Patents by Inventor Matthew Prygoski
Matthew Prygoski 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: 20240138949Abstract: A system for interconnecting bones includes an implantable member configured to be mechanically coupled to a first bone, configured to be mechanically coupled to a second bone, configured to provide substantially no resistance to compression of the implantable member, configured to support a tensile load within a predetermined range of tensile loads extending from a first load to a second load, configured to have a predetermined elasticity within the range of tensile loads, configured to have a first characteristic at the first load, and configured to have a second characteristic at the second load. The system also includes a means for measuring the first characteristic and the second characteristic. And the system includes a means for calculating a tension between the first bone and the second bone based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Matthew Prygoski, Richard Detlefsen, Evangelos Tozakoglou, John V. Daniluck
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Publication number: 20240130768Abstract: Bone anchors providing tensioning between adjacent bones, including a vertebra. Various embodiments use combinations of bone fasteners and staples to attach a tethering head to a bone. In some embodiments, the tether is attached to the head by means of a separate ring. In still other embodiments the tension in the tether is adjusted by use of a variable depth pocket within the head and/or the bone anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Lawrence Haber, Rick Detlefsen, Matthew Prygoski, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Patent number: 11883243Abstract: A system for interconnecting bones includes an implantable member configured to be mechanically coupled to a first bone, configured to be mechanically coupled to a second bone, configured to provide substantially no resistance to compression of the implantable member, configured to support a tensile load within a predetermined range of tensile loads extending from a first load to a second load, configured to have a predetermined elasticity within the range of tensile loads, configured to have a first characteristic at the first load, and configured to have a second characteristic at the second load. The system also includes a means for measuring the first characteristic and the second characteristic. And the system includes a means for calculating a tension between the first bone and the second bone based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Matthew Prygoski, Richard Detlefsen, Evangelos Tozakoglou, John V. Daniluck
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Publication number: 20230149047Abstract: Various methods and apparatus for dynamic stabilization of bones, and especially of vertebra. Disclosed herein are bushings that permit axial movement of a rod, tether, or similar interconnection device relative to an anchoring head that is coupled to a bone. Some bushings further allow lateral relative movement or rotational relative movement, such additional relative movement being limited by the size and shape of the bushing, the size and shape of the interconnection device, the size and shape of the bushing container, the manner of attaching the anchoring head to the bone, or other considerations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Richard McCarthy, Brian Snyder, Scott Luhmann, James Sanders, David Bumpass, Richard M. Schwend, Richard Detlefsen, Matthew Prygoski, Chris M. Powers, Collin Gibbs, Rebecca Lengyel, Darren Fugett, David W. Daniels
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Publication number: 20220183721Abstract: Methods and devices for the tailored restraint of two separate bones, in which the bones are generally permitted to rotate relative to one another, or move toward each other, but are restrained from separating beyond a predetermined, fixed distance. In some embodiments, the restraint is provided by compressing a tether into a notched groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Angus James Gray, Evangelos Tozakoglou, Matthew Prygoski, Collin Gibbs
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Publication number: 20210290271Abstract: Apparatus and method for dynamic connection between adjacent bones. Various embodiments pertain to a bone anchor that includes a rotatable spool, the spool being configured to place tension on a flexible member, such as a tether, suture, cable, or other. Still further embodiments pertain to tools for interconnecting two bone anchors with a tether.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: David W. Daniels, Matthew Prygoski, Richard Detlefsen, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Publication number: 20210128264Abstract: A system for interconnecting bones includes an implantable member configured to be mechanically coupled to a first bone, configured to be mechanically coupled to a second bone, configured to provide substantially no resistance to compression of the implantable member, configured to support a tensile load within a predetermined range of tensile loads extending from a first load to a second load, configured to have a predetermined elasticity within the range of tensile loads, configured to have a first characteristic at the first load, and configured to have a second characteristic at the second load. The system also includes a means for measuring the first characteristic and the second characteristic. And the system includes a means for calculating a tension between the first bone and the second bone based on the first characteristic and the second characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Matthew Prygoski, Richard Detlefsen, Evangelos Tozakoglou, John V. Daniluck
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Patent number: 10966704Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing soft tissue repair by delivering a suture through the soft tissue and underlying bone at two or more fixation points that can be spaced apart from each other and connected by the suture on the surface of the soft tissue. The two or more fixation points and the suture connected there between can be a continuous strand of suture, which can form a stitching assembly that can provide sufficient fixation in the bone and minimize disruption to the soft tissue and bone. In an example, the suture can be delivered into the bone using one or more implants that can catch the suture to drive the suture through the tissue and into the bone. The one or more implants can include structural features to aid in securing the suture to the implant. In an example, the suture can include structural features or be formed of a material to aid in fixation of the suture in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Antony J. Lozier, Matthew Prygoski, Daniel P. Murphy, Hallie E. Brinkerhuff, Michael Giordano, J. Craig Fryman, Alex McMullen, Kevin T. Stone
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Publication number: 20200390472Abstract: Methods and apparatus for coupling two or more bones together with a flexible connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Rick Detlefsen, Matthew Prygoski, David W. Daniels, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Publication number: 20200360059Abstract: Implantable devices for dynamic interconnection between bones, and especially between vertebrae. The devices provide for various types of manipulation of a flexible connection such as a tether, such as by providing an aperture through which the flexible connection is passed and guided, or a post to which a loop of the flexible connection can be attached, or a groove in which a loop of the flexible connection can be placed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Daniel Gerard Hoernschemeyer, Matthew Prygoski, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Publication number: 20200323562Abstract: An apparatus includes a first flexible connector and a second flexible connector. The apparatus also includes a first bone anchor including a first tethering head configured to receive a first portion of the first flexible connector. The apparatus also includes a second bone anchor including a second tethering head configured to receive a second portion of the first flexible connector. The apparatus also includes a third bone anchor defining a first aperture configured to receive therethrough the first bone anchor. The third bone anchor also defines a first peripheral channel configured to receive a first portion of the second flexible connector. The apparatus also includes a fourth bone anchor defining a second aperture configured to receive therethrough the second bone anchor. The fourth bone anchor also defines a second peripheral channel configured to receive a second portion of the second flexible connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Daniel Gerard Hoernschemeyer, Matthew Prygoski, Rick Detlefsen, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Publication number: 20200170696Abstract: Bone anchors providing tensioning between adjacent bones, including a vertebrae. Various embodiments use combinations of bone fasteners and staples to attach a tethering head to a bone. In some embodiments, the tether is attached to the head by means of a separate ring. In still other embodiments the tension in the tether is adjusted by use of a variable depth pocket within the head and/or the bone anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: OrthoPediatrics Corp.Inventors: Lawrence Haber, Rick Detlefsen, Matthew Prygoski, Evangelos Tozakoglou
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Patent number: 10179017Abstract: A orthopedic tool (10) for bone fixation is provided for driving a bone pin into a fractured bone to stabilize the fractured bone by maintaining the fractured bone in a reduced state. The tool may be a handheld device including a magazine (56) having a plurality of passageways (98) containing one or more bone pins (62) positioned within the passageways. The tool may also include a pneumatically—powered piston (64) having a projection (70) that is sized for receipt within the plurality of passageways, the projection applying sufficient force to the bone pin to drive the bone pin out of the magazine and into the fractured bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Antony J. Lozier, Daniel P. Murphy, Matthew Prygoski, Michael Giordano, Donald L. Yakimicki, Jeffrey Bassett, Michael Scott Collins
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Publication number: 20180125475Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for performing soft tissue repair by delivering a suture through the soft tissue and underlying bone at two or more fixation points that can be spaced apart from each other and connected by the suture on the surface of the soft tissue. The two or more fixation points and the suture connected there between can be a continuous strand of suture, which can form a stitching assembly that can provide sufficient fixation in the bone and minimize disruption to the soft tissue and bone. In an example, the suture can be delivered into the bone using one or more implants that can catch the suture to drive the suture through the tissue and into the bone. The one or more implants can include structural features to aid in securing the suture to the implant. In an example, the suture can include structural features or be formed of a material to aid in fixation of the suture in the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Antony J. Lozier, Matthew Prygoski, Daniel P. Murphy, Hallie E. Brinkerhuff, Michael Giordano, J. Craig Fryman, Alex McMullen, Kevin T. Stone
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Publication number: 20170071649Abstract: A orthopedic tool (10) for bone fixation is provided for driving a bone pin into a fractured bone to stabilize the fractured bone by maintaining the fractured bone in a reduced state. The tool may be a handheld device including a magazine (56) having a plurality of passageways (98) containing one or more bone pins (62) positioned within the passageways. The tool may also include a pneumatically—powered piston (64) having a projection (70) that is sized for receipt within the plurality of passageways, the projection applying sufficient force to the bone pin to drive the bone pin out of the magazine and into the fractured bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Antony J. Lozier, Daniel P. Murphy, Matthew Prygoski, Michael Giordano, Donald L. Yakimicki, Jeffrey Bassett, Michael Scott Collins