Patents by Inventor Andrew Davison
Andrew Davison 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).
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Publication number: 20240099749Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
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Patent number: 11931083Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20240049985Abstract: Methods may be provided to identify a medical implant from a plurality of medical implants to be fixed to an anatomical surface. Dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants may be provided, and dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface may be provided. The dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants may be compared with the dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface, and one of the medical implants may be selected from the plurality of medical implants based on comparing the dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants with the dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface. An identification of the medical implant selected from the plurality of medical implants may be provided through a user interface. Related devices and computer program products are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Neil Crawford, Andrew Davison, David Demski, Peter Govey, Norbert Johnson, Stephanie Wolfe
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Patent number: 11896271Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a mesh body. The mesh body includes a plurality of rings, with each of the rings defining a screw hole. Bridge portions extend between and interconnect the rings. The bridge portions have a reduced thickness compared to the rings. An elongate body may also extend from the mesh body. The elongate body defines at least one screw hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault
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Publication number: 20240005598Abstract: A method comprising obtaining image data captured by a camera device. The image data represents an observation of at least part of an environment. A camera pose estimate associated with the observation is obtained. Rendered image data is generated based on the camera pose estimate and a model of the environment for generating a three-dimensional representation of the at least part of the environment. The rendered image data is representative of at least one rendered image portion corresponding to the at least part of the environment. The method includes evaluating a loss function based on the image data and the rendered image data, thereby generating a loss. At least the camera pose estimate and the model are jointly optimised based on the loss, thereby generating an update to the camera pose estimate, and an update to the model.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Edgar SUCAR, Shikun LIU, Joseph ORTIZ, Andrew DAVISON
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Publication number: 20240005597Abstract: A method comprising obtaining image data captured by a camera device. The image data represents an observation of an environment. A two-dimensional representation of at least part of the environment is obtained using a model of the environment. The method includes evaluating a difference between the two-dimensional representation and at least part of the observation. The at least part of the observation is of the at least part of the environment represented by the two-dimensional representation. Based on the difference, a portion of the image data is selected for optimising the model. The portion of the image data represents a portion of the observation of the environment. The method comprises optimising the model using the portion of the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Edgar SUCAR, Shikun LIU, Joseph ORTIZ, Andrew DAVISON
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Patent number: 11857229Abstract: Clavicle fixation devices and methods thereof. A clavicle fixation device includes an elongated plate extending between first and second ends, the elongated plate defining a plurality of spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts extends into the elongated plate on opposite sides thereof, the at least one pair of relief cuts axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes and at least one pair of suture holes along opposite sides of the elongated plate, the at least one pair of suture holes axially positioned between a pair of the spaced apart screw holes. At least one pair of relief cuts is axially aligned with a pair of suture holes to define combined holes on opposite sides of the elongated plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Peter Govey, Stephanie Wolfe, Andrew Davison
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Patent number: 11832857Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
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Patent number: 11786144Abstract: Methods may be provided to identify a medical implant from a plurality of medical implants to be fixed to an anatomical surface. Dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants may be provided, and dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface may be provided. The dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants may be compared with the dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface, and one of the medical implants may be selected from the plurality of medical implants based on comparing the dimensional parameters for each of the plurality of medical implants with the dimensional parameters corresponding to the anatomical surface. An identification of the medical implant selected from the plurality of medical implants may be provided through a user interface. Related devices and computer program products are also discussed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Neil Crawford, Andrew Davison, David Demski, Peter Govey, Norbert Johnson, Stephanie Wolfe
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Patent number: 11779354Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Gabrielle Zingalis, Andrew Davison
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Publication number: 20230285013Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: David Laird, JR., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Publication number: 20230255459Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully integrated sterilizable one time use disposable tissue visualization device and methods for using such devices. Preferred embodiments of the invention facilitate the visualization of an internal tissue site while causing a minimum of damage to the surrounding tissue. Further preferred embodiments may allow for the delivery of fluids and other treatment to an internal tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Richard A. Kienzle, Richard H. Washburn, Richard T. Briganti, Andrew Davison, Carl Deirmengian
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Patent number: 11701100Abstract: A surgical retractor is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a surgical retractor includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a first portion coupled to a second portion via a hinged connection, wherein the first and second portions are configured to rotate about a body axis; a first radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the first portion; a second radiolucent tip coupled to a distal portion of the second portion; a holder coupled to one of the first or second portions; and a deformable member extending through the holder, wherein the deformable member is configured to be deformed to facilitate fixation of the surgical retractor at a desired location.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Laird, Jr., Andrew Davison, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray
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Publication number: 20230200867Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20230190345Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Evan Langdale, David R. Jansen, Malcolm Smith, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry C. Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11617606Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, David R. Jansen, Malcolm Smith, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry C. Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11612422Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20230044693Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a variety of plates, including a tine plate. The tine plate may include an elongate body and first and second ears extending from the elongate body, each of the first and second ears defining a screw hole therethrough, and a first tine extending from the first ear and a second tine extending from the second ear, the first and second tines each terminating at a sharp point.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault, Alex Bada
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Publication number: 20230020713Abstract: A computer-implemented method of estimating a pose of a target object in a three-dimensional scene includes: obtaining image data and associated depth information representing a view of the three-dimensional scene; processing the image data and the associated depth information to generate a volumetric reconstruction for each of a plurality of objects in the three-dimensional scene, including the target object; determining a volumetric grid containing the target object; generating, using the generated volumetric reconstructions, occupancy data indicating portions of the volumetric grid occupied by free space and portions of the volumetric grid occupied by objects other than the target object; and estimating the pose of the target object using the generated occupancy data and pointwise feature data for a plurality of points on a surface of the target object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Kentaro WADA, Edgar Antonio SUCAR ESCAMILLA, Stephen Lloyd JAMES, Daniel James LENTON, Andrew DAVISON
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Publication number: 20230021196Abstract: A compression screw driver system including a drive member having a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A drive selection member is positioned about the shaft and is axially moveable along the shaft between an engagement position and a disengaged position. A distal portion of the drive selection member defines a first engagement structure. A compression sleeve is positioned over the distal end of the shaft. The proximal end of the compression sleeve defines a second engagement structure which complements the first engagement structure and the distal end of the compression sleeve defines a contact surface. In the engagement position the first and second engagement structures are engaged and the compression sleeve rotates with the drive member and in the disengaged position the first and second engagement structures are disengaged and the compression sleeve remains stationary while the drive member rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Peter Govey, James Gault, Andrew Davison