Patents by Inventor Edward J. McShane

Edward J. McShane 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).

  • Publication number: 20250248825
    Abstract: An implant may include a body including a ring, the ring further defining an opening, and the body defining a transverse plane dividing the implant into a superior half and an inferior half. The ring may also define a circumferential direction. The implant may further include a first outer member extending outward in a direction away from the ring, wherein the first outer member defines one or more arches, and wherein the ring further defines a central channel extending through the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2025
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20250161054
    Abstract: An implant includes a body including a substrate and a bone interfacing lattice disposed on the substrate. The bone interfacing lattice includes at least two layers of elongate curved structural members. In addition, the at least two layers of elongate curved structural members include a first layer adjacent the substrate and a second layer adjacent the first layer. Also, the first layer has a first compressibility and the second layer has a second compressibility, wherein the second compressibility is greater than the first compressibility. Further, an interface between the first layer and the second layer is a transition region having a thickness within which the elongate curved structural members of the first layer are intermingled with the elongate curved structural members of the second layer such that a boundary of the first layer overlaps with a boundary of the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Mathew Gordon, Edward J. McShane, III, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 12279968
    Abstract: An implant may include a first body member and a second body member, at least one bone contacting arched member, and a first external element extending from the first body member to the second body member, wherein the first external element has an undulating planar geometry in which the first external element undulates in a single plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Nyahay, Edward J. McShane, III, Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Megan A. Stauffer
  • Patent number: 12208011
    Abstract: An implant includes a body including a substrate and a bone interfacing lattice disposed on the substrate. The bone interfacing lattice includes at least two layers of elongate curved structural members. In addition, the at least two layers of elongate curved structural members include a first layer adjacent the substrate and a second layer adjacent the first layer. Also, the first layer has a first deformability and the second layer has a second deformability, wherein the second deformability is greater than the first deformability. Further, one or more of the elongate curved structural members may have a spiraling geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Mathew Gordon, Edward J. McShane, III, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20250009526
    Abstract: An implant including a body with a peripheral structure and a first arched bone contacting element. The peripheral structure has a superior surface configured to face an endplate of a vertebral body when the implant is implanted into an intervertebral space. In addition, the first arched bone contacting element includes an arched portion and at least one flared leg attached to the peripheral structure, wherein the first arched bone contacting element extends in a superior direction from the superior surface of the peripheral structure. The at least one flared leg includes a first portion attached to the body and a second portion proximate the arched portion, wherein the first portion has a first cross-sectional shape and wherein the second portion has a second cross-sectional shape that is different than the first portion cross-sectional shape, wherein the first cross-sectional shape is elliptic and the second cross-sectional shape is approximately circular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20240350280
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant including a non-linear bone contacting outer member having an elongate geometry. The implant further includes a support member having an elongate geometry, wherein the support member is attached to the outer member. In addition, the outer member has a bone contacting outer surface configured to contact a vertebra, wherein the geometry of the outer member provides a first distal surface region, a first proximal surface region, and a second distal surface region, wherein the first distal surface region, the first proximal surface region, and the second distal surface region are all oriented outwardly on a superior side or an inferior side of the implant, wherein the support member attaches to the outer member at a portion of the outer member that includes the first proximal surface region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Christopher J. Ryan
  • Patent number: 12097123
    Abstract: An implant that includes a body and a plurality of arched bone contacting elements is disclosed. The body includes a peripheral structure and three support beams extending in a central region of the peripheral structure. Arched bone contacting elements extend between adjacent beams and between beams and the peripheral structure. The arched bone contacting elements include flared legs. The arched bone contacting elements may be arranged in V-like configurations on the superior and inferior sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer
  • Patent number: 12042399
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a first portion and a second portion and a structural member having a central member curve. In addition, the structural member may be exposed on an outer surface of the implant. Further, the central member curve may include a winding segment, and the winding segment of the central member curve may wind around a fixed path extending from the first portion of the body to the second portion of the body. Also, the central member curve may make one or more full turns around the fixed path. And, the structural member may have a member diameter at the winding segment, wherein the winding segment has a winding diameter corresponding with the full turn around the fixed path and the member diameter is greater than the winding diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Christopher J. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20240164913
    Abstract: An implant may include a body including a ring, the ring further defining an opening, and the body defining a transverse plane dividing the implant into a superior half and an inferior half. The ring may also define a circumferential direction. The implant may further include a first outer member attached to the ring, wherein the first outer member extends outward in a direction away from the ring, wherein the first outer member defines one or more arches, and wherein the ring further defines a central channel extending through the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20240156613
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, and an intermediate portion. The leading edge portion may include a substantially smooth surface forming a substantial majority of a leading edge surface and the trailing edge portion may include a monolithic structure including at least one receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool. The intermediate portion may include a plurality of elongate curved structural members continuously formed with at least one of the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. In addition, the elongate curved structural members may be configured such that the intermediate portion remains substantially rigid under compressive forces during insertion of the implant between bone surfaces of a patient. Also, the elongate curved structural members may include an elongate curved structural member extending longitudinally from the leading edge portion to the trailing edge portion and having a substantially sinusoidal configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Mathew Gordon, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 11938039
    Abstract: An implant may include a body including a ring, the ring further defining an opening, and the body defining a transverse plane dividing the implant into a superior half and an inferior half. The ring may also define a radial direction and a circumferential direction. The implant may further include a first outer member attached to the ring, wherein the first outer member extends radially from the ring, wherein the first outer member defines one or more arches, and wherein the ring further defines a central channel extending through the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 11819419
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a leading edge portion, a trailing edge portion, and an intermediate portion. The leading edge portion may include a substantially smooth surface forming a substantial majority of a leading edge surface and the trailing edge portion may include a monolithic structure including at least one receptacle configured to receive an insertion tool. The intermediate portion may include a plurality of elongate curved structural members continuously formed with at least one of the leading edge portion and the trailing edge portion. In addition, the elongate curved structural members may be configured such that the intermediate portion remains substantially rigid under compressive forces during insertion of the implant between bone surfaces of a patient. Also, the elongate curved structural members may include an elongate curved structural member extending longitudinally from the leading edge portion to the trailing edge portion and having a substantially sinusoidal configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Mathew Gordon, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20230080377
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a first portion and a second portion and a structural member having a central member curve. In addition, the structural member may be exposed on an outer surface of the implant. Further, the central member curve may include a winding segment, and the winding segment of the central member curve may wind around a fixed path extending from the first portion of the body to the second portion of the body. Also, the central member curve may make one or more full turns around the fixed path. And, the structural member may have a member diameter at the winding segment, wherein the winding segment has a winding diameter corresponding with the full turn around the fixed path and the member diameter is greater than the winding diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Christopher J. Ryan
  • Patent number: 11452611
    Abstract: An implant may include a body having a first portion and a second portion and a structural member having a central member curve. In addition, the structural member may be exposed on an outer surface of the implant. Further, the central member curve may include a winding segment, and the winding segment of the central member curve may wind around a fixed path extending from the first portion of the body to the second portion of the body. Also, the central member curve may make one or more full turns around the fixed path. And, the structural member may have a member diameter at the winding segment, wherein the winding segment has a winding diameter corresponding with the full turn around the fixed path and the member diameter is greater than the winding diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Christopher J. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20220117751
    Abstract: An implant may include a body including a ring, the ring further defining an opening, and the body defining a transverse plane dividing the implant into a superior half and an inferior half. The ring may also define a radial direction and a circumferential direction. The implant may further include a first outer member attached to the ring, wherein the first outer member extends radially from the ring, wherein the first outer member defines one or more arches, and wherein the ring further defines a central channel extending through the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Publication number: 20220047398
    Abstract: An implant may include a first body member and a second body member, at least one bone contacting arched member, and a first external element extending from the first body member to the second body member, wherein the first external element has an undulating planar geometry in which the first external element undulates in a single plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph M. Nyahay, Edward J. McShane, III, Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Megan A. Stauffer
  • Patent number: 11213405
    Abstract: An implant for use in a spine includes a body and a plurality of structural members. The superior and inferior surfaces each include a ring and structural members arranged in a web-like pattern around the ring. Bone contacting members are arranged radially away from the ring and support members are arranged in a circumferential direction around the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Edward J. McShane, III, Megan A. Stauffer, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 11160668
    Abstract: An implant including a first body member and a second body member and a first bone contacting element extending from the first body member to the second body member. The first bone contacting element may have a spiral configuration forming a plurality of arched members including at least two arched members extending substantially parallel to and offset with respect to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Nyahay, Edward J. McShane, III, Sean S. Bishop, Christopher J. Ryan, Megan A. Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20210307909
    Abstract: An implant includes a body including a substrate and a bone interfacing lattice disposed on the substrate. The bone interfacing lattice includes at least two layers of elongate curved structural members. In addition, the at least two layers of elongate curved structural members include a first layer adjacent the substrate and a second layer adjacent the first layer. Also, the first layer has a first deformability and the second layer has a second deformability, wherein the second deformability is greater than the first deformability. Further, one or more of the elongate curved structural members may have a spiraling geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Mathew Gordon, Edward J. McShane, III, Joseph M. Nyahay
  • Patent number: 11033394
    Abstract: An implant includes a body including a substrate and a bone interfacing lattice disposed on the substrate. The bone interfacing lattice includes at least two layers of elongate curved structural members. In addition, the at least two layers of elongate curved structural members include a first layer adjacent the substrate and a second layer adjacent the first layer. Also, the first layer has a first deformability and the second layer has a second deformability, wherein the second deformability is greater than the first deformability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, LTD.
    Inventors: Rami Hamzey, Robert Morris, William Duffield, Mathew Gordon, Edward J. McShane, III, Joseph M. Nyahay