Patents by Inventor David A. Rathbun
David A. Rathbun 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: 20180111695Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe parachute system. The parachute system includes an activation system, an extraction system, a harness system, and a parachute assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Cirrus Design CorporationInventors: Garrett John Homan, David A. Rathbun, Kevin P. Welsh, Jeremy Travis Engel, Anthony Dale Kasher
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Publication number: 20180036046Abstract: A device for spinal surgery that may be used for tightening a locking cap onto at least a portion of a pedicle screw. The device may include a torque-generating body having a proximal end and an opposing distal end and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the torque-generating body. A proximal end of the drive shaft may be operatively engaged to the distal end of the torque-generating body and an opposing distal end of the drive shaft may engage at least a portion of one of the locking cap and the pedicle screw. An anti-torque device is provided that has an elongated and generally hollow member defining a longitudinal axis. The member has a proximal end and an opposing distal end, where the proximal end of the anti-torque device may be fixed from rotating relative to at least a portion of the torque-generating body and the distal end may be fixed from rotating relative to a spine rod or a pedicle screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Jason YIM, Dennis Chien, Barclay Davis, David Rathbun, Josef Gabelberger, Zoher S. Bootwala, Scott Larsen
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Publication number: 20170233087Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe parachute system. The parachute system includes an activation system, an extraction system, a harness system, and a parachute assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Cirrus Design CorporationInventors: Garrett John Homan, David A. Rathbun, Kevin P. Welsh, Jeremy Travis Engel, Anthony Dale Kasher
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Publication number: 20170233088Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe parachute system. The parachute system includes an activation system, an extraction system, a harness system, and a parachute assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Cirrus Design CorporationInventors: Garrett John Homan, David A. Rathbun, Kevin P. Welsh, Jeremy Travis Engel, Anthony Dale Kasher
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Publication number: 20170233086Abstract: An aircraft includes an airframe parachute system. The parachute system includes an activation system, an extraction system, a harness system, and a parachute assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Applicant: Cirrus Design CorporationInventors: Garrett John Homan, David A. Rathbun, Kevin P. Welsh, Jeremy Travis Engel, Anthony Dale Kasher
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Publication number: 20170065303Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slidably moveable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward J. McShane, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 9526524Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slideably movable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward J. McShane, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 9498262Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 9468467Abstract: A bone support apparatus includes a first bone connector with a first bone cradle insert configured to contact a patient's bone and constructed of a resilient material, a second bone connector configured to contact a patient's bone, and an adjustable rod assembly having a first end connected to the first bone connector and a second end connected to the second bone connector. The adjustable rod assembly has a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and an expansion member with a first end adjustably connected to the first elongated member and a second end adjustably connected to the second elongated member. The distance between the first bone connector and the second bone connector is adjustable by moving at least one of the first end and the second end relative to the first and second elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Rathbun, Roberto Khatchadourian, Scott Jacobs
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Patent number: 9339305Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide a snap fit rod and fastener system including one or more fasteners for securing one or more rods to secure a spine or other anatomical structure. The fasteners include a fixation shaft, a clamp and a connector. The fixation shaft (for example a pedicle screw) is configured to frictionally engage a bone (vertebra) or other workpiece. The clamp has a pressure responsive portion that defines an opening configured to receive a rod. The connector is configured to connect the clamp to the fixation shaft and exert pressure on the clamp to modify the opening and secure the rod. A bias mechanism, such as a washer spring may be included to urge against the pressure responsive portion and which can be overcome by pressure on the rod for the “snap fit” effect. For additional adjustability, the clamp may be pivotally mounted on the fixation shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: David Rathbun
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Patent number: 9161788Abstract: Spinal rod reduction apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. In various examples, a rod reduction apparatus includes a first threaded member (130, 210, 330) including an engagement feature (138A, 138B, 220, 332, 334) configured to selectively anchor the first threaded member to the implantable screw assembly. A second threaded member (110, 230, 310) is configured to threadably engage with the first threaded member. The second threaded member is axially movable with respect to the first threaded member with rotation of the second threaded member. A spinal rod urging member (120, 240, 320) is axially movable with the second threaded member. The urging member includes a bearing surface (126, 242, 320) that is configured to selectively abut the spinal rod and selectively urge the spinal rod toward the implantable screw assembly with rotation of the second threaded member in a first rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Daubs, David Rathbun, Brian Dec
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Publication number: 20150134002Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slideably movable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward J. McShane, David Rathbun
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Publication number: 20150105831Abstract: A device for spinal surgery that may be used for tightening a locking cap onto at least a portion of a pedicle screw. The device may include a torque-generating body having a proximal end and an opposing distal end and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the torque-generating body. A proximal end of the drive shaft may be operatively engaged to the distal end of the torque-generating body and an opposing distal end of the drive shaft may engage at least a portion of one of the locking cap and the pedicle screw. An anti-torque device is provided that has an elongated and generally hollow member defining a longitudinal axis. The member has a proximal end and an opposing distal end, where the proximal end of the anti-torque device may be fixed from rotating relative to at least a portion of the torque-generating body and the distal end may be fixed from rotating relative to a spine rod or a pedicle screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLAInventors: Jason Yim, Dennis Chien, Barclay Davis, David Rathbun, Josef Gabelberger, Zoher S. Bootwala, Scott Larsen
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Patent number: 8974500Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slidably moveable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward McShane, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 8956392Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slidably moveable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward J. McShane, III, David Rathbun
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Publication number: 20140330319Abstract: An adjustable rod for spinal corrective surgery is provided that includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member, each having rod portions couplable to one or more bone connecting elements and expansion portions slidably moveable with respect to one another. A plurality of holes in each expansion portion are alignable with one another to choose the length of the adjustable rod and a locking element is inserted through a pair of aligned holes to couple the first and second elongate members and secure or fix the length of the expandable rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Roberto Khatchadourian, Edward J. McShane, III, David Rathbun
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Publication number: 20140222074Abstract: A bone support apparatus includes a first bone connector with a first bone cradle insert configured to contact a patient's bone and constructed of a resilient material, a second bone connector configured to contact a patient's bone, and an adjustable rod assembly having a first end connected to the first bone connector and a second end connected to the second bone connector. The adjustable rod assembly has a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and an expansion member with a first end adjustably connected to the first elongated member and a second end adjustably connected to the second elongated member. The distance between the first bone connector and the second bone connector is adjustable by moving at least one of the first end and the second end relative to the first and second elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: David Rathbun, Roberto Khatchadourian, Scott Jacobs
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Publication number: 20130268004Abstract: A connector for engaging two or more rods is disclosed. The connector includes a main body, at least two medial bodies and a compression mechanism. Generally, the connector provides for easy “snap-fit” lateral insertion of the rods into rod openings defined between the medial bodies and the main body. The snap-fit is achieved through a spring bias exerted by the compression mechanism. The compression mechanism may also be configured to lock the rods within the openings, such as through the use of a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventor: David Rathbun
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Publication number: 20130072991Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide a snap fit rod and fastener system including one or more fasteners for securing one or more rods to secure a spine or other anatomical structure. The fasteners include a fixation shaft, a clamp and a connector. The fixation shaft (for example a pedicle screw) is configured to frictionally engage a bone (vertebra) or other workpiece. The clamp has a pressure responsive portion that defines an opening configured to receive a rod. The connector is configured to connect the clamp to the fixation shaft and exert pressure on the clamp to modify the opening and secure the rod. A bias mechanism, such as a washer spring may be included to urge against the pressure responsive portion and which can be overcome by pressure on the rod for the “snap fit” effect. For additional adjustability, the clamp may be pivotally mounted on the fixation shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLCInventor: David Rathbun
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Publication number: 20120271365Abstract: Spinal rod reduction apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided. In various examples, a rod reduction apparatus includes a first threaded member (130, 210, 330) including an engagement feature (138A, 138B, 220, 332, 334) configured to selectively anchor the first threaded member to the implantable screw assembly. A second threaded member (110, 230, 310) is configured to threadably engage with the first threaded member. The second threaded member is axially movable with respect to the first threaded member with rotation of the second threaded member. A spinal rod urging member (120, 240, 320) is axially movable with the second threaded member. The urging member includes a bearing surface (126, 242, 320) that is configured to selectively abut the spinal rod and selectively urge the spinal rod toward the implantable screw assembly with rotation of the second threaded member in a first rotational direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Synthese USA, LLCInventors: Michael Daubs, David Rathbun, Brian Dec