Patents by Inventor Holly Brideau

Holly Brideau 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).

  • Facet fixation and fusion screw and washer assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 8894685
    Abstract: A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet orientation is hereby provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael Alan Fisher, Michael O'Neil, Paul Birkmeyer, Sean Selover, Michael Mahoney, Holly Brideau, Katherine Herard
  • Surgical access devices and methods of minimally invasive surgery
    Patent number: 8550995
    Abstract: A surgical access device includes a proximal frame of fixed construction and a plurality of tissue engaging blades connected to the frame. The plurality of tissue engaging blades may include a first blade that is rotatable, independent of other blades, about an axis that is oriented approximately parallel to a plane defined by the proximal frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: William Frasier, Anne Drzyzga, Connie Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas J Runco, Nicholas Pavento
  • Surgical retractors and methods of minimally invasive surgery
    Patent number: 8517935
    Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a plurality of blade assemblies interconnected by a plurality of racks. One or more of the blade assemblies is movable along a rack to selectively expand the retractor. At least one of the blade assemblies includes a blade that is rotatably connected to the blade assembly and that is rotatable independent of other blades of the retractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Connie Marchek, William Frasier, Anne Kothari, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas J Runco, Nicholas Pavento, Paul Beaudoin
  • Surgical Access Devices and Methods of Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Publication number: 20110245621
    Abstract: A surgical access device includes a proximal frame of fixed construction and a plurality of tissue engaging blades connected to the frame. The plurality of tissue engaging blades may include a first blade that is rotatable, independent of other blades, about an axis that is oriented approximately parallel to a plane defined by the proximal frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: William Frasier, Anne Drzyzga, Connie Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas J Runco, Nicholas Pavento
  • Surgical access devices and methods of minimally invasive surgery
    Patent number: 7981031
    Abstract: A surgical access device includes a proximal frame of fixed construction and a plurality of tissue engaging blades connected to the frame. The plurality of tissue engaging blades may include a first blade that is rotatable, independent of other blades, about an axis that is oriented approximately parallel to a plane defined by the proximal frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: William Frasier, Anne Drzyzga, Connie Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas Runco, Nicholas Pavento
  • Surgical Retractors and Methods of Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Publication number: 20110004067
    Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a plurality of blade assemblies interconnected by a plurality of racks. One or more of the blade assemblies is movable along a rack to selectively expand the retractor. At least one of the blade assemblies includes a blade that is rotatably connected to the blade assembly and that is rotatable independent of other blades of the retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Connie Marchek, William Frasier, Anne Kothari, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas J. Runco, Nicholas Pavento, Paul Beaudoin
  • FACET FIXATION AND FUSION SCREW AND WASHER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20080255622
    Abstract: A spinal implant including a stabilization member coupled to an elongate member is herein provided. The implant can be configured for placement within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet configuration. Also, the implant can include a fusion-promoting bioactive material thereby providing a single device capable of spinal stabilization and/or fusion. Furthermore, a method of placing such an implant within a facet joint in an intra-facet or trans-facet orientation is hereby provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael Alan Fisher, Michael O'Neil, Paul Birkmeyer, Sean Selover, Michael Mahoney, Holly Brideau, Katherine Herard
  • Surgical retractors and methods of minimally invasive surgery
    Publication number: 20070156025
    Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a plurality of blade assemblies interconnected by a plurality of racks. One or more of the blade assemblies is movable along a rack to selectively expand the retractor. At least one of the blade assemblies includes a blade that is rotatably connected to the blade assembly and that is rotatable independent of other blades of the retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Connie Marchek, William Frasier, Anne Drzyzga, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas Runco, Nicholas Pavento
  • Surgical access devices and methods of minimally invasive surgery
    Publication number: 20070156026
    Abstract: A surgical access device includes a proximal frame of fixed construction and a plurality of tissue engaging blades connected to the frame. The plurality of tissue engaging blades may include a first blade that is rotatable, independent of other blades, about an axis that is oriented approximately parallel to a plane defined by the proximal frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: William Frasier, Anne Drzyzga, Connie Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly Brideau, Thomas Runco, Nicholas Pavento