Patents by Inventor Collin Desens

Collin Desens 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).

  • INSERTION AND REMOVAL FEATURES FOR MODULAR STEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20230285158
    Abstract: An apparatus may include a body extending from a first end to a second end. The first end of the body may include a first coupling element, and the second end of the body may include a second coupling element. The second end of the body may include a first engagement element that extends inwardly into the body and may be disposed between a peripheral edge of the body and the second coupling element. Methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Collin DESENS, Meghan KUBACKI, James Edward Smith, JR., Kevin FROSTER
  • Surgical insertion instruments
    Patent number: 11173046
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft having a distal end connectable with an implant, and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The instrument defines an internal fluid channel through which a fluid can be passed. A kit includes the instrument and a spinal implant that is expandable through the introduction of the fluid therein. A method of using the instrument includes passing a fluid through an internal fluid channel defined by the instrument and toward the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Frank Pinal, Bryan D. Milz, Dan Boljonis, Collin Desens
  • Surgical Insertion Instruments
    Publication number: 20190224025
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft having a distal end connectable with an implant, and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The instrument defines an internal fluid channel through which a fluid can be passed. A kit includes the instrument and a spinal implant that is expandable through the introduction of the fluid therein. A method of using the instrument includes passing a fluid through an internal fluid channel defined by the instrument and toward the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Frank Pinal, Bryan D. Milz, Dan Boljonis, Collin Desens
  • Surgical insertion instruments
    Patent number: 10285825
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft having a distal end connectable with an implant, and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The instrument defines an internal fluid channel through which a fluid can be passed. A kit includes the instrument and a spinal implant that is expandable through the introduction of the fluid therein. A method of using the instrument includes passing a fluid through an internal fluid channel defined by the instrument and toward the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Frank Pinal, Bryan D. Milz, Dan Boljonis, Collin Desens
  • SURGICAL INSERTION INSTRUMENTS
    Publication number: 20170290680
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft having a distal end connectable with an implant, and a handle connected to a proximal end of the shaft. The instrument defines an internal fluid channel through which a fluid can be passed. A kit includes the instrument and a spinal implant that is expandable through the introduction of the fluid therein. A method of using the instrument includes passing a fluid through an internal fluid channel defined by the instrument and toward the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Pinal, Bryan D. Milz, Dan Boljonis, Collin Desens