Patents by Inventor Donita I. Bylski-Austrow

Donita I. Bylski-Austrow 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).

  • Spinal staple system
    Patent number: 8021403
    Abstract: A spinal correction system for the correction or arrest of scoliosis or spinal deformity in immature spines includes a bridge member, a pair of spaced apart legs extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, and a fastener retaining portion extending substantially longitudinally from each end of the bridge member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Children's Hospital Medical Center, SpineForm LLC
    Inventors: Eric J. Wall, Donita I. Bylski-Austrow, Joseph E. Reynolds
  • Spinal correction system
    Patent number: 7481830
    Abstract: A spinal correction system for the correction or arrest of scoliosis or spinal deformity in immature spines includes a bridge member, a pair of spaced apart barbed legs extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, and a fastener retaining portion extending substantially longitudinally from each end of the bridge member. The fastener retaining portions are adapted to lie in adjoining relationship when two or more spinal correction systems are arranged in end-to-end abutting relationship. The spinal correction system is intended to correct or arrest scoliosis in a growing spine by spanning the endplate growth centers of adjacent vertebrae, on the convex side of the malformed spine, to retard growth of that side of the spine while permitting unrestrained growth of the concave side of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Inventors: Eric J. Wall, Donita I. Bylski-Austrow
  • Spinal correction system
    Publication number: 20040220569
    Abstract: A spinal correction system for the correction or arrest of scoliosis or spinal deformity in immature spines includes a bridge member, a pair of spaced apart barbed legs extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, and a fastener retaining portion extending substantially longitudinally from each end of the bridge member. The fastener retaining portions are adapted to lie in adjoining relationship when two or more spinal correction systems are arranged in end-to-end abutting relationship. The spinal correction system is intended to correct or arrest scoliosis in a growing spine by spanning the endplate growth centers of adjacent vertebrae, on the convex side of the malformed spine, to retard growth of that side of the spine while permitting unrestrained growth of the concave side of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Eric J. Wall, Donita I. Bylski-Austrow
  • Spinal correction system
    Patent number: 6746450
    Abstract: A spinal correction system for the connection or arrest of scoliosis or spinal deformity in immature spines includes a bridge member, a pair of spaced apart barbed legs extending substantially perpendicularly therefrom, and a fastener retaining portion extending substantially longitudinally from each end of the bridge member. The fastener retaining portions are adapted to lie in adjoining relationship when two or more spinal correction systems are arranged in end-to-end abutting relationship. The spinal correction system is intended to correct or arrest scoliosis in a growing spine by spanning the endplate growth centers of adjacent vertebrae, on the convex side of the malformed spine, to retard growth of that side of the spine while permitting unrestrained growth of the concave side of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Inventors: Eric J. Wall, Donita I. Bylski-Austrow