Patents by Inventor Allyson Versluys

Allyson Versluys 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: 12667391
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods relating to biased angle receivers for modular pedicle screw assemblies are described herein. The receiver may include a body and a retainer. The body may be configured to be coupled to a bone fastener and a rod for spinal stabilization. The body may also include a base defining an opening from a top end to a bottom end of the base and having a bottom axis at the bottom end of the base. The bottom axis may be obliquely angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body. A chamber may be defined within the base and be in communication with the opening. A retainer may be disposed in the chamber and may be configured to expand in an upper section of the chamber to receive a bulbous head of the bone fastener up through a bottom opening of the retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: Orthofix US LLC
    Inventors: Frank Larosa, Emily Rafalko, Allyson Versluys
  • Publication number: 20240423679
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods relating to biased angle receivers for modular pedicle screw assemblies are described herein. The receiver may include a body and a retainer. The body may be configured to be coupled to a bone fastener and a rod for spinal stabilization. The body may also include a base defining an opening from a top end to a bottom end of the base and having a bottom axis at the bottom end of the base. The bottom axis may be obliquely angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body. A chamber may be defined within the base and be in communication with the opening. A retainer may be disposed in the chamber and may be configured to expand in an upper section of the chamber to receive a bulbous head of the bone fastener up through a bottom opening of the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Frank Larosa, Emily Rafalko, Allyson Versluys