Patents by Inventor John Riley Hawkins
John Riley Hawkins 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: 20220192843Abstract: A system for delivering flowable biomaterial to an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes a delivery body defining a proximal end, a distal end spaced from the proximal end along a longitudinal direction, a cannulation extending from the proximal end to an opening adjacent the distal end, and a distal region including a tip that extends to the distal end. The distal region defines a maximum height at a location proximal of the distal end and measured along a second direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The distal region is for indicating a distance between the adjacent vertebral bodies. The system includes a carrier having a longitudinally elongate channel for carrying biomaterial and being insertable within the cannulation, as well as an advancement member configured for insertion within the cannulation to forcibly advance the biomaterial from the cannulation, through the opening, and into the disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: James Murray, John Riley Hawkins, Benjamin Cleveland, Alicia McDermott, Roman Lomeli, John Dieselman, Stephen Bornhoft, Christopher Ramsay, Nicholas Pavento, Jan Klett, Stephane Gully, Eric Buehlmann, Thomas Gamache, Roger Berger
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Patent number: 11344190Abstract: Surgical visualization systems and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for providing visualization during surgical procedures. Systems and methods herein can be used in a wide range of surgical procedures, including spinal surgeries such as minimally-invasive fusion or discectomy procedures. Systems and methods herein can include various features for enhancing end user experience, improving clinical outcomes, or reducing the invasiveness of a surgery. Exemplary features can include access port integration, hands-free operation, active and/or passive lens cleaning, adjustable camera depth, and many others.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARLInventors: Daniel Thommen, Judith Flock, Veronique Christine Zollmann, William Kane, J. Riley Hawkins, Thomas Gamache, John Conidi, Leonard Bryant Guffey, Eric Kolb
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Patent number: 11298242Abstract: A system for delivering flowable biomaterial to an intervertebral disc space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes a delivery body defining a proximal end, a distal end spaced from the proximal end along a longitudinal direction, a cannulation extending from the proximal end to an opening adjacent the distal end, and a distal region including a tip that extends to the distal end. The distal region defines a maximum height at a location proximal of the distal end and measured along a second direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The distal region is for indicating a distance between the adjacent vertebral bodies. The system includes a carrier having a longitudinaly elongate channel for carrying biomaterial and being insertable within the cannulation, as well as an advancement member configured for insertion within the cannulation to forcibly advance the biomaterial from the cannulation, through the opening, and into the disc space.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Inventors: James Murray, John Riley Hawkins, Benjamin Cleveland, Alicia McDermott, Roman Lomeli, John Dieselman, Stephen Bornhoft, Christopher Ramsay, Nicholas Pavento, Jan Klett, Stephane Gully, Eric Buehlmann, Thomas Gamache, Roger Berger
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Patent number: 11278323Abstract: A novel posterolateral inter-muscular approach has been developed to access the cervical spine. The approach includes elevating the splenius capitis and trapezios muscles dorsally to create a window for deep spine access, wherein the window comprises: i) an anterior superior border of the trapezius muscle; ii) an anterior inferior border of the splenius capitis muscle, and iii) a posterior superior border of the levator scapulae muscle. Preferably, a device such as an implant or an instrument is then passed through the window to manipulate the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William C. Horton, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher L. Ramsay, Edward B. Zalenski, Alexander Grinberg, Hassan Serhan, Ernest Quintanilha
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Publication number: 20220039877Abstract: Electronic devices that detect their position and/or orientation with respect to earth's frame of reference are described. A coupler can removeably maintain the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can have a housing and the coupler can be included on the housing and arranged to physically connect the housing of the electronic device to the housing of at least one other electronic device. Alternatively, the coupler can be a packaging that maintains the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can be calibrated using the orientation or position information obtained by other electronic devices maintained by the coupler. Further, each electronic device can include a power source that remains inactive until the device is ready for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William Frasier, John Riley Hawkins, Roman Lomeli, Mark Hall, Dennis Chien
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Patent number: 11241255Abstract: A novel posterolateral inter-muscular approach has been developed to access the cervical spine. The approach includes elevating the splenius capitis and trapezios muscles dorsally to create a window for deep spine access, wherein the window comprises: i) an anterior superior border of the trapezius muscle; ii) an anterior inferior border of the splenius capitis muscle, and iii) a posterior superior border of the levator scapulae muscle. Preferably, a device such as an implant or an instrument is then passed through the window to manipulate the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William C. Horton, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher L. Ramsay, Edward B. Zalenski, Alexander Grinberg, Hassan Serhan, Ernest Quintanilha
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Patent number: 11234736Abstract: A novel posterolateral inter-muscular approach has been developed to access the cervical spine. The approach includes elevating the splenius capitis and trapezios muscles dorsally to create a window for deep spine access, wherein the window comprises: i) an anterior superior border of the trapezius muscle; ii) an anterior inferior border of the splenius capitis muscle, and iii) a posterior superior border of the levator scapulae muscle. Preferably, a device such as an implant or an instrument is then passed through the window to manipulate the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William C. Horton, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher L. Ramsay, Edward B. Zalenski, Alexander Grinberg, Hassan Serhan, Ernest Quintanilha
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Publication number: 20220000637Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device comprising inferior and superior fusion cage devices that provide an ability to correct spondylolisthesis via in-situ adjustment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Douglas Raymond, John Riley Hawkins
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Patent number: 11160619Abstract: Electronic devices that detect their position and/or orientation with respect to earth's frame of reference are described. A coupler can removeably maintain the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can have a housing and the coupler can be included on the housing and arranged to physically connect the housing of the electronic device to the housing of at least one other electronic device. Alternatively, the coupler can be a packaging that maintains the electronic devices in physical proximity of one another. Each electronic device can be calibrated using the orientation or position information obtained by other electronic devices maintained by the coupler. Further, each electronic device can include a power source that remains inactive until the device is ready for use.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William Frasier, John Riley Hawkins, Roman Lomeli, Mark Hall, Dennis Chien
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Publication number: 20210322180Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 11134987Abstract: A novel posterolateral inter-muscular approach has been developed to access the cervical spine. The approach includes elevating the splenius capitis and trapezios muscles dorsally to create a window for deep spine access, wherein the window comprises: i) an anterior superior border of the trapezius muscle; ii) an anterior inferior border of the splenius capitis muscle, and iii) a posterior superior border of the levator scapulae muscle. Preferably, a device such as an implant or an instrument is then passed through the window to manipulate the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William C. Horton, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher L. Ramsay, Edward B. Zalenski, Alexander Grinberg, Hassan Serhan, Ernest Quintanilha
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Patent number: 11071634Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20210169656Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20210161682Abstract: An expandable trial can include an inferior portion, a superior portion, and a middle expanding portion as well as load cells for monitoring the load on the trial. The trial may also include recesses on its lateral sides to provide spacing to accommodate a disc removal tool so tissue can be cleared monitoring load. In addition, neural foramen spacing can be monitoring to provide information about how much neural release has been achieved as the disc is cleaned and the spine is positioned and repositioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Roman Lomeli, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher Ramsay, Zoher Bootwala, Jennifer DiPietro, John Griffin
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Patent number: 10987116Abstract: Adjustable drill guides and related methods are disclosed herein. An exemplary drill guide can include an adjustment mechanism that allows for precise incremental adjustment of the drill guide's depth setting while securely maintaining the device at a fixed setting between adjustments. The adjustment mechanism can improve the safety and security of the drill guide, for example by limiting adjustment only to those situations where it is specifically intended by the user, thereby reducing or eliminating the risk of inadvertent depth adjustment. In some embodiments, a drill guide can include high visibility, easy-to-read depth indications while maintaining a slender profile and without shifting the user's eye gaze, for example by employing a multi-surface moving scale having a text height that is at least twice the adjustment increment. Handles, protection sleeves, navigation adapters, and various other accessories that can be used with or without a drill guide are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Joseph Peterson, Felix Aschmann, John Riley Hawkins
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Patent number: 10973652Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20210100589Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo
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Patent number: 10940025Abstract: An expandable trial can include an inferior portion, a superior portion, and a middle expanding portion as well as load cells for monitoring the load on the trial. The trial may also include recesses on its lateral sides to provide spacing to accommodate a disc removal tool so tissue can be cleared monitoring load. In addition, neural foramen spacing can be monitoring to provide information about how much neural release has been achieved as the disc is cleaned and the spine is positioned and repositioned.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Roman Lomeli, John Riley Hawkins, Christopher Ramsay, Zoher Bootwala, Jennifer DiPietro, John Griffin
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Publication number: 20210030449Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes an elongate shaft adapted to be positioned adjacent to a bone anchor implanted in bone, and a tensioning mechanism pivotally associated with the elongate shaft and adapted to couple to a tether seated across the bone anchor and to pivot relative to the elongate shaft to apply a tensioning force to the tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, John Riley Hawkins
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Patent number: 10898232Abstract: Bone anchor assemblies are disclosed herein that can provide for improved fixation as compared with traditional bone anchor assemblies. An exemplary assembly can include a bracket or wing that extends down from the receiver member. The distal portion of the wing can define a bone anchor opening through which one or more auxiliary bone anchors can be disposed to augment the fixation of the assembly's primary bone anchor. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to a proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a caudal direction or a cephalad direction. A distal surface of the distal portion of the wing can be obliquely angled relative to the proximal-distal axis of the spanning portion to face one of a medial direction or a lateral direction. Surgical methods using the bone anchor assemblies described herein are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Medos International SàrlInventors: Kevin Lee, Mark Hall, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Albert Montello, Joseph Peterson, Benjamin Johnston, Heiko Koller, Todd Albert, Christopher Ames, Bradford Currier, Claudius Thome, Masashi Neo