Patents by Inventor Ernest Corrao
Ernest Corrao 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: 20230149048Abstract: A system for non-invasively adjusting the curvature of a spine includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a first rod having a first end telescopically disposed within a cavity of the housing along a first longitudinal axis at the first end of the housing and having a first threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a first portion of a spinal system of a subject, a second rod having a first end telescopically disposed within the cavity along a second longitudinal axis at the second end of the housing and having a second threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a second portion of the spinal system of the subject, a driving member rotatably disposed within the cavity and configured to be activated from a location external to the body of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Michael Wentz, Joon Ki An, Ronald Litke, Glenn DiCostanzo, Ernest Corrao, Robert L. Richards, Sepehr Fariabi, Adam G. Beckett, Luke A. Bilger, Daniel Dongelmans, Scott Pool, Shanbao Cheng, Matthew Dwight, Andy W. Choi, Martin Leugers
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Patent number: 11612416Abstract: A system for non-invasively adjusting the curvature of a spine includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a first rod having a first end telescopically disposed within a cavity of the housing along a first longitudinal axis at the first end of the housing and having a first threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a first portion of a spinal system of a subject, a second rod having a first end telescopically disposed within the cavity along a second longitudinal axis at the second end of the housing and having a second threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a second portion of the spinal system of the subject, a driving member rotatably disposed within the cavity and configured to be activated from a location external to the body of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wentz, Joon Ki An, Ronald Litke, Glenn DiCostanzo, Ernest Corrao, Robert L. Richards, Sepehr Fariabi, Adam G. Beckett, Luke A. Bilger, Daniel Dongelmans, Scott Pool, Shanbao Cheng, Matthew Dwight, Andy W. Choi, Martin Leugers
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Patent number: 10702323Abstract: An instrument for bending a surgical implant about a bending axis includes a handle defining a receiving area for receiving the surgical implant. A lever is pivotably connected to the handle about a pivot axis that can be orthogonal to the bending axis. A movable linkage can be connected to the lever for movement with the lever. The moveable linkage can be configured to bend the surgical implant about the bending axis upon pivoting the lever about the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Aesculap AGInventors: Robert Leslie Richards, Ernest Corrao
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Publication number: 20190298428Abstract: An instrument for bending a surgical implant about a bending axis includes a handle defining a receiving area for receiving the surgical implant. A lever is pivotably connected to the handle about a pivot axis that can be orthogonal to the bending axis. A movable linkage can be connected to the lever for movement with the lever. The moveable linkage can be configured to bend the surgical implant about the bending axis upon pivoting the lever about the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Aesculap AGInventors: Robert Leslie Richards, Ernest Corrao
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Publication number: 20190239927Abstract: A system for non-invasively adjusting the curvature of a spine includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a first rod having a first end telescopically disposed within a cavity of the housing along a first longitudinal axis at the first end of the housing and having a first threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a first portion of a spinal system of a subject, a second rod having a first end telescopically disposed within the cavity along a second longitudinal axis at the second end of the housing and having a second threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a second portion of the spinal system of the subject, a driving member rotatably disposed within the cavity and configured to be activated from a location external to the body of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Michael Wentz, Joon Ki An, Ronald Litke, Glenn DiCostanzo, Ernest Corrao, Robert L. Richards, Sepehr Fariabi, Adam G. Beckett, Luke A. Bilger, Daniel Dongelmans, Scott Pool, Shanbao Cheng, Matthew Dwight, Andy W. Choi, Martin Leugers
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Patent number: 10238427Abstract: A system for non-invasively adjusting the curvature of a spine includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a first rod having a first end telescopically disposed within a cavity of the housing along a first longitudinal axis at the first end of the housing and having a first threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a first portion of a spinal system of a subject, a second rod having a first end telescopically disposed within the cavity along a second longitudinal axis at the second end of the housing and having a second threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a second portion of the spinal system of the subject, a driving member rotatably disposed within the cavity and configured to be activated from a location external to the body of the subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wentz, Joon Ki An, Ronald Litke, Glenn DiConstanzo, Ernest Corrao, Robert L. Richards, Sepehr Fariabi, Adam G. Beckett, Luke A. Bilger, Daniel Dongelmans, Scott Pool, Shanbao Cheng, Matthew Dwight, Andy W. Choi, Martin Leugers
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Publication number: 20160270825Abstract: A system for non-invasively adjusting the curvature of a spine includes a housing having a first end and a second end, a first rod having a first end telescopically disposed within a cavity of the housing along a first longitudinal axis at the first end of the housing and having a first threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a first portion of a spinal system of a subject, a second rod having a first end telescopically disposed within the cavity along a second longitudinal axis at the second end of the housing and having a second threaded portion extending thereon, and a second end configured to be coupled to a second portion of the spinal system of the subject, a driving member rotatably disposed within the cavity and configured to be activated from a location external to the body of the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Michael Wentz, Joon Ki An, Ronald Litke, Glenn DiCostanzo, Ernest Corrao, Robert L. Richards, Sepehr Fariabi, Adam G. Beckett, Luke A. Bilger, Daniel Dongelmans, Scott Pool, Shanbao Cheng, Matthew Dwight, Andy W. Choi, Martin Leugers
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Publication number: 20150105696Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to instruments, methods and systems for harvesting and implanting graft materials, including instruments for capturing a surface topography of an anatomical location, instruments for defining an implant region, and graft harvesting devices. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods for capturing a surface topography of an anatomical location, methods for defining an implant region, and methods for harvesting a donor plug. The exemplary instruments, methods and systems generally include capturing a surface topography of a defect region, creating a defect region cavity, and harvesting a donor plug configured and dimensioned to be implanted in the defect region cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Accelerated Orthopedic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Litke, Ernest Corrao
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Patent number: 8506604Abstract: A surgical implant is provided that includes first and second abutment surfaces between which are positioned a force imparting mechanism. A sheath is positioned between the first and second abutment surfaces, and surrounds the force imparting mechanism. The sheath is fabricated from a material that accommodates relative movement of the abutment members, while exhibiting substantially inert behavior relative to surrounding anatomical structures. The sheath is generally fabricated from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a copolymer of polycarbonate and a urethane, or a blend of a polycarbonate and a urethane. The force imparting member may include one or more springs, e.g., a pair of nested springs. The surgical implant may be a dynamic spine stabilizing member that is advantageously incorporated into a spine stabilization system to offer clinically efficacious results.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Rachiotek, LLCInventors: Jens Peter Timm, Jeffrey S. White, Carmen M. Walters, Manohar M. Panjabi, Ronald T. Callahan, II, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Bryan Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20120253404Abstract: A surgical implant is provided that includes first and second abutment surfaces between which are positioned a force imparting mechanism. A sheath is positioned between the first and second abutment surfaces, and surrounds the force imparting mechanism. The sheath is fabricated from a material that accommodates relative movement of the abutment members, while exhibiting substantially inert behavior relative to surrounding anatomical structures. The sheath is generally fabricated from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a copolymer of polycarbonate and a urethane, or a blend of a polycarbonate and a urethane. The force imparting member may include one or more springs, e.g., a pair of nested springs. The surgical implant may be a dynamic spine stabilizing member that is advantageously incorporated into a spine stabilization system to offer clinically efficacious results.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: RACHIOTEK, LLCInventors: Jens Peter Timm, Jeffrey S. White, Carmen Walters, Manohar M. Panjabi, Ronald T. Callahan, II, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Bryan Hildebrand
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Publication number: 20120123416Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for tissue and joint repair. Devices as disclosed herein can be used during surgical procedures, for example, to repair biceps tendons, elbows, shoulders, and knees. Methods disclosed herein relate to methods for repairing the same using the disclosed devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Jeffrey GELFAND, Robert S. Collins, Hanspeter Robert Bayer, Ernest Corrao, JR.
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Publication number: 20120123447Abstract: The present invention provides a device for impart tension to a flexible material, for example, a suture. The device may be used during surgical procedures to ensure the proper tension is exerted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Ernest Corrao, Stephen Santangelo, Jeffrey Gelfand, Robert S. Collins
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Patent number: 7635379Abstract: A motion interface structure for use with a pedicle screw is provided, the motion interface structure defining a central passage having an internal face. A helical thread is formed on at least a portion of the internal face of the central passage. The motion interface element is designed to cooperate with an upstanding region of a pedicle screw. The upstanding region includes a threaded region that is adapted to threadingly engage the helical thread associated with the motion interface element. The motion interface element may take the form of a spherical element or a universal joint mechanism. The pedicle screw and motion interface element may be incorporated into a spinal stabilization system that includes one or more additional pedicle screw/motion interface element subassemblies. The spinal stabilization system may also include a dynamic stabilizing element that provides clinically efficacious results.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2004Date of Patent: December 22, 2009Assignee: Applied Spine Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Callahan, Jeffrey White, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire
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Patent number: 7615068Abstract: A pedicle screw is provided that includes an upwardly extending collet. The collet may include downwardly extending slots that define deflectable segments therebetween. When a spherical element or other structure, e.g., a non-dynamic stabilizing element, is positioned around the collet, introduction of a set screw causes outward deflection of the upstanding segments into engagement with the spherical element. A snap ring may be interposed between the collet and the spherical element to facilitate positioning therebetween. In an alternative embodiment, a non-slotted collet is employed. In such embodiment, the collet and the spherical element may be threadingly engaged and may include a snap ring therebetween. The pedicle screw subassemblies may be incorporated into a spinal stabilization system which may include a dynamic stabilizing member to provide clinically efficacious results.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Applied Spine Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jens Peter Timm, Bryan Hildebrand, Ronald Callahan, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Carmen Walters
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Patent number: 7371239Abstract: A surgical instrument is provided for urging a longitudinal spinal member into a bone fastener. The surgical instrument may include a holder assembly for engaging a bone fastener, the holder assembly preferably comprising a pair of pivotably connected members arranged in a scissor type configuration, and a reducing mechanism for moving the spinal rod with respect to the bone fastener, the reducing mechanism including a rod contacting member and an outer support structure having an opening for receiving at least a portion of the holder assembly and a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the vertical drive mechanism which is sized and configured to threadably engage the holder assembly. The holder assembly preferably includes a pair of jaws each having an extension formed thereon for engaging a recess formed on the lateral side walls of the bone fastener so that the holder assembly can engage the bone fastener without extending into the U-shaped channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)Inventors: Brian Dec, Stuart Weikel, Ernest Corrao, Alan Bachman
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Publication number: 20070265493Abstract: The present invention provides a ligating band dispenser that is mounted on the distal end of an endoscope. The ligator is configured to deliver multiple ligating bands to a plurality of internal sites in a patient. The ligating bands are carried on a tubular band carrier member that is retractable relative to the distal end of the endoscope in order to preserve visibility through the endoscope during navigation, then extendable to define a suction chamber for tissue aspiration during band delivery. A tubular band driver member is slidable over the band carrier member and engages bands individually to push them off the distal end of the band carrier and onto a selected treatment site. A single-hand operated control handle for selectively operating the extension of the band carrier and movement of the band driver to release a band is also provided and is slidably and removably mounted to the endoscope shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: CONMED ENDOSCOPIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher Zirps, Timothy Membrino, Scott Reed, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Eric Mears, David Copeland, John Murphy, Joseph Logan, Sean Silva, Stephen Yardan
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Publication number: 20070093813Abstract: An elongated member forming a spinal support rod is implantable adjacent the spine of a patient and includes an axial span or spans for spanning respective spinal levels to promote efficacious spinal support/stabilization. The axial span has an axially articulable geometry, and manifests an angulation mechanism along one or more transverse directions of at least seven degrees across a given spinal level. The angulation mechanism may be associated with joints between structural elements assembled in serial along the axial span, or via a common connection between such structural elements and a restraining element. Rotation between such structural elements can be global. The axial span may have a rod-like profile of a diameter similar to conventional spinal support rods used for lumbar spinal fusion, and provides for use across multiple spinal levels and with multiple adjustable attachment points for associated spine attachment devices to accommodate different patient anatomies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Ronald Callahan, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Stephen Santangelo
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Publication number: 20070093814Abstract: An elongated member forming a spinal support rod is implantable adjacent the spine of a patient, and includes an axial span or spans for spanning respective spinal levels to promote efficacious spinal support/stabilization. As with conventional spinal support rods used in connection with lumbar fusion and other related procedures, the elongated member extends in an axial direction, and is substantially dimensionally stable, both radially and axially. The elongated member is further capable of bending, flexing, and/or deflecting laterally (e.g., along any and/or substantially all transverse directions) to an extent that preserves at least some spinal motion. Such elongated members can include axial spans that manifest a radially segmented geometry relative to the axial direction, include a sleeve and a series of structural members or a coil spring enclosed within the sleeve, and/or include a coil spring and a restraining element passing at least partially through the coil spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Ronald Callahan, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Stephen Santangelo
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Publication number: 20070093815Abstract: An elongated member forming a spinal support rod is implantable adjacent the spine of a patient and includes an axial span or spans for spanning respective spinal levels to promote efficacious spinal support/stabilization. The axial span manifests a double helical geometry. The axial span has a rod-like profile of a diameter similar to conventional spinal support rods used for lumbar spinal fusion, and provides for use across multiple spinal levels and with multiple adjustable attachment points for associated spine attachment devices, such as pedicle screws, to accommodate different patient anatomies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Ronald Callahan, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Stephen Santangelo
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Patent number: 7189247Abstract: The present invention provides a ligating band dispenser that is mounted on the distal end of an endoscope. The ligator is configured to deliver multiple ligating bands to a plurality of internal sites in a patient. The ligating bands are carried on a tubular band carrier member that is retractable relative to the distal end of the endoscope in order to preserve visibility through the endoscope during navigation, then extendable to define a suction chamber for tissue aspiration during band delivery. A tubular band driver member is slidable over the band carrier member and engages bands individually to push them off the distal end of the band carrier and onto a selected treatment site. A single-hand operated control handle for selectively operating the extension of the band carrier and movement of the band driver to release a band is also provided and is slidably and removably mounted to the endoscope shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Conmed Endoscopic Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher T. Zirps, Timothy R. Membrino, Scott Reed, Ernest Corrao, Jr., Stephen Maguire, Eric Mears, David J. Copeland, John S. Murphy, Joseph Logan, Sean J. Silva, Stephen J. Yardan