Patents by Inventor Darren Clutter
Darren Clutter 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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Patent number: 12226128Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing a spinal rod are provided. A clamp assembly may include a tulip comprising a first opening and a second opening, wherein an inner surface of the first opening comprises threads; a saddle movably disposed within the tulip between the first and second openings, the saddle comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a portion configured to receive a spinal rod, the second end comprising a cavity configured to receive a pedicle screw, the saddle comprising slots configured to receive a rotating tool; and a threaded locking cap disposed in the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, John LaColla, David Peretz, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Adam Friedrich
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Publication number: 20250040966Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants, associated instruments, and navigation methods. The modular orthopedic fixation assembly may include a modular bone fastener and a modular tulip head configured to be installed separately. The modular bone fastener may be installed and tracked with a screw extender instrument having an outer sleeve and an inner shaft coupled to the bone fastener. The screw extender instrument may continue to track the location and orientation of the bone throughout the surgical procedure for navigational integrity. The modular tulip head may be assembled to the bone fastener with a head inserter instrument, which ensures the modular head is properly seated on the installed bone fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: David Leff, Jeff Nichols, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Richard Pidgeon, Neil Crawford, Thomas Calloway
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Patent number: 12121268Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants, associated instruments, and navigation methods. The modular orthopedic fixation assembly may include a modular bone fastener and a modular tulip head configured to be installed separately. The modular bone fastener may be installed and tracked with a screw extender instrument having an outer sleeve and an inner shaft coupled to the bone fastener. The screw extender instrument may continue to track the location and orientation of the bone throughout the surgical procedure for navigational integrity. The modular tulip head may be assembled to the bone fastener with a head inserter instrument, which ensures the modular head is properly seated on the installed bone fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David Leff, Jeff Nichols, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Richard Pidgeon, Neil Crawford, Thomas Calloway
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Publication number: 20230380870Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 11723695Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler
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Publication number: 20230024542Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing a spinal rod are provided. A clamp assembly may include a tulip comprising a first opening and a second opening, wherein an inner surface of the first opening comprises threads; a saddle movably disposed within the tulip between the first and second openings, the saddle comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a portion configured to receive a spinal rod, the second end comprising a cavity configured to receive a pedicle screw, the saddle comprising slots configured to receive a rotating tool; and a threaded locking cap disposed in the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: David Leff, John LaColla, David Peretz, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Adam Friedrich
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Publication number: 20230010173Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants, associated instruments, and navigation methods. The modular orthopedic fixation assembly may include a modular bone fastener and a modular tulip head configured to be installed separately. The modular bone fastener may be installed and tracked with a screw extender instrument having an outer sleeve and an inner shaft coupled to the bone fastener. The screw extender instrument may continue to track the location and orientation of the bone throughout the surgical procedure for navigational integrity. The modular tulip head may be assembled to the bone fastener with a head inserter instrument, which ensures the modular head is properly seated on the installed bone fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Inventors: David Leff, Jeff Nichols, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Richard Pidgeon, Neil Crawford, Thomas Calloway
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Publication number: 20220338906Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 11419641Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 11399875Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20220008105Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 11065040Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler
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Publication number: 20210169531Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing a spinal rod are provided. A clamp assembly may include a tulip comprising a first opening and a second opening, wherein an inner surface of the first opening comprises threads; a saddle movably disposed within the tulip between the first and second openings, the saddle comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a portion configured to receive a spinal rod, the second end comprising a cavity configured to receive a pedicle screw, the saddle comprising slots configured to receive a rotating tool; and a threaded locking cap disposed in the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: David Leff, John LaColla, David Peretz, Matthew Bechtel, Darren Clutter, Adam Friedrich
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Publication number: 20200315670Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20200297392Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 10722277Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 10695106Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20200155204Abstract: Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Paul W. Millhouse, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, William E. Duffield, Nirali Patel, Darren Clutter, Noah Hansell
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Patent number: 10568665Abstract: Devices and methods for treating degenerative conditions of the spine or for alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column are disclosed. In particular, laminoplasty fixation devices and methods are disclosed. Also disclosed, is a vertebral implant comprising a first bone engaging portion configured for securing to a first cut portion of a vertebra and a second bone engaging portion configured for securing to a second cut portion of the vertebra. A body portion is provided for associating the first and second bone engaging portions at a preselected spacing from each other, wherein the implant is adjustable to select said spacing.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Millhouse, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, William E. Duffield, Nirali Patel, Darren Clutter, Noah Hansell
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Publication number: 20190159812Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler