Patents by Inventor Eric A. LANGE

Eric A. LANGE 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).

  • Patent number: 11918479
    Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: 3SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240016306
    Abstract: A child activity apparatus may include a base, and a frame coupled to the base. The frame includes a horizontal bar extending between a pair of opposing side bars. The side bars are rotatably secured to the base. The frame is movable relative to the base. The frame is configured to receive a seat. The apparatus may include the seat. A method of assembling the apparatus for the child activity center may include securing the frame to the base, and optionally, further securing the seat to the frame. A kit for a child activity center may include the frame, the base, and at least one seat. The at least one seat may include a first seat and a second seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: ERIC A. LANGE, DAVID THOMAS HOTARD, AMANDA MARGARET HADLEY
  • Publication number: 20230270450
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 11653934
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 11590003
    Abstract: An extraction tool for removing an installed artificial disc from a spine is provided. The extraction tool is impacted between the artificial disc and the vertebrae and engages the artificial disc to allow a surgeon to remove the artificial disc from the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: DIMICRON INC.
    Inventors: David Harding, Jeffery Karl Taylor, Eric Lange
  • Publication number: 20220387193
    Abstract: An extraction tool for removing an installed artificial disc from a spine is provided. The extraction tool is impacted between the artificial disc and the vertebrae and engages the artificial disc to allow a surgeon to remove the artificial disc from the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: Dimicron, Inc.
    Inventors: David Harding, Jeffery Karl Taylor, Eric Lange
  • Patent number: 11452618
    Abstract: An extraction tool for removing an installed artificial disc from a spine is provided. The extraction tool is impacted between the artificial disc and the vertebrae and engages the artificial disc to allow a surgeon to remove the artificial disc from the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: DIMICRON, INC
    Inventors: David Harding, Jeffery Karl Taylor, Eric Lange
  • Patent number: 11304539
    Abstract: A child support device includes a seat and a panel included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion including a panel edge defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold. A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventors: Heather Tootell, Casey Harris, Stephen Burns, Eric Lange
  • Publication number: 20210085487
    Abstract: An extraction tool for removing an installed artificial disc from a spine is provided. The extraction tool is impacted between the artificial disc and the vertebrae and engages the artificial disc to allow a surgeon to remove the artificial disc from the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Applicant: DIMICRON, INC
    Inventors: David Harding, Jeffery Karl Taylor, Eric Lange
  • Patent number: 10952544
    Abstract: A child support system for infants or small children. The child support system includes a child containment device and at least one child support unit detachably mounted to the child containment device. The child containment device includes a frame, liner and, optionally, a raised bassinet mattress. The at least one child support unit may take the form of a bassinet, sleeper, seat, and/or a changing table. The child containment device frame can be collapsible for storage and transport. The child support unit can be configured for use in different modes, in combination with, and/or independent of the child containment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: KIDS2, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Sclare, Chaitanya Tadipatri, Eric A. Lange, John Matthew Thomson
  • Publication number: 20200246156
    Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200246026
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10667827
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10631995
    Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: 3SPINE SEZC
    Inventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
  • Patent number: 10463170
    Abstract: A collapsible play yard including a structural support frame, a liner attached to the frame and one or more folding systems. The structural support frame includes an upper frame and a plurality of leg members. The proximal end of each leg member attaches to the upper frame member which is the single point of contact between the leg member and the remainder of the frame. The collapsible play yard can include a first folding system to shorten the width of the play yard and a second folding system to shorten the height of the play yard. Each folding system can be folded and unfolded independent of the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Eric A. Lange, Chaitanya Tadipatri, Thomas M. Perrin
  • Publication number: 20190274448
    Abstract: A child support device (200) includes a seat (204) and a panel (208) included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion (212) including a panel edge (216) defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold, A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: KIDS II, INC.
    Inventors: Heather TOOTELL, Casey HARRIS, Stephen BURNS, Eric LANGE
  • Publication number: 20180317939
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10080571
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member defining an axis and including a cutting surface. A second member includes a cutting surface that is rotatable relative to the first member. A third member includes an outer surface. The cutting surface of the second member is rotatable relative to the outer surface to transfer the cut tissue along the axis. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Davis, Richard Hynes, Eric Lange, Anthony Melkent, Paul F. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20180070740
    Abstract: A children's motion device such as a bouncer or jumper, including a base, a child-supporting portion, and at least one non-metal resilient biasing element operatively engaged between the base and the child-supporting portion to allow motion of the child-supporting portion relative to the base. In example forms, the resilient biasing element is formed from a polymeric polyester elastomer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Blake POMEROY, Stephen BURNS, Eric LANGE, Jacob SCLARE, Jose GAMBOA
  • Publication number: 20180008426
    Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG