Patents Examined by Eduardo C. Roberts
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Patent number: 11918257Abstract: Implant systems and methods treatment of a joint include a distal portion, a middle portion, and a proximal portion. The distal portion may include a thread having a first thread minor, a first thread major, and a first pitch. The distal portion also may have a reverse cut, helical fenestration formed through the thread. The middle portion may be devoid of threads and may include a porous outer surface structure to promote bony integration, the porous outer surface structure having a leading end and a trailing end, with the leading end having a diameter larger than the first thread minor. The proximal portion may include a proximal thread having a second thread minor, a second thread major, and a second pitch. The second thread minor may be substantially the same width as the trailing end of the middle portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Orthofix US LLCInventors: Samuel Fang, Kevin G. Roberts
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Patent number: 11918251Abstract: A device includes a plurality of rings. Each ring has a first face, a second face, and at least one slot defined by first and second interior edges of the ring on opposing sides of the slot. The at least one slot penetrates from the first face to the second face. The first face of each ring has a first recess adjacent the slot on the first edge and a second recess adjacent the slot on the second edge. A plurality of posts join each one of the plurality of rings to an adjacent one of the plurality of rings.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Chris Robinson, Kian-Ming Wong
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Patent number: 11918266Abstract: A wire tensioner tip includes a body having a first extension and a second extension spaced apart to define a ring slot. An engagement body is disposed within the ring receiving slot. The engagement body includes one or more projections configured to engage an outer surface of a ring positioned within the ring receiving slot. A coupling element extends from the body and is configured to couple the body to a wire tensioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Freddie Lobianco
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Patent number: 11918256Abstract: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an integral upper portion receivable in a receiver, the receiver having an upper channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member and a lower cavity cooperating with a lower opening. The shank upper portion expands a retaining member in the receiver cavity to capture the shank upper portion in the receiver. The retaining member and attached shank are pivotable with respect to the receiver until locked in place with respect to the receiver. A pre-assembled receiver, retaining member and compression insert may be popped-on or snapped-on to the shank upper portion prior to or after implantation of the shank into a vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
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Patent number: 11911285Abstract: An orthopedic implant which generally includes a frame structure and a porous structure. Both the frame and porous structure at least partially define at least six surfaces which make a three-dimensional profile of the implant. The porous structure is positioned at least partially within the three-dimensional profile.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: MiRus LLCInventors: David Brett Cain, Noah Roth, Jay Yadav
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Patent number: 11911283Abstract: An intervertebral disc includes a superior endplate having an upper vertebral contacting surface and a lower bearing surface, wherein the upper vertebral contacting surface of the superior endplate has a central portion that is raised relative to a peripheral portion of the superior endplate, and wherein the lower bearing surface has a concavity disposed opposite the raised central portion. The disc includes an inferior endplate having a lower vertebral contacting surface and an upper surface, wherein the lower vertebral contacting surface of the inferior endplate has a central portion and wherein the upper bearing surface has a concavity disposed opposite the central portion. A core is positioned between the upper and inferior endplates, the core having upper and lower core bearing surfaces configured to mate with the bearing surfaces of the upper and inferior endplates.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Simplify Medical Pty Ltd.Inventor: Yves Arramon
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Patent number: 11911016Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a retractor apparatus that includes a retractor frame, five arms attached to the retractor frame and five rods each attached to one of the five arms. Each rod includes a convex surface facing a center of the retractor frame. At least two of the five rods are movable independently from one another. A first rod of the five rods includes a longitudinal axis and is translatable along the longitudinal axis. Further, the first rod is attached to a first arm of the five arms and is pivotable relative to the first arm. The axis of pivot is offset from the longitudinal axis through which the first rod translates.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: STRYKER EUROPEAN OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Spencer Popejoy, Charles L. Bush, Jr., Steven F. Krause
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Patent number: 11911078Abstract: Implants, instruments, and methods for performing surgical procedures on the spine, including one or more of creating an operative corridor to the spine, delivering implants to the spine, fusing one or more segments of the spine, and fixing one or more segments of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.Inventors: Troy B. Woolley, Nathan Lovell, Michael Serra, Mark Peterson
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Patent number: 11911079Abstract: A spinal implant comprises at least one bone fastener including a proximal portion configured for fixation with a first anterior cortical surface of a vertebra and a distal portion configured for fixation with a second cortical surface of the vertebra. The proximal portion is engageable with a surgical driver having a surgical navigation component that generates data for display of an image representing position of the spinal implant relative to the vertebra. The spinal implant can be employed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar and/or sacral regions of a spine. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jaredan Braal, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke, Thomas J. Stinchfield
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Patent number: 11911075Abstract: A pivotal bone anchor assembly includes a receiver having an upper portion defining a channel for receiving a rod and a base defining a central bore with a seating surface adjacent a lower opening and a cut-out portion extending radially outward from the lower opening that is defined, in part, by one or more downward-facing planar surfaces. The assembly includes a shank having a capture portion with rounded shape including a spherical lower outer surface extending downward toward a neck, and an anchor portion opposite the capture portion. The capture portion is positionable into the central bore with the lower outer surface in pivotal engagement with the seating surface and the shank extending downward through the lower opening, and with the neck of the shank being positionable in the cut-out portion of the lower opening to provide for increased pivotal angulation of the shank with respect to the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
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Patent number: 11911074Abstract: A strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Pte. Limited Smith, Nephew Orthopaedic.; AGInventors: Charles Heotis, Johnny Mason, Andrew Noblett, Paul Bell, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Joseph Ferrante
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Patent number: 11911076Abstract: A modular pedicle screw assembly for immobilisation and stabilisation of spinal segments in a patient. One example of the modular pedicle screw assembly includes a bone screw, a uniaxial inner collet arranged to cooperate with a head of the bone screw, a seat arranged to provide seating for retention of the inner collet, and an inner collet actuator designed to engage the seat to activate the inner collet for clamping about the head of the bone screw.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: SOUTHERN CROSS PATENTS PTY LTDInventor: Robert McPhee
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Patent number: 11911081Abstract: Apparatus and method for securely fixating an anterior portion of a calcaneus to a reduced posterior facet portion of the calcaneus, using a plate that may allow for stable fixation between the anterior calcaneus, the reconstructed posterior facet, and the posterior tuberosity, and a barrel that may be rotated into the best position to allow posterior screws to enter the best quality bone in the posterior tuberosity. The appropriate height may be set by rotating a push screw, thereby engaging the barrel, and pushing the posterior tuberosity distally.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: EXTREMITY MEDICAL LLCInventor: Steven D. Steinlauf
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Patent number: 11911284Abstract: A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Edwin Huh, Jason Blain, Taylor Semingson, Nicholas Chen, Ketchen Smith, David Ortiz, Geoffrey Toon, Morton Albert
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Patent number: 11903573Abstract: A trocar-cannula insertion tool for ophthalmic procedures may include a cap with a body having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end. A marking element extends in a distal direction from the distal end of the body and includes at least one marking tip for forming one or more indentations on a patient's eye during an ophthalmic procedure. A manipulation element extends from the body in a direction different from the marking element and includes at least one manipulation tip for gripping a tissue of the patient's eye during the ophthalmic procedure. The cap may further include at least one window for exposing a photoluminescent cannula of the trocar-cannula insertion tool to light, enabling the cannula to absorb photons prior to insertion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Alcon Inc.Inventors: James Y. Chon, Joel Cicchella, Russell Finlay, Grace Chuang Liao, Ashish Sinha
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Patent number: 11903617Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a collar, and a collet including an outer surface and an inner surface. The collet is connectable with a shaft. A crown includes a surface configured for disposal of a spinal rod. The collet is disposed with the collar such that the inner surface frictionally engages the spinal rod to capture the spinal rod with the crown. In some embodiments, implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IncInventor: William Alan Rezach
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Patent number: 11903620Abstract: A flexible tubular member for guiding insertion of instrumentation to a bone screw affixed within bone includes a tubular body that is flexible, constructed of textile material, and defines a longitudinal axis. The tubular body also defines a proximal end and a distal end opposite each other along the longitudinal axis. The tubular body further defines a guide channel that extends from a proximal opening at the proximal end to a distal opening at the distal end. An attachment member is located at the distal end of the tubular body and is configured to couple the distal end to a proximal portion of the bone screw. The attachment member has an annular shape around the guide channel and is configured to expand responsive to a predetermined tensile force applied to the tubular body for decoupling from the bone screw.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Joern Richter, Rainer Ponzer
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Patent number: 11903619Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants for use in orthopedic stabilization assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants may be used in conjunction with laminoplasty or laminectomy procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventor: Kurt Faulhaber
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Patent number: 11903611Abstract: A cap for a trocar assembly includes a housing configured to be removably attached to a proximal portion of a trocar. The housing defines an access port opening therethrough configured to be aligned for passage of a surgical instrument through the access port opening and into a main access port of the trocar. The housing defines at least one siphon opening for siphoning particles from the proximal portion of the trocar for filtration.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Steven Lathers, Mahesh Krishnamoorthy
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Patent number: 11896313Abstract: Methods of orthopedic fixation and imagery analysis are provided. Images of first and second bone segments attached to a fixation apparatus are captured. Fixator elements identified in the images can be used to obtain imaging scene parameters. Bone elements identified in the images can be used with the imaging scene parameters to reconstruct a three dimensional representation of positions and/or orientations of the first and second bone segments with respect to the fixation apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Arkadijus Nikonovas