Patents by Inventor Angelo Patrinicola
Angelo Patrinicola 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: 20220395283Abstract: A system for implanting a bone fixation system including an implant head inserter associated with each hook member and positionable relative to one of the elongate members to engage the hook member with the elongate member; a preliminary locking instrument associated with each implant head inserter and configured to engage the respective elongate member and lock the position of the hook member and implant head inserter relative to the elongate member; a compressor assembly configured to engage the implant head inserters and compress them toward one another; a path creation tool configured to be extended through holes in the hook members to define a connector member path between the hook members; and a rod introduction instrument configured to support the connector member and direct it through the connector member path. Methods of implanting a bone fixation system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 11446043Abstract: A system for implanting a bone fixation system including an implant head inserter associated with each hook member and positionable relative to one of the elongate members to engage the hook member with the elongate member; a preliminary locking instrument associated with each implant head inserter and configured to engage the respective elongate member and lock the position of the hook member and implant head inserter relative to the elongate member; a compressor assembly configured to engage the implant head inserters and compress them toward one another; a path creation tool configured to be extended through holes in the hook members to define a connector member path between the hook members; and a rod introduction instrument configured to support the connector member and direct it through the connector member path. Methods of implanting a bone fixation system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20210369261Abstract: The present invention provides improved suture inserter devices. The inserter devices are configured to securely hold a suture anchor with elements for routing and securing an attached suture thread and suture needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Angelo PATRINICOLA, Michael SIMONSON, Kevin RZASA
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Publication number: 20210161566Abstract: A bone fixation system for implanting in bone, the system comprising a plurality of bone fastener assemblies that attach to bone, a pair of elongate members that attach to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, a connector member that contacts the pair of elongate members, and a plurality of locking caps that secure the connector member and the elongate members to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of locking caps comprises a cap portion and a hook portion, where the cap portion is adapted to rotate while the hook portion is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 10912589Abstract: A bone fixation system for implanting in bone, the system comprising a plurality of bone fastener assemblies that attach to bone, a pair of elongate members that attach to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, a connector member that contacts the pair of elongate members, and a plurality of locking caps that secure the connector member and the elongate members to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of locking caps comprises a cap portion and a hook portion, where the cap portion is adapted to rotate while the hook portion is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20190357923Abstract: A system for implanting a bone fixation system including an implant head inserter associated with each hook member and positionable relative to one of the elongate members to engage the hook member with the elongate member; a preliminary locking instrument associated with each implant head inserter and configured to engage the respective elongate member and lock the position of the hook member and implant head inserter relative to the elongate member; a compressor assembly configured to engage the implant head inserters and compress them toward one another; a path creation tool configured to be extended through holes in the hook members to define a connector member path between the hook members; and a rod introduction instrument configured to support the connector member and direct it through the connector member path. Methods of implanting a bone fixation system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20190269440Abstract: A bone fixation system for implanting in bone, the system comprising a plurality of bone fastener assemblies that attach to bone, a pair of elongate members that attach to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, a connector member that contacts the pair of elongate members, and a plurality of locking caps that secure the connector member and the elongate members to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of locking caps comprises a cap portion and a hook portion, where the cap portion is adapted to rotate while the hook portion is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 10398454Abstract: A system for implanting a bone fixation system including an implant head inserter associated with each hook member and positionable relative to one of the elongate members to engage the hook member with the elongate member; a preliminary locking instrument associated with each implant head inserter and configured to engage the respective elongate member and lock the position of the hook member and implant head inserter relative to the elongate member; a compressor assembly configured to engage the implant head inserters and compress them toward one another; a path creation tool configured to be extended through holes in the hook members to define a connector member path between the hook members; and a rod introduction instrument configured to support the connector member and direct it through the connector member path. Methods of implanting a bone fixation system are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 10335205Abstract: A bone fixation system for implanting in bone, the system comprising a plurality of bone fastener assemblies that attach to bone, a pair of elongate members that attach to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, a connector member that contacts the pair of elongate members, and a plurality of locking caps that secure the connector member and the elongate members to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of locking caps comprises a cap portion and a hook portion, where the cap portion is adapted to rotate while the hook portion is stationary.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20170128105Abstract: A bone fixation system for implanting in bone, the system comprising a plurality of bone fastener assemblies that attach to bone, a pair of elongate members that attach to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, a connector member that contacts the pair of elongate members, and a plurality of locking caps that secure the connector member and the elongate members to the plurality of bone fastener assemblies, wherein at least one of the plurality of locking caps comprises a cap portion and a hook portion, where the cap portion is adapted to rotate while the hook portion is stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20170128101Abstract: A system for implanting a bone fixation system including an implant head inserter associated with each hook member and positionable relative to one of the elongate members to engage the hook member with the elongate member; a preliminary locking instrument associated with each implant head inserter and configured to engage the respective elongate member and lock the position of the hook member and implant head inserter relative to the elongate member; a compressor assembly configured to engage the implant head inserters and compress them toward one another; a path creation tool configured to be extended through holes in the hook members to define a connector member path between the hook members; and a rod introduction instrument configured to support the connector member and direct it through the connector member path. Methods of implanting a bone fixation system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Angelo Patrinicola, Edward Karpowicz