Patents by Inventor Adam Sclafani
Adam Sclafani 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: 10285823Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: MEDITECH SPINE, LLCInventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Patent number: 9795494Abstract: Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include an implant having an alignment guide system. The alignment guide system may include one or more guide lines configured to provide a visual indication when the implant is properly aligned within the disc space. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more tamp levelers that also aid with the proper alignment of the implant within the disc space.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: MEDITECH SPINE, LLCInventors: Eric Flickinger, Adam Sclafani, Jason Gromek, Sangwook Tim Yoon
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Patent number: 9706808Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. A microphone, an amplifier and a speaker are mounted to the helmet. Speech of the individual wearing the personal protection system is picked up by the microphone and amplified speech is broadcast by the speaker. The speaker is outwardly directed so as to broadcast the speech out through the hood or toga covering the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Adam Sclafani, Jacob C. Foor, Timothy Austin, Brian VanDerWoude, Douglas Campbell, Marshall Proulx
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Publication number: 20160331550Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Patent number: 9427329Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: MEDITECH SPINE, LLCInventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Publication number: 20160165999Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. A microphone, an amplifier and a speaker are mounted to the helmet. Speech of the individual wearing the personal protection system is picked up by the microphone and amplified speech is broadcast by the speaker. The speaker is outwardly directed so as to broadcast the speech out through the hood or toga covering the helmet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Adam Sclafani, Jacob C. Foor, Timothy Austin, Brian VanDerWoude, Douglas Campbell, Marshall Proulx
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Patent number: 9173437Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. The helmet has a chin bar that extends forward of the face of the individual wearing the system. At least one manually actuated control for regulating one aspect of operation of the system is mounted to the chin bar. Sometimes the control is a button that is depressed to control the operation of a helmet mounted fan that draws air into the hood or toga. A microphone may also be mounted to the chin bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Douglas Campbell, Marshall Proulx, Adam Sclafani
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Publication number: 20150051705Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Publication number: 20140352037Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a helmet over which a hood or a toga suspended. The helmet has a chin bar that extends forward of the face of the individual wearing the system. At least one manually actuated control for regulating one aspect of operation of the system is mounted to the chin bar. Sometimes the control is a button that is depressed to control the operation of a helmet moutned fan that draws air into the hood or toga. A microphone may also be mounted to the chin bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Douglas Campbell, Marshall Proulx, Adam Sclafani
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Patent number: 8900309Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Meditech Spine, LLCInventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Publication number: 20140156008Abstract: Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include an implant having an alignment guide system. The alignment guide system may include one or more guide lines configured to provide a visual indication when the implant is properly aligned within the disc space. In some embodiments, the system includes one or more tamp levelers that also aid with the proper alignment of the implant within the disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: MediTech Spine, LLCInventors: Eric Flickinger, Adam Sclafani, Jason Gromek, Sangwook Tim Yoon
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Publication number: 20120078370Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
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Publication number: 20110172775Abstract: Systems and methods for retaining bone graft material in an interbody implant system are provided. In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an interbody implant system comprising an implant device and at least one sliding bone cap device. The implant device includes a body defining a cavity for holding bone graft material therein and a plurality of fenestrations on at least one surface of the body to allow bone to grow through the body of the implant. The implant is connectable to at least a portion of the at least one sliding bone cap, wherein once connected, the at least one sliding bone cap prevents the bone graft material from being expelled from the body of the implant during insertion of the implant into the interbody disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani
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Publication number: 20070261193Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a surface is provided including a base for movement along a surface, a suction nozzle associated with the base, and a suction source for drawing liquid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle. The cleaning device further includes a brush assembly operatively connected to the base, wherein the brush assembly has at least one brush, which includes a first set of pliable elements extending downwardly from the brush and contacting the surface. The pliable elements slope downwardly and outwardly with the first set of pliable elements having at least a first group of pliable elements and a second group of pliable elements, wherein each of the pliable elements of the second group of the first set extend downwardly from the brush at a length less than the first group of the first set and the second group of pliable elements of the first set being positioned inwardly from the first group of the pliable elements of the first set.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: Evan Gordon, Kevin Thomas, Adam Sclafani
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Publication number: 20070028372Abstract: A personal protection system for providing a sterile barrier around medical/surgical personnel. The system includes a head unit over which a hood or a toga suspended. Internal to the head unit is a ventilation fan, a light for illuminating the surgical field and communications system for communicating with others. The head unit includes a head band. The ventilation fan is adjustably mounted to the head band so it can be positioned at a location to minimize the strain imposed on the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Marshall Proulx, Adam Sclafani, Jacob Foor, Douglas Campbell, Douglas Tyler, Bruce Henniges, Richard Huyser, Dennis Stratton, Timothy Austin
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Publication number: 20060282964Abstract: A cleaning device has an elongated handle attached to a housing. The housing includes a stationary brush extending through the housing. Also, the housing includes a rotatable brush, as well as a debris collector. In a first position the cleaning device is used as a conventional broom. The handle is pivoted to a second position which enables the broom to be used as a debris collector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Adam Sclafani, Stefano DeCecco, James Marshall, Andrew Walker, Corey MacTavish, Todd Schonewille, Patrick Marcil
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Publication number: 20060213523Abstract: A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with blades having an airfoil shape for added noise reduction. An air flow channel is in fluid communication with the fan module for routing the flow of air. A pair of nozzle tips are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and are rotatably adjustable to allow directional adjustment of the flow of air toward a neck of the user. The personal protection system also includes a face shield with multiple removable layers which are sterilized as a unit using gamma radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATIONInventors: Brian VanDerWoude, Bruce Henniges, Richard Huyser, Marshall Proulx, Adam Sclafani, Daniel Boyle, Christopher Tague, Dennis Stratton
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Publication number: 20060150364Abstract: A recovery tank is provided for a floor cleaning unit. The recovery tank comprises an inlet opening and a duct fluidly connected to the inlet. The duct extends horizontally within the tank adjacent a side wall the recovery tank for directing air and liquid from the inlet opening in two opposing directions. A lid covers the tank and has an outlet opening for directing air out of the recovery tank. A pair of shields depends downwardly from the lid and extends from the duct to the side wall of the recovery tank. The outlet opening of the lid is located between the shields such that the shields prevent liquid from coming out of the duct and entering the outlet opening of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Jeffrey Morgan, Charles Lang, Adam Sclafani
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Publication number: 20050132525Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose position sensitive floor cleaning device having two separate and distinct selective modes of operation whereby 180° longitudinal rotation of the floor cleaning device selectively activates one of the two separate and distinct selective modes of operation. The two separate and distinct selective modes of operation are, for example, a scrubbing mode for scrubbing an associated floor and a suctioning mode for suctioning associated liquid from the associated floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Adam Sclafani, William Alford, Kevin Thomas
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Publication number: 20050120508Abstract: An improved floor care appliance if provided. The floor care appliance comprises a base for movement along the surface attached to a housing. The floor care appliance has two liquid storage tanks located in the housing wherein one of the liquid storage tanks generally overlies the other liquid storage tank. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the liquid storage tank located above the other liquid storage tank is a cleaning solution storage tank and the other liquid storage tank is a liquid recovery tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2005Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventors: Jeffery Morgan, Charles Lang, Adam Sclafani, Kevin Thomas, Jeffrey Louis, David O'Neal, Siu Hui