Patents by Inventor Alexander DelMonaco

Alexander DelMonaco 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).

  • ORTHOPEDIC STAPLE INSERTION
    Publication number: 20230301649
    Abstract: A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Fein, Alexander DelMonaco, Chris Powell
  • Orthopedic staple insertion
    Patent number: 11690616
    Abstract: A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Fein, Alexander DelMonaco, Chris Powell
  • ORTHOPEDIC STAPLE INSERTION
    Publication number: 20220117599
    Abstract: A multi-staple inserter and drill guide, and methods of use thereof, are disclosed therein. The orthopedic staples can also be used in addition to interfragmentary screws to apply further compression of the bone fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Fein, Alexander DelMonaco, Chris Powell
  • ARTHRODESIS DEVICES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN JOINTS
    Publication number: 20210259751
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • Arthrodesis devices for generating and applying compression within joints
    Patent number: 11000319
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Garlock, William Michael Karnes, Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Alexander Delmonaco, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • BONE TAMP AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
    Publication number: 20200375646
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a bone tamp and a corresponding method including the bone tamp sliding over a guide wire projecting from a digit of a foot and protruding from an interphalangeal implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Fein, Zachary Day, Alexander Delmonaco, Chris Powell, Michael Coughlin
  • ARTHRODESIS DEVICES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN JOINTS
    Publication number: 20190274742
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • Arthrodesis devices for generating and applying compression within joints
    Patent number: 10307190
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Garlock, William Michael Karnes, Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Alexander Delmonaco, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • STAPLE DELIVERY DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190150921
    Abstract: Staple delivery devices are disclosed herein that include a plunger that translate to engage an elastic bridge of a staple to pivot legs of the staple outwardly to a strained state. Two or more pins retain the staple to the delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Alexander DelMonaco, Paul Fein
  • STAPLES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN A BODY
    Publication number: 20180289366
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • Staples for generating and applying compression within a body
    Patent number: 10016198
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • Delivery device to deliver a staple
    Patent number: 9931115
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • STAPLES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN A BODY
    Publication number: 20170311948
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • ARTHRODESIS DEVICES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN JOINTS
    Publication number: 20170296241
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • STAPLES FOR GENERATING AND APPLYING COMPRESSION WITHIN A BODY
    Publication number: 20160199060
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco