Patents by Inventor Rick Delamarter
Rick Delamarter 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: 9700434Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 9138275Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 9138276Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 9033993Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 8821555Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Dylan M. Hushka, Joshua A. Butters, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 8608758Abstract: A soft tissue defect repair system for approximating defects, such as defects in the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc, includes a cannulated rod through which is disposed a suture retrieval device. A strand of suture includes a locking or ratcheting knot pre-tied around the outside of the cannulated rod and a free end that is guided in and out of the soft tissue. A knot pusher fits around the cannulated rod, which is used to push the knot off of the cannulated rod after the stitching of the tissue is accomplished. The defect is approximated by tensioning the free end. Various suturing methods or patterns are disclosed for defect approximation.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Wamis Singhatat, Jamie Manos, Brian Rick Delamarter, Dominique Messerli, Brian Schmidt, William Miller, James Talbot, Garland Fussel, Nigel G. Smith
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Patent number: 8349015Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan M. Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20120283837Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 8287572Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Dylan M. Hushka, Joshua A. Butters, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20120253406Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distracter apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20100249809Abstract: A soft tissue defect repair system for approximating defects, such as defects in the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc, includes a cannulated rod through which is disposed a suture retrieval device. A strand of suture includes a locking or ratcheting knot pre-tied around the outside of the cannulated rod and a free end that is guided in and out of the soft tissue. A knot pusher fits around the cannulated rod, which is used to push the knot off of the cannulated rod after the stitching of the tissue is accomplished. The defect is approximated by tensioning the free end. Various suturing methods or patterns are disclosed for defect approximation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Wamis Singhatat, Jamie Manos, Brian Rick Delamarter, Dominique Messerli, Brian Schmidt, William Miller, James Talbot, Garland Fussell, Nigel G. Smith
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Publication number: 20100204739Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: IMDS, INC.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Dylan M. Hushka, Joshua A. Butters, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20100204737Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: IMDS, Inc.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Dylan M. Hushka, Joshua A. Butters, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20100204796Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: IMDS, INC.Inventors: Hyun W. Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan M. Hushka, Rick Delamarter