Patents Examined by Olivia C Chang
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Patent number: 11337738Abstract: Systems for variable angle insertion of surgical fasteners relative to an orthopedic plate with locking of the surgical fastener relative to the plate upon insertion. The systems may include a pivot member secured relative to either the orthopedic plate or the fastener. In either regard, the pivot member may provide locking engagement with the plate to lockingly engage the fastener relative to the plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: MCGINLEY ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Joseph C. McGinley, Vincent Palazzolo, Ben Warren, Adam Johnson
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Patent number: 11331128Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Stephanie Wolfe
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Patent number: 11331131Abstract: A fixation device includes a head, a tapered body coupled to the head and extending along a central longitudinal axis, and a flexible tail extending distally from the tapered body and defining a central bore therethrough. The flexible tail is movable from an initial configuration aligned with the central longitudinal axis to a deflected configuration that extends away from the central longitudinal axis when a force is applied to the flexible tail.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Errico, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Brittany Harwell
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Patent number: 11324518Abstract: A method of attaching prosthetic implants to bone, applicable to tibia, patella, acetabulum, glenoid, or femur, includes trimming an articular surface of the bone, leaving a trimmed surface. Holes are punched or drilled into the surface in a predetermined array before polymethyl methacrylate bone cement is used to attach the surface to the implant. In an embodiment, the holes are punched by placing a punch-plate with sharpened punch spikes on the surface, and striking the punch plate to drive punches into the trimmed surface. In another embodiment, holes are drilled using a drilling template with predrilled guidance holes placed on the surface of the bone. In another embodiment, holes are drilled by positioning a robotic drill over the trimmed surface; adjusting a drilling pattern of the robotic drill according to the trimmed surface; and using the robotic drill to drill holes of predetermined depth according to the drilling pattern.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGEInventors: Douglas W. Van Citters, Bridget E. Shaia, Spencer H. Amundsen, James A. Yang
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Patent number: 11317943Abstract: A method of performing minimally invasive surgery includes inserting an access port through the skin of a patient and positioning the access port so that a distal end of the access port enters or is in contact with an intervertebral disk. An instrument is inserted through the access port such that a distal end portion of the instrument extends into the intervertebral disk, and the instrument is manipulated to pass a shaft portion of the instrument through at least a portion of a slot of the port.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: SpineCraft, LLCInventors: Steven E. Mather, Wagdy W. Asaad
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Patent number: 11317958Abstract: A fixation assembly includes a tapered cannula, a post, and a snap ring. The snap ring is attachable to the post and the tapered cannula. The snap ring is configured to maintain the tapered cannula axially fixed in relation to the post such that the tapered cannula and the post are rotatable relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Errico, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Larry E. McClintock
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Patent number: 11311323Abstract: An apparatus is provided for fusing bones of the human body. The apparatus comprises a bone plate which generally is a member having one or more fixation apertures, configured to receive fasteners, and an insert aperture. The bone plate comprises a semi-rigid material, such as a biocompatible metal or Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), possessing a tensile strength suitable for immobilizing bones. A convertible insert is configured to be retained within the insert aperture. The convertible insert is configured to optimally direct a fastener towards a chosen point of purchase for fixating or compressing bones. In some embodiments, the insert is configured to direct a fastener at an oblique angle relative to a plane of the fusion plate. In some embodiments, the insert is configured to direct a fastener at a substantially right angle relative to the fusion plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: In2Bones USA, LLCInventor: Rebecca Hawkins Wahl
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Patent number: 11298188Abstract: A method of determining an optimal position of a glenoid implant. The method includes identifying a center point of a patient's glenoid fossa based on an image of the patient's glenoid fossa; determining the optimal position of the glenoid implant based on the location of the center point relative to a medial point of the patient's scapula; and selecting orientation of an alignment pin based on the determined optimal glenoid implant position such that the glenoid fossa will be prepared to receive the glenoid implant at the optimal position when the glenoid fossa is prepared with a cutting device or guide coupled to the alignment pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Clinton E. Kehres, William Hartman
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Patent number: 11291489Abstract: This invention relates to a transdiscal screw capable of following a non-linear trajectory. The screw assembly includes a first screw and second screw coupled at a poly-axial joint. The first screw and the second screw capable of rotating independently of each other. The screw can also include a third screw coupled to the second screw at a poly-axial joint such that the first screw, second screw and third screw can rotate independently of each other.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTInventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
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Patent number: 11285012Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Duncan Sibson
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Patent number: 11285013Abstract: An intervertebral prosthesis for insertion between adjacent vertebrae includes upper and lower prosthesis plates locatable against respective vertebrae and having opposing, concavely curved recesses therein, and a core located between the plates. The core has opposed, convexly curved surfaces received in the recesses of the plates to allow the plates to slide in articulated manner over the core. The opposed surfaces of the core and the recesses of the plates have cooperating spherical curvatures. The recess of each plate surrounds a locating peg projecting centrally from the base of the recess and is bounded by an annular rim, such that the annular rims of the plates are arranged to contact one another at a predetermined limit of sliding movement of the plates over the core. The peg locates loosely in an opening located centrally in a curved surface of the core, whereby the plates can slide over the core in all directions while the peg holds the core captive.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Simplify Medical Pty LtdInventors: Malan de Villiers, Ulrich Hahnle
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Patent number: 11278334Abstract: A variable angle bone screw includes a first portion and a second portion that is separate from the first portion and configured to be attached to the first portion. The first portion defines at least a portion up to an entirety of the threaded head of the variable angle bone screw. The second portion defines at least a portion up to an entirety of the threaded shaft of the variable angle bone screw. The threaded head can have a first material hardness, and the threaded shaft can have a second material hardness that is less than the first material hardness.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Mirko Rocci, This Aebi, Joel Oberli, Johanna F. Menze, Said Ghammar
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Patent number: 11278332Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Peter Evans
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Patent number: 11273055Abstract: A TFL Protector for use during a total hip arthroplasty having a generally semi-circular or U-shaped elongate body includes a distal end, a proximal end, an elbow and a convex surface opposite a concave surface. The generally U-shaped or semi-circular elongated body extends from the distal end to the proximal end and the proximal end turns back toward back toward the distal end at elbow.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Invictus Orthopeadics LLCInventors: Kenneth McCulloch, Anthony D'Antuono, Troy Lane
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Patent number: 11272967Abstract: A bone plate system comprises a bone screw and a bone plate having at least two screw-receiving hole structures, at least one of the hole structures comprising an eccentric portion adjacent a first seating area for biasing bone in an inferior fusion area into dynamic compression as the screw is advanced, and a cowl portion that at least partially defines a second seating area and being positioned to enable cross-screw compression of an inferior fusion area. The screw is seatable in either the first or second seating area at the option of a surgeon. A surgical method generally comprises inserting a bone screw into the compression plate and compressing bone in an inferior fusion area by either dynamic or cross-screw compression.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Medline Industries, LPInventor: Ryan Niver
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Patent number: 11253300Abstract: An apparatus is provided for fusing bones of the human body. The apparatus comprises a bone plate which generally is a member having one or more fixation apertures, configured to receive fasteners, and an insert aperture. The bone plate comprises a semi-rigid material, such as a biocompatible metal or Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), possessing a tensile strength suitable for immobilizing bones. A convertible insert is configured to be retained within the insert aperture. The convertible insert is configured to optimally direct a fastener towards a chosen point of purchase for fixating or compressing bones. In some embodiments, the insert is configured to direct a fastener at an oblique angle relative to a plane of the fusion plate. In some embodiments, the insert is configured to direct a fastener at a substantially right angle relative to the fusion plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: In2Bones USA, LLCInventor: Rebecca Hawkins Wahl
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Patent number: 11253271Abstract: A surgical bur including flutes and lands. Each of the flutes includes a cutting edge, rake surfaces and a clearance surface. The rake surfaces of one of the flutes are decoupled from each other. Each of the lands is disposed between a pair of the flutes.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Medtronic PS Medical, Inc.Inventors: John W. Kulas, Donald E. Stearns
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Patent number: 11253289Abstract: A device for severing and removing tissue parts (20), from a body of a living being, by means of a fixed guide rail (1, 30) along which a slide rail (6, 31) is movable, wherein the guide rail (1, 30) and the slide rail (6, 31) form, in the distal region, a cutting or punching mouth (17, 32) for severing the tissue part (20), wherein a conduit (18) for supplying a liquid is assigned to the cutting or punching mouth (17).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: MORPHEUS AGInventor: Timo Rack
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Patent number: 11234840Abstract: A system and method for improving installation of a prosthesis which may include assembly of a modular prosthesis. Devices include prosthesis installation tools, prosthesis assembly tools, site preparation systems, and improved power tools used in implant site preparation, the tools including a secondary motion that preferably includes an ultrasonic vibration.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Inventor: Kambiz Behzadi
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Patent number: 11224524Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee