Patents by Inventor Donald Buss
Donald Buss 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: 20230380982Abstract: A method of joining adjacent bone includes providing a medical device having a first implant portion, a second implant portion attached to the first implant portion, and a driver assembly having an instrument adapted to form an opening in bone. The driver assembly is integrally connected to and removably attached to the second implant portion at a connection, distal from the first implant portion. The driver assembly further has a wire driver extending therefrom, distal from the first implant portion. The method further includes inserting the wire driver into a wire driver tool; placing the first implant portion against a first bone structure; inserting the first implant portion into the first bone structure; removing the second implant portion from the driver assembly; using the driver assembly to form an opening in a second bone structure, adjacent to the first bone structure; and inserting the second implant portion into the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 11744709Abstract: A method of joining adjacent bone includes providing a medical device having a first implant portion, a second implant portion attached to the first implant portion, and a driver assembly having an instrument adapted to form an opening in bone. The driver assembly is integrally connected to and removably attached to the second implant portion at a connection, distal from the first implant portion. The driver assembly further has a wire driver extending therefrom, distal from the first implant portion. The method further includes inserting the wire driver into a wire driver tool; placing the first implant portion against a first bone structure; inserting the first implant portion into the first bone structure; removing the second implant portion from the driver assembly; using the driver assembly to form an opening in a second bone structure, adjacent to the first bone structure; and inserting the second implant portion into the opening.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Tyber Medical, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Publication number: 20220023057Abstract: A method of joining adjacent bone includes providing a medical device having a first implant portion, a second implant portion attached to the first implant portion, and a driver assembly having an instrument adapted to form an opening in bone. The driver assembly is integrally connected to and removably attached to the second implant portion at a connection, distal from the first implant portion. The driver assembly further has a wire driver extending therefrom, distal from the first implant portion. The method further includes inserting the wire driver into a wire driver tool; placing the first implant portion against a first bone structure; inserting the first implant portion into the first bone structure; removing the second implant portion from the driver assembly; using the driver assembly to form an opening in a second bone structure, adjacent to the first bone structure; and inserting the second implant portion into the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Tyber Medical LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 11147680Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Tyber Medical LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 10992118Abstract: A wire stripping tool includes a shaft having a handle at a distal end and a wire cutting device at a proximal end. The wire cutting device is a circular metallic form the plane of which is secured centrally and perpendicular to the shaft. A plurality of notches is disposed about the circumference of the circular metallic form.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Inventor: Donald A. Buss
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Patent number: 10639163Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Tyber Medical, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Publication number: 20190380840Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 10231756Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates a medical instrument having a rotational drive mechanism that can be integrated into a variety of medical devices, including a tool used as an external retaining ring removal tool or as a non-marring bushing inserter, or in a spinal interbody device. The tool can include a knob portion at a proximal end and a drive mechanism at the distal end. The drive mechanism can include a plurality of drive pins that can be actuated to extend outward by rotating the knob portion. The spinal interbody device can include a drive mechanism configured to translate rotational motion into a linear driving motion to cause locking projections to move into engagement with vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Donald A Buss
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Patent number: 10188524Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates a medical instrument having a rotational drive mechanism that can be integrated into a variety of medical devices, including a tool used as an external retaining ring removal tool or as a non-marring bushing inserter, or in a spinal interbody device. The tool can include a knob portion at a proximal end and a drive mechanism at the distal end. The drive mechanism can include a plurality of drive pins that can be actuated to extend outward by rotating the knob portion. The spinal interbody device can include a drive mechanism configured to translate rotational motion into a linear driving motion to cause locking projections to move into engagement with vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: Donald A. Buss
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Publication number: 20180344471Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 10058431Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Tyber Medical, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Publication number: 20170056070Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates a medical instrument having a rotational drive mechanism that can be integrated into a variety of medical devices, including a tool used as an external retaining ring removal tool or as a non-marring bushing inserter, or in a spinal interbody device. The tool can include a knob portion at a proximal end and a drive mechanism at the distal end. The drive mechanism can include a plurality of drive pins that can be actuated to extend outward by rotating the knob portion. The spinal interbody device can include a drive mechanism configured to translate rotational motion into a linear driving motion to cause locking projections to move into engagement with vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Donald A. Buss
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Publication number: 20170056192Abstract: The disclosed subject matter relates a medical instrument having a rotational drive mechanism that can be integrated into a variety of medical devices, including a tool used as an external retaining ring removal tool or as a non-marring bushing inserter, or in a spinal interbody device. The tool can include a knob portion at a proximal end and a drive mechanism at the distal end. The drive mechanism can include a plurality of drive pins that can be actuated to extend outward by rotating the knob portion. The spinal interbody device can include a drive mechanism configured to translate rotational motion into a linear driving motion to cause locking projections to move into engagement with vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventor: Donald A. Buss
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Publication number: 20170000618Abstract: Disclosed is a medical device having a first implant portion having a proximal end, a second implant portion connected to the first implant portion, the second implant portion having a distal end, and a driver assembly removably connected to the distal end, the driver assembly comprising a drill connected to the distal end at a connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Tyber Medical LLCInventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Rui Ferreira, Christopher Faresich, Donald Buss
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Patent number: 8828056Abstract: A cross connector for connecting elongated fixation elements, such as spinal fixation rods, includes a central body and one or more actuators. The rod to rod connector may include a first lever and a second lever coupled to the central body. The first lever may include a free end separated from the central body by a first channel. The second lever may include a free end separated from the central body by a second channel. The one or more actuators may be operable to pivot the first and second levers into a relatively closed position. When the first and second levers are in the relatively closed position, the free ends of the first and second levers are moved toward one another and toward the central body to contract the first and second channels.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLCInventors: Donald A. Buss, Tyler Haskins
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Publication number: 20130274801Abstract: A cross connector for connecting elongated fixation elements, such as spinal fixation rods, includes a central body and one or more actuators. The rod to rod connector may include a first lever and a second lever coupled to the central body. The first lever may include a free end separated from the central body by a first channel. The second lever may include a free end separated from the central body by a second channel. The one or more actuators may be operable to pivot the first and second levers into a relatively closed position. When the first and second levers are in the relatively closed position, the free ends of the first and second levers are moved toward one another and toward the central body to contract the first and second channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: DONALD A. BUSS, TYLER HASKINS
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Patent number: 8211012Abstract: A tissue retractor system includes first and second arms extending from a support assembly, and third and fourth arms extending from a support mechanism. Each arm includes a proximal span, a distal span, and a blade support between the proximal span and distal span. The retractor system features retractor units that can be used independently or in a nested arrangement. The system also includes instruments for inserting a spinal rod. A method for implanting a spinal rod through an incision includes the steps of inserting the spinal rod through a dividable tube, turning the rod subcutaneously toward a rod receiving anchor and advancing the rod subcutaneously toward the rod receiving anchor.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLCInventors: Charles Wing, William J. Beutler, Walter J. McMurray, Donald A. Buss, James David Hughett, Jeffrey S. Tompkins, Jeffrey Cole
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Publication number: 20100212460Abstract: A counter-torque wrench includes a tubular outer body having distal and proximal ends and an inner shaft disposed within the outer body. The inner shaft has a proximal end and a distal end and is axially displaceable relative to the outer body. The distal end of the inner shaft has a gripping end portion disposed proximate to the distal end of the outer body. The gripping end portion comprises a plurality of branches extending distally of the outer body. The branches are radially displaceable between a relatively open position, in which the branches are displaced radially outwardly from one another, and a relatively closed position, in which the branches are displaced radially inwardly toward one another. The distance between the branches is greater in the open position than in the closed position. A method of using the counter-torque wrench is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Aesculap Implant Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald A. Buss, Paul Weaver, John Love
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Publication number: 20100081885Abstract: A tissue retractor system includes first and second arms extending from a support assembly, and third and fourth arms extending from a support mechanism. Each arm includes a proximal span, a distal span, and a blade support between the proximal span and distal span. The retractor system features retractor units that can be used independently or in a nested arrangement. The system also includes instruments for inserting a spinal rod. A method for implanting a spinal rod through an incision includes the steps of inserting the spinal rod through a dividable tube, turning the rod subcutaneously toward a rod receiving anchor and advancing the rod subcutaneously toward the rod receiving anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Charles Wing, William J. Beutler, Walter J. McMurray, Jeffrey Cole, Donald A. Buss, James David Hughett, Jeffrey S. Tompkins