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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Patent number: 8298138Abstract: 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: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: 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: 20120271360Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: K2M, INC.Inventors: Jennifer Moore, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown
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Patent number: 8226695Abstract: 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: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Moore, John Kostuik, Steven A. Brown
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Publication number: 20120158149Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: John Kostuik, Larry McClintock, John I. Williams
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Patent number: 8137405Abstract: 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: October 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Kostuik, Larry McClintock, John I. Williams
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Publication number: 20110054259Abstract: 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: November 8, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
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Patent number: 7846093Abstract: 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: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
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Publication number: 20100094351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer Haggenmaker, John Kostuik, Steve A. Brown
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Publication number: 20100087925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: John Kostuik, Larry McClintock
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Publication number: 20070260125Abstract: 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 2, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: Kevin Strauss, Josef Gorek, Larry McClintock, John Kostuik
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Publication number: 20070162034Abstract: A method of repairing an annulus of an intervertebral disc includes excising, with a cutting tool, a damaged area of the annulus, thereby creating a space in the annulus, the space being defined by first and second annulus ends; making a partial incision at the first annulus end generally adjacent to the excised area, creating a flap of annulus; stretching the flap across the space, and attaching the flap to the second annulus end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: John Kostuik, Patrick Connolly, Kevin Strauss, Richard Woods, Mary Hamburger, Andy Rock
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Publication number: 20070106123Abstract: 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: September 26, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard Woods