Patents by Inventor Jason A. Rister
Jason A. Rister 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: 11883302Abstract: A spinal implant for insertion into and positioning in an intervertebral space is provided. The insert comprises a compressible support configured to change the height of the insert, wherein the insert comprises a first portion having a first surface and a compressible support adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion having a second surface and a second compressible support adjacent to the second surface. A method for fusing two adjacent vertebrae utilizing the spinal implant including the bone insert is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Ian Dunkley, Jerbrena C. Jacobs, Jason A. Rister, Dawin A. Rodriguez Santiago
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Publication number: 20230293305Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: KEREM N. KALPAKCI, JARED J. DIEGMUELLER, JASON A. RISTER, DANIEL A. SHIMKO, SCOTT M. VICKERS, JEFFREY L. SCIFERT
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Patent number: 11666446Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Publication number: 20230157841Abstract: A spinal implant for insertion into and positioning in an intervertebral space is provided. The insert comprises a compressible support configured to change the height of the insert, wherein the insert comprises a first portion having a first surface and a compressible support adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion having a second surface and a second compressible support adjacent to the second surface. A method for fusing two adjacent vertebrae utilizing the spinal implant including the bone insert is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Ian Dunkley, Jerbrena C. Jacobs, Jason A. Rister, Dawin A. Rodriguez Santiago
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Publication number: 20220273464Abstract: A container for mixing bone material is provided. The container includes an interior surface for receiving the bone material and an exterior surface having a distal end and proximal end. The distal end of the exterior surface includes a locking member configured to enclose the bone material onto the interior surface of the container. The proximal end of the exterior surface of the container contains a port configured to receive fluid to mix the bone material. A method of using the container to mix and/or deliver the bone material is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Rister, Cheyenne S. Rhodes, Senapathy Rajagopalan, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20190021862Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Patent number: 9901381Abstract: A filling system for delivery of at least one substance to a covering is provided. The filling system comprises at least a funnel shaped container and a plunger. The funnel shaped container includes a scoop portion connected to a hollow barrel. The barrel is configured for insertion into the covering, the plunger adapted for pushing the at least one substance down the hollow barrel into the covering. The filling system can also include a spatula. A kit including a funnel shaped container, a plunger adapted to push a substance down the barrel of the funnel shaped container, a spatula, a retainer for keeping the kit elements in place and trays for protecting them from the environment are also provided. A method of use utilizing the filling system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
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Publication number: 20160192973Abstract: A filling system for delivery of at least one substance to a covering is provided. The filling system comprises at least a funnel shaped container and a plunger. The funnel shaped container includes a scoop portion connected to a hollow barrel. The barrel is configured for insertion into the covering, the plunger adapted for pushing the at least one substance down the hollow barrel into the covering. The filling system can also include a spatula. A kit including a funnel shaped container, a plunger adapted to push a substance down the barrel of the funnel shaped container, a spatula, a retainer for keeping the kit elements in place and trays for protecting them from the environment are also provided. A method of use utilizing the filling system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
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Patent number: 9283013Abstract: A filling system for delivery of at least one substance to a covering is provided. The filling system comprises at least a funnel shaped container and a plunger. The funnel shaped container includes a scoop portion connected to a hollow barrel. The barrel is configured for insertion into the covering, the plunger adapted for pushing the at least one substance down the hollow barrel into the covering. The filling system can also include a spatula. A kit including a funnel shaped container, a plunger adapted to push a substance down the barrel of the funnel shaped container, a spatula, a retainer for keeping the kit elements in place and trays for protecting them from the environment are also provided. A method of use utilizing the filling system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
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Publication number: 20140261855Abstract: A filling system for delivery of at least one substance to a covering is provided. The filling system comprises at least a funnel shaped container and a plunger. The funnel shaped container includes a scoop portion connected to a hollow barrel. The barrel is configured for insertion into the covering, the plunger adapted for pushing the at least one substance down the hollow barrel into the covering. The filling system can also include a spatula. A kit including a funnel shaped container, a plunger adapted to push a substance down the barrel of the funnel shaped container, a spatula, a retainer for keeping the kit elements in place and trays for protecting them from the environment are also provided. A method of use utilizing the filling system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister