Patents Examined by Olivia C Chang
  • Patent number: 11337738
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: MCGINLEY ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph C. McGinley, Vincent Palazzolo, Ben Warren, Adam Johnson
  • Patent number: 11331128
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Stephanie Wolfe
  • Patent number: 11331131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Errico, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Brittany Harwell
  • Patent number: 11324518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
    Inventors: Douglas W. Van Citters, Bridget E. Shaia, Spencer H. Amundsen, James A. Yang
  • Patent number: 11317943
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SpineCraft, LLC
    Inventors: Steven E. Mather, Wagdy W. Asaad
  • Patent number: 11317958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Errico, Peter Newton, Harry Shufflebarger, Larry E. McClintock
  • Patent number: 11311323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: In2Bones USA, LLC
    Inventor: Rebecca Hawkins Wahl
  • Patent number: 11298188
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Clinton E. Kehres, William Hartman
  • Patent number: 11291489
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUT
    Inventors: Sabrina A. Gonzalez Blohm, James J. Doulgeris, Kamran Aghayev, Frank D. Vrionis
  • Patent number: 11285012
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Duncan Sibson
  • Patent number: 11285013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Simplify Medical Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Malan de Villiers, Ulrich Hahnle
  • Patent number: 11278334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mirko Rocci, This Aebi, Joel Oberli, Johanna F. Menze, Said Ghammar
  • Patent number: 11278332
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Peter Evans
  • Patent number: 11273055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Invictus Orthopeadics LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth McCulloch, Anthony D'Antuono, Troy Lane
  • Patent number: 11272967
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Medline Industries, LP
    Inventor: Ryan Niver
  • Patent number: 11253300
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: In2Bones USA, LLC
    Inventor: Rebecca Hawkins Wahl
  • Patent number: 11253271
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic PS Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Kulas, Donald E. Stearns
  • Patent number: 11253289
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: MORPHEUS AG
    Inventor: Timo Rack
  • Patent number: 11234840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Kambiz Behzadi
  • Patent number: 11224524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee