Patents by Inventor Catherine Ross

Catherine Ross 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: 12376887
    Abstract: A tethering screw system includes a bone screw, a fastening member, and a securing member. The bone screw includes a threaded shank and a head portion. The head portion includes inner walls defining a slot and a recess distal of the slot. The fastening member is received in the recess of the head portion of the bone screw. The securing member has an engaging portion and a set screw rotatably coupled with the engaging portion. The engaging portion is configured to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion. The set screw is configured to threadably engage the inner walls of the head portion of bone screw, wherein when the set screw threadably engages the inner walls of the head portion of the bone screw, the engaging portion advances relative to the fastening member to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Inventors: Laurel Blakemore, Catherine Ross
  • Publication number: 20240382348
    Abstract: A method for treating a fissure of a heel, wherein the fissure extends from a side and/or back portion of the heel to a bottom portion of the heel, may include positioning a patch proximate the fissure. The patch may include an exterior-facing side formed of a flexible material, a skin-facing side comprising an adhesive material configured to adhere to the skin of the heel, a central portion having a first thickness, and an outer edge having a second thickness equal to the first thickness; wherein one of the exterior-facing side and the skin-facing side may include a hydrocolloid material. The method may further include applying the patch to the fissure such that the adhesive material retains the patch on the side and/or back portion of the heel and the bottom portion of the heel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventor: Catherine Ross STOLL
  • Publication number: 20240138884
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, JR., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Patent number: 11896269
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, Jr., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Patent number: 11812940
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
  • Publication number: 20220022859
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
  • Patent number: 11083447
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
  • Publication number: 20200275956
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, JR., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Patent number: 10667847
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, Jr., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Publication number: 20200138481
    Abstract: A tethering screw system includes a bone screw, a fastening member, and a securing member. The bone screw includes a threaded shank and a head portion. The head portion includes inner walls defining a slot and a recess distal of the slot. The fastening member is received in the recess of the head portion of the bone screw. The securing member has an engaging portion and a set screw rotatably coupled with the engaging portion. The engaging portion is configured to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion. The set screw is configured to threadably engage the inner walls of the head portion of bone screw, wherein when the set screw threadably engages the inner walls of the head portion of the bone screw, the engaging portion advances relative to the fastening member to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Laurel Blakemore, Catherine Ross
  • Publication number: 20200077996
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
  • Patent number: 10548639
    Abstract: A tethering screw system includes a bone screw, a fastening member, and a securing member. The bone screw includes a threaded shank and a head portion. The head portion includes inner walls defining a slot and a recess distal of the slot. The fastening member is received in the recess of the head portion of the bone screw. The securing member has an engaging portion and a set screw rotatably coupled with the engaging portion. The engaging portion is configured to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion. The set screw is configured to threadably engage the inner walls of the head portion of bone screw, wherein when the set screw threadably engages the inner walls of the head portion of the bone screw, the engaging portion advances relative to the fastening member to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurel Blakemore, Catherine Ross
  • Patent number: 10405841
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for minimally open orthopedic spine surgery are disclosed. A first flexible screw-based retractor is designed to be coupled to each pedicle screw inserted into adjacent vertebral bodies. A retractor system is provided in which a first retractor blade is mounted to one of the screws and a second movable retractor blade is moved away from the first blade, in a medial direction, to create a working channel through which the disc space may be accessed for passing instruments and implants. Light may be incorporated into the device to illuminate the surgical field. One or all of the retractor blades may be made of a sterilizable plastic or metal and be disposable or reusable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, Linda Krisciunas, Catherine Ross, Jennifer Haggenmaker, Kevin Strauss
  • Publication number: 20180263668
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, JR., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Patent number: 9999450
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a body, a securement arm, a clamp lock, and a tensioning assembly. The body defines a longitudinal axis and has proximal and distal portions. The distal portion defines a recess. The securement arm is coupled to the body and translatable along the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between first and second position. The clamp lock is pivotally coupled to the distal portion of the body. The clamp lock is pivotable between secured and unsecured configurations. The tensioning assembly translatable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis between proximal and distal position. The tensioning assembly configured to draw a flexible band to tension the flexible band about a bony element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Hsu, Greg Mundis, Jr., Burt Yaszay, Suken Shah, Behrooz Akbarnia, Catherine Ross, Brian Kunes, Brandon Moore
  • Publication number: 20180064469
    Abstract: A tethering screw system includes a bone screw, a fastening member, and a securing member. The bone screw includes a threaded shank and a head portion. The head portion includes inner walls defining a slot and a recess distal of the slot. The fastening member is received in the recess of the head portion of the bone screw. The securing member has an engaging portion and a set screw rotatably coupled with the engaging portion. The engaging portion is configured to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion. The set screw is configured to threadably engage the inner walls of the head portion of bone screw, wherein when the set screw threadably engages the inner walls of the head portion of the bone screw, the engaging portion advances relative to the fastening member to secure the fastening member in the recess of the head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Laurel Blakemore, Catherine Ross
  • Patent number: 9827021
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transverse connector having first and second spinal rod connecting members disposed on opposing ends of a cross member. Each spinal rod connecting member is configured to connect to a spinal rod. The first and second spinal rod connecting members are configured for multidirectional articulation relative to the cross member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Barrus, Scott Jones, Catherine Ross
  • Patent number: D901675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Ross, Brian Williams, Jeffrey Ladwig, Adam Weisgerber
  • Patent number: D907196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Ross, Brian Williams, Jeffrey Ladwig, Adam Weisgerber
  • Patent number: D907197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: WATER PIK, INC.
    Inventors: Catherine Ross, Brian Williams, Jeffrey Ladwig, Adam Weisgerber