Patents by Inventor Dylan Hushka
Dylan Hushka 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: 11628071Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20210030564Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 10799370Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20200246163Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 10687964Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20190224021Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 10271959Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20180140439Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20180036140Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 9861498Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20170333218Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 9788968Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 9700434Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 9549775Abstract: An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto, the shaft including a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a drive assembly disposed in the housing which moves the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for manipulating tissue. A pair of handles is operatively connected to the drive assembly and the handles are movable relative to the housing to actuate the drive assembly to move the jaw members. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy for treating tissue. The forceps also includes a first switch disposed on the housing which is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to at least one jaw member for treating tissue in a monopolar fashion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: COVIDIEN AGInventors: Patrick L. Dumbauld, David M. Garrison, Paul Guerra, Dylan Hushka
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Patent number: 9414865Abstract: Eccentrically shaped bone fixation implants interact with bone fragments or joints to compress the bone fragments or joint bones together. The eccentrically shaped bone fixation implants can have longer and shorter portions along an axis and a plurality of teeth with opposing beveled surfaces in different configurations to vary both the direction and amplitude of the compressive forces applied to the bone fragments or joint bones. Instrumentation for implanting and orienting the eccentrically shaped bone fixation implants are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Dylan Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Joshua Butters
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Publication number: 20160000578Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 9138275Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Patent number: 9138276Abstract: A system for spinal surgery includes a prosthesis comprising a plurality of bone anchors which engage an intervertebral construct for fusion or motion preservation. The fusion construct comprises a spacer optionally encircled by a jacket. The motion preservation construct may comprise an articulating disc assembly or an elastomeric disc assembly. Any of the constructs may occupy the intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebrae after removal of an intervertebral disc. The anchors slidingly engage the construct to securely fix the prosthesis to the vertebrae. The anchors and jacket of the fusion construct provide a continuous load path across opposite sides of the prosthesis so as to resist antagonistic motions of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick Delamarter
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Publication number: 20150223951Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: D733297Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: ANCHER ORTHOPEDICS XT INC.Inventors: Robert Harrison, Steve Copeland, Jonathan Liberty, Jeffery Arnett, Dylan Hushka, Neil Godara