Patents by Inventor David Mire
David Mire 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: 11957385Abstract: A method for treating a spine comprising the steps of: connecting at least one first fastener that defines an implant cavity with at least one vertebral level of a first portion of vertebrae; connecting at least one second fastener with at least one vertebral level of a second portion of the vertebrae; manipulating the vertebrae; manipulating a spinal rod to a selected configuration; connecting the spinal rod with the at least one first fastener such that the spinal rod is disposed at a selected position with the implant cavity; connecting a tether to a second fastener and the spinal rod; and reducing the spinal rod to a selected position relative to the second fastener with the tether. Systems, spinal constructs and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 11944354Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Patent number: 11806052Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
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Patent number: 11793555Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a first member engageable with a receiver of a first fastener having a shaft fixed with tissue. A second member is engageable with a receiver of a second fastener having a shaft fixed with the tissue. A longitudinal element connects the members. At least one of the members includes a mating element that is releasably engageable with a surgical instrument to manipulate the tissue such that movement of the receivers relative to the shafts is resisted and/or prevented. Surgical instruments, implants, systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire
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Patent number: 11751919Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Patent number: 11707349Abstract: A spinal implant package includes a tray having a body including spaced apart first and second cavities. The body includes a third cavity between the first and second cavities. The tray includes a first connecting feature that is movable relative to the body. A lid is coupled to the tray by a hinge. The lid includes a second connecting feature that is movable between a first position in which a bottom surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a top surface of the first connecting feature and a second position in which a top surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a bottom surface of the first connecting feature to provisionally fix the lid to the tray.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, David Mire, Caleb D. Smith, Christine Carmer Carmer
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Patent number: 11446107Abstract: A spinal implant package includes a sleeve defining a cavity extending through an end surface of the sleeve. A cap defines an aperture extending through an end surface of the cap. First portions of the end surfaces are joined to define a hinge. The end surface of the sleeve includes a second portion defining a first lip. The end surface of the cap includes a second portion defining a second lip. The package is movable between a closed configuration in which the first lip is adjacent the second lip and a portion of the spinal implant is enclosed within the cavity and the aperture, and an open configuration in which the first lip is spaced farther apart from the second lip and the portion of the spinal implant is positioned outside of the aperture while remaining positioned inside of the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, David Mire, Caleb D. Smith, Christine Carmer
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Publication number: 20210322066Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
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Publication number: 20210275228Abstract: A method for treating a spine comprising the steps of: connecting at least one first fastener that defines an implant cavity with at least one vertebral level of a first portion of vertebrae; connecting at least one second fastener with at least one vertebral level of a second portion of the vertebrae; manipulating the vertebrae; manipulating a spinal rod to a selected configuration; connecting the spinal rod with the at least one first fastener such that the spinal rod is disposed at a selected position with the implant cavity; connecting a tether to a second fastener and the spinal rod; and reducing the spinal rod to a selected position relative to the second fastener with the tether. Systems, spinal constructs and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: David A. Mire, Rodney R. Ballard
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Patent number: 11051859Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels
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Patent number: 11051854Abstract: A method for treating a spine comprising the steps of: connecting at least one first fastener that defines an implant cavity with at least one vertebral level of a first portion of vertebrae; connecting at least one second fastener with at least one vertebral level of a second portion of the vertebrae; manipulating the vertebrae; manipulating a spinal rod to a selected configuration; connecting the spinal rod with the at least one first fastener such that the spinal rod is disposed at a selected position with the implant cavity; connecting a tether to a second fastener and the spinal rod; and reducing the spinal rod to a selected position relative to the second fastener with the tether. Systems, spinal constructs and surgical instruments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Rodney R. Ballard
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Publication number: 20210196443Abstract: A spinal implant package includes a tray having a body including spaced apart first and second cavities. The body includes a third cavity between the first and second cavities. The tray includes a first connecting feature that is movable relative to the body. A lid is coupled to the tray by a hinge. The lid includes a second connecting feature that is movable between a first position in which a bottom surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a top surface of the first connecting feature and a second position in which a top surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a bottom surface of the first connecting feature to provisionally fix the lid to the tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, David Mire, Caleb D. Smith, Christine Carmer Carmer
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Publication number: 20210186567Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a first member engageable with a receiver of a first fastener having a shaft fixed with tissue. A second member is engageable with a receiver of a second fastener having a shaft fixed with the tissue. A longitudinal element connects the members. At least one of the members includes a mating element that is releasably engageable with a surgical instrument to manipulate the tissue such that movement of the receivers relative to the shafts is resisted and/or prevented. Surgical instruments, implants, systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt Bobbitt, David A. Mire
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Publication number: 20210153904Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Publication number: 20210153907Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Publication number: 20210153906Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Publication number: 20210153905Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
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Patent number: 11000356Abstract: A spinal implant package includes a tray having a body including spaced apart first and second cavities. The body includes a third cavity between the first and second cavities. The tray includes a first connecting feature that is movable relative to the body. A lid is coupled to the tray by a hinge. The lid includes a second connecting feature that is movable between a first position in which a bottom surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a top surface of the first connecting feature and a second position in which a top surface of the second connecting feature directly engages a bottom surface of the first connecting feature to provisionally fix the lid to the tray.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, David Mire, Caleb D. Smith, Christine Carmer
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Patent number: 10959760Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a first member engageable with a receiver of a first fastener having a shaft fixed with tissue. A second member is engageable with a receiver of a second fastener having a shaft fixed with the tissue. A longitudinal element connects the members. At least one of the members includes a mating element that is releasably engageable with a surgical instrument to manipulate the tissue such that movement of the receivers relative to the shafts is resisted and/or prevented. Surgical instruments, implants, systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire
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Patent number: D914493Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, David Mire, Caleb D. Smith, Christine Carmer