Patents by Inventor Dimitri Protopsaltis
Dimitri Protopsaltis 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: 9433506Abstract: A prosthetic mold for forming a prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis can include a bone mating surface, an articulating surface, and an intermedullary post. The prosthetic mold can include a first portion, a second portion engageable with the first portion, and an injection portion. The first portion can be configured to form the articulating surface. The second portion can be configured to form the bone mating surface and define an intermedullary post cavity. Engagement between the first and second portions can define a mold cavity. The injection port can be axially aligned, and in communication, with the intermedullary post cavity. The injection port can engage an injection assembly. In one embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a tibial prosthesis. In another embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a femoral prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Lomicka, Charlie Barfield, Michael Cordonnier, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Stephen Lingeman, William Daniel, Terrance Strohkirch, Amber Lenz
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Patent number: 9387089Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a deformable monolithic body having posterior and anterior ends, an upper bone contact structure and a lower bone contact structure. The body is expandable along a height axis between a first smaller height to a second larger height. The body comprises a pair of opposed side structures, each including a translatable center section being movable in a direction transverse to the height axis, a first locator arm adjacent the posterior end, a second locator arm adjacent the anterior end and a pair of formable load-bearing columns supported by the upper bone contact structure, the lower bone contact structure and the center section. The columns are not formed at the first height but are operative upon expansion of the body to the second height to form load-bearing columns along the height axis between the upper and lower bone contact structures.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Dimitri Protopsaltis, Troy D. Drewry, Joshua Morin, Hugues Malandain
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Patent number: 9241744Abstract: Targeting assemblies for implanting a compression nail are disclosed. An exemplary targeting assembly may include first and second arms coupled by a connecting shaft. The first and second arms may either or both be operable to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the connecting shaft. In some embodiments, the use of the disclosed targeting assembly allows for reduced misalignment of the alignment holes in the arms during the implant process.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: AMEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stephen Blake, Miguel Franco, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Michael Thomas
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Publication number: 20150328006Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a deformable monolithic body having posterior and anterior ends, an upper bone contact structure and a lower bone contact structure. The body is expandable along a height axis between a first smaller height to a second larger height. The body comprises a pair of opposed side structures, each including a translatable center section being movable in a direction transverse to the height axis, a first locator arm adjacent the posterior end, a second locator arm adjacent the anterior end and a pair of formable load-bearing columns supported by the upper bone contact structure, the lower bone contact structure and the center section. The columns are not formed at the first height but are operative upon expansion of the body to the second height to form load-bearing columns along the height axis between the upper and lower bone contact structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: DIMITRI PROTOPSALTIS, TROY D. DREWRY, JOSHUA MORIN, HUGUES MALANDAIN
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Patent number: 9101489Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a deformable monolithic body having posterior and anterior ends, an upper bone contact structure and a lower bone contact structure. The body is expandable along a height axis between a first smaller height to a second larger height. The body comprises a pair of opposed side structures, each including a translatable center section being movable in a direction transverse to the height axis, a first locator arm adjacent the posterior end, a second locator arm adjacent the anterior end and a pair of formable load-bearing columns supported by the upper bone contact structure, the lower bone contact structure and the center section. The columns are not formed at the first height but are operative upon expansion of the body to the second height to form load-bearing columns along the height axis between the upper and lower bone contact structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Dimitri Protopsaltis, Troy D. Drewry, Joshua Morin, Hugues Malandain
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Publication number: 20150100096Abstract: A translating polyaxial bone anchor for anchoring a connecting rod to a spinal vertebra comprises a fastener having a bone engaging portion and a head, the head defining a socket. An insert is captively retained in the socket and configured for swiveling polyaxial movement therein. The insert includes an elongate connecting element defining an axis, the connecting element projecting outwardly from and through the socket. A yoke having at one end a rod receiving channel for receiving a connecting rod is coupled to the fastener by a coupling member. The coupling member couples the yoke to the insert connecting element for joint polyaxial movement relative to the fastener and for translational movement of the yoke in a direction transverse to the axis of the connecting member. A fastening element is supported by the yoke for securing the connecting rod between the fastening element and the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: DIMITRI PROTOPSALTIS, TROY D. DREWRY
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Publication number: 20150100125Abstract: An expandable anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a deformable monolithic body having posterior and anterior ends, an upper bone contact structure and a lower bone contact structure. The body is expandable along a height axis between a first smaller height to a second larger height. The body comprises a pair of opposed side structures, each including a translatable center section being movable in a direction transverse to the height axis, a first locator arm adjacent the posterior end, a second locator arm adjacent the anterior end and a pair of formable load-bearing columns supported by the upper bone contact structure, the lower bone contact structure and the center section. The columns are not formed at the first height but are operative upon expansion of the body to the second height to form load-bearing columns along the height axis between the upper and lower bone contact structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: DIMITRI PROTOPSALTIS, TROY D. DREWRY, JOSHUA MORIN, HUGUES MALANDAIN
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Publication number: 20140348973Abstract: A mold for forming a prosthesis is disclosed. The mold can include a stem portion, a head portion, and a securement assembly. The stem portion and the head portion can be provided in a kit having a variety of different interior dimensions so that a user can select or customize a mold cavity size based on the dimensions of a particular implant site of a patient. While a set of stem portions and head portions can have interior dimensions of varying sizes, each of the stem portions and each of the head portions can have the same or similar exterior dimensions for attachment using a common securement structure. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Christopher J. Holt, Michael Cordonnier, Dimitri Protopsaltis, William Daniel, Amber Lenz, Terrance Strohkirch, Philip Gilbert
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Patent number: 8758407Abstract: Orthopedic implant devices are positioned at a desired in vivo site by positioning a device that is non-rigid, i.e., flexible and/or malleable, in a first form, and then transformable after insertion to the in vivo site into a rigid, or hardened, form for providing a load-bearing function or providing other structural and/or mechanical function after implant. The device includes a biocompatible sheath and a curable material sealed within the sheath. The curable material is provided in a first form that provides flexibility to the device and is structured to rigidize in a second form after application of a quantity of an initiating energy to the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dimitri Protopsaltis, Jeff R. Justis, Hai H. Trieu, Michael C. Sherman
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Patent number: 8663328Abstract: A device is provided that is non-rigid, i.e., flexible and/or malleable, in a first form, and then transformable after insertion to an in vivo site into a rigid, or hardened, form; a cure-initiating energy is applied to the device; and the device is then positioned in the in vivo site where it hardens to provide a load-bearing function or other structural and/or mechanical function. The device includes a biocompatible sheath and a curable material sealed within the sheath. The curable material is provided in a first form that provides flexibility to the device and is structured to rigidize in a second form after application of a quantity of an initiating energy to the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeff R. Justis, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Hai H. Trieu, Michael C. Sherman
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Patent number: 8636654Abstract: Tissue retraction devices and methods include a tissue retractor with a radiolucent portion to permit imaging through the radiolucent portion with X-ray, fluoroscopic or other suitable imaging system. The tissue retractor also includes one or more radio-opaque elements that define at least a portion of a perimeter of the radiolucent portion to provide an indication of the retractor location in the patient via the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Dimitri Protopsaltis
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Publication number: 20130295213Abstract: A prosthetic mold for forming a prosthesis is disclosed. The prosthesis can include a bone mating surface, an articulating surface, and an intermedullary post. The prosthetic mold can include a first portion, a second portion engageable with the first portion, and an injection portion. The first portion can be configured to form the articulating surface. The second portion can be configured to form the bone mating surface and define an intermedullary post cavity. Engagement between the first and second portions can define a mold cavity. The injection port can be axially aligned, and in communication, with the intermedullary post cavity. The injection port can engage an injection assembly. In one embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a tibial prosthesis. In another embodiment, the prosthetic mold is configured to form a femoral prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Matthew J. Lomicka, Charlie Barfield, Michael Cordonnier, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Stephen Lingeman, Daniel Burl, Terrance Strohkirch, Amber Lenz
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Patent number: 8480718Abstract: Orthopedic implants include a device that is non-rigid, i.e., flexible and/or malleable, in a first form for insertion into a desired in vivo site, and then transformable into a rigid, or hardened, form for providing a load-bearing function or providing other structural and/or mechanical function after implant. The device includes a biocompatible sheath and a curable material sealed within the sheath. The curable material is provided in a first form that provides flexibility to the device and is structured to rigidize in a second form after application of a quantity of an initiating energy to the material. Related methods and kits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dimitri Protopsaltis, Hai H. Trieu, Jeff R. Justis, Michael C. Sherman
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Publication number: 20130046311Abstract: Targeting assemblies for implanting a compression nail are disclosed. An exemplary targeting assembly may include first and second arms coupled by a connecting shaft. The first and second arms may either or both be operable to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the connecting shaft. In some embodiments, the use of the disclosed targeting assembly allows for reduced misalignment of the alignment holes in the arms during the implant process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: AMEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Stephen Blake, Miguel Franco, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Michael Thomas
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Patent number: 8292934Abstract: Devices and methods include a multi-axial anchor assembly engageable to a vertebra and a connecting element positionable through a receiver of the anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a flexible member between the receiver and an anchor member of the anchor assembly, thereby providing a flexible joint in the anchor assembly for allowing limited movement after primary multi-axial capability between the receiver and the anchor member has been arrested.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Justis, Jonathan Dewey, Dimitri Protopsaltis
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Publication number: 20120165880Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved devices, systems and methods for stabilizing bones and/or bone segments that have become displaced and/or unstable due to fractures. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for improved devices, systems and methods for deploying bone anchoring elements into bone tissue in order to stabilize bones and/or bone segments that have become displaced and/or unstable due to fractures or the like. In one embodiment, a bone treatment assembly includes a shaft configured to extend at least partially into bone tissue. The shaft includes at least one bone anchoring element with a tissue-piercing portion that is selectively displaced or deployed to engage bone tissue. The at least one bone anchoring element may be displaced by one or both of an inner member sized to extend into a lumen in the shaft and/or an outer member that is translatable over the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Mark M. Levy, Yair Spanier, Eyal Zylberberg, Raphael F. Meloul, John White, Dimitri Protopsaltis
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Patent number: 8105328Abstract: Instruments and methods are provided for delivering multiple implants to multiple implant locations in a patient without requiring a second implant to be loaded onto or engaged to the delivery instrument after delivery of a first implant. The implants can be sequentially engaged using the delivery instrument to the patient or to receptacles of one or more receiving members secured to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Dimitri Protopsaltis
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Patent number: 7771476Abstract: An orthopedic implant device is non-rigid, i.e., flexible and/or malleable, in a first form for insertion into a desired in vivo site, and then transformable into a rigid, or hardened, form for providing a load-bearing function or providing other structural and/or mechanical function after implant. The device includes a biocompatible sheath and a curable material sealed within the sheath. The curable material is provided in a first form that provides flexibility to the device and is structured to rigidize in a second form after insertion to an in vivo location as a result of application of a cure-initiating energy to the material prior to insertion. Related methods and kits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventors: Jeff R. Justis, Hai H. Trieu, Dimitri Protopsaltis, Michael C. Sherman
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Publication number: 20100100137Abstract: Devices and methods include a multi-axial anchor assembly engageable to a vertebra and a connecting element positionable through a receiver of the anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a flexible member between the receiver and an anchor member of the anchor assembly, thereby providing a flexible joint in the anchor assembly for allowing limited movement after primary multi-axial capability between the receiver and the anchor member has been arrested.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Justis, Jonathan Dewey, Dimitri Protopsaltis
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Publication number: 20100100185Abstract: A motion-preserving implant device for insertion between two bones is disclosed. The motion-preserving implant includes a first plate member for engaging with a first bone and a second plate member for engaging with a second bone. A viscoelastic component is positioned between the two plate members that is configured to constrain and dampen the relative motion between the two plate members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Hai Trieu, Jeff Nycz, Jeff Justis, Dimitri Protopsaltis