Patents by Inventor Joshua W. Simpson

Joshua W. Simpson 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: 11844551
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11596462
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a lateral projection having a locking surface that defines an elongated cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix the longitudinal member with the first member. A second member includes at least one mating element being engageable with a spinal construct. The first member is axially translatable relative to the second member in a first direction to tension the longitudinal member and in a second direction to release tension from the longitudinal member. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11298170
    Abstract: An implant receiver includes a member having an inner surface defining an implant cavity configured for disposal of a spinal implant and an outer surface. A cap includes a mating surface connectable with the outer surface such that the cap is fixed with the member and the implant is movable relative to the inner surface. In some embodiments, implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20210267643
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11039859
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20200360067
    Abstract: An implant receiver includes a member having an inner surface defining an implant cavity configured for disposal of a spinal implant and an outer surface. A cap includes a mating surface connectable with the outer surface such that the cap is fixed with the member and the implant is movable relative to the inner surface. In some embodiments, implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20200179025
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a lateral projection having a locking surface that defines an elongated cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix the longitudinal member with the first member. A second member includes at least one mating element being engageable with a spinal construct. The first member is axially translatable relative to the second member in a first direction to tension the longitudinal member and in a second direction to release tension from the longitudinal member. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
  • Publication number: 20200113603
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member defining a cavity and including a locking surface disposed with the cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix a tether with the first member. A second member includes an inner surface that defines a longitudinal passageway configured for disposal of a surgical driver engageable with a spinal construct. The second member further includes at least one mating element being engageable with the spinal construct. An actuator is connected with the members and is configured to incrementally tension the tether. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: JOSHUA W. SIMPSON, RODNEY R. BALLARD
  • Patent number: 10603078
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member defining a cavity and including a locking surface disposed with the cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix a tether with the first member. A second member includes an inner surface that defines a longitudinal passageway configured for disposal of a surgical driver engageable with a spinal construct. The second member further includes at least one mating element being engageable with the spinal construct. An actuator is connected with the members and is configured to incrementally tension the tether. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 10595920
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a lateral projection having a locking surface that defines an elongated cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix the longitudinal member with the first member. A second member includes at least one mating element being engageable with a spinal construct. The first member is axially translatable relative to the second member in a first direction to tension the longitudinal member and in a second direction to release tension from the longitudinal member. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
  • 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: 20190269438
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 10363069
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes at least one body including a first biasing member engageable with a longitudinal element for translation thereof relative to the body in a first direction. A second biasing member is engageable with a lock. The lock is connected with the longitudinal element to resist and/or prevent translation of the longitudinal element relative to the body in a second direction. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 10335199
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic. Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Patent number: 10271879
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a member defining a longitudinal axis and including an engagement portion. The engagement portion includes at least one element engageable with an implant fastener. The at least one element includes a drive interface and an arcuate surface spaced from the drive interface. The arcuate surface includes at least one interference point engageable with the implant fastener. Implants, systems, constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, Joshua W. Simpson, William Allan Rezach
  • Patent number: 10098673
    Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a pliable lead. A longitudinal member is flexible relative to the lead. The longitudinal member extends between a first end connected to the lead and a second end defining an opening configured for movement of the lead therethrough and disposal of the longitudinal member such that the longitudinal member is disposed about spinal tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Rooney, William Alan Rezach, Joshua W. Simpson, Sean P. Skubitz
  • Patent number: 10022159
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member that defines a cavity and includes a locking surface disposed with the cavity. The locking surface is engageable with a longitudinal member to fix the longitudinal member with the first member. A second member includes at least one mating element that is engageable with a spinal construct. An actuator is connected with the members that incrementally tensions the longitudinal member. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
  • 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