Patents by Inventor Christine Rusbarksy

Christine Rusbarksy 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).

  • Intervertebral ligament having a helical bone fastener
    Patent number: 10064663
    Abstract: An intervertebral connection system wherein the bone anchor has a helical configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Pellegrino, Christine Rusbarksy
  • Prosthetic ligament having a helical bone fastener
    Patent number: 9498263
    Abstract: An intervertebral connection system wherein the bone anchor has a helical configuration. Also included is a method of installing a bone fastening connection system, comprising the steps of: a) forming a pilot hole in a bone, b) providing a connection system comprising a conformable ligament having a first end portion, and an anchor having a central axis which is axially implantable into a bone in a patient's body, c) inserting the distal head portion of the system into the pilot hole, and d) rotating the helix to drive the system into the bone and drive the ligament up the helix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Pellegrino, Christine Rusbarksy
  • INTERVERTEBRAL LIGAMENT HAVING A HELICAL BONE FASTENER
    Publication number: 20160317283
    Abstract: An intervertebral connection system wherein the bone anchor has a helical configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Pellegrino, Christine Rusbarksy
  • Prosthetic Ligament Having a Helical Bone Fastener
    Publication number: 20140058453
    Abstract: An intervertebral connection system wherein the bone anchor has a helical configuration. Also included is a method of installing a bone fastening connection system, comprising the steps of: a) forming a pilot hole in a bone, b) providing a connection system comprising a conformable ligament having a first end portion, and an anchor having a central axis which is axially implantable into a bone in a patient's body, c) inserting the distal head portion of the system into the pilot hole, and d) rotating the helix to drive the system into the bone and drive the ligament up the helix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Pellegrino, Christine Rusbarksy