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).

  • Patent number: 11883302
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Dunkley, Jerbrena C. Jacobs, Jason A. Rister, Dawin A. Rodriguez Santiago
  • Publication number: 20230293305
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: KEREM N. KALPAKCI, JARED J. DIEGMUELLER, JASON A. RISTER, DANIEL A. SHIMKO, SCOTT M. VICKERS, JEFFREY L. SCIFERT
  • Patent number: 11666446
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
  • Publication number: 20230157841
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Ian Dunkley, Jerbrena C. Jacobs, Jason A. Rister, Dawin A. Rodriguez Santiago
  • Publication number: 20220273464
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Rister, Cheyenne S. Rhodes, Senapathy Rajagopalan, Daniel A. Shimko
  • Publication number: 20190021862
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
  • Patent number: 9901381
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
  • Publication number: 20160192973
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
  • Patent number: 9283013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister
  • Publication number: 20140261855
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jason A. Rister