Patents by Inventor Danny H. Braddock, Jr.

Danny H. Braddock, Jr. 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: 20140148902
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Dickson, Danny H. Braddock, JR., James S. Harrop, Dean G. Karahalios, Eric A. Potts, Christopher I. Shaffrey
  • Patent number: 8419796
    Abstract: Intervertebral prosthetic systems, devices, and associated methods are provided. The present disclosure provides intervertebral prosthetic devices that include lateral plates to engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies for stability and include a compliant central component, fusion-cage central component, or any other suitable type of motion-preserving or fusion component positioned between the lateral plates. In some instances, the lateral plates and the central component are connected by an elongated member that extends across the disc space. The designs of the present disclosure allow insertion through a unilateral approach yet still have engagement on both sides of the vertebral body to provide stability and reduce the risk of subsidence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Erica M. Gray, Jr., Danny H. Braddock, Jr., Clinton R. Jacob
  • Patent number: 8409287
    Abstract: Intervertebral prosthetic systems, devices, and associated methods are provided. The present disclosure provides top and bottom endplates that engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies for stability and incorporate a compliant core, ball-and-socket core, fusion-cage core, or any other suitable type of motion-preserving or fusion cores. The endplate designs allow insertion through a unilateral approach yet still have engagement on both sides of the vertebral body to provide stability and reduce the risk of subsidence. In some instances, saddle style endplates are inserted and then rotated to engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies. In other instances, hinged style endplates are inserted in a first orientation and then at least one end portion is pivoted to a second orientation so that the endplates engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny H. Braddock, Jr., Erica M. Gray, Clinton R. Jacob
  • Patent number: 8372150
    Abstract: An artificial spinal joint, for creating at least a portion of a coupling between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, comprises an anterior joint replacement component sized to extend into an intervertebral disc space between the superior and inferior vertebrae. The anterior joint replacement component includes a left anterior member separated and spaced apart from a right anterior member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a bridge component coupled at a first end to the anterior joint replacement and sized to extend posteriorly outside the intervertebral disc space. The bridge component includes a left bridge member separated and spaced apart from a right bridge member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a posterior joint replacement component coupled to a second end of the bridge component. The posterior joint replacement component includes a left posterior member separated and spaced apart from a right posterior member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthpedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Marc M. Peterman, Danny H. Braddock, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8366779
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Dickson, Danny H. Braddock, Jr., James S. Harrop, Dean G. Karaholios, Eric A. Potts, Christopher I. Shaffrey
  • Publication number: 20110288645
    Abstract: Intervertebral prosthetic systems, devices, and associated methods are provided. The present disclosure provides top and bottom endplates that engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies for stability and incorporate a compliant core, ball-and-socket core, fusion-cage core, or any other suitable type of motion-preserving or fusion cores. The endplate designs allow insertion through a unilateral approach yet still have engagement on both sides of the vertebral body to provide stability and reduce the risk of subsidence. In some instances, saddle style endplates are inserted and then rotated to engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies. In other instances, hinged style endplates are inserted in a first orientation and then at least one end portion is pivoted to a second orientation so that the endplates engage the lateral walls of the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Danny H. Braddock, JR., Erica M. Gray, Clinton R. Jacob
  • Publication number: 20110172779
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Dickson, Danny H. Braddock, JR., James S. Harrop, Dean G. Karaholios, Eric A. Potts, Christopher I. Shaffrey
  • Patent number: 7914581
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include expandable, implantable devices and methods. Devices expand linearly to provide secure fixation between or among anatomical structures. In some embodiments, an implant replaces one or more vertebral bodies of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Dickson, Danny H. Braddock, Jr., James S. Harrop, Dean G. Karahalios, Eric A. Potts, Christopher I. Shaffrey
  • Publication number: 20100298938
    Abstract: An artificial spinal joint, for creating at least a portion of a coupling between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, comprises an anterior joint replacement component sized to extend into an intervertebral disc space between the superior and inferior vertebrae. The anterior joint replacement component includes a left anterior member separated and spaced apart from a right anterior member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a bridge component coupled at a first end to the anterior joint replacement and sized to extend posteriorly outside the intervertebral disc space. The bridge component includes a left bridge member separated and spaced apart from a right bridge member. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a posterior joint replacement component coupled to a second end of the bridge component. The posterior joint replacement component includes a left posterior member separated and spaced apart from a right posterior member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Marc M. Peterman, Danny H. Braddock, JR.
  • Patent number: 7811326
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for posterior placement in an intervertebral space defined between an upper vertebrae and a lower vertebrae may include an upper articular portion configured to be at least partially disposed in the intervertebral space and a lower articular portion configured to be at least partially disposed in the intervertebral space below the upper articular portion, the upper and lower articular portions being configured to provide articulating motion to the upper and lower vertebrae. The upper and lower articular portions each may include a posterior section configured to be disposed in a location posterior of the intervertebral space. The posterior section of one of the upper and lower articular portions may include a post, and the posterior section of the other of the upper and lower articular portions may include a receiving portion configured to interact with the post during articulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
    Inventors: Danny H. Braddock, Jr., Marc M. Peterman, Scott D. Hodges, Kidong Yu, Steven C. Humphreys
  • Patent number: 7771479
    Abstract: An artificial spinal joint creates at least a portion of a coupling between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra. The artificial spinal joint comprises an anterior joint replacement component extending into an intervertebral disc space between the superior and inferior vertebrae. The artificial spinal joint further comprises a bridge component coupled to the anterior joint replacement and extending posteriorly from the anterior joint replacement beyond the intervertebral disc space and a posterior joint replacement component coupled to the bridge, wherein the posterior joint replacement component includes a posterior protrusion engaged with a posterior socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Marc M. Peterman, Danny H. Braddock, Jr.