Patents by Inventor Jonathan E. Blackwell

Jonathan E. Blackwell 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: 11612502
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a body having opposite first and second end walls and opposite first and second side walls. The side walls each extend from the first end wall to the second end wall. A first cap is coupled to top ends of the walls. A second cap is coupled to bottom ends of the walls. The implant includes an opening extending through the caps such that the first cap defines a first ledge extending from the walls to the opening and the second cap defines a second ledge extending from the walls to the opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Adriaan J. Kuyler, Anthony J. Melkent, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell
  • Publication number: 20220354663
    Abstract: An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: James M. Mirda, JONATHAN E. BLACKWELL, RICHARD A. HYNES
  • Publication number: 20220323232
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. At least one indicia is disposed with the implant body to facilitate orientation of the implant body with the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, JR., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Patent number: 11446159
    Abstract: An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Mirda, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Richard A. Hynes
  • Patent number: 11446154
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. At least one indicia is disposed with the implant body to facilitate orientation of the implant body with the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, Jr., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Publication number: 20220273453
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. At least one indicia is disposed with the implant body to facilitate orientation of the implant body with the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, JR., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Publication number: 20220000636
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Cristian A. Capote
  • Publication number: 20210393250
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, JR., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Patent number: 11141287
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Cristian A. Capote
  • Patent number: 11141143
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, Jr., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Publication number: 20210145607
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a body having opposite first and second end walls and opposite first and second side walls. The side walls each extend from the first end wall to the second end wall. A first cap is coupled to top ends of the walls. A second cap is coupled to bottom ends of the walls. The implant includes an opening extending through the caps such that the first cap defines a first ledge extending from the walls to the opening and the second cap defines a second ledge extending from the walls to the opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Adriaan J. Kuyler, Anthony J. Melkent, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 10905567
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a body having opposite first and second end walls and opposite first and second side walls. The side walls each extend from the first end wall to the second end wall. A first cap is coupled to top ends of the walls. A second cap is coupled to bottom ends of the walls. The implant includes an opening extending through the caps such that the first cap defines a first ledge extending from the walls to the opening and the second cap defines a second ledge extending from the walls to the opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Adriaan J. Kuyler, Anthony J. Melkent, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 10863976
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsey G. Waugh, Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Thomas E. Drochner, Carrie L. Gowan, Bret Matthew Wilfong, Thomas A. Carls, Richard A. Hynes, D. Hal Silcox, III, John A. Cowan, Jr., Jean-Pierre Mobasser
  • Publication number: 20200337860
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a body having opposite first and second end walls and opposite first and second side walls. The side walls each extend from the first end wall to the second end wall. A first cap is coupled to top ends of the walls. A second cap is coupled to bottom ends of the walls. The implant includes an opening extending through the caps such that the first cap defines a first ledge extending from the walls to the opening and the second cap defines a second ledge extending from the walls to the opening. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic,Inc.
    Inventors: ADRIAAN J. KUYLER, Anthony J. Melkent, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 10729556
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body defines a cavity. A plate is connectable with the implant body via a coupling member adjacent the cavity and is translatable relative thereto. The coupling member has a portion including a frangible torque limit. The plate defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener with tissue. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Anthony J. Melkent, Neel Anand
  • Publication number: 20200222201
    Abstract: An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: James M. Mirda, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Richard A. Hynes
  • Patent number: 10624760
    Abstract: An interbody implant includes an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface. The implant body includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a cavity configured for disposal of bone growth detectable via medical imaging. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Mirda, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Richard A. Hynes
  • Publication number: 20200015981
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one opening oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body defining a cavity such that a surgical instrument is connectable with the implant body adjacent the cavity and movable relative to the implant body. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Cristian A. Capote
  • Patent number: D948048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Adriaan J. Kuyler, Benjamin D. Cowan, Anthony J. Melkent, Keith E. Miller, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Jennifer B. McNab
  • Patent number: D955579
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Adriaan J. Kuyler, Benjamin D. Cowan, Anthony J. Melkent, Keith E. Miller, Cristian A. Capote, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Jennifer B. McNab