Patents by Inventor John Kostuik
John Kostuik 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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Publication number: 20230046670Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef E. Gorek, Larry E. McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 11529132Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef E. Gorek, Larry E. McClintock, John Kostuik
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Publication number: 20200060671Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef E. Gorek, Larry E. McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 10485529Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Publication number: 20170258463Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 9681863Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Publication number: 20170150977Abstract: An implant includes an implantable portion and a housing. The implantable portion has a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has a solid outer surface and defines a radius of curvature. The housing is pivotally and rotatably coupled to the head and is configured to secure a rod to the implantable portion. The housing is fixed relative to the implantable portion when a rod is secured within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: John Kostuik, Richard W. Woods, Nick Missos, Michael Barrus
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Patent number: 9579127Abstract: An implant includes an implantable portion and a housing. The implantable portion has a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has a solid outer surface and defines a radius of curvature. The housing is pivotally and rotatably coupled to the head and is configured to secure a rod to the implantable portion. The housing is fixed relative to the implantable portion when a rod is secured within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Kostuik, Richard W. Woods, Nick Missos, Michael Barrus
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Patent number: 9510858Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Michael Barrus, Larry Mcclintock, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20160038182Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Michael Barrus, Larry Mcclintock, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20150359528Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 9161779Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Michael Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 9131934Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 8894695Abstract: An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Moore, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown
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Publication number: 20140277162Abstract: An implant includes an implantable portion and a housing. The implantable portion has a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank has a solid outer surface and defines a radius of curvature. The housing is pivotally and rotatably coupled to the head and is configured to secure a rod to the implantable portion. The housing is fixed relative to the implantable portion when a rod is secured within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: John Kostuik, Richard W. Woods, Nick Missos, Michael Barrus
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Publication number: 20140243605Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: K2M, INC.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Michael Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20140213853Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 8734338Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Michael Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 8696560Abstract: A retractor having a pair of blades is disclosed. A ring having an opening is attached to one end of the blades. The blades define a channel therebetween. The blades may be pivotally coupled to the ring. The retractor may have at least two conditions. In a first condition, the retractor is insertable through an incision in a patient's skin to an operative site. In a second condition, the retractor may be manipulated for retracting tissue surrounding the operative site. Instruments, prostheses, or tissue may be inserted or removed through the channel of the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Kevin R. Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Patent number: 8439977Abstract: A spinal spacer for engagement between vertebrae includes a body extending between a substantially contoured first end surface and a second end surface to define side surfaces and opposing top and bottom vertebral engaging surfaces substantially symmetrical about a centerline axis. At least one opening defines a hollow inner body and includes first and second intersecting openings extending through the top and bottom vertebral engaging surfaces. The second intersecting opening extends through the side surfaces. The second end surface includes at least one aperture formed therethrough in communication with the hollow inner body. A screw opening is defined through at least one plate insert configured to be removably coupled to the second end surface to substantially align the screw opening with the at least one aperture. The bone screw is configured to be threadingly secured within the at least one plate insert.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Kostuik, Larry McClintock, John I. Williams