Patents by Inventor James Gault
James 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).
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Patent number: 11957389Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone fixation. The bone fixation system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having a locking hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The locking hole is configured to receive a locking fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brian Flint, Christina Tiongson, James Gault
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Publication number: 20240099749Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
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Patent number: 11896271Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a mesh body. The mesh body includes a plurality of rings, with each of the rings defining a screw hole. Bridge portions extend between and interconnect the rings. The bridge portions have a reduced thickness compared to the rings. An elongate body may also extend from the mesh body. The elongate body defines at least one screw hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault
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Publication number: 20230389917Abstract: Syndesmosis fixation assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A syndesmosis fixation assembly includes a suture retaining portion having a plurality of suture openings formed therein and a suture securing portion rotatably connected to the suture retaining portion. The suture securing portion is movable between a first position wherein a suture is moveable within the suture retaining portion and a second position wherein the suture is frictionally secured within the suture retaining portion. A bone insertion portion has a distal bone insertion end adapted for insertion into a bone, a proximal bone insertion end connected to the suture retaining portion, and a central longitudinal axis extending between the distal bone insertion end and the proximal bone insertion end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Kevin Gahman, Peter Evans, James Gault, Zachary Shiner
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Patent number: 11832857Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero
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Publication number: 20230270466Abstract: A bone fixation device configured to fix one or more bone segments is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: Forma Medical Inc.Inventors: Andrew Charles DAVISON, James A. GAULT, Jesse F. DOTY
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Publication number: 20230270480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11723647Abstract: Syndesmosis fixation assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A syndesmosis fixation assembly includes a suture retaining portion having a plurality of suture openings formed therein and a suture securing portion rotatably connected to the suture retaining portion. The suture securing portion is movable between a first position wherein a suture is moveable within the suture retaining portion and a second position wherein the suture is frictionally secured within the suture retaining portion. A bone insertion portion has a distal bone insertion end adapted for insertion into a bone, a proximal bone insertion end connected to the suture retaining portion, and a central longitudinal axis extending between the distal bone insertion end and the proximal bone insertion end.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Kevin Gahman, Peter Evans, James Gault, Zachary Shiner
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Publication number: 20230200867Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Patent number: 11638600Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11612422Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20230044693Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a variety of plates, including a tine plate. The tine plate may include an elongate body and first and second ears extending from the elongate body, each of the first and second ears defining a screw hole therethrough, and a first tine extending from the first ear and a second tine extending from the second ear, the first and second tines each terminating at a sharp point.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault, Alex Bada
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Publication number: 20230021196Abstract: A compression screw driver system including a drive member having a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A drive selection member is positioned about the shaft and is axially moveable along the shaft between an engagement position and a disengaged position. A distal portion of the drive selection member defines a first engagement structure. A compression sleeve is positioned over the distal end of the shaft. The proximal end of the compression sleeve defines a second engagement structure which complements the first engagement structure and the distal end of the compression sleeve defines a contact surface. In the engagement position the first and second engagement structures are engaged and the compression sleeve rotates with the drive member and in the disengaged position the first and second engagement structures are disengaged and the compression sleeve remains stationary while the drive member rotates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Peter Govey, James Gault, Andrew Davison
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Patent number: 11452556Abstract: A compression screw driver system including a drive member having a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A drive selection member is positioned about the shaft and is axially moveable along the shaft between an engagement position and a disengaged position. A distal portion of the drive selection member defines a first engagement structure. A compression sleeve is positioned over the distal end of the shaft. The proximal end of the compression sleeve defines a second engagement structure which complements the first engagement structure and the distal end of the compression sleeve defines a contact surface. In the engagement position the first and second engagement structures are engaged and the compression sleeve rotates with the drive member and in the disengaged position the first and second engagement structures are disengaged and the compression sleeve remains stationary while the drive member rotates.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Bradford H. Rippe, Peter Govey, James Gault, Andrew Davison
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Patent number: 11432857Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a variety of plates, including a tine plate. The tine plate may include an elongate body and first and second ears extending from the elongate body, each of the first and second ears defining a screw hole therethrough, and a first tine extending from the first ear and a second tine extending from the second ear, the first and second tines each terminating at a sharp point.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault, Alex Bada
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Publication number: 20220175430Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: David J. Rowe, James A. Gault, David R. Jansen
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Publication number: 20220096139Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: James A. Gault, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11278335Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 23, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David J. Rowe, James A. Gault, David R. Jansen
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Publication number: 20220071672Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a mesh body. The mesh body includes a plurality of rings, with each of the rings defining a screw hole. Bridge portions extend between and interconnect the rings. The bridge portions have a reduced thickness compared to the rings. An elongate body may also extend from the mesh body. The elongate body defines at least one screw hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Donald Anding, Andrew Davison, James Gault
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Publication number: 20220061898Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Alex Bada, John Scolero