Patents by Inventor David L. Fiorella
David L. Fiorella 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: 10238409Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a tensioner having a first end and a second end. A tension member extends from the first end of the tensioner. A mounting member is connected to the second end of the tensioner. An arm extends from the first end of the tensioner and includes a series of relatively moveable links that define an axial bore configured for disposal of the tension member. Each link defines a first mating surface and a second mating surface disposed in a configuration such that tensioning of the tension member interlocks the first mating surface with the second mating surface of an adjacent link in the series to selectively fix the links in a selected orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli C. Armstrong, Paul F. Wheeler, David L. Fiorella
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Publication number: 20160331392Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a tensioner having a first end and a second end. A tension member extends from the first end of the tensioner. A mounting member is connected to the second end of the tensioner. An arm extends from the first end of the tensioner and includes a series of relatively moveable links that define an axial bore configured for disposal of the tension member. Each link defines a first mating surface and a second mating surface disposed in a configuration such that tensioning of the tension member interlocks the first mating surface with the second mating surface of an adjacent link in the series to selectively fix the links in a selected orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, David L. Fiorella
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Patent number: 9486296Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a tensioner having a first end and a second end. A tension member extends from the first end of the tensioner. A mounting member is connected to the second end of the tensioner. An arm extends from the first end of the tensioner and includes a series of relatively moveable links that define an axial bore configured for disposal of the tension member. Each link defines a first mating surface and a second mating surface disposed in a configuration such that tensioning of the tension member interlocks the first mating surface with the second mating surface of an adjacent link in the series to selectively fix the links in a selected orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, David L. Fiorella
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Patent number: 8998807Abstract: A retractor extension is provided comprising a body having a distal end and a proximal end extending longitudinally from the distal end, the distal end of the body comprising a first set of engagement members comprising a first projection configured for attaching the body to a first end surface of the retractor, the proximal end of the body comprising a second set of engagement members comprising a second projection configured for attaching the body to a second end surface of the retractor. In some embodiments, the retractor extension holds tissue away from the surgical incision to enhance the surgeon's field of vision. Methods of attaching the retractor extension to the retractor are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: David L. Fiorella
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Patent number: 8591548Abstract: A spinal implant helps stabilize vertebrae for fusion. The implant includes first and second plates, a brace and a locking mechanism. When installed, the plates extend superiorly-inferiorly along respective lateral sides of the spinous processes. The plates are moved toward one another and relative to the brace by the locking mechanism to clamp the implant to the spinous processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: David L. Fiorella
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Patent number: 8460301Abstract: One nonlimiting embodiment of the present application is directed to a system for positioning a connecting element adjacent one or more bones or bony portions, such as the spinal column, through a minimally invasive surgical approach. The system generally includes a number of bone anchors engageable to the one or more bones or bony portions and a number of anchor extenders removably engaged to the bone anchors. An inserter instrument is removably positioned adjacent to one of the anchor extenders and is operable to position a connecting element engaged thereto to a location adjacent the number of bone anchors in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. However, in other embodiments, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: David L. Fiorella
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Publication number: 20130102850Abstract: A retractor extension is provided comprising a body having a distal end and a proximal end extending longitudinally from the distal end, the distal end of the body comprising a first set of engagement members comprising a first projection configured for attaching the body to a first end surface of the retractor, the proximal end of the body comprising a second set of engagement members comprising a second projection configured for attaching the body to a second end surface of the retractor. In some embodiments, the retractor extension holds tissue away from the surgical incision to enhance the surgeon's field of vision. Methods of attaching the retractor extension to the retractor are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: David L. Fiorella
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Publication number: 20120253393Abstract: A spinal implant helps stabilize vertebrae for fusion. The implant includes first and second plates, a brace and a locking mechanism. When installed, the plates extend superiorly-inferiorly along respective lateral sides of the spinous processes. The plates are moved toward one another and relative to the brace by the locking mechanism to clamp the implant to the spinous processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: David L. Fiorella
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Publication number: 20120010629Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a tensioner having a first end and a second end. A tension member extends from the first end of the tensioner. A mounting member is connected to the second end of the tensioner. An arm extends from the first end of the tensioner and includes a series of relatively moveable links that define an axial bore configured for disposal of the tension member. Each link defines a first mating surface and a second mating surface disposed in a configuration such that tensioning of the tension member interlocks the first mating surface with the second mating surface of an adjacent link in the series to selectively fix the links in a selected orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, David L. Fiorella
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Publication number: 20110184464Abstract: One nonlimiting embodiment of the present application is directed to a system for positioning a connecting element adjacent one or more bones or bony portions, such as the spinal column, through a minimally invasive surgical approach. The system generally includes a number of bone anchors engageable to the one or more bones or bony portions and a number of anchor extenders removably engaged to the bone anchors. An inserter instrument is removably positioned adjacent to one of the anchor extenders and is operable to position a connecting element engaged thereto to a location adjacent the number of bone anchors in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. However, in other embodiments, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: David L. Fiorella