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).

  • Publication number: 20250241658
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tibial osteotomy system. The system includes a base plate configured to interface with the tibia which includes a body with a first pair of apertures configured to receive a first pair of stabilization elements, a first end with a first aperture, and a second end with a second aperture. The system also includes a measuring arm coupled with the first end of the base plate via the first aperture and having a third aperture aligned with the first aperture to receive a first screw, and a cut guide pivotably coupled with the second end of the base plate via the second aperture and having a fourth aperture aligned with the second aperture to receive a second screw therein. The cut guide also has a slot, a measurement flag releasably couplable within the slot, and a protrusion configured to receive a second stabilization element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Richard David HUNT, Dirk C. BERNHARDT, Kareen A. FAJARDO CORTES, Joshua A. MCLEAN, Andrew A. OKONYA, Melissa R. REQUIST
  • Publication number: 20250241761
    Abstract: Implants, devices, systems and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities. 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: April 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Eric LINTULA, Naser RAHMAN, Kyle James HARTSON, Albert DACOSTA, Dimitri PROTOPSALTIS, Francis D. BARMES
  • Publication number: 20250241657
    Abstract: Guides, systems, and methods for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are disclosed. The guide system including a cut guide, an alignment guide, and at least one directional wire. The cut guide including a base portion, an extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion, and at least one arm extending away from an end of the base portion. The alignment guide, including a base portion, a first extension member extending away from a bottom surface of the base portion in a first direction, and a second extension member extending away from the bottom surface of the base portion in a second direction. Methods of using a guide system for maintaining, correcting and/or fusing joint deformities are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Randy ALLARD
  • Publication number: 20250241696
    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: April 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank BARMES, Spanky RAYMOND, Joseph DOGUÉ, Albert DACOSTA, Matt JARBOE
  • Publication number: 20250241697
    Abstract: An alignment guide apparatus, system, and method for aligning and securing an orthopedic bone plate for compression of a joint. 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 to align a joint for securing a bone plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Thomas SANGIOVANNI
  • Publication number: 20250221719
    Abstract: An instrument includes a housing having a first end, a second end, and a body disposed therebetween. The housing also includes a first opening positioned at the first end, and a second opening positioned at the second end, with the first opening and the second opening positioned about a common longitudinal axis. The instrument also includes a first drive shaft received at least partially within the first opening and extending into the housing and a second drive shaft disposed at least partially within the housing. The instrument also includes an engagement member extending at least partially from the second opening of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2025
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Dylan PAPROSKI, Darby MACLEISH, Caitlin LUCAS, Daniel J. LEE, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI, Albert DACOSTA, Sven BLACHE
  • Publication number: 20250160855
    Abstract: Fixation guide devices and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The fixation guide devices include a frame with a first end and a second end, a compression device removably coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. An intramedullary nail including a body with a fastening end, a closed end, and at least two openings is also disclosed. A compression device includes a compression member, a knob, and a bolt secured in the knob and rotatably engaging the compression member is also disclosed. An alignment guide is disclosed and includes a base member, an alignment member, and a fixation guide. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Frank BONO, Michael HOUGHTON, Thomas SANGIOVANNI, James T. CLANCY, Thomas CHANG
  • Publication number: 20250152188
    Abstract: Fixation guide devices and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The fixation guide devices include a frame with a first end and a second end, a compression device removably coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. An intramedullary nail including a body with a fastening end, a closed end, and at least two openings is also disclosed. A compression device includes a compression member, a knob, and a bolt secured in the knob and rotatably engaging the compression member is also disclosed. An alignment guide is disclosed and includes a base member, an alignment member, and a fixation guide. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Frank BONO, Michael HOUGHTON, Thomas SANGIOVANNI, James T. CLANCY, Thomas CHANG
  • Publication number: 20250134537
    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: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Eric LINTULA, Frank S. BONO, Frank BARMES, Joseph DOGUÉ, Spanky RAYMOND
  • Publication number: 20250127526
    Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Richard David HUNT, Spanky RAYMOND
  • Publication number: 20250099225
    Abstract: Devices, systems, implants and methods for achieving ligament fixation are disclosed. An implant includes a head member and an anchor member coupled to the head member. The implant includes tension member that couples the head member to the anchor member. The head member and the anchor member include a cannulation that receives the tension member therein. The implant may include a coupling member positioned between and coupling the head member and the anchor member, the coupling member including a cannulation that receives the tension member therethrough. 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: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Sean GILL, Richard David HUNT, Frank BONO, Thomas R. WILLIAMS, Randy ALLARD, Benjamin MAJORS
  • Patent number: 12256949
    Abstract: Fixation guide devices and methods for positioning and inserting an intramedullary nail are disclosed. The fixation guide devices include a frame with a first end and a second end, a compression device removably coupled to the first end of the frame, and the intramedullary nail secured to a nail attachment apparatus of the frame. An intramedullary nail including a body with a fastening end, a closed end, and at least two openings is also disclosed. A compression device includes a compression member, a knob, and a bolt secured in the knob and rotatably engaging the compression member is also disclosed. An alignment guide is disclosed and includes a base member, an alignment member, and a fixation guide. A method of inserting an intramedullary nail into two bones for fixation of the two bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Frank Bono, Michael Houghton, Thomas Sangiovanni, James T. Clancy, Thomas Chang
  • Publication number: 20250090180
    Abstract: Resection guides include a body a plurality of alignment pin through-holes and a plurality of guide through-holes so that the pattern of guide through-holes is operable for receiving a drill for use in resecting the at least a portion of the anatomical structure of the patient. Sweeping reamers include a body having a plurality of alignment pin through-holes and an elongated opening, and a reamer extendable through the elongated opening of the body. Decoupled resection guides include a first body having a plurality of alignment pin through-holes and a second body having a plurality of fixation pin through-holes and at least one guide aperture operable for guiding a cutting tool for use in resecting a portion of the second anatomical structure of the patient. Methods employing the same are disclosed and operable in, for example, total ankle replacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. LEE, Joseph DOGUÉ, Albert DACOSTA, Francis D. BARMES, Jeffrey CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20250057662
    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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Ray DALTON, Jeffrey CHRISTENSEN, Daniel J. LEE, Joseph DOGUÉ, Francis D. BARMES, Albert DACOSTA, Aaron KANNARD
  • Publication number: 20250041070
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant includes an upper portion, a central portion having a greater lateral dimension than that of the upper portion, and a lower portion having a greater lateral dimension than the central portion. The upper portion, the central portion and the lower portion each may have at least one fixation aperture. Further, the upper portion, the central portion and the lower portion may each be non-linear and/or curved relative to at least one plane. An instrument having a body that includes a housing. The body includes a platform, at least one retention mechanism for holding the implant on the platform, an adjustment mechanism to adjust the height of the platform relative to the top surface of the housing, and a lid coupled with the housing with the top surface of the housing and the lid defining a slot configured to receive a cutting instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER, Joseph DOGUÉ, Benjamin MAJORS, Tristan COLLETTE, Richard David HUNT, Spanky RAYMOND
  • Patent number: 12178453
    Abstract: Alignment instruments may include joint-line referencing systems having an alignment arm having a body with first and second portions defining first and second sides. The first portion has at least one first pin tube through-hole extending from the first to the second side. The second portion has a first opening on the first side. A pin tube guide member is receivable in the first through-hole. The pin tube guide member has a passageway therethrough. An angelwing alignment member includes a portion receivable in the first opening of the alignment arm. An alignment foot is secured to the second portion, and the alignment foot has a handle and a shim. The shim is positionable in a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the alignment arm is alignable relative to a first bone, and the pin tube guide is operable for securing a pin into the first bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Lee, Joseph Dogué, Randy Allard, Francis D. Barmes, Mark Ray Dalton, Albert Dacosta, Spanky Raymond
  • Patent number: 12178454
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Eric Lintula, Frank S. Bono, Frank Barmes, Joseph Dogué, Spanky Raymond
  • Publication number: 20240423651
    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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph DOGUÉ, Albert DACOSTA, Francis D. BARMES, Spanky RAYMOND, Laura Zagrocki BRINKER
  • Patent number: 12171442
    Abstract: Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Laura Zagrocki Brinker, Richard David Hunt, Spanky Raymond
  • Patent number: D1086456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Paragon 28, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert Dacosta, Tristan Collette, Richard David Hunt