or as flanges which engage lateral sides of the spinous process(es). The spacer may be resilient, and may be expandable along the anterior/posterior direction between the spinous processes. An implant may provide resilient resistance during extension, and/or a uniform extension stop between the spinous processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: T. Wade FALLIN, Joshua A. BUTTERS, Greta Jo HAYS