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).
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Patent number: 11883113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Patent number: 11642177Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20220218417Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Loïc Josse, Bertrand Peultier, Julien J. Prevost, John A. Elliott, Mark R. Grizzard, Dustin Bobbitt
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Publication number: 20210161602Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Gizzard
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Patent number: 10932841Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, Julien Prevost, John A. Elliott, Michael C. Vincent
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Patent number: 10893910Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20200397513Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: JOHN A. ELLIOTT, JULIEN J. PREVOST, DANIEL PAXTON WALL, MARK R. GRIZZARD
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Patent number: 10799300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Patent number: 10779893Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Jerald L. Redmond, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20200121397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20200121398Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Daniel Paxton Wall, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20200121396Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: John A. Elliott, Julien J. Prevost, Jerald L. Redmond, Mark R. Grizzard
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Publication number: 20200030015Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, Julien Prevost, John A. Elliott, Michael C. Vincent
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Patent number: 8834507Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, John A. Elliott
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Patent number: 8617062Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, John A. Elliott
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Publication number: 20120296359Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, John A. Elliott
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Publication number: 20120010471Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: David A. Mire, Kelli N. Sebastian, Paul F. Wheeler, John A. Elliott
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Patent number: 7433937Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Terje K. Backman, Thaddeus C. Pritchett, Peter F. Porzuczek, John A. Elliott, IV, Sriram Rajagopalan, Patrick C. O'Hanlon
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Patent number: 7433938Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Terje K. Backman, Thaddeus C. Pritchett, Peter F. Porzuczek, John A. Elliott, IV, Sriram Rajagopalan, Patrick C. O'Hanlon
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Patent number: D963844Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Mark R. Grizzard, John A. Elliott, Julien Prevost, Michael C. Vincent