Patents by Inventor John-Paul Romano
John-Paul Romano 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: 20110282453Abstract: An implantable orthopedic stability device is disclosed. The device can have a contracted and an expanded configuration. A method of using the device between adjacent vertebral body surfaces surfaces for support and/or fixation of either or both of the adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100292796Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device and method can be used to treat compression fractures. The compression fractures can be in the spine. The device can be deployed by compressing the device longitudinally resulting in radial expansion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100286692Abstract: A device for radial expansion in an endoluminal cavity in a bone is disclosed. The device can be used to treat bone fractures. The device can have a first radially expandable portion and a second radially expandable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Robert A. KIEFER, Wade Kevin TREXLER
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Publication number: 20100217325Abstract: Expandable support devices for tissue repair are disclosed. The devices can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. Surgical devices and methods for adjusting (e.g., removing, repositioning, resizing) deployed orthopedic expandable support devices are also disclosed. The expandable support devices can be engaged and surgically implanted by an engagement device and affixed to bone to provide stability and support for the devices. The expandable support devices are attachable to spinal fixation devices such as screws or plates, and may be used to support such devices when placed in weakened or damaged areas of bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Stephen H. Hochschuler, Skott E. Greenhalgh, John Paul Romano, Robert A. Kiefer, Wade Kevin Trexler, Michael P. Igoe
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Publication number: 20100179657Abstract: An expandable support device and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The expandable support device can expand longitudinally. The expandable support device can be deployed in a bone, such as a vertebra, for example to repair a compression fraction or replacement of removed tissue, such as a vertebra or vertebral body. The expandable support device can be deployed into or in place of all or part of an intervertebral disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100145386Abstract: A plastically-deformable spinal stabilization plate is disclosed. The spinal stabilization plate can have a number of screw-holding sockets to facilitate attachment to spinal vertebra. The spinal stabilization plate can be provided with connection points to facilitate controlled deformation or transformation of the plate by use of a deformation tool. A deformation tool is also disclosed for use in transforming the plate. The spinal stabilization plate can have a deformation area with deformation struts and apertures to facilitate a controlled deformation in a predetermined direction in response to particular deformation forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100137923Abstract: A tool for working in a cavity to which access is limited is disclosed. The tool has an elongated sheath with a bore and an open end that is positionable within the cavity. A filamentary element is slidably positioned within the bore of the sheath. A portion of the filamentary element is extendible outwardly from the sheath through the open end and into the cavity. The filamentary element may be biased into a curved or helical shape, and may be a loop or may have an awl, a cutting blade, a scoop, hook, balloon or other piece attached to its end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2006Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Skott E. Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael P. Igoe
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Publication number: 20100125274Abstract: An expandable drug delivery device that can be implanted or otherwise delivered in and/or adjacent to a bone and/or soft tissue (e.g., connective tissue) for orthopedic applications is disclosed. Devices and methods are described herein for delivering agents for orthopedic and other uses. In particular such devices and methods can be useful for delivering agents to heal damaged tissue or prior to more invasive and traumatic orthopedic procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: STOUT MEDICAL GROUP, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100082109Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant can include first and second members capable of being expanded upon movement of first and second wedges. The first and second wedges, while being capable of moving with respect to each other and the first and second members can also be attached to the first and second members. In addition, the first and second wedges can be capable of moving only in a first direction, while movement in a second direction can be inhibited. The first and second wedges can also be prevented from torsionally moving with respect to the first and second members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20100016905Abstract: An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Michael Paul IGOE, Robert A. KIEFER, Wade Kevin TREXLER
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Publication number: 20090149956Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone. The expandable support device can have interconnected struts. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The expandable support device can be inserted into a damaged bone and radial expanded. The radial expansion of the expandable support device struts can cause the struts to cut mechanically support and/or the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20090131992Abstract: An attachment device with a radially expandable section is disclosed. The attachment device can have helical threads, for example, to facilitate screwing the attachment device into a bone. Methods of using the same are also disclosed. The attachment device can be positioned to radially expand the expandable section in cancellous bone substantially surrounded by cortical bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO, Michael Paul IGOE, Robert A. KIEFER, Wade Kevin TREXLER
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Publication number: 20090024204Abstract: A closable-tip fracture stent for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device comprises a flexible or semi-rigid wall, defining an interior cavity, and one or more closable tips to close the hollow cavity. A delivery tool is also provided for removably carrying the orthopedic device to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20090018524Abstract: An expandable drug delivery device that can be implanted or otherwise delivered in and/or adjacent to a bone and/or soft tissue (e.g., connective tissue) for orthopedic applications is disclosed. Devices and methods are described herein for delivering agents for orthopedic and other uses. In particular such devices and methods can be useful for delivering agents to heal damaged tissue or prior to more invasive and traumatic orthopedic procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20080319549Abstract: A device for separating a first bone from a second bone is disclosed. The device can be an expandable orthopedic jack. The device can be used to treat spinal stenosis. The device can be deployed between adjacent spinous processes and then increased in height to reduce pressure on nearby nerves. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul ROMANO
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Publication number: 20080294205Abstract: A deployment system and a method of using the deployment system are disclosed. The deployment system can have an expandable support device that can be used to treat orthopedic injuries. The expandable support device can be deployed with or between bones. The deployment system can be integral with the expandable support device. The deployment system can be designed to release the expandable support device when a specific deployment force is exerted onto the deployment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
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Publication number: 20080281346Abstract: A device for providing support for biological tissue is disclosed. The device can expand and be implanted in lieu of removed or otherwise missing bone, such as a vertebra, and/or soft tissue, such as a intervertebral disc. The device can be configured to radially expand in a single plane when the device is longitudinally contracted. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano
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Publication number: 20080183204Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. The device can have multiple flat sides that remain flat during expansion. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. Devices and methods for adjusting (e.g., removing, repositioning, resizing) deployed orthopedic expandable support devices are also disclosed. The expandable support devices can be engaged by an engagement device. The engagement device can longitudinally expand the expandable support device. The expandable support device can be longitudinally expanded until the expandable support device is substantially in a pre-deployed configuration. The expandable support device can be then be physically translated and/or rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Skott GREENHALGH, John-Paul Romano, Michael P. Igoe, Robert A. Kiefer
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Publication number: 20080071356Abstract: An expandable support device and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. The expandable support device can expand radially when compressed longitudinally. The expandable support device can be deployed in a bone, such as a vertebra, for example to repair a compression fraction. The expandable support device can be deployed into or in place of all or part of an intervertebral disc. The expandable support device can be deployed in a vessel, in an aneurysm, across a valve, or combinations thereof. The expandable support device can be deployed permanently and/or used as a removable tool to expand or clear a lumen and/or repair valve leaflets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: Stout Medical Group, L.P.Inventors: E. Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano, Michael Igoe
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Publication number: 20070016283Abstract: A thin lining for use within a body lumen having a variety of uses and particularly suited for protecting the intimal lining of a vessel, thereby preventing the release of embolic materials through the intima and into the bloodstream, either naturally or during the implantation of a prosthetic device. The thin lining is porous enough to promote ingrowth and thin enough to avoid migration with minimal radial force being placed on the vessel walls, making the lining also suited for applications such as blocking the entrance to an aneurysm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Skott Greenhalgh, John-Paul Romano