Patents by Inventor Nicholas Slater
Nicholas Slater 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: 20240151584Abstract: Flowcells and Raman analysis systems provide improved signal collection dynamics through increased solid-angle geometries and improved numerical aperture for near-diffraction-limited performance. A combined excitation/collection beam passes through a first optical material, a sample conduit and a second optical material. A concave reflective aspheric surface focuses and re-collimates the combined beam to and from a region of the sample within the conduit. The optical materials may comprise separate windows or may integrally form sidewalls the conduit. The reflective surface may be spaced apart from the second window or may be integrally formed with the second optical material. The focused region in the sample may approximate a point or a line, and at least a portion of the interior wall of the conduit may be reflective, causing the combined beam to pass through the sample region more than once to enhance collection efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Nicholas Skriba, James Tedesco, Joseph Slater
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Patent number: 11883078Abstract: An implant for fusing a joint between first and second bone portions. The implant includes a screw member, and a washer polyaxially rotatable relative to the screw member. The screw member includes a head, a lag zone, and a threaded engagement zone. The implant includes a fusion zone for joint compression, extending from the washer to the proximal end of the engagement zone. Fenestrations may be present in the fusion zone. The length of the fusion zone ranges from about 10 mm to about 37 mm. Different surface finishes including roughened and non-roughened may be applied selectively to selected portions of the implant. In an embodiment, the joint is a sacro-iliac joint, and upon implantation the implant extends from the exterior of the ilium, across the joint and into the sacral vertebral body. Instrumentation and methods for preparing the joint and implanting the implant are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignees: IMDS LLC, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Brian Scott Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, William W. Cross, III
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Patent number: 11628071Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20230059459Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel trash can configured to provide money to users in exchange for trash/litter and recyclable items. The trash can has separate bins for collecting trash and recyclables; a weight sensor for determining a weight of the collected trash and recyclables; a processor for determining cash value corresponding to the weight of the collected trash and recyclables; a coin tray for storing coins; a bill tray for storing bills; a coin slot configured to dispense coins from the coin tray; and a bill slot for dispensing bills from the bill tray for providing a monetary amount to a user in exchange for depositing trash and recyclables. The bins can be removed, and the trays can be refilled by municipal authorities. In some embodiments, the trash can assembly has a screen display for displaying the weight of items and corresponding monetary amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventor: Nicholas Slater
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Patent number: 11540928Abstract: Implants include fixation features which slidingly receive fixation elements. The fixation features may be negative or positive features, such as undercut channels or posts. Examples include unicompartmental tibial trays having a ridge protruding from the bone-facing side, an undercut channel formed within the ridge. Instruments are disclosed for preparing a ridge-receiving feature in bone. Implants and fixation elements are configured for implantation without penetrating a cortical wall of a bone. Instruments and surgical methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: ENGAGE UNI LLCInventors: Brian S. Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin
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Publication number: 20220339004Abstract: A unicompartmental orthopedic knee implant may include a tibial tray including a body having a joint-facing side, a bone-facing side opposite the joint-facing side, a side wall extending about a periphery of the body, and a channel extending through the bone-facing side from one of the joint-facing side or the side wall, the channel being angled relative to the bone-facing side of the body. The implant may also include a fixation element coupled to the body. The fixation element may include a rail for insertion into the channel of the body, a support extending from the rail, and a bone engagement feature connected to the support, the bone engagement feature including an edge operable to penetrate the tibia, wherein the bone engagement feature is inserted through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: ENGAGE UNI LLCInventors: Brian S. Schumacher, Daniel F. Justin, Nicholas Slater, Edwin P. Su, Andrew D. Pearle
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Publication number: 20220104948Abstract: Systems for joint arthroplasty include prostheses which are secured to bone with sliding anchors. Examples include unicondylar and bicondylar knee prostheses for hemi-arthroplasty and total arthroplasty. Instruments guide the anchors into proper engagement with the prosthetic components. Methods of using the prostheses and instruments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Hyun BAE, Edwin SU, Brady R. SHIRLEY, Joshua A. BUTTERS, Andrew R. FAUTH, Daniel J. TRIPLETT, Neil ETHERINGTON, Nicholas SLATER, Dylan M. HUSHKA, Carlyle J. CREGER, Ephraim AKYUZ, Daniel HAYES
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Patent number: 11224469Abstract: Implants, systems and related methods for correcting bunions are disclosed. The implants, systems and methods may include a first bone engaging implant configured to couple to a first bone, and a second bone engaging implant configured to couple to a second bone that is adjacent the first bone. The implants, systems and methods may further include a flexible cable member extending between the first and second implants that allows motion between the first and second implants but for movement of the first and second implants away from each other. The length of the cable member may draw the first bone towards the second bone and decrease an angle formed between therebetween. The cable member may be rigidly or slidably coupled to the first and second implants.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: PROCEPTION MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Brian Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, Josef J. Geldwert
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Publication number: 20210401472Abstract: An implant for fusing a joint between first and second bone portions. The implant includes a screw member, and a washer polyaxially rotatable relative to the screw member. The screw member includes a head, a lag zone, and a threaded engagement zone. The implant includes a fusion zone for joint compression, extending from the washer to the proximal end of the engagement zone. Fenestrations may be present in the fusion zone. The length of the fusion zone ranges from about 10 mm to about 37 mm. Different surface finishes including roughened and non-roughened may be applied selectively to selected portions of the implant. In an embodiment, the joint is a sacro-iliac joint, and upon implantation the implant extends from the exterior of the ilium, across the joint and into the sacral vertebral body. Instrumentation and methods for preparing the joint and implanting the implant are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicants: IMDS LLC, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Brian Scott SCHUMACHER, Nicholas SLATER, William W. CROSS, III
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Patent number: 11197763Abstract: Systems for joint arthroplasty include prostheses which are secured to bone with sliding anchors. Examples include unicondylar and bicondylar knee prostheses for hemi-arthroplasty and total arthroplasty. Instruments guide the anchors into proper engagement with the prosthetic components. Methods of using the prostheses and instruments are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: ENGAGE MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Hyun Bae, Edwin Su, Brady R. Shirley, Joshua A. Butters, Andrew R. Fauth, Daniel J. Triplett, Neil Etherington, Nicholas Slater, Dylan M. Hushka, Carlyle J. Creger, Ephraim Akyuz, Daniel Hayes
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Patent number: 11129649Abstract: An implant for fusing a joint between first and second bone portions. The implant includes a screw member, and a washer polyaxially rotatable relative to the screw member. The screw member includes a head, a lag zone, and a threaded engagement zone. The implant includes a fusion zone for joint compression, extending from the washer to the proximal end of the engagement zone. Fenestrations may be present in the fusion zone. The length of the fusion zone ranges from about 10 mm to about 37 mm. Different surface finishes including roughened and non-roughened may be applied selectively to selected portions of the implant. In an embodiment, the joint is a sacro-iliac joint, and upon implantation the implant extends from the exterior of the ilium, across the joint and into the sacral vertebral body. Instrumentation and methods for preparing the joint and implanting the implant are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignees: IMDS LLC, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Brian Scott Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, William W. Cross, III
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Publication number: 20210154021Abstract: A fusion cage may include an upper endplate directly hinged to a lower endplate. The fusion cage may be adjustable to provide various angles between the endplates. An insert may be coupled between the endplates to lock the endplates at a selected angle. Fasteners may extend through the fusion cage into adjacent bone portions. An instrument may couple to an endplate so that the hinged-together endplates may be inserted between bone portions. The instrument may be used to adjust the angle between the endplates and to couple the insert between the endplates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: IMDS LLCInventors: Hyun BAE, Jeffery D. ARNETT, Nicholas SLATER
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Patent number: 10945859Abstract: Expandable fusion cages are disclosed which may be expandable in two substantially mutually perpendicular directions.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: AMPLIFY SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Darin Ewer, Trevor K. Lewis, Justin Hyer, Nicholas Slater, Nathan O. Plowman
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Patent number: 10925747Abstract: A fusion cage may include an upper endplate directly hinged to a lower endplate. The fusion cage may be adjustable to provide various angles between the endplates. An insert may be coupled between the endplates to lock the endplates at a selected angle. Fasteners may extend through the fusion cage into adjacent bone portions. An instrument may couple to an endplate so that the hinged-together endplates may be inserted between bone portions. The instrument may be used to adjust the angle between the endplates and to couple the insert between the endplates.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: IMDS LLCInventors: Hyun Bae, Jeffery D. Arnett, Nicholas Slater
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Publication number: 20210030564Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Publication number: 20210000613Abstract: Implants include fixation features which slidingly receive fixation elements. The fixation features may be negative or positive features, such as undercut channels or posts. Examples include unicompartmental tibial trays having a ridge protruding from the bone-facing side, an undercut channel formed within the ridge. Instruments are disclosed for preparing a ridge-receiving feature in bone. Implants and fixation elements are configured for implantation without penetrating a cortical wall of a bone. Instruments and surgical methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Brian S. Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 10799370Abstract: A surgical instrument and method are provided for removal of a spinal implant from the intervertebral disc space. The instrument includes a carriage body for interfacing with the implant, a housing for interfacing with the vertebrae, and a handle portion having a first portion rotatably coupled with a proximal end of the housing and a second portion rotatably engageable with a proximal attachment portion of the carriage body. A central passage of the housing extends between the proximal end and a distal engagement surface of the housing. The central passage is dimensioned to mate with the carriage body. Rotation of the handle portion about an axis causes translational movement of the carriage body along the axis. A modular inserter/distractor apparatus and method and an anchor remover and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Dylan Hushka, Daniel F. Justin, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 10751071Abstract: Systems and methods for joint preparation and fusion are disclosed. The system includes a cutting device having a handle, and rigid blade member. The blade member may include cutting edges on first and second sides, and may be curved in one or more planes. The blade member may be deployed to project outside of an outer tube, and the cutting device may be rotated to create a circular cavity. In a method of use, a cannula provides access to a procedure site such as a joint. A pathway to the joint is created, and the cutting device is inserted and deployed to undercut a cavity in the joint. A fusion device may be implanted across the joint to provide compression and fuse the joint. The system may also include instrumentation for creating access to a joint, bone graft insertion and implant insertion.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: IMDS LLCInventors: Björn N. Rindal, Brian Scott Schumacher, Nicholas Slater, William W. Cross, III
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Publication number: 20200246163Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter
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Patent number: 10687964Abstract: A surgical instrument and method for inserting a spinal implant in the intervertebral disc space between two adjacent vertebrae and an anchor engageable with the implant and an adjacent vertebra are provided. The instrument includes an inserter having an engagement portion including a distal engagement surface for interfacing with the implant and a handle portion. The engagement portion includes a track for slidably translating the anchor toward the engagement surface. A kit is provided including the inserter and a tamp to force the anchor into engagement with the implant and the adjacent vertebra. The kit may also include a cutter for piercing the adjacent vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Hyun Bae, Nicholas Slater, Joshua A. Butters, Daniel F. Justin, Dylan Hushka, Rick B. Delamarter