Patents by Inventor Alexander Vaccaro

Alexander Vaccaro 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: 20240009053
    Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 11801187
    Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20220183913
    Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20220183734
    Abstract: A bone screw has a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a major diameter. The shaft includes a length-to-major diameter ratio of less than about 2.0. The thread has a minor diameter and includes a major-diameter-to-minor diameter ratio of greater than about 2.0. The shaft further has at least one thread including a pitch of greater than about 1.0 mm and defining a pitch cavity for disposal of tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'shaughnessy, Andrew C. Hecht
  • Patent number: 11284928
    Abstract: A bone screw has a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a major diameter. The shaft includes a length-to-major diameter ratio of less than about 2.0. The thread has a minor diameter and includes a major-diameter-to-minor diameter ratio of greater than about 2.0. The shaft further has at least one thread including a pitch of greater than about 1.0 mm and defining a pitch cavity for disposal of tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughnessy, Andrew C. Hecht
  • Patent number: 11278462
    Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20200289286
    Abstract: A sacro-iliac implant includes a body having a proximal portion and a distal tip. The proximal portion includes an inner surface and a uniform diameter. The inner surface includes a first mating surface engageable with a first instrument surface and a second mating surface engageable with a second instrument surface. Systems, constructs, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Charles S. Sullivan, Jaredan Braal, Gregory C. Marik, Newton H. Metcalf, JR., Domagoj Coric, Alexander Vaccaro, Hugo Benalcazar, Carter E. Beck
  • Publication number: 20200188002
    Abstract: A bone screw has a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a major diameter. The shaft includes a length-to-major diameter ratio of less than about 2.0. The thread has a minor diameter and includes a major-diameter-to-minor diameter ratio of greater than about 2.0. The shaft further has at least one thread including a pitch of greater than about 1.0 mm and defining a pitch cavity for disposal of tissue. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughnessy, Andrew C. Hecht
  • Patent number: 10667923
    Abstract: A sacro-iliac implant includes a body having a proximal portion and a distal tip. The proximal portion includes an inner surface and a uniform diameter. The inner surface includes a first mating surface engageable with a first instrument surface and a second mating surface engageable with a second instrument surface. Systems, constructs, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Sullivan, Jaredan Braal, Gregory C. Marik, Newton H. Metcalf, Jr., Domagoj Coric, Alexander Vaccaro, Hugo Benalcazar
  • Publication number: 20190000705
    Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20180116814
    Abstract: A sacro-iliac implant includes a body having a proximal portion and a distal tip. The proximal portion includes an inner surface and a uniform diameter. The inner surface includes a first mating surface engageable with a first instrument surface and a second mating surface engageable with a second instrument surface. Systems, constructs, instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Charles S. Sullivan, Jaredan Braal, Gregory C. Marik, Newton H. Metcalf, JR., Domagoj Coric, Alexander Vaccaro, Hugo Benalcazar
  • Publication number: 20170209183
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a first portion including a head. A second portion includes a threaded shaft having a length and a diameter. The threaded shaft includes a length to diameter ratio of less than 2.0. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughessy, Andrew Hecht
  • Patent number: 9220598
    Abstract: A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal R. Betz, Scott Boden, Munish Chandra Gupta, Michael F. O'Brien, Harvinder Sandhu, Alexis Shelokov, Georgiana Shelokov, Daryl R. Sybert, Alexander Vaccaro, Guobao Wei, Todd M. Boyce, Robert Cohen, Cristy Richards, Lawrence A. Shimp
  • Patent number: 8814869
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20120158059
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 8128628
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20110054408
    Abstract: A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Guobao Wei, Keyvan Behnam, Nanette Forsyth, John Winterbottom, James Beisser, Todd M. Boyce, Mohamed Attawia, Cristy J. Richards, Lawrence A. Shimp, Sigurd Berven, Randal R. Betz, Michael F. O'Brien, Alexis Shelokov, Robert Cohen, Alexander Vaccaro, Scott Boden, Harvinder Sandhu, Daryl R. Sybert, Munish Chandra Gupta, Georgiana Shelokov
  • Publication number: 20100268232
    Abstract: A covering for delivering a substance or material to a surgical site is provided. The covering, with substance provided therein, may be referred to as a delivery system. Generally, the covering may be a single or multi-compartment structure capable of at least partially retaining a substance provided therein until the covering is placed at a surgical site. Upon placement, the covering may facilitate transfer of the substance or surrounding materials. For example, the substance may be released (actively or passively) to the surgical site. The covering may participate in, control, or otherwise adjust the release of the substance. In various embodiments, the covering is suitable for a variety of procedure specific uses. Implantation tools may be provided for placing the covering at a surgical site. Kits may be provided including variously sized or shaped coverings and one or more tools for use in placing the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Osteotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Randal R. Betz, Scott Boden, Munish Chandra Gupta, Michael F. O'Brien, Harvinder Sandhu, Alexis Shelokov, Georgiana Shelokov, Daryl R. Sybert, Alexander Vaccaro, Guobao Wei, Todd M. Boyce, Robert Cohen, Cristy Richards, Lawrence A. Shimp
  • Publication number: 20080065070
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: James Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Patent number: D831214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey N. Wickham, Mark C. Dace, Alexander Vaccaro, Brian A. O'Shaughnessy, Andrew Hecht