Patents by Inventor Janice Lalikos

Janice Lalikos 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).

  • Bone fixture assembly
    Patent number: 9566098
    Abstract: An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Raymond Dunn, Kristen Billiar, Janice Lalikos, Alexander Christakis, John Dieselman
  • Bone fixture assembly
    Patent number: 8690927
    Abstract: An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The locking mechanism can include a second screw to actuate and expansion portion of screw inserted into the bone. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Raymond Dunn, Kristen Billiar, Janice Lalikos, Alexander Christakis, John Dieselman
  • BONE FIXTURE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120323283
    Abstract: An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond Dunn, Janice Lalikos, Kristen Billiar, Alexander Christakis, John Dieselman
  • BONE FIXTURE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120253407
    Abstract: An assembly for rigid bone fixation includes a plate and a screw. The screw can be rotated freely within the plate in a non-locking configuration to secure the plate against the bone. A locking mechanism is engaged to prevent the screw from moving relative the plate. In one embodiment, the plate includes a threaded portion and a non-threaded portion. The screw head rotates within the non-threaded portion to tighten the screw and pull the plate against the bone. The locking mechanism can include a moveable nut that rotates within the threaded portion of the plate to lock the screw and plate in a locking mode. The locking mechanism can include a second screw to actuate and expansion portion of screw inserted into the bone. The assembly can be used for rigid fixation of bones that experience cyclic loads, such as the sternum and mandible. Methods of rigid bone fixation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Raymond Dunn, Kristen Billiar, Janice Lalikos, Alexander Christakis, John Dieselman
  • Post treatment protector device
    Patent number: D483491
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: East Carolina University
    Inventors: Sheila Grady, Laura Staubes, Janice Lalikos
  • Post treatment protector device
    Patent number: D493000
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: East Carolina University
    Inventors: Sheila Grady, Laura Staubes, Janice Lalikos