Patents by Inventor Michael Gorhan
Michael Gorhan 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: 20160089187Abstract: In some embodiments, a connector can be configured to couple a first fixation element (e.g., a first rod) to a second fixation element (e.g., a second rod). One or both of the first and second fixation elements can be included with the connector, or one or both can be separately provided. In some instances, at least one of the fixation elements is previously implanted in a patient. The connector can provide one or more degrees of freedom between the first and second fixation elements. The connector can also include a locking element configured to (1) lock one or more of the fixation elements to the connector, and (2) lock one or more of the degrees of freedom between the fixation elements. The connector can be configured to snap onto or otherwise engage a fixation element in a manner that provides tactile and/or audible feedback to the surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Zoher Bootwala, Michael Gorhan, Adam LaWare
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Patent number: 9226775Abstract: A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and can rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. When the bone screw head is seated within an aperture in the bone plate, rotating the integrated locking mechanism into the locked condition helps to prevent bone screw backout.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gorhan, Michael Jacene, Eric D. Kolb
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Publication number: 20150320455Abstract: Bone plates and bone plate systems are provided in which a bone plate includes a plurality of bone screw holes formed therein and positioned in laterally adjacent pairs. Positioned between the laterally adjacent pairs of bone screw holes are stabilizing strut. The bone plate system can additionally include windows positioned between longitudinally adjacent struts. Transverse bone screw planes can extend across the superior and inferior edges of the bone screw holes and define the minimum longitudinal boundaries of the windows. A guide device adapted for mating with the bone plate is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Bacem Georges
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Publication number: 20150313721Abstract: An angled fixation device, such as an angled screw. This angled fixation device may be used by the surgeon to secure a spacer to a spinal disc space. The proximal end portion of the angled fixation device is driven perpendicular to the anterior wall of the spacer, and so is parallel to the vertebral endplates and in-line with the inserter. The distal end portion of the angled fixation device is oriented at about a 45 degree angle (plus or minus 30 degrees) to the vertebral endplate it enters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Thomas Gamache, Joseph Childs, Derek Shaw, Jonathan Howe, Michael Gorhan, Shawn Stad, Kevin Flaherty
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Publication number: 20150297356Abstract: An angled fixation device, such as an angled screw. This angled fixation device may be used by the surgeon to secure a spacer to a spinal disc space. The proximal end portion of the angled fixation device is driven perpendicular to the anterior wall of the spacer, and so is parallel to the vertebral endplates and in-line with the inserter. The distal end portion of the angled fixation device is oriented at about a 45 degree angle (plus or minus 30 degrees) to the vertebral endplate it enters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Thomas Gamache, Joseph Childs, Derek Shaw, Jonathan Howe, Michael Gorhan, Shawn Stad, Kevin Flaherty
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Publication number: 20150282796Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for surgical and interventional planning, support, post-operative follow-up, and functional recovery tracking. In general, a patient can be tracked throughout medical treatment including through initial onset of symptoms, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment. In one embodiment, a patient and one or more medical professionals involved with treating the patient can electronically access a comprehensive treatment planning, support, and review system. The system can provide recommendations regarding diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment, and recovery from the surgical treatment based on data gathered from the patient and the medical professional(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Namal Nawana, Michael Gorhan, William J. Frasier, Cody Cranson, Hassan Serhan, Michael O'Neil, Matthew Parsons, Jennifer DiPietro, Christopher Nordstrom, John Griffin, Sean Selover, Jonathan Bellas, Michelle LeClerc
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Patent number: 9119677Abstract: Bone plates and bone plate systems are provided in which a bone plate includes a plurality of bone screw holes formed therein and positioned in laterally adjacent pairs. Positioned between the laterally adjacent pairs of bone screw holes are stabilizing strut. The bone plate system can additionally include windows positioned between longitudinally adjacent struts. Transverse bone screw planes can extend across the superior and inferior edges of the bone screw holes and define the minimum longitudinal boundaries of the windows. A guide device adapted for mating with the bone plate is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Bacem Georges
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Publication number: 20150094764Abstract: Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: David D. Konieczynski, Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Eric D. Kolb
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Patent number: 8940025Abstract: Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: David D. Konieczynski, Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Eric Kolb
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Publication number: 20140046335Abstract: Methods and devices are described for delivering a viscous material to a surgical site in a patient while keeping the clinician outside the fluoroscopy field.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventors: Michael Mazzuca, John Voellmicke, Michael Gorhan
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Patent number: 8579908Abstract: Methods and devices are described for delivering a viscous material to a surgical site in a patient while keeping the clinician outside the fluoroscopy field.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC.Inventors: Michael Mazzuca, John Voellmicke, Michael Gorhan
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Publication number: 20130282065Abstract: A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and can rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. When the bone screw head is seated within an aperture in the bone plate, rotating the integrated locking mechanism into the locked condition helps to prevent bone screw backout.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Michael Gorhan, Michael Jacene, Eric D. Kolb
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Patent number: 8460348Abstract: A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and can rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. When the bone screw head is seated within an aperture in the bone plate, rotating the integrated locking mechanism into the locked condition helps to prevent bone screw backout.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gorhan, Michael Jacene, Eric D. Kolb
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Publication number: 20130053893Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of the cervical spine. The devices and methods allow for treatment to be delivered from a lateral or posterior-lateral location of a subject, proximate to the cervical region of the spine. One exemplary embodiment of a spinal implant includes an elongate cage member and a plate member appended to a proximal end of the cage member. The plate member can be oriented in a manner such that it is asymmetric with respect to a long axis of the cage member. In another exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a cage member having a distal end that has an asymmetrical, bulleted shape such that the distal end is biased towards a superior or cranial direction. In a third exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a spinal fixation element and at least two mounting eyelets formed thereon. Exemplary methods related to implanting spinal implants from a lateral or posterior-lateral location are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Gamache, Michael Sorrenti, J. R. Hawkins, Michael Gorhan
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Publication number: 20130053894Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for treatment of the cervical spine. The devices and methods allow for treatment to be delivered from a lateral or posterior-lateral location of a subject, proximate to the cervical region of the spine. One exemplary embodiment of a spinal implant includes an elongate cage member and a plate member appended to a proximal end of the cage member. The plate member can be oriented in a manner such that it is asymmetric with respect to a long axis of the cage member. In another exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a cage member having a distal end that has an asymmetrical, bulleted shape such that the distal end is biased towards a superior or cranial direction. In a third exemplary embodiment, an implant includes a spinal fixation element and at least two mounting eyelets formed thereon. Exemplary methods related to implanting spinal implants from a lateral or posterior-lateral location are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Gamache, Michael Sorrenti, J. R. Hawkins, Michael Gorhan
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Publication number: 20120078373Abstract: An angled fixation device, such as an angled screw. This angled fixation device may be used by the surgeon to secure a spacer to a spinal disc space. The proximal end portion of the angled fixation device is driven perpendicular to the anterior wall of the spacer, and so is parallel to the vertebral endplates and in-line with the inserter. The distal end portion of the angled fixation device is oriented at about a 45 degree angle (plus or minus 30 degrees) to the vertebral endplate it enters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Thomas Gamache, Joseph Childs, Derek Shaw, Jonathan Howe, Michael Gorhan, Shawn Stad, Kevin Flaherty
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Publication number: 20110190827Abstract: Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Eric Kolb
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Publication number: 20110172719Abstract: A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and can rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. When the bone screw head is seated within an aperture in the bone plate, rotating the integrated locking mechanism into the locked condition helps to prevent bone screw backout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gorhan, Michael Jacene, Eric D. Kolb
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Patent number: 7935137Abstract: A bone plate system including a bone plate and a bone screw with an integrated locking mechanism is disclosed. The bone screw includes an elongate member having a threaded shank and a bone screw head that is radially deformable. The integrated locking mechanism sits within the bone screw head and can rotate between a locked condition and an unlocked condition. When the bone screw head is seated within an aperture in the bone plate, rotating the integrated locking mechanism into the locked condition helps to prevent bone screw backout.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael Gorhan, Michael Jacene, Eric D. Kolb
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Patent number: 7931678Abstract: Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Michael Jacene, Michael Gorhan, Eric Kolb