Patents by Inventor Alan Rezach

Alan Rezach 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).

  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10966736
    Abstract: A surgical device has a shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion being disposable with a surgical robot guide to engage vertebral tissue. The proximal portion defines a detectable marker and is connectable with at least one surgical instrument for manipulating the vertebral tissue. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal implants, constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., William Alan Rezach, Rodney Ray Ballard
  • TETHERS FOR USE WITH FASTENER ASSEMBLIES AND METHOD FOR USING TETHERS WITH FASTENER ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210045777
    Abstract: One or more tethers for use with fastener assemblies and a method for use of the one or more tethers with the fastener assemblies is provided. The one or more tethers can be attached between a first fastener assembly positioned with respect to a first vertebrae adjacent a first side of a spinous process of a second vertebrae and a second fastener assembly positioned with respect to the vertebrae adjacent a second side of the spinous process of the second vertebrae. The one or more tethers can be tensioned against the spinous process of the second vertebrae to mitigate stresses on an uninstrumented level of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Charles Anthony Dickinson
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 10888357
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a fastener configured for attachment with sacral and/or pelvic tissue of a body. A connector includes a mating element engageable with the fastener and includes a receiver. A spinal implant is engageable with the receiver between a capture configuration and a removable configuration. A multi-axial fastener is connected with the spinal implant. Systems, implants, instruments and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: William Alan Rezach
  • ADJUSTABLE-HEIGHT BONE PLATE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200330139
    Abstract: An adjustable-height bone plate system that can be attached to a bony structure (e.g., the sacrum) is provided. The adjustable-height bone plate system affords height adjustment of a screw head portion to facilitate attachment of a receiver portion and a spinal rod at a proper, recommended, or desired height for secure interconnection of the spinal rod with a receiver of a pedicle screw assembly attached to an adjacent bony structure (e.g., L5 of the lumbar spine).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Joshua Simpson, David H. Browning, Richard A. Hynes
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200330160
    Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of at least a portion of a robot; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via robotic guidance according to the implant strategy; and subsequently, manipulating the patient anatomy. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Marc C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200330133
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a head including a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and a second receiver that defines an implant cavity. The first receiver is connected to the second receiver. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and configured to engage tissue. A part is disposed within the implant cavity of the second receiver and movable relative thereto in a selected plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, William Alan Rezach
  • PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLIES WITH 3D PRINTED COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20200323563
    Abstract: A bone fastener assembly including a bone screw, a receiver, a crown, a first retaining ring, and a second retaining ring is provided. The crown is received in an interior cavity of the receiver, and the first retaining ring is provided to hold the crown in the receiver. At least a portion of a head portion is received in the interior cavity of the receiver, and the second retaining ring is provided to hold at least a portion of the head portion in the receiver. The crown, the first retaining ring, and/or the second retaining ring can be manufactured using a 3D printing process that provides a higher surface finish (Ra).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Jason M. May
  • SPINAL IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200323651
    Abstract: A surgical coupling member includes a shaft defining an axis and including at least one thread having an external thread form. The external thread form having a leading flank and a trailing flank. The external thread form defines a pitch and a crest, the crest having a width in a range of about 35% to about 50% of the pitch of the external thread form, wherein the leading flank and the trailing flank are angled in a proximal orientation relative to the thread axis, and wherein the external thread form is configured to interlock with an internal thread form of an implant receiver. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Jason M. May, Rodney Ray Ballard
  • Surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 10772662
    Abstract: A surgical connector is provided. The connector includes a first member including a mating surface engageable with an implant and a locking element and a second member translatable relative to the first member to urge the locking element into engagement with the implant. At least one of the members is connectable with a surgical instrument. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200268452
    Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of a surgical driver; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via the surgical driver according to the implant strategy; manipulating the patient anatomy; acquiring data points representative of a position of the first member relative to tissue; and retrieving the data points from a computer database for attaching a second member with the first member. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20200268425
    Abstract: An implant receiver comprises a body formed by a first manufacturing method, the body including an outer surface and having spaced apart walls defining a cavity configured for disposal of a spinal implant; and at least one layer being formed onto at least a portion of the outer surface by a second manufacturing method. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • ANATOMY BUTTRESSING ADAPTOR
    Publication number: 20200268423
    Abstract: A screw and an anatomy buttressing adaptor are provided. The screw includes a head portion, a shaft portion, and a central axis. The anatomy buttressing adaptor includes a body portion including a first end, an opposite second end, a lower surface, and an internal cavity extending through the body portion. The lower surface of the body portion being formed at least adjacent the second end thereof, and including spikes formed thereon and spaced therearound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, David H. Browning
  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10751127
    Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener having a first member; registering the imaging of the patient anatomy with imaging of at least a portion of a robot; engaging the first member with tissue of the patient anatomy via robotic guidance according to the implant strategy; and subsequently, manipulating the patient anatomy. Systems, spinal constructs, implants and surgical instruments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 10736665
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a head including a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and a second receiver that defines an implant cavity. The first receiver is connected to the second receiver. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and configured to engage tissue. A part is disposed within the implant cavity of the second receiver and movable relative thereto in a selected plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200246048
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is moveable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10695100
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. The second band is movable for disposal adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann
  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10695102
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. A first part is engageable with a spinal rod disposed with the implant cavity. A second part is attached with the first part and engageable with the second band to dispose the second band adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20200197060
    Abstract: A bone screw comprising a shaft having a wall, the wall including a minor diameter and at least one thread having an external thread form. The thread form including a first portion comprising a crest of the thread form and a second portion extends between a minor diameter of the thread form and the first portion. The first portion having a solid configuration relative to the second portion. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal implant connector and methods
    Patent number: 10687862
    Abstract: A connector includes a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and includes a mating surface. A second receiver attachable with the first receiver via a flexible element, the second receiver defines an implant cavity and includes a mating surface engageable with the mating surface of the first receiver to fix relative orientation of the receivers. A biasing element is disposed adjacent the mating surfaces to space the mating surfaces such that the first receiver is movable relative to the second receiver in operation of the connector. Systems, surgical instruments, implants, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Molly K. Rice, Leigh Anna Folger
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200179017
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity and a plurality of adjacent grooves. A first band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second band is configured for disposal within the grooves. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a head engageable with the first band to provisionally connect the members. A first part is engageable with a spinal rod disposed with the implant cavity. A second part is attached with the first part and engageable with the second band to dispose the second band adjacent the first band to fix connection of the members. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach