Patents by Inventor Christian A. Capote

Christian A. Capote 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).

  • Publication number: 20210077085
    Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a first member defining a longitudinal axis. The first member includes a blade disposed in spaced apart relation relative to the longitudinal axis and a grip surface. A second member has a blade disposed in spaced apart relation relative to the longitudinal axis and a grip surface. The grip surfaces are configured to be drawn together along the longitudinal axis such that the blades are engageable with tissue and connected with the grip surfaces such that the grip surfaces provide a tactile feedback of the tissue engagement. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC
    Inventors: Christian A. Capote, Anthony J. Melkent, Stanley T. Palmatier
  • Publication number: 20180153708
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Christian A. Capote