Patents by Inventor Jason Michael May
Jason Michael May 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: 9050138Abstract: A vertebral rod connector includes a first portion configured to engage a fastener construct and define a first longitudinal axis. A second portion is configured to engage a vertebral rod and define a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis. A flexible linking portion is disposed for connecting the first portion with the second portion. The linking portion has a bifurcated configuration oriented transverse to the first longitudinal axis. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carlos E. Gil, Jason Michael May, Aleksandr G. Zolotov, Joshua W. Simpson
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Patent number: 8672972Abstract: Skeletal stabilization systems include a base, a longitudinal member, and a retaining member. The base includes an engagement surface with a surface area that is positionable in contact with a bone to atraumatically or traumatically engage the base to the bone. The retaining member engages the base to retain the longitudinal member relative to the base so that the longitudinal member can provide a desired stabilization effect to one or more adjacent bony portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David R. Erickson, Troy D. Drewey, Robert A. Farris, Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 8556904Abstract: One nonlimiting embodiment is directed to an anchor extender releasably engaged with an anchor configured for engagement with one or more bones or bony portions. The anchor extender generally includes a first member and a second member positioned about and movable relative to the first member. The anchor extender is positionable adjacent the anchor and movement of the second member relative to the first member toward the anchor as the anchor extender is engaged with the anchor results in lateral displacement of the anchor extender relative to the anchor while the first member engages with a first side of the anchor and the second member engages with an opposite second side of the anchor. However, in other embodiments, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Warsaw orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Alan Rezach, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20120277808Abstract: One non-limiting embodiment is directed to a reduction instrument releasably engageable with a bone anchor and structured to reduce a connecting element into a receiving member of the bone anchor. The reduction instrument includes a first member and a second member laterally movable relative to the first member between a first position for receiving a portion of the bone anchor and a second position for engaging the reduction instrument with the bone anchor. The reduction instrument also includes an actuating member axially displaceable relative to the first and second members. Additionally, the second member is moved between the first and second positions upon displacement of the actuating member relative to the first and second members, and the second member extends substantially parallel to the first member as it is moved between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 8211151Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to a vertebral body for correcting spinal deformities. The apparatus has a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface having at least one receiving member defining a channel for receiving a flexible connection member. The at least one receiving member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal and distal portions interfacing along a frangible connection such that the at least one receiving member extends axially from the upper surface a first distance when the frangible connection is unbroken and the at least one receiving member extends axially from the upper surface a second distance when the frangible connection is broken. The second distance is less than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Warsaw OrthopedicInventors: Frank J. Schwab, Carlos E. Gil, Jason Michael May, Aleksandr G. Zolotov
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Patent number: 8066750Abstract: There is provided an orthopedic plate and port structures for the plate. The plate can be non-rigid and includes at least one hole for receiving an anchor or an anchor retaining device. The at least one hole can include a rigid port structure that prevents or resists deformation of the plate when the anchor or anchor retaining device is engaged thereto.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IncInventors: Nelson Oi, Wilder Companioni, Jason Michael May, Michael V. West, Stephen Edward White
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Publication number: 20110276096Abstract: Skeletal stabilization systems include a base, a longitudinal member, and a retaining member. The base includes an engagement surface with a surface area that is positionable in contact with a bone to atraumatically or traumatically engage the base to the bone. The retaining member engages the base to retain the longitudinal member relative to the base so that the longitudinal member can provide a desired stabilization effect to one or more adjacent bony portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David R. Erickson, Troy D. Drewry, Robert A. Farris, Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 7998179Abstract: A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first vertebral engaging portion and a second vertebral engaging portion connected by flexible intermediate portions to permit translation of the vertebrae to which the bone plate is attached. The bone plate may further include a guide assembly extending between the vertebral engaging portions that permits at least uni-directional translation while enhancing resistance of the bone plate to bending forces.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Brian R. Harris, Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 7988711Abstract: Skeletal stabilization systems include a base, a longitudinal member, and a retaining member. The base includes an engagement surface with a surface area that is positionable in contact with a bone to atraumatically or traumatically engage the base to the bone. The retaining member engages the base to retain the longitudinal member relative to the base so that the longitudinal member can provide a desired stabilization effect to one or more adjacent bony portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David R. Erickson, Troy D. Drewry, Robert A. Farris, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20110184462Abstract: A vertebral rod connector includes a first portion configured to engage a fastener construct and define a first longitudinal axis. A second portion is configured to engage a vertebral rod and define a second longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first longitudinal axis. A flexible linking portion is disposed for connecting the first portion with the second portion. The linking portion has a bifurcated configuration oriented transverse to the first longitudinal axis. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carlos E. Gil, Jason Michael May, Aleksandr G. Zolotov, Joshua W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20110106165Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to a vertebral body for correcting spinal deformities. The apparatus has a plate member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface having at least one receiving member defining a channel for receiving a flexible connection member. The at least one receiving member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The proximal and distal portions interfacing along a frangible connection such that the at least one receiving member extends axially from the upper surface a first distance when the frangible connection is unbroken and the at least one receiving member extends axially from the upper surface a second distance when the frangible connection is broken. The second distance is less than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Frank J. Schwab, Carlos E. Gil, Jason Michael May, Aleksandr G. Zolotov
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Publication number: 20110106161Abstract: A crosslink for a spinal stabilization system is disclosed that provides significant increased torsional stability for the spinal stabilization system. The crosslink includes a first crosslink arm and a second crosslink arm having an eye. An eyebolt is included that has a horizontal passageway for receiving at least a portion of the first crosslink arm and an upper portion for receiving the eye of the second crosslink arm. The eyebolt includes a means for inhibiting rotational and translational movement of the portion of the first crosslink arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Bryan S. Wilcox, John Massey, Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 7875062Abstract: A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first hole therethrough between an upper surface and a lower surface of the bone plate to receive an anchor for engaging the plate to a bony segment. The system and method also include a retaining member engageable to the bone plate that includes a head with an outer perimeter having a ramped or camming portion that is positionable in contact with the anchor to prevent the anchor backing out of the first hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20100262190Abstract: A rod translation device is described that minimizes the wear between a spinal rod and a bone anchor in a spinal implant. In one embodiment, the rod translation device is a sleeve that is slid onto the outside diameter of the spinal rod. At least one compressible member, such as an O-ring, may be placed within the inside diameter of the sleeve to prevent direct contact of the outside diameter of the spinal rod to the inside diameter of the sleeve. Once the spinal rod is secured within the implant any translation of the spinal rod decreases wear debris between the outside diameter of the spinal rod and the pedicle screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Ray BALLARD, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20100076495Abstract: A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first vertebral engaging portion and a second vertebral engaging portion connected by flexible intermediate portions to permit translation of the vertebrae to which the bone plate is attached. The bone plate may further include a guide assembly extending between the vertebral engaging portions that permits at least uni-directional translation while enhancing resistance of the bone plate to bending forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Brian R. Harris, Jason Michael May
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Patent number: 7641675Abstract: A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first vertebral engaging portion and a second vertebral engaging portion connected by flexible intermediate portions to permit translation of the vertebrae to which the bone plate is attached. The bone plate may further include a guide assembly extending between the vertebral engaging portions that permits at least uni-directional translation while enhancing resistance of the bone plate to bending forces.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventors: Gary S. Lindemann, Brian R. Harris, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20080125813Abstract: Skeletal stabilization systems include a base, a longitudinal member, and a retaining member. The base includes an engagement surface with a surface area that is positionable in contact with a bone to atraumatically or traumatically engage the base to the bone. The retaining member engages the base to retain the longitudinal member relative to the base so that the longitudinal member can provide a desired stabilization effect to one or more adjacent bony portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: David R. Erickson, Troy D. Drewry, Robert A. Farris, Jason Michael May
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Publication number: 20080083613Abstract: There is provided an orthopedic plate and port structures for the plate. The plate can be non-rigid and includes at least one hole for receiving an anchor or an anchor retaining device. The at least one hole can include a rigid port structure that prevents or resists deformation of the plate when the anchor or anchor retaining device is engaged thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Nelson Oi, Wilder Companioni, Jason Michael May, Michael V. West, Stephen Edward White