Patents by Inventor John A. Elliott

John A. Elliott 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: 11883113
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an engagement element connectable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. A part is disposed with the first member and being alternately connectable with an actuator and an adaptor attachable with an image guide. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Patent number: 11642177
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an element engageable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. The members are engageable with the bone fastener in a release configuration, an intermediate configuration and a locked configuration. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20220218417
    Abstract: A method for treating a spine, the method comprising the steps of: imaging a patient anatomy for registration of anatomical image data and positional tracking of the patient anatomy; selecting an implant strategy for at least one bone fastener; selecting a manipulation strategy for the patient anatomy; determining a post-correction orientation of the patient anatomy according to the implant strategy and the manipulation strategy; imaging the post-correction orientation of the patient anatomy; engaging the at least one bone fastener with vertebral tissue of the patient anatomy according to the implant strategy; and connecting a first implant support to the at least one bone fastener, the first implant support including an adaptor that is movable relative to the first implant support to releasably engage a surgical instrument to distract and/or compress the vertebral tissue according to the manipulation strategy. Surgical instruments, constructs and implants are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Loïc Josse, Bertrand Peultier, Julien J. Prevost, John A. Elliott, Mark R. Grizzard, Dustin Bobbitt
  • Publication number: 20210161602
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an engagement element connectable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. A part is disposed with the first member and being alternately connectable with an actuator and an adaptor attachable with an image guide. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Gizzard
  • Patent number: 10932841
    Abstract: A delivery system includes a first instrument having an outer sleeve defining a passageway. The first instrument includes an inner sleeve having a first end disposed in the passageway and a second end including a first mating element. The inner sleeve defines a channel. A second instrument includes a hollow shaft disposed in the channel and a handle coupled to the shaft. The handle includes a body and a second mating element extending from the body. The second mating element is configured to engage the first mating element to secure the second instrument to the first instrument. Methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, Julien Prevost, John A. Elliott, Michael C. Vincent
  • Patent number: 10893910
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an engagement element connectable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. A part is disposed with the first member and being alternately connectable with an actuator and an adaptor attachable with an image guide. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20200397513
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an element engageable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. The members are engageable with the bone fastener in a release configuration, an intermediate configuration and a locked configuration. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: JOHN A. ELLIOTT, JULIEN J. PREVOST, DANIEL PAXTON WALL, MARK R. GRIZZARD
  • Patent number: 10799300
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an element engageable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. The members are engageable with the bone fastener in a release configuration, an intermediate configuration and a locked configuration. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Patent number: 10779893
    Abstract: A surgical instrument adaptor comprises a member including a first mating surface that is removably attachable with a surgical instrument and a second mating surface that is connectable with an actuator. An image guide is attachable with the member and oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Jerald L. Redmond, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20200121397
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an engagement element connectable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. A part is disposed with the first member and being alternately connectable with an actuator and an adaptor attachable with an image guide. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20200121398
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member including a drive engageable with a first mating surface of a bone fastener. A second member is rotatable relative to the first member and includes an element engageable with a second mating surface of the bone fastener. The members are engageable with the bone fastener in a release configuration, an intermediate configuration and a locked configuration. Systems, surgical adaptors, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20200121396
    Abstract: A surgical instrument adaptor comprises a member including a first mating surface that is removably attachable with a surgical instrument and a second mating surface that is connectable with an actuator. An image guide is attachable with the member and oriented relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of the surgical instrument. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Jerald L. Redmond, Mark R. Grizzard
  • Publication number: 20200030015
    Abstract: A delivery system includes a first instrument having an outer sleeve defining a passageway. The first instrument includes an inner sleeve having a first end disposed in the passageway and a second end including a first mating element. The inner sleeve defines a channel. A second instrument includes a hollow shaft disposed in the channel and a handle coupled to the shaft. The handle includes a body and a second mating element extending from the body. The second mating element is configured to engage the first mating element to secure the second instrument to the first instrument. Methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, Julien Prevost, John A. Elliott, Michael C. Vincent
  • Patent number: 8834507
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for dilating tissue of a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an elongated, non-cannulated cylindrical body extending between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a first beveled configuration and the second end includes a second, different beveled configuration. The beveled ends can include surface features to provide tissue removal and to enhance engagement with bony tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, John A. Elliott
  • Patent number: 8617062
    Abstract: A device, system and method for dilating a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member sized to be movably received within an inside diameter of the outer tubular member. The outer tubular member includes a vertical slot running through a side of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has an upper portion and a lower portion. The retractor has a proximal end including at least one mounting member protruding outwardly from a side surface of the retractor and a distal end including at least one fanned blade protruding outwardly from the side surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, John A. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20120296359
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for dilating tissue of a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an elongated, non-cannulated cylindrical body extending between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end includes a first beveled configuration and the second end includes a second, different beveled configuration. The beveled ends can include surface features to provide tissue removal and to enhance engagement with bony tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, John A. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20120010471
    Abstract: A device, system and method for dilating a patient during a minimally invasive surgical procedure is disclosed. A surgical dilation system includes a dilator having an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member sized to be movably received within an inside diameter of the outer tubular member. The outer tubular member includes a vertical slot running through a side of the outer tubular member. The inner tubular member has an upper portion and a lower portion. The retractor has a proximal end including at least one mounting member protruding outwardly from a side surface of the retractor and a distal end including at least one fanned blade protruding outwardly from the side surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, John A. Elliott
  • Patent number: 7433937
    Abstract: A communication path is established that allows for communication between a filter graph space and a network driver space in a system. The communication path allows bi-directional communication between a filter graph driver in the filter graph space and a network driver in the network driver space. Addresses of data can be passed from the network driver to the filter graph driver, which allows the filter graph driver to communicate with a filter graph manager as necessary to configure the filter graph space to obtain data from the requested address. The data obtained from the address is then passed from the filter graph driver to the network driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Terje K. Backman, Thaddeus C. Pritchett, Peter F. Porzuczek, John A. Elliott, IV, Sriram Rajagopalan, Patrick C. O'Hanlon
  • Patent number: 7433938
    Abstract: A communication path is established that allows for communication between a filter graph space and a network driver space in a system. The communication path allows bidirectional communication between a filter graph driver in the filter graph space and a network driver in the network driver space. Addresses of data can be passed from the network driver to the filter graph driver, which allows the filter graph driver to communicate with a filter graph manager as necessary to configure the filter graph space to obtain data from the requested address. The data obtained from the address is then passed from the filter graph driver to the network driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Terje K. Backman, Thaddeus C. Pritchett, Peter F. Porzuczek, John A. Elliott, IV, Sriram Rajagopalan, Patrick C. O'Hanlon
  • Patent number: D963844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, John A. Elliott, Julien Prevost, Michael C. Vincent