Patents by Inventor Jason Zappacosta

Jason Zappacosta 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).

  • STANDALONE INTERBODY IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20190105175
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer or endplates and one or more inserts, members, or frames coupled to the spacer or endplates. The inserts, members, or frames may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Veronika Martynova, Jason Gray, Jody Seifert, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
  • Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
    Patent number: 10251680
    Abstract: An implantable device may include a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, and a central screw that extends from a rear ramped actuator through a front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further include a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate. The implantable device may further include a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, the second plate configured to be received on the central screw. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Zappacosta
  • Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
    Patent number: 10226283
    Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Robert Rightler
  • Spinous process fusion devices and methods thereof
    Patent number: 10213235
    Abstract: Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Daniel Laskowitz, William E. Duffield, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, Darren Clutter
  • MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING TITANIUM SURFACE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20190046330
    Abstract: A surgical implant having a surface treatment which contains primary cavities and secondary cavities. The primary cavities are larger than the secondary cavities and the primary cavities have an average length ranging from 20-500 micrometers. The surface treatment includes recasted material adjacent to a plurality of the primary cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Miccio, Jason Zappacosta
  • STANDALONE INTERBODY IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20190046329
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • Standalone interbody implants
    Patent number: 10179053
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer or endplates and one or more inserts, members, or frames coupled to the spacer or endplates. The inserts, members, or frames may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Veronika Martynova, Jason Gray, Jody Seifert, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
  • LATERAL SPINOUS PROCESS SPACER
    Publication number: 20180368891
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Jamie Carroll, David C. Paul, Michael L. Boyer, II, Jason Zappacosta
  • SPINOUS PROCESS FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180344479
    Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180344474
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being inserted between adjacent vertebrae to facilitate the fusion process. The expandable fusion device may include first and second endplates, a translation member configured to expand an anterior side and/or posterior side of the device, a plurality of joists configured to connect the first and second endplates to the translation member, and first and second actuation members disposed internally to the device such that openings on a back side of the device can be used to expand or compress the anterior side, the posterior side, or both and such openings may also be used to introduce graft material into the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Tyler Hessler, Chad Glerum, Adam Friedrich, Alex Burkhardt, Jason Zappacosta, Kevin Gahman, Matthew Hansell, Andrew Iott, Hilliary Kopp, Jeff Nichols, Joel Cryder, Edward Karpowicz, John Matthews
  • Expandable spinal fixation system
    Patent number: 10136926
    Abstract: Expandable spinal fixation assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An expandable spinal fixation system may include expandable barrel assembly including an upper barrel half and a lower barrel half and a fixed barrel assembly. The fixed barrel assembly is insertable between the upper barrel half and the lower barrel half such that the fixed barrel assembly is clamped between the upper barrel half and the lower barrel half. Each of the expandable barrel assembly and the fixed barrel assembly includes fixation plates adapted to secure spinous processes to the fixation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Varun Ponmudi, Jason Zappacosta, Jonathan Perloff
  • Standalone interbody implants
    Patent number: 10137002
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289502
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion includes inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289495
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion include inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Mark Fromhold, Brittany Hansen, Mark Miccio, Morgan Kunkle, Matthew Urban, Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • DECOUPLED SPACER AND PLATE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180289496
    Abstract: Intervertebral spacer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A method of insertion include inserting an intervertebral spacer and plate together using an insertion tool and, upon removal of the insertion tool, the intervertebral spacer and plate are no longer considered connected/coupled and act as separate components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
  • Spinous process fusion devices
    Patent number: 10085777
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, William E. Duffield
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180263789
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being inserted between adjacent vertebrae to facilitate the fusion process. A method of installing an expandable fusion device may comprise introducing the expandable fusion device into an intervertebral space, wherein the expandable fusion device comprises a proximal end, a distal end, an anterior side connecting the proximal end and the distal end, and a posterior side connecting the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the expandable fusion device has an anterior height on the anterior side and a posterior height on the posterior side. The method may further comprise adjusting the anterior height of the expandable fusion device independently from adjustment of the posterior height. The method may further comprise adjusting the posterior height of the expandable fusion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Tyler Hessler, Chad Glerum, Adam Friedrich, Alex Burkhardt, Jason Zappacosta, Kevin Gahman, Matthew Hansell, Andrew Iott, Hilliary Kopp, Jeff Nichols, Joel Cryder, Edward Karpowicz, John Matthews
  • Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
    Patent number: 10076422
    Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
  • INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180250142
    Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
  • DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A SPINOUS PROCESS FIXATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180243016
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a device to facilitate the insertion and attachment of an implant that includes a barrel assembly and a plate assembly in an interspinous space. The device comprises a main body, a first arm that is configured to hold the barrel assembly, and a second arm that is configured to hold a locking plate of the plate assembly, wherein the first and second arms are movably attached to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Robert Rightler, Christopher Angelucci