Patents by Inventor Bret W. SCHNEIDER

Bret W. SCHNEIDER 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: 11850156
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Publication number: 20230346564
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Richard G. MAULDIN, Ralph F. RASHBAUM, Mark A. REILEY, Scott A. YERBY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Jose RODRIGUEZ, Nicanor DOMINGO, Joanne LEUNG
  • Patent number: 11752011
    Abstract: Sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants adapted for implanting across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. Methods of, and delivery tools adapted for implanting sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Stuart, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, W. Carlton Reckling, Francois Follini, Scott A. Yerby, Vikas V. Patel, Jack B. Rentz, Richard A. Hynes, Babajide Ogunseinde, David A. Provenzano
  • Publication number: 20230270559
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAT”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
  • Publication number: 20230263554
    Abstract: Threaded sacro-iliac joint stabilization (e.g., fusion, fixation) implants and methods of implantation and manufacture. Some implants include a threaded distal region, an optionally threaded central region, and an optionally threaded proximal region. The distal, central, and proximal regions have lengths such that when the implant is laterally implanted across a SI joint, the distal region can be positioned in a sacrum, the central region can be positioned across an SI-joint, and the proximal region can be positioned in an ilium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Mary E. STUART, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Francois FOLLINI, Craig S. BARTLETT, Bharat M. DESAI, Michael J. GARDNER, GianLuigi MORO, Sven H. VAN HELDEN, Kyle L. NISHKIAN, David W. POLLY, Jed S. VANICHKACHORN, Andy J. KRANENBURG, Sharad S. RAJPAL, Nikolai G. RAINOV
  • Publication number: 20230210667
    Abstract: A threaded implant can be provided with an elongated main body having external threads configured to thread into bone, and an internal support structure located within the external threads. The internal support structure has a helical arrangement that extends in an opposite direction to the external threads. Other threaded implants and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Derek P. LINDSEY, Paul SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Nikolas F. KERR, Regina MACBARB
  • Patent number: 11678997
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
  • Patent number: 11672570
    Abstract: Threaded sacro-iliac joint stabilization (e.g., fusion, fixation) implants and methods of implantation and manufacture. Some implants include a threaded distal region, an optionally threaded central region, and an optionally threaded proximal region. The distal, central, and proximal regions have lengths such that when the implant is laterally implanted across a SI joint, the distal region can be positioned in a sacrum, the central region can be positioned across an SI-joint, and the proximal region can be positioned in an ilium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Stuart, Bret W. Schneider, Francois Follini, Craig S. Bartlett, Bharat M. Desai, Michael J. Gardner, GianLuigi Moro, Sven H. Van Helden, Kyle L. Nishkian, David W. Polly, Jed S. Vanichkachorn, Andy J. Kranenburg, Sharad S. Rajpal, Nikolai G. Rainov
  • Patent number: 11672664
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Publication number: 20230095586
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Richard G. MAULDIN, Scott A. YERBY, Mark A. REILEY, Bret W. SCHNEIDER
  • Patent number: 11571245
    Abstract: Threaded sacro-iliac joint stabilization (e.g., fusion, fixation) implants and methods of implantation and manufacture. Some implants include a threaded distal region, an optionally threaded central region, and an optionally threaded proximal region. The distal, central, and proximal regions have lengths such that when the implant is laterally implanted across a SI joint, the distal region can be positioned in a sacrum, the central region can be positioned across an SI-joint, and the proximal region can be positioned in an ilium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Stuart, Bret W. Schneider, Francois Follini, Craig S. Bartlett, Bharat M. Desai, Michael J. Gardner, GianLuigi Moro, Sven H. Van Helden, Kyle L. Nishkian, David W. Polly, Jed S. Vanichkachorn, Andy J. Kranenburg, Sharad S. Rajpal, Nikolai G. Rainov
  • Publication number: 20230000639
    Abstract: Sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants adapted for implanting across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. Methods of, and delivery tools adapted for implanting sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Mary E. STUART, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, W. Carlton RECKLING, Francois FOLLINI, Scott A. YERBY, Vikas V. PATEL, Jack B. RENTZ, Richard A. HYNES, Babajide OGUNSEINDE, David A. PROVENZANO
  • Publication number: 20220354665
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
  • Patent number: 11471286
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 11446069
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Scott A. Yerby, Mark A. Reiley, Bret W. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20220287848
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
  • Publication number: 20220287846
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Richard G. MAULDIN, Ralph F. RASHBAUM, Mark A. REILEY, Scott A. YERBY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Jose RODRIGUEZ, Nicanor DOMINGO, Joanne LEUNG
  • Publication number: 20220273446
    Abstract: Threaded sacro-iliac joint stabilization (e.g., fusion, fixation) implants and methods of implantation and manufacture. Some implants include a threaded distal region, an optionally threaded central region, and an optionally threaded proximal region. The distal, central, and proximal regions have lengths such that when the implant is laterally implanted across a SI joint, the distal region can be positioned in a sacrum, the central region can be positioned across an SI-joint, and the proximal region can be positioned in an ilium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Mary E. STUART, Bret W. Schneider, Francois FOLLINI, Craig S. BARTLETT, Bharat M. DESAI, Michael J. GARDNER, GianLuigi MORO, Sven H. VAN HELDEN, Kyle L. NISHKIAN, David W. POLLY, Jed S. VANICHKACHORN, Andy J. KRANENBURG, Sharad S. RAJPAL, Nikolai G. RAINOV
  • Patent number: 11369419
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation and or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing and or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having a shank portion, a body portion and a head portion. The body portion is coupled to the shank portion and is configured to be placed through a first bone segment, across a bone joint or fracture and into a second bone segment. The body portion is configured to allow for bony on-growth, ingrowth and through-growth. The head portion is coupled to the proximal end of the shank portion and is configured to couple the shank portion to a stabilizing rod. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman
  • Publication number: 20220151668
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Richard G. MAULDIN, Scott A. YERBY, Mark A. REILEY, Bret W. Schneider