Patents by Inventor Brian A. Burd
Brian A. Burd 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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Patent number: 9724149Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a drive interface engageable with a first surface of a bone fastener. The first surface is configured for penetrating a sacrum. A second member includes a drive interface engageable with a second surface of the bone fastener to translate the second surface relative to the first surface such that the second surface engages an outer non-articular surface of an ilium to draw separated articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium into fixation. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orhtopedic, Inc.Inventors: Hai H. Trieu, Brian Burd, Amanda McMahon, Michael Simmons
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Publication number: 20140257408Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a drive interface engageable with a first surface of a bone fastener. The first surface is configured for penetrating a sacrum. A second member includes a drive interface engageable with a second surface of the bone fastener to translate the second surface relative to the first surface such that the second surface engages an outer non-articular surface of an ilium to draw separated articular surfaces of the sacrum and the ilium into fixation. In some embodiments, systems and methods are disclosed. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Hai H. Trieu, Brian Burd, Amanda McMahon, Michael Simmons
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Publication number: 20130245690Abstract: An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue. The proximal portion defines a first cavity that defines a first longitudinal axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity and movement within a first plane. The connector is moveable along the first longitudinal axis relative to the distal portion. A receiver is attached to the connector and includes an implant cavity defining a second longitudinal axis and configured for disposal of an implant. The implant cavity is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis such that the implant is rotatable in a second plane relative to the distal portion of the fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Brian Burd, Clifford Simmons
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Publication number: 20120197301Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Kevin T. FOLEY, Dusty Anna NEEDHAM, Brian A. BURD
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Patent number: 8221474Abstract: A method for assembling a system for correcting alignment of a spinal column of a patient is provided. The method includes the steps of engaging first and second implants to a first vertebra; engaging a distal portion of respective first and second implant holders to respective ones of the first and second implants, the first and second implant holders each extending from said distal portion along a longitudinal axis to a proximal end outside the patient; engaging a transverse bridge between and to proximal ends of each of the first and second implant holders; and engaging a derotation handle to the transverse bridge at a location between the first and second implant holders and in a generally parallel orientation to a sagittal plane of the spinal column so that the transverse derotation handle extends transversely to the sagital plane.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Keith H. Bridwell, John Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas D. Kave
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Patent number: 8167919Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Dusty Anna Needham, Brian A. Burd
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Publication number: 20100324610Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas D. Kave
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Patent number: 7794464Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas D. Kave
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Patent number: 7674277Abstract: A side-loading bone anchor is provided, which may be used in cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral areas of the spine or other orthopedic locations. In one embodiment, the anchor includes an anchoring portion and a receiving portion. The anchoring portion is attached to a bone, and is connected to the receiving portion. A rod or other elongated support member is received in the receiving portion in contact with a crown member in the receiving portion and above the anchoring portion. The receiving portion, with or without the rod, may be rotated or pivoted with respect to the anchoring portion, and a set screw is threaded into the receiving portion to lock the rod within the receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Inventors: Brian A. Burd, Matthew M. Morrison
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Publication number: 20090326590Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Kevin T. FOLEY, Dusty Anna NEEDHAM, Brian A. BURD
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Publication number: 20070213715Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas Kave
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Publication number: 20060116677Abstract: A side-loading bone anchor is provided, which may be used in cervical, thoracic, lumbar or sacral areas of the spine or other orthopedic locations. In one embodiment, the anchor includes an anchoring portion and a receiving portion. The anchoring portion is attached to a bone, and is connected to the receiving portion. A rod or other elongated support member is received in the receiving portion in contact with a crown member in the receiving portion and above the anchoring portion. The receiving portion, with or without the rod, may be rotated or pivoted with respect to the anchoring portion, and a set screw is threaded into the receiving portion to lock the rod within the receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Brian Burd, Matthew Morrison
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Patent number: 7011665Abstract: A surgical instrument guide assembly is positionable on a bone plate. The instrument guide assembly includes at least one guide member alignable with a corresponding fastener opening in the bone plate when the guide assembly is positioned on the bone plate. The at least one guide member can guide various surgical instruments through the fastener hole in the plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.Inventors: William B. Null, Brian A. Burd
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Publication number: 20040097950Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Dusty Anna Needham, Brian A. Burd
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Patent number: 6692503Abstract: A drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: SDGI Holdings, IncInventors: Kevin T. Foley, Dusty Anna Needham, Brian A. Burd
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Publication number: 20040015174Abstract: A surgical instrument guide assembly is positionable on a bone plate. The instrument guide assembly includes at least one guide member alignable with a corresponding fastener opening in the bone plate when the guide assembly is positioned on the bone plate. The at least one guide member can guide various surgical instruments through the fastener hole in the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: William B. Null, Brian A. Burd
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Publication number: 20010047172Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drill guide and methods of using a drill guide with a plate having at least one slotted hole extending therethrough. The drill guide positions a bone engaging fastener away from the ends of the slot, allowing compression or distraction of the bony segment to which the plate is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Dusty Anna Needham, Brian A. Burd