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).

  • BONE FASTENER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200170694
    Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
  • SPINAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20200163701
    Abstract: A bone screw includes a shaft including at least one thread having an external thread form and an implant receiver. A ring includes a mating surface engageable with the implant receiver and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface having a coarse configuration to promote tissue on-growth with the outer surface. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10653455
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity. A part is connectable with the first member. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a mating surface engageable with the part. The part is engageable to selectively translate the implant cavity relative to the second member. Implants, spinal constructs, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT CONNECTOR AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200093518
    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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Molly K. Rice, Leigh Anna Folger
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200085500
    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: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney Ray Ballard, William Alan Rezach
  • Bone screw and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 10575886
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200060743
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for implanting a bone fastener is provided. The surgical instrument comprises an elongated body having a frangible region and a distal end adjacent to the frangible region. The distal end of the surgical instrument is configured to engage the bone fastener. The bone fastener is less frangible than the frangible region of the elongated body of the surgical instrument. Kits and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Alexander J. Rohlfing, Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach
  • Bone fastener and methods of use
    Patent number: 10561453
    Abstract: A bone fastener includes a proximal portion including an inner surface defining an implant cavity. A first member is configured for disposal with the proximal portion and includes a wall defining a cavity. A second member is configured for disposal with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The proximal portion overlaps the second member to limit movement of the first end of the distal portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Christopher M. Patterson, Michelle M. Hennard
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20190350600
    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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald A. Lehman, JR., William Alan Rezach, Rodney Ray Ballard
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20190343564
    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: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20190343566
    Abstract: A bone screw comprises a shaft including a proximal portion, a distal portion and a wall including at least one thread having an external thread form having a lattice configuration. The thread form defining at least one void configured for bone growth therethrough. The distal portion is fabricated onto the proximal portion by an additive manufacturing method. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20190343565
    Abstract: A bone screw includes a shaft including at least one thread having an external thread form and defining at least one cavity. The shaft includes at least one tissue gathering member disposed to direct tissue into the at least one cavity. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • BONE SCREW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
    Publication number: 20190343567
    Abstract: A bone screw comprises a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a minor diameter. The shaft including a core having an angled surface relative to the axis. The angled surface extending from the minor diameter adjacent a proximal portion of the shaft to a distal portion of the shaft, and a wall disposed about the angled surface. The wall including at least one thread having an external thread form. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Dale A. Tempco, Rodney Ray Ballard, Keith E. Miller, William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal construct and method
    Patent number: 10441324
    Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a fastener having a head. A member includes an inner surface defining a cavity configured for disposal of the head and a groove configured for disposal of a band. The band is engageable with the head to connect the fastener and the member. A longitudinal element is connectable to the member. A body is disposable with the longitudinal element and defines an implant cavity. A coupling member is engageable with the body. Implants, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventor: William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT CONNECTOR AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190298422
    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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Molly K. Rice, Leigh Anna Folger
  • SPINAL CORRECTION CONSTRUCT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190269438
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Spinal correction construct and method
    Patent number: 10363069
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes at least one body including a first biasing member engageable with a longitudinal element for translation thereof relative to the body in a first direction. A second biasing member is engageable with a lock. The lock is connected with the longitudinal element to resist and/or prevent translation of the longitudinal element relative to the body in a second direction. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • Spinal implant system and methods of use
    Patent number: 10335201
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first member defining an implant cavity. A first part is disposed with the implant cavity and engageable with an implant. A second member is configured to penetrate tissue and includes a mating surface engageable with the first member such that the members are expandable. Implants, spinal constructs, systems, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal correction construct and method
    Patent number: 10335199
    Abstract: A method for treating a spinal disorder includes the steps of: disposing an expandable spinal construct in a selected configuration; fixing the spinal construct in the selected configuration with a member; attaching a first end of the spinal construct with tissue; attaching a second end of the spinal construct with tissue; and disengaging the member from the spinal construct to release the spinal construct from the selected configuration. Implants, surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic. Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William Alan Rezach, Richard Quinn Brown, Rodney R. Ballard
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20190183535
    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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Jason M. May, William Alan Rezach, Gary S. Lindemann