Patents by Inventor Keith Bridwell

Keith Bridwell 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).

  • Publication number: 20130245690
    Abstract: An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue. The proximal portion defines a first cavity that defines a first longitudinal axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity and movement within a first plane. The connector is moveable along the first longitudinal axis relative to the distal portion. A receiver is attached to the connector and includes an implant cavity defining a second longitudinal axis and configured for disposal of an implant. The implant cavity is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis such that the implant is rotatable in a second plane relative to the distal portion of the fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Brian Burd, Clifford Simmons
  • Publication number: 20100324610
    Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas D. Kave
  • Patent number: 7794464
    Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas D. Kave
  • Publication number: 20070213715
    Abstract: Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebrae of the spinal column, transverse bridges to connect implant holders associated with a particular vertebra, and inter-level linking assemblies to connect instrument assemblies associated with different vertebrae. Derotation handles can be provided to facilitate application of the alignment forces, while the assemblies distribute the corrective forces to the connected implants and vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Keith Bridwell, Stewart Young, Brian Burd, Douglas Kave