Patents by Inventor Ryan Vanleeuwen
Ryan Vanleeuwen 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: 10195042Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Microaire Surgical Instruments LLCInventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Patent number: 9949838Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Microaire Surgical Instruments LLCInventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Publication number: 20180028326Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Patent number: 9877845Abstract: A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Roger Berger, Ryan Vanleeuwen
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Publication number: 20160262901Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Patent number: 9345577Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLCInventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Publication number: 20160015379Abstract: Rotator cuff tears (complete and partial) are surgically repaired without needing more dermal access than percutaneous punctures. The surgeon is afforded a range of options for where to place a second tunnel in the bone, and selection by the surgeon of a desired bone bridge size is provided in advance of tunnel construction. Also, stitching in rotator cuff surgery can be accomplished without the need for suture anchors or added cost of secondary suture passers. Multiple stitch configurations including X-patterns are possible with combinations of preloaded loops and or sutures passed simultaneously through tissue and bone. Fixation is achieved without the use of suture anchors, buttons or other rigid implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Douglas Keller, Ryan Vanleeuwen, Brian D. Dross
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Publication number: 20160015411Abstract: Rotator cuff tears (complete and partial) are surgically repaired without needing more dermal access than percutaneous punctures. The surgeon is afforded a range of options for where to place a second tunnel in the bone, and selection by the surgeon of a desired bone bridge size is provided in advance of tunnel construction. Also, stitching in rotator cuff surgery can be accomplished without the need for suture anchors or added cost of secondary suture passers. Multiple stitch configurations including X-patterns are possible with combinations of preloaded loops and or sutures passed simultaneously through tissue and bone. Fixation is achieved without the use of suture anchors, buttons or other rigid implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Douglas Keller, Ryan Vanleeuwen, Brian D. Dross
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Publication number: 20150272744Abstract: A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Roger Berger, Ryan Vanleeuwen
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Patent number: 9107767Abstract: A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Roger Berger, Ryan Vanleeuwen
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Publication number: 20140343675Abstract: A shoulder implant device includes one or more fixation features including an acromial intrusion element and an inflatable humeral balloon portion that receives a fluid through the acromial intrusion element. The intrusion element comprises a valve that can receive multiple needle sticks to add or remove fluid to or from the inflatable humeral balloon. The device is implanted in a subacromial space such that the one or more fixation features at least secure the device to the acromion and the inflatable balloon portion rests against the proximal end of the corresponding humerus. Fluid in the balloon portion maintains separation of the acromion and the humerus to reduce or prevent impingement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: MicroAire Surgical Instruments LLCInventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Shannon Vaughn, Thomas Weisel
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Publication number: 20140200669Abstract: A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Roger Berger, Ryan Vanleeuwen
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Patent number: 8246627Abstract: A cavity creator including a tube with a lumen. A tip able to penetrate bone extends forward from the distal end of the tube. A blade is moveably attached to the outer tube proximal to the tip so as to move between retracted and extended states. The tube has a discharge port adjacent the blade. The tip is used to position the upper tube in bone. The blade is extended to form a cavity in the bone. Once the cavity is created filler material can be introduced into the cavity by flowing the material through the tube lumen.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Frank J. Cinder, Jared P. Coffeen
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Publication number: 20100036381Abstract: A cavity creator including a tube with a lumen. A tip able to penetrate bone extends forward from the distal end of the tube. A blade is moveably attached to the outer tube proximal to the tip so as to move between retracted and extended states. The tube has a discharge port adjacent the blade. The tip is used to position the upper tube in bone. The blade is extended to form a cavity in the bone. Once the cavity is created filler material can be introduced into the cavity by flowing the material through the tube lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Ryan Vanleeuwen, Frank J. Cinder, Jared P. Coffeen