Patents by Inventor James A. Gault

James A. Gault 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: 12245799
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
  • Patent number: 11980403
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc
    Inventors: David J. Rowe, James A. Gault, David R. Jansen
  • Patent number: 11980404
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20240099749
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
  • Patent number: 11832857
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
  • Publication number: 20230270466
    Abstract: A bone fixation device configured to fix one or more bone segments is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: Forma Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Charles DAVISON, James A. GAULT, Jesse F. DOTY
  • Publication number: 20230270480
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
  • Publication number: 20230200867
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
  • Patent number: 11638600
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 11612422
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
  • Publication number: 20220175430
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: David J. Rowe, James A. Gault, David R. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20220096139
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 11278335
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Rowe, James A. Gault, David R. Jansen
  • Publication number: 20220061898
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
  • Publication number: 20220031301
    Abstract: Syndesmotic fixation devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. An implant for stabilizing an ankle joint between a tibia and a fibula may include first and second anchors secured to the tibia and a suture configured to wrap around the fibula. The suture may be tensioned to provide a circumferential force around the fibula to stabilize the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Zachary Shiner, Keiichi Matsuda, James A. Gault
  • Patent number: 11213327
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolaro
  • Patent number: 11197704
    Abstract: A compression screw for applying compression at a bone joint. The compression screw includes an axial screw body extending from a distal end to a proximal end with the distal end including a series of bone engaging threads configured to be self-drilling and self-tapping and the proximal end including a head which defines a radially extending shoulder. At least one proximal rotary cutting structure is defined proximally of the bone engaging threads. The at least one proximal rotary cutting structure is configured to be self-drilling such that a proximal portion of the axial screw body cuts into and advances within a bone of the bone joint as the axial screw body is advanced. A method of inserting the compression screw is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
  • Patent number: 10828075
    Abstract: Devices and methods for locking one or more bone screws to a fixation plate. A cam-style locking feature may be disposed in the fixation plate such that, when the locking feature is in a first position, the bone screw is able to traverse an opening in the fixation plate and engage adjacent bone; and when the locking feature is rotated into a second position, an interference between the locking feature and bone screw causes the bone screw to be firmly secured to the fixation plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Gault
  • Publication number: 20200253652
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
  • Patent number: 10687873
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman