Patents by Inventor William J. Frasier
William J. Frasier 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: 20150261922Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier, Hassan A. Serhan, Michael O'Neil, Robert E. Sommerich, Jennifer DiPietro, Christopher Nordstrom, Matthew Parsons, Thomas Martin
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Patent number: 9129054Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, Max Reinhardt, Jonathan Bellas, Cody Cranson, Jennifer DiPietro, Mary Louise Fowler, William J. Frasier, John Paul Griffin, Mark T. Hall, David D. Konieczynski, Michelle LeClerc, Thomas Martin, Christopher Nordstrom, Michael O'Neil, James Paiva, Matthew Parsons, Nicholas Pavento, Douglas Raymond, James J. Roveda, Sean P. Selover, Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Robert E. Sommerich
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Patent number: 8894690Abstract: A bone anchor assembly for coupling an offset bone anchor with a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. Exemplary embodiments of a bone anchor assembly are particularly suited for use in a rod-first spinal surgical technique in which a bone anchor inserted into a patient vertebra may be separated from a previously inserted spinal fixation element by a separation distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Steven Ludwig, William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento
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Patent number: 8888819Abstract: The present invention provides an implant that can be inserted on top of a previously placed spinal fixation element. The implant includes a bone anchor and a connector body. The bone anchor includes a proximal head and a distal shaft extending along a longitudinal axis configured to engage bone. The connector body is configured to engage the proximal head of bone anchor and engage a spinal fixation element offset from longitudinal axis of the bone anchor shaft. Because, the implant is inserted over the spinal fixation element, direct visualization of the surgical site is available during insertion. In addition, the implant may provide tactile or audible feedback indicating that the spinal fixation element has been engaged by the implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: William J. Frasier, Nicholas Pavento, Sara Dziedzic, Tina Easterbrooks, Michael Mahoney, Shawn D. Stad
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Publication number: 20140088990Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, Max Reinhardt, Jonathan Bellas, Cody Cranson, Jennifer DiPietro, Mary L. Fowler, William J. Frasier, John P. Griffin, Mark T. Hall, David D. Konieczynski, Michelle LeClerc, Thomas Martin, Christopher Nordstrom, Michael O'Neil, James Paiva, Matthew Parsons, Nicholas Pavento, Douglas Raymond, James J. Roveda, Sean P. Selover, Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka, Robert E. Sommerich
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Publication number: 20140081659Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Namal Nawana, William C. Horton, William J. Frasier, Michael O'Neil, Robert E. Sommerich, Jennifer DiPietro, Matthew Parsons
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Patent number: 8512343Abstract: Methods and instruments are provided for connecting a rod extending along a patient's spinal column to a misaligned vertebra. The method comprises implanting a bone anchor in the misaligned vertebra, attaching an approximating device to the implanted bone anchor and rod, approximating the vertebra toward the rod using the approximating device, and connecting the rod to the bone anchor on the approximated vertebra. In certain embodiments the approximating device may include a winch mechanism. In other embodiments the approximating device is a cannula used in conjunction with a guide system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Sara Dziedzic, William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson
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Patent number: 8057518Abstract: A spanning connector for connecting an offset bone anchor to a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. The spanning connector includes a first connecting mechanism for connecting the spanning connector to the bone anchor, and a second connecting mechanism for connector the spanning connector to the previously inserted spinal fixation element. The spanning connector also includes a connector body for coupling the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism. Embodiments of a spanning connector may also reduce a separation distance between the bone anchor and the spinal fixation element. Embodiments of a spanning connector are configured, sized and dimensioned for use in a minimally invasive surgical technique, such as a rod-first spinal surgical technique.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson
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Publication number: 20110213207Abstract: The present invention provides a non-rigid retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the non-rigid retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The non-rigid retractor includes at least one flexible strap anchored at a first end to the spine or other internal body part at the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: William J. FRASIER, Timothy BEARDSLEY, Connie P. MARCHEK
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Patent number: 7955257Abstract: The present invention provides a non-rigid retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the non-rigid retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The non-rigid retractor includes at least one flexible strap anchored at a first end to the spine or other internal body part at the surgical site. The body of the at least one flexible strap extends from a skin incision and is anchored at a second location external to the body to retract skin and muscle from the surgical site, allowing adequate visualization of the surgical site and providing access for implants and surgical instruments to pass through the retractor and into the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Timothy Beardsley, Connie P. Marchek
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Publication number: 20100041956Abstract: A blade extending tower is provided for setting blade depth on retractors having telescoping or extending blades. The blade extending tower features a base, a column extending from the base, and mating features on the column configured to engage the blades of a retractor to extend the blades to a desired blade depth. Blade depth of the retractor is set buy sliding the retractor onto the blade extending tower such that the mating features of the blade extending tower engage the blades or the retractor, stopping the blades progression while the rest of the retractor continues along the length of the column. Thus the blades of the retractor are extended from the retractor to a depth determined by the configuration of the blade extending tower.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: William J. FRASIER, Connie P. MARCHEK, Timothy BEARDSLEY, Michael ZAJACK
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Patent number: 7625339Abstract: A blade extending tower for setting blade depth on retractors having telescoping or extending blades. The blade extending tower features a base, a column extending from the base, and mating features on the column configured to engage the blades of a retractor to extend the blades to a desired blade depth. Blade depth of the retractor is set buy sliding the retractor onto the blade extending tower such that the mating features of the blade extending tower engage the blades or the retractor, stopping the blades progression while the rest of the retractor continues along the length of the column. Thus the blades of the retractor are extended from the retractor to a depth determined by the configuration of the blade extending tower.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Connie P. Marchek, Timothy Beardsley, Michael Zajack
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Publication number: 20090062861Abstract: A spanning connector for connecting an offset bone anchor to a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. The spanning connector includes a first connecting mechanism for connecting the spanning connector to the bone anchor, and a second connecting mechanism for connector the spanning connector to the previously inserted spinal fixation element. The spanning connector also includes a connector body for coupling the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism. Embodiments of a spanning connector may also reduce a separation distance between the bone anchor and the spinal fixation element. Embodiments of a spanning connector are configured, sized and dimensioned for use in a minimally invasive surgical technique, such as a rod-first spinal surgical technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson
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Publication number: 20090062822Abstract: An adaptable clamping mechanism for coupling an elongate spinal fixation element to a bone anchor is provided. A seat element and a clamp element of the adaptable clamping mechanism adapt to seat and clamp an elongate spinal fixation element whose longitudinal axis is non-perpendicular relative to the as central axis of the bone anchor. One or both of the seat element and the clamp element may adjust to an out-of-plane orientation of the elongate spinal fixation element by pivoting or rotating in one or more directions. One or both of the seat element and the clamp element may have a deformable portion configured to deform to the orientation of a surface of the elongate spinal fixation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson, Steven Ludwig
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Publication number: 20090062858Abstract: Methods and instruments are provided for connecting a rod extending along a patient's spinal column to a misaligned vertebra. The method comprises implanting a bone anchor in the misaligned vertebra, attaching an approximating device to the implanted bone anchor and rod, approximating the vertebra toward the rod using the approximating device, and connecting the rod to the bone anchor on the approximated vertebra. In certain embodiments the approximating device may include a winch mechanism. In other embodiments the approximating device is a cannula used in conjunction with a guide system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Sara Dziedzic, William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson
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Publication number: 20090062860Abstract: The present invention provides an implant that can be inserted on top of a previously placed spinal fixation element. The implant includes a bone anchor and a connector body. The bone anchor includes a proximal head and a distal shaft extending along a longitudinal axis configured to engage bone. The connector body is configured to engage the proximal head of bone anchor and engage a spinal fixation element offset from longitudinal axis of the bone anchor shaft. Because, the implant is inserted over the spinal fixation element, direct visualization of the surgical site is available during insertion. In addition, the implant may provide tactile or audible feedback indicating that the spinal fixation element has been engaged by the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: William J. Frasier, Nicholas Pavento, Sara Dziedzic, Christina Easterbrooks, Michael Mahoney, Shawn Stad
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Publication number: 20090062864Abstract: A bone anchor assembly for coupling an offset bone anchor with a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. Exemplary embodiments of a bone anchor assembly are particularly suited for use in a rod-first spinal surgical technique in which a bone anchor inserted into a patient vertebra may be separated from a previously inserted spinal fixation element by a separation distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Inventors: Steven Ludwig, William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento
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Publication number: 20080234765Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for reducing a rod disposed within or adjacent to a rod-receiving head of a spinal implant. In general, a rod reduction device is provided that can removably mate to the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant and be effective to reduce a rod disposed within or adjacent to the rod-receiving head. In an exemplary embodiment, the rod reduction device can include a clamping member that is adapted to removably mate to a rod-receiving head of a spinal implant and a rod-reducing arm that is rotatably matable to the clamping member. The rod-reducing arm can be configured such that rotation of the arm with respect to the clamping member is effective to reduce a rod into the rod-receiving head of the spinal implant that is mated to the clamping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Paul G. Beaudoin, John R. Cournoyer, Michael S. Varieur, Dale E. Whipple, Thomas J. Runco
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Publication number: 20080081951Abstract: The present invention provides an inflatable retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the inflatable retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The inflatable retractor includes an inflatable body defining a central cavity, wherein the body is flaccid in a non-inflated state and increasingly rigid in an inflated state. The inflatable retractor is inserted into an incision in a deflated, or partially inflated, state and then inflated once the retractor is in position. The inflation of the retractor retracts skin and muscle from the surgical site, allowing adequate visualization of the surgical site and forms a passage providing access for implants and surgical instruments to pass through the retractor and into the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Timothy Beardsley, Connie P. Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly R. Brideau, Sean Selover, Nicholas Pavento, Charles M. Bartish, James Roveda, Michael Slivka
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Publication number: 20070156023Abstract: The present invention provides a non-rigid retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the non-rigid retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The non-rigid retractor includes at least one flexible strap anchored at a first end to the spine or other internal body part at the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Timothy Beardsley, Connie P. Marchek