Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Hunt
Patrick A. Hunt 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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Patent number: 10039650Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew Lamborne, Patrick Hunt, Joel Helgerson, Troy Woolley, Richard Fessler, Clint Hill, K. Brandon Strenge, Kenneth Little, Alex Speciale
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Publication number: 20170333090Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne
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Patent number: 9750544Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne
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Publication number: 20170065273Abstract: A suture anchor including a sleeve with an optional solid tip and a threaded, hollow interior portion. A transverse hole passes through a distal end of the sleeve. An inner screw with a flat distal end and threads disposed on an outer surface and a driver head extension monolithically connected with a proximal end of the inner screw are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicant: KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Rickey HART, Patrick HUNT
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Publication number: 20170042589Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes a first extension and a second extension. The first extension has a spacer extending from a medial lacing side along a longitudinal axis. The second extension has an aperture that slidingiy receives the spacer. Accordingly, the second extension is moveable relative to the spacer along the longitudinal axis. The second extension includes a threaded bore in communication with the aperture. A set screw is threadably received in the threaded bore of the second extension. The set screw can be tightened against an outer surface of the spacer to lock the second extension in place relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: 9561060Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul
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Publication number: 20160287409Abstract: A surgical instrument suitable for preparing an intervertebral disc space includes an outer sleeve, an instrument head, an inner shaft, a handle, a universal joint, a coupling member, and a drive mechanism. The outer sleeve includes a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis. The instrument head defines a longitudinal axis and is disposed at the distal end of the outer shaft. The inner shaft is slidably disposed within the outer sleeve and includes a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the outer sleeve. The drive mechanism is coupled between the outer sleeve and the inner shaft and actuates the outer sleeve axially relative to the inner shaft, thereby setting an angle of the longitudinal axis of the instrument head in relation to the longitudinal axis of the inner shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Terry Ziemek, Patrick Hunt
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Patent number: 9265482Abstract: A reversible transducer connector allows the connector to be inserted within the receptacle in more than one orientation. The electrical connections between the receptacle and connector are reprogrammed based on the orientation. The connector is inserted in two or more stages, such as using zero-insertion or magnetic retention in a first stage to identify the connector and using an automated engagement to engage remaining channel connections in a second stage for use. Doors for protecting the connector and/or receptacle may be opened and/or closed magnetically.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Hewitt, Robert Patrick Hunt, Robert Nolen Phelps
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Publication number: 20160022438Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Patrick Hunt, Joel Helgerson, Troy Woolley, Richard Fessler, Clint Hill, Brandon K. Strenge, Kenneth Little, Alex Speciale
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Publication number: 20150313650Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: Lanx, Inc.Inventors: Justin TABER, Patrick HUNT, Andrew LAMBORNE, Randall G. MAST, William SANDUL
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Publication number: 20150305785Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2013Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Lanx, Inc.Inventors: Justin TABER, Patrick HUNT, Andrew LAMBORNE
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Publication number: 20150265413Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes a first extension and a second extension. The first extension has a spacer extending from a medial facing side along a longitudinal axis. The second extension has an aperture that slidingly receives the spacer. Accordingly, the second extension is moveable relative to the spacer along the longitudinal axis. The second extension includes a threaded bore in communication with the aperture. A set screw is threadably received in the threaded bore of the second extension. The set screw can be tightened against an outer surface of the spacer to lock the second extension in place relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randy Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: 9066760Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a first part and a second part where at least one arm is coupled to each of the first part and the second part. The first part and the second pan are movable from a compact to a distracted state. In another aspect, the present invention provides a second extension that is slidingly coupled to the first and second arms. The second extension further comprises a third part and a fourth part that move with the first and second part.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Lanx, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randy Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: 9005248Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a first part and a second part where at least one arm is coupled to each of the first part and the second part. The first part and the second part are movable from a compact to a distracted state. In another aspect, the present invention provides a second extension that is slidingly coupled to the first and second arms. The second extension further comprises a third part and a fourth part that move with the first and second part.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Lanx, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Publication number: 20150025390Abstract: A reversible transducer connector allows the connector to be inserted within the receptacle in more than one orientation. The electrical connections between the receptacle and connector are reprogrammed based on the orientation. The connector is inserted in two or more stages, such as using zero-insertion or magnetic retention in a first stage to identify the connector and using an automated engagement to engage remaining channel connections in a second stage for use. Doors for protecting the connector and/or receptacle may be opened and/or closed magnetically.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Hewitt, Robert Patrick Hunt, Robert Nolen Phelps
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Publication number: 20140309695Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a first part and a second part where at least one arm is coupled to each of the first part and the second part. The first part and the second pan are movable from a compact to a distracted state. In another aspect, the present invention provides a second extension that is slidingly coupled to the first and second arms. The second extension further comprises a third part and a fourth part that move with the first and second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: LANX, INC.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randy Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: D710179Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Thomas, Hal Hardinge, Patrick Hunt
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Patent number: D787293Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jordan Prince, Damien Menard-Oxman, Patrick Hunt
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Patent number: D802551Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Patrick Hunt
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Patent number: D818984Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Patrick Hunt