Patents by Inventor Douglas A. Cahill
Douglas A. Cahill 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: 20180021066Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Publication number: 20180008324Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Joel Cryder, Matthew Bechtel, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 9814493Abstract: A spine stabilization implant includes a first portion having a first fixed angulated extension, a first rod receiving element and a connecting element. The implant also includes a second portion having a second fixed angulated extension, a second rod receiving element, and a receiving portion for receiving the connecting element of the first portion. The second portion is configured with a locking assembly for locking the first portion and second portion to one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Khiem Pham, Andrew Iott, Brad Juchno, Douglas Cahill
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Patent number: 9808293Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Patent number: 9750545Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Joel Cryder, Matthew Bechtel, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Publication number: 20170209178Abstract: Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Douglas Cahill, Andrew Iott, Khiem Pham, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20170027623Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 9554829Abstract: Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Douglas Cahill, Andrew Iott, Khiem Pham, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 9486255Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 9364264Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno
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Publication number: 20160128847Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, David Leff, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20160106469Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Patent number: 9283003Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Publication number: 20150335357Abstract: Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Douglas Cahill, Andrew Iott, Khiem Pham, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 9131962Abstract: Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Douglas Cahill, Andrew Lott, Khiem Pham, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20150057713Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Publication number: 20150051653Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for inserting a vertebral stabilization member, such as a rod. The insertion device includes an outer guide tube, a pin assembly including a pin and a pusher member extending therethrough. The insertion device is configured to actuate a rod between a first orientation and a second orientation angled with respect to the first orientation in order to position the rod in an appropriate location for attachment to bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Joel Cryder, Matthew Bechtel, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Publication number: 20150025584Abstract: Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Patent number: 8900238Abstract: A device and method for inserting a vertebral stabilization member is disclosed. The stabilization member is releasably clampable to an insertion device between first and second clamping members at a clamping location spaced from a midline of the stabilization member. The insertion device and stabilization member are deliverable through an access sleeve and the stabilization member is rotatably actuatable to position the stabilization member in relation to a bone anchor.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz, Douglas Cahill, Robert Rightler
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Patent number: 8882803Abstract: A spinal implant for connecting to an elongated rod is disclosed. The spinal implant includes a yoke having a first end and a second end, the first end having a first and second rod engaging portion and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a first bone anchor, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. An extension rod is also provided which extends from the second end of the yoke parallel to the elongated rod. The first and second rod engaging portions are configured and dimensioned to receive first and second securing member for securing the elongated rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger