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).
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Patent number: 11844551Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 11596462Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
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Patent number: 11344338Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 11298170Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20210267643Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 11039859Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Publication number: 20200360067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20200179025Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INCInventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
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Publication number: 20200113603Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: JOSHUA W. SIMPSON, RODNEY R. BALLARD
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Patent number: 10603078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 10595920Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Jason M. May
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Publication number: 20190380746Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Patent number: 10478231Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla
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Publication number: 20190269438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 10363069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 10335199Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic. Inc.Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 10271879Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason M. May, Joshua W. Simpson, William Allan Rezach
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Patent number: 10098673Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Richard Rooney, William Alan Rezach, Joshua W. Simpson, Sean P. Skubitz
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Patent number: 10022159Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Joshua W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20180132906Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INCInventors: Joshua W. Simpson, Gary S. Lindemann, Jason M. May, Maria-Rosa Padilla