Patents by Inventor Daniel Sayger

Daniel Sayger 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: 20250064496
    Abstract: A system is provided for the approximation of two bones. The system may include an implant having a first anchor, a flexible segment, and a second anchor. The first anchor may be configured for insertion into a first bone. The second anchor may be configured to engage with a second bone. The flexible segment may extend between the first and second anchors. The system may include a delivery device which may include a removable driver configured to facilitate insertion of the first anchor into the first bone, and a first handle configured to engage the removeable driver. The delivery device may include a second handle configured to increase tension on the flexible segment. The delivery device may include a third handle configured to engage the second anchor with the second bone and to attach the flexible segment to the second anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd KENT, Daniel SAYGER
  • Patent number: 12201295
    Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Campbell, Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Publication number: 20250000557
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant can include a bone plate, a post insert, a staple, and a bone screw. The bone plate includes a post aperture extending through a first end, a screw aperture extending through a second end, and a staple aperture at an intermediate location. Expandable arms disposed radially about the post axis include outward-facing bone engaging features which are forced outward to anchor the bone plate within a bone when the post insert is inserted through the post aperture. The post insert can comprise a polymer penetrable by screws such that the interior body of the post insert can serve as an anchor point for bone screws inserted laterally from a variety of angles, forming a modularly customizable implant for the midfoot or other bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Michael Chad HOLLIS, Daniel SAYGER
  • Patent number: 12059183
    Abstract: A bone plate assembly may include a bone plate with an obverse side, a reverse side, a fastener hole formed through the bone plate from the obverse side to the reverse side, a first draw hole formed through the bone plate from the obverse side to the reverse side, with a wire engagement surface, a fastener insertable through the fastener hole and into tissue, and a first wire insertable into the first draw hole, with a distal end anchorable in the tissue and a proximal end with a retention portion that is retainable in the first draw hole. The wire engagement surface may be oriented obliquely relative to a pilot hole formed in the tissue to receive the wire such that motion of the first wire through the first draw hole exerts a compressive force against the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Sayger, Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Patent number: 12042192
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Patent number: 12004786
    Abstract: A minimally invasive method of correcting a bunion includes performing an osteotomy to divide the metatarsal into first and second portions, implanting a nail in the first portion, securing a suture to the joint capsule, tensioning the suture to align the great toe with the metatarsal, attaching the suture to the nail, and fastening the nail to the second portion. A first guide block includes a plurality of coplanar passages to guide an instrument to create one or more holes in the metatarsal in advance of the osteotomy, and a second guide block includes a guide slot for another instrument to complete the osteotomy. The method can be performed through an incision of 0.5 inches or less. The nail includes an anchor portion for anchoring in the first portion, a head for attachment to a second portion, and can include a passage for attachment of the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Lamm, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger
  • Publication number: 20240180549
    Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Campbell, Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Patent number: 11998191
    Abstract: An assembly used in osteosynthesis comprising a delivery instrument in combination with an implant wherein the delivery instrument releasably holds the implant in a first configuration prior to attachment of the implant to bone. The delivery instrument allows the implant to be affixed to bone before the implant is released from the instrument. And the instrument may comprise guide means for drills, depth gauges, screws, pins, pegs, blades and or drivers which are used or implanted when the implant is releasably attached to the instrument. After the implant is affixed to bone and released from the delivery instrument, the implant assumes at least a second configuration which provides compression and or distraction and or control of spatial orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Glen Coleman, Daniel Sayger
  • Patent number: 11969167
    Abstract: A system for implant delivery includes an implant and an inserter. The implant includes a body that extends between first and second ends. The implant includes retainers extending outwardly from the first and second ends. The retainers are received in corresponding jaws of the inserter. When the implant is connected to the inserter and the inserter is actuated, the implant elastically deforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Vernon R. Hartdegen, Michael Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger, John Krumme
  • Publication number: 20240108384
    Abstract: A minimally invasive method of correcting a bunion includes performing an osteotomy to divide the metatarsal into first and second portions, implanting a nail in the second portion, and securing the nail to the first portion using a k-wire and cannulated screw inserted through an aperture in the nail head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Chad HOLLIS, Daniel SAYGER, Bradley BOMAR
  • Patent number: 11937808
    Abstract: A bone fixation system can be used to stabilize two bone portions intended to be fused together. The system include a bone staple or clip that includes a cross bar and two legs. The system can include a plurality of screws or other additional implant(s) configured to be implanted at an angle to the legs of the bone staple on opposite sides of the interface between two bone portions. The system can improve fixation strength and/or stability of the two bone portions. The fixation system can be used, for example, in small bones such as bones in the foot or hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Campbell, Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Patent number: 11896236
    Abstract: A surgical saw blade is disclosed for improved resection and cutting of tissue. The surgical saw blade may include a front side, an opposite back side, a top side, an opposite bottom side, a right side, and an opposite left side. The surgical saw blade may further include a cutting tooth extending from the back side and having a cutting edge oriented toward one of the right side and the left side, the cutting tooth associated with an aperture through the saw blade between the front and back sides. The back side may be a single direction cutting side and the front, top, bottom, right, and left sides may be non-cutting sides. The surgical saw blade may further include a saw connection feature near the bottom side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Patent number: 11871899
    Abstract: Bone fixation systems include various combinations of stabilizing members, dynamic elements, fasteners, and locking mechanisms. Bone plates receive dynamic bone staples and bone screws. Other dynamic elements include elbow pegs, straight pegs, and wire pegs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Crossroads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Chad Hollis, Vernon Raymond Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger
  • Patent number: 11779359
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for performing Lapidus bunionectomy procedures are disclosed. An example method includes inserting a plurality of metatarsal pins into the first metatarsal at a first predetermined spacing relative to the first tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, excising the first TMT joint by cutting the bases of the first metatarsal and the first cuneiform proximate the first TMT joint, inserting a plurality of cuneiform pins into the first cuneiform at a second predetermined spacing relative to the first TMT joint, compressing the first TMT joint using a compressor block such that a cut face of the first metatarsal contacts a cut face of the first cuneiform, and fixing the first TMT joint using a bone plate and a plurality of bone screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis, Craig Squires
  • Publication number: 20230181228
    Abstract: Bone plate and instrument systems include interconnections and locking mechanisms to fix the bone plates to the instruments, and guide features that aim k-wires, drills, and/or fasteners to pass through holes in the bone plates when the bone plates are fixed to the instruments. The locking mechanisms include elongated flexible elements that connect to the bone plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Dror PALEY, M. Chad HOLLIS, Daniel SAYGER
  • Publication number: 20230165616
    Abstract: A surgical tool and related methods are provided for removal of a bone sliver from a resected joint. The tool can include a housing including an upper end, a lower end, and a channel extending from the upper end to the lower end. A paddle member extends from the lower end of the housing. The paddle member includes a paddle shaft and a paddle head. The surgical tool further includes an insertion member that has a handle end, an extension that extends from the handle end, and a cutting tip. The extension is translatable within the channel such that the handle end and the cutting tip can move relative to the housing between a retracted position and an advanced position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel Sayger
  • Publication number: 20230149045
    Abstract: A surgical system and procedure are provided for correcting a deformity between first and second bones using an alignment guide based on a correction factor. The alignment guide is used to insert one or more k-wires into each of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration. A correction guide is passed along the k-wires to rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone into the corrected configuration. An auxiliary correction guide can be passed along the k-wires to further rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone from the corrected configuration to an adjusted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen
  • Publication number: 20230092178
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for correcting deformities in a patient's foot. In one example, a metatarsus adductus is addressed using a pin placement guide that is angulated to be placed in alignment with a cuneiform and a metatarsal, such that the TMT joint can be subsequently cut, and the metatarsal moved into proper alignment. Th pin placement guide can be a variable angle guide, or a kit of fixed-angle pin placement guides can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Campbell, Scott Shawen, Daniel Sayger, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Publication number: 20230086330
    Abstract: A system for providing fixation of first and second bones includes a drill guide that receives a drill bit to create first and second holes in the first and second bones, respectively. Guide pins can be driven into the first and second holes. The guide pins are received by a surgical saw to guide the surgical saw toward a joint between the first and second bones, thereby creating a third hole in each of the bones across the joint. The guide pins are then removed, and an implant can be inserted into the bones, such that a first leg of the implant is disposed in the first hole, a second leg of the implant is disposed in the second hole, and a keel of the implant is disposed in the third hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventor: Daniel Sayger
  • Publication number: 20230043795
    Abstract: A surgical system and procedure are provided for correcting a deformity between first and second bones using an alignment guide based on a correction factor. The alignment guide is used to insert one or more k-wires into each of the first and second bones in a deformed configuration. A correction guide is passed along the k-wires to rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone into the corrected configuration. An auxiliary correction guide can be passed along the k-wires to further rotate and/or translate the first bone relative to the second bone from the corrected configuration to an adjusted configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Daniel Sayger