Patents by Inventor Gregory J. Kowalczyk

Gregory J. Kowalczyk 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: 11937860
    Abstract: There is an implant, comprising a plate portion at a first end, and a stem portion at a second end extending away from an end of the plate portion. In one embodiment, the plate portion comprises a first lobe with a first screw hole; and a second lobe with a second screw hole, wherein the first lobe is adjacent to the second lobe. There is also method of inserting an implant, comprising preparing a patient's bones, performing an osteotomy on the patient's bones to form a first bone segment and a second bone segment, aligning the first bone segment and the second bone segment and inserting an implant into an intramedullary canal in the second bone segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Selene G. Parekh, Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Brian R. McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20240091020
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Brian R. MCLAUGHLIN, Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI
  • Patent number: 11766337
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Brian R. McLaughlin, Selene G. Parekh, Luciano Bernardino Bertolotti
  • Publication number: 20230255784
    Abstract: There is a process for correcting a bone injury, an implant for correcting the bone injury and a kit for applying the implant for correcting the bone injury. The process can be made substantially uniform with the application of a standardized kit. In at least one application the process is for correcting a bunion on a patient. The process can include applying a first drill guide to a bone, and then a second drill guide. Once the drill guides have been applied and wires have been inserted into a bone, an implant can then be applied to correct a bone injury and to allow the bone injury to heal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI, Gregory J. KOWALCZYK
  • Publication number: 20230190481
    Abstract: There is disclosed a talus implant comprising a base having at least one hole and at least one pin. There is also a top comprising at least one hole and at least one pin, wherein the top is configured to be inserted into the base. At least one embodiment comprises a tibial implant comprising at least one post and at least one base coupled to the at least one post. Additionally, there is at least one pad coupled to the at least one base, wherein the at least one pad is selectively insertable into and removable from the at least one base. A method for fabricating a talus and tibial implant is disclosed and also a method for inserting a talus implant and a tibial implant into a patient having a damaged talus joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Luciano BERTOLOTTI, Jesse F. DOTY, Selene G. PAREKH
  • Publication number: 20230190306
    Abstract: A talar implant having at least one body section, at least one mesh section and at least one solid section extending down from the body section. The solid section having at least one point end. Further disclosed is a kit for inserting a talar implant including at least one tibial guide, at least one talar guide, and at least one impactor for inserting the talar implant into a talus. In addition, a method for implanting a talus implant is disclosed. The method can include identifying a damaged area on a talus, projecting a missing damaged area on a contralateral joint and printing an implant based upon a mirror image of a portion of the contralateral joint. The method can include applying at least one guide, removing at least a portion of a damaged region of the talus, inserting the talar implant and setting the talar implant in the talus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Carissa E. KENNISON, Adam D. PERLER, James K. DEORIO, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI
  • Publication number: 20230165611
    Abstract: There is a fixation device for promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, comprising a bone plate portion including an outer surface, an inner surface and at least one fixation aperture extending from the outer surface to the inner surface and a bone wedge portion extending from the plate portion at a first end and a free opposite end, the bone wedge portion comprising a porous architecture configured to promote bone ingrowth, the wedge portion defining first and second engagement surfaces for engaging the first bone segment and a second bone segment, respectively. There is also a method of manufacturing a fixation device for promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, a method of promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, and a fixation kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Selene G. PAREKH, Brian R. MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 11571312
    Abstract: There is a process for correcting a bone injury, an implant for correcting the bone injury and a kit for applying the implant for correcting the bone injury. The process can be made substantially uniform with the application of a standardized kit. In at least one application the process is for correcting a bunion on a patient. The process can include applying a first drill guide to a bone, and then a second drill guide. Once the drill guides have been applied and wires have been inserted into a bone, an implant can then be applied to correct a bone injury and to allow the bone injury to heal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: PARAGON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Selene G. Parekh, Luciano Bernardino Bertolotti, Gregory J. Kowalczyk
  • Patent number: 11478286
    Abstract: There is a fixation device for promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, comprising a bone plate portion including an outer surface, an inner surface and at least one fixation aperture extending from the outer surface to the inner surface and a bone wedge portion extending from the plate portion at a first end and a free opposite end, the bone wedge portion comprising a porous architecture configured to promote bone ingrowth, the wedge portion defining first and second engagement surfaces for engaging the first bone segment and a second bone segment, respectively. There is also a method of manufacturing a fixation device for promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, a method of promoting fusion and/or osteosynthesis of a first bone segment and a second bone segment, and a fixation kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: PARAGON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Selene G. Parekh, Brian R. McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20220257385
    Abstract: At least one embodiment comprises a talus implant comprising: a body section; a neck section; a crown, wherein the crown is positioned at a top portion of the body section; at least one wing coupled to the body section, wherein the wing extends out from the body section. At least one embodiment further comprises at least one screw hole positioned in at least one of the neck section and the body section. In at least one embodiment the outer surface of the implant is polished. In at least one embodiment a portion of the outer surface is polished while a portion of the outer surface is roughened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino Bertolotti
  • Patent number: 11324601
    Abstract: At least one embodiment comprises a talus implant comprising: a body section; a neck section; a crown, wherein the crown is positioned at a top portion of the body section; at least one wing coupled to the body section, wherein the wing extends out from the body section. At least one embodiment further comprises at least one screw hole positioned in at least one of the neck section and the body section. In at least one embodiment the outer surface of the implant is polished. In at least one embodiment a portion of the outer surface is polished while a portion of the outer surface is roughened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: PARAGON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Selene G. Parekh, Luciano Bernardino Bertolotti
  • Patent number: 11147679
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: PARAGON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Brian R. McLaughlin, Selene G. Parekh, Luciano Bernardino Bertolotti
  • Publication number: 20210259846
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Additive Orthopaedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Brian R. MCLAUGHLIN, Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI
  • Publication number: 20210259752
    Abstract: There is an implant, comprising a plate portion at a first end, and a stem portion at a second end extending away from an end of the plate portion. In one embodiment, the plate portion comprises a first lobe with a first screw hole; and a second lobe with a second screw hole, wherein the first lobe is adjacent to the second lobe. There is also method of inserting an implant, comprising preparing a patient's bones, performing an osteotomy on the patient's bones to form a first bone segment and a second bone segment, aligning the first bone segment and the second bone segment and inserting an implant into an intramedullary canal in the second bone segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Additive Orthopaedics, LLC
    Inventors: Selene G. PAREKH, Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Brian R. MCLAUGHLIN
  • Patent number: 11058468
    Abstract: There is an implant, comprising a plate portion at a first end, and a stem portion at a second end extending away from an end of the plate portion. In one embodiment, the plate portion comprises a first lobe with a first screw hole; and a second lobe with a second screw hole, wherein the first lobe is adjacent to the second lobe. There is also method of inserting an implant, comprising preparing a patient's bones, performing an osteotomy on the patient's bones to form a first bone segment and a second bone segment, aligning the first bone segment and the second bone segment and inserting an implant into an intramedullary canal in the second bone segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Additive Orthopaedics, LLC
    Inventors: Selene G. Parekh, Gregory J. Kowalczyk, Brian R. McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20210093458
    Abstract: A process for printing a talus implant comprising the steps of scanning a joint for a damaged talus, and scanning a contralateral joint for a healthy talus. Next, the process includes obtaining dimensions for a talus based upon an initial scan and then obtaining dimensions for a talus based upon the scan of the contralateral joint. Next the process includes inverting the dimensions of the talus in the contralateral joint and then comparing the dimensions of the calculated talus with a pre-set of dimensions in a database. Next the process includes exporting a set of dimensions to a printer to print a talus implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: ADDITIVE ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI
  • Publication number: 20210093461
    Abstract: At least one embodiment comprises a talus implant comprising: a body section; a neck section; a crown, wherein the crown is positioned at a top portion of the body section; at least one wing coupled to the body section, wherein the wing extends out from the body section. At least one embodiment further comprises at least one screw hole positioned in at least one of the neck section and the body section. In at least one embodiment the outer surface of the implant is polished. In at least one embodiment a portion of the outer surface is polished while a portion of the outer surface is roughened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Applicant: Additive Orthopaedics, LLC.
    Inventors: GREGORY J. KOWALCZYK, SELENE G. PAREKH, LUCIANO BERNARDINO BERTOLOTTI
  • Patent number: 10426626
    Abstract: An implant including a first segment at a first end, a second segment at a second end, and an intermediate segment coupled to the first segment on a first end and coupled to the second segment on a second end. The first segment may include an insertion tip at the first end of the implant and a body portion adjacent to the insertion tip, the insertion tip extending out from the body portion. The second segment may include an end member at the second end of the implant and a body portion adjacent to the end member, the end member extending out from the body portion. The second segment may include a plurality of tip portions spaced about a longitudinal axis of the second segment, and the tip portions each including at least one barb formed by a taper portion and an engagement portion extending radially into the tip portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Additive Orthopaedics, LLC.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Kowalczyk
  • Publication number: 20190240036
    Abstract: There is disclosed a bone fixation device that can include a cage having an optional mesh portion. The bone fixation device can be configured to couple a leg portion to a foot portion of a user's body. In at least one embodiment, the device includes at least one cage having a plurality of struts forming cells. There can be an optional mesh portion having a pre-set porosity that can be either constant or variable in density. In at least one embodiment there can be a cage portion which is substantially spherical shaped. Alternatively, the device can be substantially egg shaped. In at least one embodiment there can be a central post hole for receiving a post. In another embodiment at least one plate or shaft can connect to the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: ADDITIVE ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. KOWALCZYK, Brian R. MCLAUGHLIN, Selene G. PAREKH, Luciano Bernardino BERTOLOTTI