Patents by Inventor Mark A. Rydell
Mark A. Rydell 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: 20230277327Abstract: The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments areType: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Britt Norton, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie
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Patent number: 11491023Abstract: The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments areType: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Next Orthosurgical, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Britt Norton, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie
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Patent number: 11246714Abstract: A surgical instrument for implanting a semi-rigid medical implant. The surgical instrument includes a shaft, an accessory shaft, an actuation mechanism and an implant engagement mechanism. The shaft has a channel formed therein. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The accessory shaft is slidably mounted in the channel. The accessory shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The actuation mechanism is mounted to the shaft proximate the proximal end thereof. The actuation mechanism is capable of causing the accessory shaft to slide with respect to the shaft. The implant engagement mechanism is attached to the distal end of the accessory shaft. The implant engagement mechanism is capable of engaging a semi-rigid surgical implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SAG, LLCInventors: Matthew Kyle, Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie, John P. Mehawej
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Publication number: 20190282375Abstract: A surgical instrument for implanting a semi-rigid medical implant. The surgical instrument includes a shaft, an accessory shaft, an actuation mechanism and an implant engagement mechanism. The shaft has a channel formed therein. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The accessory shaft is slidably mounted in the channel. The accessory shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The actuation mechanism is mounted to the shaft proximate the proximal end thereof. The actuation mechanism is capable of causing the accessory shaft to slide with respect to the shaft. The implant engagement mechanism is attached to the distal end of the accessory shaft. The implant engagement mechanism is capable of engaging a semi-rigid surgical implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Matthew Kyle, Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie, John P. Mehawaj
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Publication number: 20190269524Abstract: The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments areType: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Britt Norton, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie
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Patent number: 10195048Abstract: The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments areType: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Vertebral Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Britt Norton, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie
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Publication number: 20180028331Abstract: The invention is a modular interbody fusion device for fusing adjacent spinal vertebrae that is adapted to be implanted in a prepared interbody space including a first modular segment having a width including a first rail extending at least partially along one side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the first modular segment, a second modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the first rail on one side of the width and having a second rail extending at least partially along another side of the width and beyond a periphery of a body portion of the second modular segment, a third modular segment having a width and slidably connected to the second rail on one side of the width and wherein the device has an expanded position in which the second and third modular segments are extended along the first and second rails and positioned in a generally end to end configuration spaced apart by the rails prior to implantation and an implanted position in which the modular segments areType: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Britt Norton, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie
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Publication number: 20170181866Abstract: A segmented disc nucleus replacement prosthesis and system for its implantation wherein the segments are made of a compliant, homogeneous material throughout. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of modular segments that mate together in a rail-and-slot arrangement. The rails and slots are configured to interlock and hold together under load despite being formed of compliant materials. In one embodiment, insertion tools and stabilizers are utilized for manipulation of the modular segments, the insertion tools and stabilizers being designed to accommodate for handling the compliant modular segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie, John P. Mehawej
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Patent number: 9510953Abstract: A segmented disc nucleus replacement prosthesis and system for its implantation wherein the segments are made of a compliant, homogeneous material throughout. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of modular segments that mate together in a rail-and-slot arrangement. The rails and slots are configured to interlock and hold together under load despite being formed of compliant materials. In one embodiment, insertion tools and stabilizers are utilized for manipulation of the modular segments, the insertion tools and stabilizers being designed to accommodate for handling the compliant modular segments.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Vertebral Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie, John P. Mehawej
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Patent number: 9204971Abstract: A monolithic interpositional arthroplasty implant for use in repairing gyngylmus joints such as the joints of the ankle. The implant is a monolithic tibiotalar implant having a first major surface shaped to be positioned against a tibia. The tibia is allowed to articulate across the first major surface. A second major surface is shaped to be positioned against the talus.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: MEMOMETAL TECHNOLOGIESInventors: Mark A. Rydell, Scott McGarvey, Jeffrey C. Felt
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Publication number: 20150202049Abstract: A monolithic interpositional arthroplasty implant for use in repairing gyngylmus joints such as the joints of the ankle. The implant is a monolithic tibiotalar implant having a first major surface shaped to be positioned against a tibia. The tibia is allowed to articulate across the first major surface. A second major surface is shaped to be positioned against the talus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Mark A. Rydell, Scott McGarvey, Jeffrey C. Felt
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Patent number: 9022984Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of an elongate member into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a protective sheath configured to at least substantially surround an elongate member; and slidable member configured to travel along the protective sheath, the slidable member operatively coupled to the elongate member; wherein the elongate member is insertable into a lumen of a trans-dermal catheter by moving the slidable member along at least a part of the length of the protective sheath.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Pursuit Vascular, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Ziebol, William S. Nettekoven, Mark A. Rydell
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Patent number: 9005173Abstract: A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device (200) having a removable treatment component (213) with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component (213) configured to conform to a skin surface. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Zelickson, David A. Kist, Mark A. Rydell
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Publication number: 20130245770Abstract: A segmented disc nucleus replacement prosthesis and system for its implantation wherein the segments are made of a compliant, homogeneous material throughout. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of modular segments that mate together in a rail-and-slot arrangement. The rails and slots are configured to interlock and hold together under load despite being formed of compliant materials. In one embodiment, insertion tools and stabilizers are utilized for manipulation of the modular segments, the insertion tools and stabilizers being designed to accommodate for handling the compliant modular segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Stephen H. Crosbie, John P. Mehawej
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Patent number: 8100979Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Vertebral Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20120016380Abstract: A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device (200) having a removable treatment component (213) with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component (213) configured to conform to a skin surface. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Brian D. Zelickson, David A. Kist, Mark A. Rydell
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Publication number: 20110320005Abstract: A monolithic interpositional arthroplasty implant for use in repairing gyngylmus joints such as the joints of the ankle. The implant is a monolithic tibiotalar implant having a first major surface shaped to be positioned against a tibia. The tibia is allowed to articulate across the first major surface. A second major surface is shaped to be positioned against the talus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Mark A. Rydell, Scott McGarvey, Jeffrey C. Felt
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Patent number: 8052662Abstract: A system and method for rejuvenating skin through ablation using a handheld device (200) having a removable treatment component (213) with an abrasive material on one surface of the component which surface is on a portion of the treatment component (213) configured to conform to a skin surface. The system further includes application of other elements to facilitate skin recovery and rejuvenation processes.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Brian D. Zelickson, David A. Kist, Mark A. Rydell
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Patent number: 7914582Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Vertebral Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20100145457Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter