Patents by Inventor Albert Dacosta

Albert Dacosta 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).

  • Patent number: 12133804
    Abstract: Methods for total ankle replacement procedures are disclosed. A method includes making an initial incision, obtaining an alignment guide, performing an alignment, performing a tibia and talar resection, trialing the implant components, performing a talar chamfer resection, and implanting the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Ray Dalton, Jeffrey Christensen, Daniel J. Lee, Joseph Dogué, Francis D. Barmes, Albert Dacosta, Aaron Kannard
  • Publication number: 20240307100
    Abstract: A bone plate alignment system includes an alignment guide and a bone plate. The alignment guide includes a body portion, a first arm extending from a first side of the body portion, and a second arm extending from a second side of the body portion. The first and second arms extend from the body portion at a substantially oblique angle relative to one another. The bone plate includes an upper portion having at least one opening configured to receive at least one fastener to facilitate coupling with a first bone, a lower portion having at least one opening configured to receive at least one fastener to facilitate coupling with a second bone, and an intermediate portion disposed between the upper and lower portions, wherein the intermediate portion is configured to be disposed substantially adjacent both the first bone and the second bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Tristan COLLETTE, Richard David HUNT
  • Patent number: 12076031
    Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot using compression are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Dogué, Albert Dacosta, Francis D. Barmes, Spanky Raymond, Laura Zagrocki Brinker
  • Publication number: 20240277484
    Abstract: Implants, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The implant including a first member, a second member, and a coupling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end engages the first member and the second end engages the second member. Methods of using the implants for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Eric LINTULA, Naser RAHMAN, Kyle James HARTSON, Albert DACOSTA, Dimitri PROTOPSALTIS, Francis D. BARMES
  • Publication number: 20240216145
    Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, systems and methods for using the same for correcting bone deformities in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments and systems used for ankle fusion procedures are disclosed. The implants including an interior frame, an exterior frame surrounding the interior frame, and a lattice structure extending between at least a portion of the interior frame and the exterior frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Benjamin MAJORS, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Kaitlin KARAS
  • Publication number: 20240215994
    Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guides, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guides and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes a first alignment guide, a second alignment guide, and an implant. The first alignment guide couples to an intermediate portion of the implant and the second alignment guide couples to a distal portion of the implant. The implant includes a body portion, a first extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a second extension portion extending away from a posterior of the body portion, and a third extension portion extending away from a distal end of the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Randy ALLARD, Richard David HUNT, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Spanky RAYMOND
  • Publication number: 20240164793
    Abstract: Implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods for correcting bone deformities in the foot are disclosed. Specifically, implants, devices, instruments, kits and methods used for lower extremity osteotomy procedures are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Benjamin MAJORS, Jens COLE, Frank S. BONO
  • Patent number: 11925364
    Abstract: Bone fusion system, devices, guides, implant and methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guides and implant are disclosed. The fusion system includes a first alignment guide, a second alignment guide, and an implant. The first alignment guide couples to an intermediate portion of the implant and the second alignment guide couples to a distal portion of the implant. The implant includes a body portion, a first extension portion extending away from a first end of the body portion, a second extension portion extending away from a posterior of the body portion, and a third extension portion extending away from a distal end of the body portion. Finally, methods for using the bone fusion system, devices, guide and implant are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Randy Allard, Richard David Hunt, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Spanky Raymond
  • Patent number: 11911281
    Abstract: Implants, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The implant including a first member, a second member, and a coupling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the first end engages the first member and the second end engages the second member. Methods of using the implants for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Williams, Eric Lintula, Naser Rahman, Kyle James Hartson, Albert Dacosta, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Francis D. Barmes
  • Publication number: 20240050140
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an alignment guide apparatus, system, and method. The alignment guide apparatus includes a body, a fixation insert, a guide pin, and a screw. The body may include an arm with a first end and a second end, an attachment portion at the first end, and an alignment portion at the second end. The fixation insert may be configured to pass through the attachment portion and the guide pin may be configured to pass through the alignment portion. The screw may be configured to engage the guide pin. The alignment system may include a bone plate, an alignment guide, a screw, at least one first fastener, and at least one second fastener. A method for moving a joint is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Thomas SANGIOVANNI
  • Publication number: 20240050138
    Abstract: Implants, devices, systems, and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant comprises a cap member comprising an internally threaded opening extending from a first end thereof, an anchor portion comprising a first end that defines a tip of the implant and external threads, and a coupling portion extending between the cap member and the anchor portion. The coupling portion of the implant includes an externally threaded portion threadably coupled within the internally threaded opening of the cap member. The cap member of the implant is longitudinally moveable along the coupling portion. Insertion instruments for inserting an implant for ligament fixation are also disclosed. Methods of using an implant for achieving ligament fixation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Randy ALLARD, Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Peter Andrew MLADINICH, Richard David HUNT, Frank S. BONO, Benjamin MAJORS
  • Publication number: 20240032955
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clamp that has an actuation portion and an engagement portion coupled with the actuation portion by a coupling portion. The engagement portion includes a first arm having a first engagement element arranged at an end of the first arm, and a second arm having a second engagement element arranged at an end of the second arm. A surgical system is disclosed that includes a clamp with an actuation portion and an engagement portion having a first arm and a second arm. The system includes a cutting guide and a fixation device. A surgical method is disclosed that includes aligning a retention element; releasably coupling a surgical clamp with the retention element; manipulating an actuator; manipulating the surgical clamp; coupling a stabilization wire; reducing an angle between two bones; derotating a bone; inserting a second stabilization wire; making a cut to a bone; and implanting a fusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael SCHMIDT, Richard David HUNT, Albert DACOSTA, Joseph DOGUÉ, Matt JARBOE
  • Publication number: 20240032977
    Abstract: Implants, guides, devices, instruments, systems and methods for fixing a joint using bone plates are disclosed. The bone fixation system includes an alignment guide with a first end and a second end, an alignment wire rotatably coupled to the first end of the alignment guide, and a coupling member slidingly engaging a first portion of the alignment guide near the first end. The plate includes a body including a first end and a second end, a plurality of lobes extending from the body, a plurality of screw holes extending through the body and each screw hole of the plurality of screw holes positioned in a lobe of the plurality of lobes, and an alignment hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the body. A method of using a bone fixation system for fixation of at least two bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank BARMES, Spanky RAYMOND, Joseph DOGUÉ, Albert DACOSTA, Matt JARBOE
  • Publication number: 20240032948
    Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Eric LINTULA, Frank S. BONO, Frank BARMES, Joseph DOGUÉ, Spanky RAYMOND
  • Patent number: D1017036
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Richard David Hunt, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Spanky Raymond, Lindsey Langford
  • Patent number: D1017037
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Richard David Hunt, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Spanky Raymond, Lindsey Langford
  • Patent number: D1034985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Albert Dacosta, Randy Allard
  • Patent number: D1042839
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Richard David Hunt, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Spanky Raymond, Lindsey Langford
  • Patent number: D1042840
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Richard David Hunt, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Spanky Raymond, Lindsey Langford
  • Patent number: D1045639
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Thomas Sangiovanni