Patents by Inventor Daniel Vigliotti
Daniel Vigliotti 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).
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Publication number: 20230404774Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device and an associated instrument for inserting the device into an intervertebral disc space, expanding the device and for use in delivering graft material into the device once expanded in the disc space. The device is small enough to fit through Kambin's triangle yet is capable of expanding both in the vertical direction to accommodate spinal lordosis and in the lateral direction to provide sufficient structural support for opposing vertebral bodies laterally within the disc space. A process of forming textured top and bottom surfaces of the device by initially laser ablating each surface with a nano-second pulsed laser followed by laser ablating those surfaces with a femto-second pulsed laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Peter Barreiro, Scott McLean, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20220387183Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device and an associated instrument for inserting the device into an intervertebral disc space, expanding the device and for use in delivering graft material into the device once expanded in the disc space. The device is small enough to fit through Kambin's triangle yet is capable of expanding both in the vertical direction to accommodate spinal lordosis and in the lateral direction to provide sufficient structural support for opposing vertebral bodies laterally within the disc space. A process of forming textured top and bottom surfaces of the device by initially laser ablating each surface with a nano-second pulsed laser followed by laser ablating those surfaces with a femto-second pulsed laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Peter Barreiro, Scott McLean, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 11419735Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device and an associated instrument for inserting the device into an intervertebral disc space, expanding the device and for use in delivering graft material into the device once expanded in the disc space. The device is small enough to fit through Kambin's triangle yet is capable of expanding both in the vertical direction to accommodate spinal lordosis and in the lateral direction to provide sufficient structural support for opposing vertebral bodies laterally within the disc space. A process of forming textured top and bottom surfaces of the device by initially laser ablating each surface with a nano-second pulsed laser followed by laser ablating those surfaces with a femto-second pulsed laser.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Peter Barreiro, Scott McLean, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20220192840Abstract: An expandable interbody fusion device and an associated instrument for inserting the device into an intervertebral disc space, expanding the device and for use in delivering graft material into the device once expanded in the disc space. The device is small enough to fit through Kambin's triangle yet is capable of expanding both in the vertical direction to accommodate spinal lordosis and in the lateral direction to provide sufficient structural support for opposing vertebral bodies laterally within the disc space. A process of forming textured top and bottom surfaces of the device by initially laser ablating each surface with a nano-second pulsed laser followed by laser ablating those surfaces with a femto-second pulsed laser.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Peter Barreiro, Scott McLean, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20220133363Abstract: A modular tensioned spinal screw comprises a bone fastener having a threaded elongate shaft and a spherical head at an upper end of said shaft. A modular yoke for polyaxial attachment to the head of said bone fastener has an inner bore, an upper end configured to receive a connecting rod and a lower end configured to receive the head of the bone fastener. An axially movable radially expandable socket collar, and a saddle having a rod receiving cradle are supported within the yoke bore. A retention pin fixed to the yoke movably supports the saddle and a tension member within the bore. The tension member comprises a resilient biasing element oriented such that upward axial movement of the saddle produces a downward bias force on said saddle to compress the head of the bone fastener between said saddle and said socket collar in a provisional holding position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Eugene Avidano, Peter Barreiro, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 11219470Abstract: A modular tensioned spinal screw comprises a bone fastener having a threaded elongate shaft and a spherical head at an upper end of said shaft. A modular yoke for polyaxial attachment to the head of said bone fastener has an inner bore, an upper end configured to receive a connecting rod and a lower end configured to receive the head of the bone fastener. An axially movable radially expandable socket collar, and a saddle having a rod receiving cradle are supported within the yoke bore. A retention pin fixed to the yoke movably supports the saddle and a tension member within the bore. The tension member comprises a resilient biasing element oriented such that upward axial movement of the saddle produces a downward bias force on said saddle to compress the head of the bone fastener between said saddle and said socket collar in a provisional holding position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Eugene Avidano, Peter Barreiro, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 11013610Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a multiple piece construction that includes an outer shell, movable upper and lower endplates and a pair of laterally spaced supports therebetween. The endplates are initially nested within the outer shell and telescope through the outer shell when expanded by a secondary instrument. Each endplate includes fixation elements to anchor the expanded device in an intervertebral disc space. Bilateral internal pockets are formed within each of the endplates to fully contain the supports. Once the device is expanded, the supports are pushed into place by the instrument in a manner to maintain the expanded position. After the supports are in place, the expander instrument is removed, and the device remains anchored in the expanded state.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Scott McLean
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Publication number: 20210030445Abstract: A modular tensioned spinal screw comprises a bone fastener having a threaded elongate shaft and a spherical head at an upper end of said shaft. A modular yoke for polyaxial attachment to the head of said bone fastener has an inner bore, an upper end configured to receive a connecting rod and a lower end configured to receive the head of the bone fastener. An axially movable radially expandable socket collar, and a saddle having a rod receiving cradle are supported within the yoke bore. A retention pin fixed to the yoke movably supports the saddle and a tension member within the bore. The tension member comprises a resilient biasing element oriented such that upward axial movement of the saddle produces a downward bias force on said saddle to compress the head of the bone fastener between said saddle and said socket collar in a provisional holding position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Eugene Avidano, Peter Barreiro, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 10342676Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating the position of a spinal implant in an intradiscal space patient during surgery, comprising a spinal implant formed of radiolucent material and a releasably attached inserter comprising a positioning element including thereon a marker of material more radiopaque than the material of the spinal implant. The positioning element extends into the implant such that the marker is positioned at a predetermined location within the implant, the positioning element with the radiopaque maker being removable from the spinal implant after insertion. In a particular method of locating the position of the spinal implant, the spinal implant is inserted from the lateral approach.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Andrew Penfold
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Publication number: 20190110902Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a multiple piece construction that includes an outer shell, movable upper and lower endplates and a pair of laterally spaced supports therebetween. The endplates are initially nested within the outer shell and telescope through the outer shell when expanded by a secondary instrument. Each endplate includes fixation elements to anchor the expanded device in an intervertebral disc space. Bilateral internal pockets are formed within each of the endplates to fully contain the supports. Once the device is expanded, the supports are pushed into place by the instrument in a manner to maintain the expanded position. After the supports are in place, the expander instrument is removed, and the device remains anchored in the expanded state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Scott McLean
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Publication number: 20170071751Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating the position of a spinal implant in an intradiscal space patient during surgery, comprising a spinal implant formed of radiolucent material and a releasably attached inserter comprising a positioning element including thereon a marker of material more radiopaque than the material of the spinal implant. The positioning element extends into the implant such that the marker is positioned at a predetermined location within the implant, the positioning element with the radiopaque maker being removable from the spinal implant after insertion. In a particular method of locating the position of the spinal implant, the spinal implant is inserted from the lateral approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Andrew Penfold
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Patent number: 9498351Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating the position of a spinal implant in an intradiscal space patient during surgery, comprising a spinal implant formed of radiolucent material and a releasably attached inserter comprising a positioning element including thereon a marker of material more radiopaque than the material of the spinal implant. The positioning element extends into the implant such that the marker is positioned at a predetermined location within the implant, the positioning element with the radiopaque maker being removable from the spinal implant after insertion. In a particular method of locating the position of the spinal implant, the spinal implant is inserted from the lateral approach.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Andrew Penfold
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Publication number: 20160106466Abstract: Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: William H. Gruber, Ronald D. Adams, Michael A. Lorenz, Ryan S. Crisp, Chris W. Cicenas, Brent L. Burchfield, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti
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Patent number: 9259233Abstract: Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: William H. Gruber, Ronald D. Adams, Michael A. Lorenz, Ryan S. Crisp, Chris W. Clcenas, Brent L. Burchfield, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20150351924Abstract: An apparatus and method for locating the position of a spinal implant in an intradiscal space patient during surgery, comprising a spinal implant formed of radiolucent material and a releasably attached inserter comprising a positioning element including thereon a marker of material more radiopaque than the material of the spinal implant. The positioning element extends into the implant such that the marker is positioned at a predetermined location within the implant, the positioning element with the radiopaque maker being removable from the spinal implant after insertion. In a particular method of locating the position of the spinal implant, the spinal implant is inserted from the lateral approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Daniel Vigliotti, Andrew Penfold
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Patent number: 8574253Abstract: A method and device for tissue removal. The device may be used to remove uterine fibroids and other abnormal gynecological tissue. According to one embodiment, the device includes a housing, an outer tube, and an inner tube. The outer tube is fixed to the housing and includes a side window proximate to its distal end. The side window may have sloped proximal and distal ends. The inner tube has a distal end positioned within the outer tube, the distal end being adapted to rotate and, at the same time, to move back and forth past the side window, with the rotational and translational movement of the inner tube being independently controllable. The distal end of the inner tube may have an external bevel. Suction is applied to the proximal end of the inner tube to draw tissue into the side window and to remove resected tissue through the inner tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: William Harwick Gruber, Ronald David Adams, Albert Chun-Chi Chin, Eric Karl Litscher, Roy Hewitt Sullivan, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti, Bryan Dale Knodel, Chris Scott Daniels, Kevin J. Vititoe, Michael Anthony Lorenz, Paul P. Kolada, Ryan Scott Crisp, Chris William Cicenas, Ludwin M. Mora, Brent Lee Burchfield
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Patent number: 7927271Abstract: An endoscope tool coupling that facilitates the placement and positioning of a surgical tool within an endoscope. The tool coupling may be configured to accommodate differences in lengths between the surgical tool and the endoscope, which may allow a user to precisely position and maintain the distal end of a surgical tool in a desired location relative to the distal end of the endoscope despite differences and variations in lengths. The tool coupling may have an adjustable configuration to accommodate variations in tool and/or endoscope lengths. The tool coupling employ an arrangement that allows a user to easily increase or decrease the length of the coupling, such as by using a telescoping arrangement. A locking arrangement or mechanism may be provided to secure the coupling in a selected configuration for maintaining the surgical tool in a desired location relative to the endoscope.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: John Dimitriou, Christopher A. Battles, Danial Ferreira, Daniel Vigliotti, Patrick Gutelius
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Publication number: 20080249534Abstract: Method and device for distending a gynecological cavity. According to one embodiment, a mechanical, non-fluid device is used to distend the gynecological cavity. Such devices include, for example, self-expanding members, such as resilient baskets, coils, whisks, prongs, and loops, or mechanically expanded members, such as inflatable balloons, mechanically-expanded cages and loops, and scissor jacks. The device may serve a purpose in addition to distension, such as illumination, imaging, irrigation, drug delivery, resection and cauterization.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: William H. Gruber, Ronald D. Adams, Michael A. Lorenz, Ryan S. Crisp, Chris W. Clcenas, Brent L. Burchfield, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti
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Publication number: 20080249553Abstract: A method and device for tissue removal. The device may be used to remove uterine fibroids and other abnormal gynecological tissue. According to one embodiment, the device includes a housing, an outer tube, and an inner tube. The outer tube is fixed to the housing and includes a side window proximate to its distal end. The side window may have sloped proximal and distal ends. The inner tube has a distal end positioned within the outer tube, the distal end being adapted to rotate and, at the same time, to move back and forth past the side window, with the rotational and translational movement of the inner tube being independently controllable. The distal end of the inner tube may have an external bevel. Suction is applied to the proximal end of the inner tube to draw tissue into the side window and to remove resected tissue through the inner tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Inventors: William Harwick Gruber, Ronald David Adams, Albert Chun-Chi Chin, Erik Karl Litscher, Roy Hewitt Sullivan, Paul DiCesare, Jeffrey Radziunas, Daniel Vigliotti, Bryan Dale Knodel, Chris Scott Daniels, Kevin J. Vititoe, Michael Anthony Lorenz, Paul P. Kolada, Ryan Scott Crisp, Chris William Cicenas, Ludwin M. Mora, Brent Lee Burchfield
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Publication number: 20070270640Abstract: An endoscope tool coupling that facilitates the placement and positioning of a surgical tool within an endoscope. The tool coupling may be configured to accommodate differences in lengths between the surgical tool and the endoscope, which may allow a user to precisely position and maintain the distal end of a surgical tool in a desired location relative to the distal end of the endoscope despite differences and variations in lengths. The tool coupling may have an adjustable configuration to accommodate variations in tool and/or endoscope lengths. The tool coupling employ an arrangement that allows a user to easily increase or decrease the length of the coupling, such as by using a telescoping arrangement. A locking arrangement or mechanism may be provided to secure the coupling in a selected configuration for maintaining the surgical tool in a desired location relative to the endoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: John Dimitriou, Christopher A. Battles, Danial Ferreira, Daniel Vigliotti, Patrick Gutelius