Patents by Inventor Mihaela Morar

Mihaela Morar 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: 20230081410
    Abstract: An interfragmentary guide and plate system is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Mihaela Morar, Zack Day, Troy Watson
  • Publication number: 20220395305
    Abstract: A bone plate according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a body portion. The body portion includes a first slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a plurality of teeth adjacent the first slotted portion for engaging a driver in the first slotted portion. The body portion also includes a second slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a ramped portion at least partially surrounding the second slotted portion. The ramped portion tapers from an outer surface of the body portion toward an inner surface of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Brad Dresher, Mihaela Morar, Chris Powell, Michael J. Dresher
  • Patent number: 11517358
    Abstract: A plating system includes a bone plate including an aperture. A locking member is receivable in the aperture to attach the bone plate to a joint. The plating system includes a guide including a body having a first end portion, a second end portion, an attachment portion attached to the bone plate, and a rotating portion including a sleeve to receive a drill or a guide wire. The first end portion of the body is rotationally connected to the attachment portion to pivot the body about a first axis to move the sleeve, and the rotating portion is rotationally connected to the second end portion of the body of the guide to pivot the rotating portion about a second axis to move the sleeve. The rotating portion translates along the second axis to move the sleeve, and the sleeve defines one of a plurality of trajectories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Mihaela Morar, Zack Day, Troy Watson
  • Patent number: 11452551
    Abstract: A bone plate according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a body portion. The body portion includes a first slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a plurality of teeth adjacent the first slotted portion for engaging a driver in the first slotted portion. The body portion also includes a second slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a ramped portion at least partially surrounding the second slotted portion. The ramped portion tapers from an outer surface of the body portion toward an inner surface of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Dresher, Mihaela Morar, Chris Powell, Michael J. Dresher
  • Publication number: 20210282823
    Abstract: Internal beam plates and associated instrumentation may be utilized for performing arthrodesis procedures, bone fracture procedures, osteotomy procedures, etc. Exemplary surgical methods that may be performed using the internal beam plates and associated instrumentation include, but are not limited to, lapidus bunionectomy procedures, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) procedures, chevron procedures, fracture repair procedures, etc. The exemplary internal beam plates incorporate an integral beam that is configured to increase strength and stiffness across a fusion site. The exemplary cutting/prep guides are configured to allow surgeons to reduce, prepare, and cut bones for receiving the beam of the internal beam plate using one or more guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary Day, Chris Powell, Mihaela Morar, Carl Hasselman
  • Publication number: 20210100594
    Abstract: An interfragmentary guide and plate system is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Peterson, Mihaela Morar, Zack Day, Troy Watson
  • Publication number: 20200337747
    Abstract: A bone plate according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a body portion. The body portion includes a first slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a plurality of teeth adjacent the first slotted portion for engaging a driver in the first slotted portion. The body portion also includes a second slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a ramped portion at least partially surrounding the second slotted portion. The ramped portion tapers from an outer surface of the body portion toward an inner surface of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Brad Dresher, Mihaela Morar, Chris Powell, Michael Dresher
  • Patent number: 10743920
    Abstract: A bone plate according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a body portion. The body portion includes a first slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a plurality of teeth adjacent the first slotted portion for engaging a driver in the first slotted portion. The body portion also includes a second slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a ramped portion at least partially surrounding the second slotted portion. The ramped portion tapers from an outer surface of the body portion toward an inner surface of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Brad Dresher, Mihaela Morar, Chris Powell, Michael J. Dresher
  • Publication number: 20170156768
    Abstract: A bone plate according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a body portion. The body portion includes a first slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a plurality of teeth adjacent the first slotted portion for engaging a driver in the first slotted portion. The body portion also includes a second slotted portion extending at least partially through the body portion and a ramped portion at least partially surrounding the second slotted portion. The ramped portion tapers from an outer surface of the body portion toward an inner surface of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Brad Dresher, M.D., Mihaela Morar, Chris Powell, Michael J. Dresher
  • Patent number: 8021367
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for repair of toe deformities using a bioabsorbable pin. The apparatus is a kit of part comprising a bioabsorbable pin, a predrill, a bone tamp, a cutter and a forceps. One surgical method of repairing toe deformities includes resecting a proximal interphalangeal joint, drilling a hole in a proximal phalanx using a proximal portion of a pin, removing the pin from the proximal phalanx, drilling a tip of a toe through middle and distal phalanxes, driving the pin retrograde and traversing the distal, middle and proximal phalanxes until the pin stops advancing due to resistance at a proximal cortex, holding the pin and powering a pin driver to separate a distal portion of the pin, and suturing the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard Bourke, Mihaela Morar, Peter A. Denove
  • Publication number: 20080086139
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for repair of toe deformities using a bioabsorbable pin. The apparatus is a kit of part comprising a bioabsorbable pin, a predrill, a bone tamp, a cutter and a forceps. One surgical method of repairing toe deformities includes resecting a proximal interphalangeal joint, drilling a hole in a proximal phalanx using a proximal portion of a pin, removing the pin from the proximal phalanx, drilling a tip of a toe through middle and distal phalanxes, driving the pin retrograde and traversing the distal, middle and proximal phalanxes until the pin stops advancing due to resistance at a proximal cortex, holding the pin and powering a pin driver to separate a distal portion of the pin, and suturing the wound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gerard Bourke, Mihaela Morar, Peter Denove