Patents by Inventor Anthony A. Laviano

Anthony A. Laviano 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).

  • TISSUE REPAIR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220249085
    Abstract: Tissue repair devices that has a movable inserter configured to support a suture implant construct that is positioned for deployment and methods for using the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua J. Best, Anthony A. Laviano, Matthew R. Johnson, Zachary A. Ingwer, Samuel B. Roque, Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Silas Wendell Holmes, JR., Andrew K. Osika
  • Expandable reamers
    Patent number: 11376020
    Abstract: An expandable reamer includes, inter alia, an outer tube, an inner shaft, a movable blade, and an actuator assembly. The expandable reamers can be used to remove diseased bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Thomas E. Anstead, John Gualdoni
  • Methods of fixating tissue to bone
    Patent number: 10639049
    Abstract: A drill pin and a method of fixating tissue to bone is described herein. A method of fixating tissue to a bone with a fixation button is described that includes advancing a drill pin from a first surface of a bone to a second surface of the bone to form a tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Jacob A. Jolly, Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Augusto Custodio
  • EXPANDABLE REAMERS
    Publication number: 20200046376
    Abstract: An expandable reamer includes, inter alia, an outer tube, an inner shaft, a movable blade, and an actuator assembly. The expandable reamers can be used to remove diseased bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Thomas E. Anstead, John Gualdoni
  • Expandable reamers
    Patent number: 10456145
    Abstract: An expandable reamer includes, inter alia, an outer tube, an inner shaft, a movable blade, and an actuator assembly. The expandable reamers can be used to remove diseased bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Thomas E. Anstead, John Gualdoni
  • Methods of Fixating Tissue to Bone
    Publication number: 20180344332
    Abstract: A drill pin and a method of fixating tissue to bone is described herein. A method of fixating tissue to a bone with a fixation button is described that includes advancing a drill pin from a first surface of a bone to a second surface of the bone to form a tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Jacob A. Jolly, Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Augusto Custodio
  • EXPANDABLE REAMERS
    Publication number: 20180333160
    Abstract: An expandable reamer includes, inter alia, an outer tube, an inner shaft, a movable blade, and an actuator assembly. The expandable reamers can be used to remove diseased bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony Laviano, Thomas E. Anstead, John Gualdoni
  • Surgical instrument
    Patent number: 10111649
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as a capsular retractor, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, John P. Gualdoni, Carl H. Wierks
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20180271512
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as a capsular retractor, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, John P. Gualdoni, Carl H. Wierks
  • Surgical instrument
    Patent number: 10080557
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as a capsular retractor, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, John P. Gualdoni, Carl H. Wierks
  • Methods of fixating tissue to bone
    Patent number: 10070874
    Abstract: A drill pin and a method of fixating tissue to bone is described herein. A method of fixating tissue to a bone with a fixation button is described that includes advancing a drill pin from a first surface of a bone to a second surface of the bone to form a tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, Jacob A. Jolly, Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Augusto Custodio
  • FLEXIBLE CONSTRUCTS
    Publication number: 20180064434
    Abstract: A flexible construct according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a sheath and a suture connected to the sheath to form an adjustable loop. The suture includes a plurality of barbs that permit movement of the suture in a first direction relative to the sheath and restrict movement in a second direction relative to the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob A. Jolly, Arley Perez, III, Anthony A. Laviano, Andrew K. Osika
  • Methods of Fixating Tissue to Bone
    Publication number: 20180049755
    Abstract: A drill pin and a method of fixating tissue to bone is described herein. A method of fixating tissue to a bone with a fixation button is described that includes advancing a drill pin from a first surface of a bone to a second surface of the bone to form a tunnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, Jacob A. Jolly, Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Augusto Custodio
  • Osteotomy opening jack
    Patent number: 9861417
    Abstract: Adjustable opening jacks with designs that incorporate a novel locking hinge mechanism and adjustable separation arms to achieve broader scopes of application, bone plate specificity, and variable bone size capability during various osteotomy procedures. The locking hinge mechanism constrains the upper body from moving in either the vertical plane or anterior-posterior (AP) slope trajectory depending on the mode of application. The opening jack has a configuration that allows for a straight and/or sloped opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Anthony A. Laviano, Michael E. Eggert
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20170333020
    Abstract: A surgical instrument, such as a capsular retractor, and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony A. Laviano, John P. Gualdoni, Carl H. Wierks
  • OSTEOTOMY OPENING JACK
    Publication number: 20160331430
    Abstract: Adjustable opening jacks with designs that incorporate a novel locking hinge mechanism and adjustable separation arms to achieve broader scopes of application, bone plate specificity, and variable bone size capability during various osteotomy procedures. The locking hinge mechanism constrains the upper body from moving in either the vertical plane or anterior-posterior (AP) slope trajectory depending on the mode of application. The opening jack has a configuration that allows for a straight and/or sloped opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Anthony A. Laviano, Michael E. Eggert
  • Osteotomy opening jack
    Patent number: 9414877
    Abstract: Adjustable opening jacks with designs that incorporate a novel locking hinge mechanism and adjustable separation arms to achieve broader scopes of application, bone plate specificity, and variable bone size capability during various osteotomy procedures. The locking hinge mechanism constrains the upper body from moving in either the vertical plane or anterior-posterior (AP) slope trajectory depending on the mode of application. The opening jack has a configuration that allows for a straight and/or sloped opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Anthony A. Laviano, Michael E. Eggert
  • OSTEOTOMY OPENING JACK
    Publication number: 20140277214
    Abstract: Adjustable opening jacks with designs that incorporate a novel locking hinge mechanism and adjustable separation arms to achieve broader scopes of application, bone plate specificity, and variable bone size capability during various osteotomy procedures. The locking hinge mechanism constrains the upper body from moving in either the vertical plane or anterior-posterior (AP) slope trajectory depending on the mode of application. The opening jack has a configuration that allows for a straight and/or sloped opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth T. Helenbolt, Anthony A. Laviano, Michael E. Eggert