Patents by Inventor Mark C. Dace
Mark C. Dace 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: 20220031397Abstract: Methods and systems for performing a preliminary registration is provided. Image data corresponding to an image depicting a tracking device and an anatomical element may be received. Robot positional data corresponding to a position of a robot may also be received. The robot and the anatomical element may be located in a common three-dimensional coordinate system based on the image data and the positional data to yield a preliminary registration. A suggested robot position may be determined based on the preliminary registration and a dimensional reach of a robot arm of the robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Jeffrey Lynn Gum
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Publication number: 20210298843Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of a surgical driver; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via the surgical driver according to the implant strategy; manipulating the patient anatomy; acquiring data points representative of a position of the first member relative to tissue; and retrieving the data points from a computer database for attaching a second member with the first member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard
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Patent number: 11065065Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of a surgical driver; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via the surgical driver according to the implant strategy; manipulating the patient anatomy; acquiring data points representative of a position of the first member relative to tissue; and retrieving the data points from a computer database for attaching a second member with the first member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard
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Publication number: 20210177622Abstract: A method for treating a spine comprises the steps of: inserting a surgical instrument into a tissue cavity, the surgical instrument including an image guide oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the surgical instrument relative to the tissue cavity; displaying a selected configuration with a distal end of the surgical instrument in the tissue cavity; tracking movement of the selected configuration in the tissue cavity with a tracking device that communicates with a processor to generate data for display of the movement; and determining a volume of the tissue cavity based on the data. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Jonathan M. Dewey, Daniel A. Shimko, Mark C. Dace
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Publication number: 20200275955Abstract: A spinal implant includes an intermediate portion and a first portion extending in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The first portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second portion is spaced from the first portion and extends in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The second portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an outer surface having a mating element engageable with a mating element of a surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhi S. Kulkarni, Chris E. Johnson, John G. Heller
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Publication number: 20200268452Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of a surgical driver; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via the surgical driver according to the implant strategy; manipulating the patient anatomy; acquiring data points representative of a position of the first member relative to tissue; and retrieving the data points from a computer database for attaching a second member with the first member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard
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Patent number: 10751127Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of at least a portion of a robot; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via robotic guidance according to the implant strategy; and subsequently, manipulating the patient anatomy. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
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Patent number: 10695107Abstract: A spinal implant includes an intermediate portion and a first portion extending in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The first portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second portion is spaced from the first portion and extends in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The second portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an outer surface having a mating element engageable with a mating element of a surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhil S. Kulkarni, Chris E. Johnson, John G. Heller
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Publication number: 20200188002Abstract: A bone screw has a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a major diameter. The shaft includes a length-to-major diameter ratio of less than about 2.0. The thread has a minor diameter and includes a major-diameter-to-minor diameter ratio of greater than about 2.0. The shaft further has at least one thread including a pitch of greater than about 1.0 mm and defining a pitch cavity for disposal of tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughnessy, Andrew C. Hecht
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Publication number: 20200085500Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of at least a portion of a robot; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via robotic guidance according to the implant strategy; and subsequently, manipulating the patient anatomy. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20190365482Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a member connected with a spinal implant defining an axis. A first image guide is connected with the member and oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the member. A second image guide is connected with the member and oriented to represent an angle measuring a second orientation of the axis relative to a first orientation. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventor: Mark C. Dace
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Patent number: 10449006Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a member connected with a spinal implant defining an axis. A first image guide is connected with the member and oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the member. A second image guide is connected with the member and oriented to represent an angle measuring a second orientation of the axis relative to a first orientation. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: Mark C. Dace
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Patent number: 10105234Abstract: The spinal implant includes a tissue barrier. A first member extends in a transverse orientation from the tissue barrier and is connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second member is spaced from the first member and extends in a transverse orientation from the tissue barrier. The second member is connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the members includes an end that is disposable about at least a portion of the vertebral tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhil Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20180289426Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a member connected with a spinal implant defining an axis. A first image guide is connected with the member and oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the member. A second image guide is connected with the member and oriented to represent an angle measuring a second orientation of the axis relative to a first orientation. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Mark C. Dace
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Publication number: 20170209183Abstract: A spinal implant includes a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a diameter. The threaded shaft includes a length to diameter ratio of less than 2.0. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughessy, Andrew Hecht
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Publication number: 20170156764Abstract: A spinal implant includes an intermediate portion and a first portion extending in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The first portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second portion is spaced from the first portion and extends in a transverse orientation from the intermediate portion. The second portion includes an inner surface connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the first portion and the second portion includes an outer surface having a mating element engageable with a mating element of a surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhil S. Kulkarni, Chris E. Johnson, John G. Heller
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Publication number: 20160324557Abstract: A spinal implant includes a proximal end including a thread and at least one resistance element. A distal end includes the thread and is configured to penetrate tissue. The at least one resistance element is engageable to increase a resistance during penetration of the tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Langston Holly, Mark C. Dace
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Publication number: 20150257795Abstract: The spinal implant includes a tissue barrier. A first member extends in a transverse orientation from the tissue barrier and is connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second member is spaced from the first member and extends in a transverse orientation from the tissue barrier. The second member is connectable with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. At least one of the members includes an end that is disposable about at least a portion of the vertebral tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhil Kulkarni
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Publication number: 20150257789Abstract: The spinal implant includes a first end configured for connection with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. A second end is spaced from the first end and configured for connection with vertebral tissue adjacent a lamina. An intermediate portion includes a scaffold and a tissue barrier. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Craig M. Squires, Mark C. Dace, Nikhil Kulkarni
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Patent number: D831214Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughnessy, Andrew Hecht