Patents by Inventor Karen E. Mohr
Karen E. Mohr 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: 20210393296Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Daniel J. Triplett, T. Wade Fallin, Karen E. Mohr, Thierry Millard
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Patent number: 11134990Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Daniel J. Triplett, T. Wade Fallin, Karen E. Mohr, Thierry Millard
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Publication number: 20190110819Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Daniel J. Triplett, T. Wade Fallin, Karen E. Mohr, Thierry Millard
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Patent number: 10194948Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Daniel Triplett, T. Wade Fallin, Karen E. Mohr, Thierry Millard
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Patent number: 9615856Abstract: Devices for sacroiliac joint fusion may be implanted from an anterior, posterior, or lateral approach. Multiple devices may be used in a single fusion procedure. Some examples include blade anchors which extend from a central beam, pin, cage, or body.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: IMDS LLCInventors: Jeffery D. Arnett, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Daniel J. Triplett, David A. Rupp, Jared M. White, Karen E. Mohr
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Patent number: 9198675Abstract: A surgical rasping and/or shaving system functions in multiple orthopedic applications, including but not limited to shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle, spinal, or other joint procedures. The system may comprise a tissue removal member with a rasping and/or shaving head which may be low profile and offer a flat cutting/rasping/shaving surface, or with a cutting head with at least one cutting edge. The tissue removal member is configured to be driven by an attached hub that translates a rotational movement into a reciprocating motion. Suction for removal of bone fragments or other tissues is provided through an opening spaced apart from or adjacent to the rasping surface. A radiofrequency ablation (RF) electrode may be carried on the system to provide ablation or coagulation of soft tissues.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignees: IMDS LLCInventors: Keith J. Nelson, Daniel F. Justin, Douglas M. Lorang, Andrew R. Fauth, Daniel J. Triplett, Trevor K. Lewis, Gavin Sontag, Nathan D. Hansen, Karen E. Mohr, Joseph Q. Marietta, M. Mary Sinnott
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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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Publication number: 20140222078Abstract: A pedicle screw assembly including a bone fastener having a lower end for engaging bone and an upper end remote from the lower end; a head having a rod-receiving channel attached to the upper end of said bone fastener; a spinal rod insertable into the rod-receiving channel of said head, said spinal rod having an outer surface extending between first and second ends thereof, wherein at least one of the first and second ends has a reduced diameter section. A spinal rod having an outer surface extending between a first end and a second end thereof; wherein the outer surface of said spinal rod has a reduced diameter section at at least one of the first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: STRYKER SPINEInventors: Daniel Triplett, T. Wade Fallin, Karen E. Mohr, Thierry Millard
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Publication number: 20130304070Abstract: A surgical rasping and/or shaving system functions in multiple orthopedic applications, including but not limited to shoulder, knee, hip, wrist, ankle, spinal, or other joint procedures. The system may comprise a tissue removal member with a rasping and/or shaving head which may be low profile and offer a flat cutting/rasping/shaving surface, or with a cutting head with at least one cutting edge. The tissue removal member is configured to be driven by an attached hub that translates a rotational movement into a reciprocating motion. Suction for removal of bone fragments or other tissues is provided through an opening spaced apart from or adjacent to the rasping surface. A radiofrequency ablation (RF) electrode may be carried on the system to provide ablation or coagulation of soft tissues.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Keith J. Nelson, Daniel F. Justin, Douglas M. Lorang, Andrew R. Fauth, Daniel J. Triplett, Trevor K. Lewis, Gavin Sontag, Nathan D. Hansen, Karen E. Mohr, Joseph Q. Marietta, M. Mary Sinnott
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Patent number: 8574306Abstract: A method for placing a prosthetic acetabular cup within an acetabulum comprises implanting an acetabular cup with an eccentric socket. The acetabular cup may be substantially hemispherical with a cup rim and a portion of the cup rim removed defining a relief. The cup may accommodate a concentric liner in an eccentric position. Screw apertures may be present on the periphery of the cup and the screw trajectories may converge toward the dome of the cup. The cup is attached to a tool which is offset relative to the cup because of the substantially eccentric socket. The relief, when the cup is secured to the acetabulum, is positioned substantially anterior and the socket is positioned more posterior to provide a more natural center of rotation of a femoral head within the socket. The first relief reduces impingement of the acetabular cup on soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Michael D. Ries, Karen E. Mohr
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Patent number: 8496658Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Publication number: 20130144343Abstract: Devices for sacroiliac joint fusion may be implanted from an anterior, posterior, or lateral approach. Multiple devices may be used in a single fusion procedure. Some examples include blade anchors which extend from a central beam, pin, cage, or body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: IMDS CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffery D. Arnett, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Daniel J. Triplett, David A. Rupp, Jared M. White, Karen E. Mohr
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Patent number: 8430879Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Publication number: 20130006245Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Publication number: 20120310242Abstract: A bone fixation assembly which may include a bone fixation element, a collet and a flexible line. The bone fixation element may comprise a first and second passageway and at least the first passageway is configured to receive the collet. The flexible line passes through both passageways and is secured through the second passageway. The collet may be advanced into the first passageway causing the collet to circumferentially engage the flexible line fixing it in place. Instrumentation for securing the collet includes a collet driver, a counter torque instrument and a tensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: IMDS CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, E. Marlowe Goble
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Publication number: 20120215316Abstract: A spinal implant system, specifically an intervertebral spacer. The system is designed to change its physical conformation from a minimal profile to an expanded state, enabling it to be placed through a smaller incision and operative cannula. The ability to change from a minimal profile to an expanded state may be accomplished through pivoting of support bodies, or expansion through a screw system, or sliding of the support bodies perhaps along an oblong surface. The system will allow for long-term promotion of osteointegration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATIONInventors: Karen E. Mohr, Jordan A. Hoof, Brad A. Niese, Chad Lewis, Jared M. White
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Patent number: 8241288Abstract: A bone fixation assembly which may include a bone fixation element, a collet and a flexible line. The bone fixation element may comprise a first and second passageway and at least the first passageway is configured to receive the collet. The flexible line passes through both passageways and is secured through the second passageway. The collet may be advanced into the first passageway causing the collet to circumferentially engage the flexible line fixing it in place. Instrumentation for securing the collet includes a collet driver, a counter torque instrument and a tensioner.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: IMDS CorporationInventors: Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, E. Marlowe Goble
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Patent number: 8211184Abstract: A system and method for placing a prosthetic acetabular cup within an acetabulum are disclosed. The system may comprise an acetabular cup with an eccentric socket. The acetabular cup may be substantially hemispherical with a cup rim and a portion of the cup rim removed defining a relief. The cup may accommodate a concentric liner in an eccentric position. Screw apertures may be present on the periphery of the cup and the screw trajectories may converge toward the dome of the cup. The cup is attached to a tool which is offset relative to the cup because of the substantially eccentric socket. The relief, when the cup is secured to the acetabulum, is positioned substantially anterior and the socket is positioned more posterior to provide a more natural center of rotation of a femoral head within the socket. The first relief reduces impingement of the acetabular cup on soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Inventors: Michael D. Ries, Karen E. Mohr
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Publication number: 20120158154Abstract: A method for placing a prosthetic acetabular cup within an acetabulum comprises implanting an acetabular cup with an eccentric socket. The acetabular cup may be substantially hemispherical with a cup rim and a portion of the cup rim removed defining a relief. The cup may accommodate a concentric liner in an eccentric position. Screw apertures may be present on the periphery of the cup and the screw trajectories may converge toward the dome of the cup. The cup is attached to a tool which is offset relative to the cup because of the substantially eccentric socket. The relief, when the cup is secured to the acetabulum, is positioned substantially anterior and the socket is positioned more posterior to provide a more natural center of rotation of a femoral head within the socket. The first relief reduces impingement of the acetabular cup on soft tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Michael D. Ries, Karen E. Mohr
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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