Patents by Inventor Ralph C. Solitario, Jr.
Ralph C. Solitario, Jr. 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: 10993739Abstract: Patient-mounted retractors with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided patient-mounted retractor assemblies. Blade type and tube type patient-mounted retractors that may be re-positioned during the course of a procedure are provided in varying configurations and/or geometries suitable for varying procedures and/or patient anatomies. Applications of re-positionable patient-mounted retractor assemblies are particularly suitable for use in minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the need for table-mounted retraction assemblies and/or cannulas that restrict the operating environment.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Brian R. Bankoski, Mark Rossney, Santiago Figuereo, Robert Bohinski
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Patent number: 10441325Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David S. Rathbun
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Patent number: 10130399Abstract: A surgical instrument configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant. When the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument body, an actuator, an engagement assembly, and a transfer assembly that extends between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod or part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr.
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Patent number: 9808281Abstract: Patient-mounted retractors with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided patient-mounted retractor assemblies. Blade type and tube type patient-mounted retractors that may be re-positioned during the course of a procedure are provided in varying configurations and/or geometries suitable for varying procedures and/or patient anatomies. Applications of re-positionable patient-mounted retractor assemblies are particularly suitable for use in minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the need for table-mounted retraction assemblies and/or cannulas that restrict the operating environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Brian Bankoski, Mark Rossney, Santiago Figuereo, Robert Bohinski
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Publication number: 20170311980Abstract: Patient-mounted retractors with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided patient-mounted retractor assemblies. Blade type and tube type patient-mounted retractors that may be re-positioned during the course of a procedure are provided in varying configurations and/or geometries suitable for varying procedures and/or patient anatomies. Applications of re-positionable patient-mounted retractor assemblies are particularly suitable for use in minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the need for table-mounted retraction assemblies and/or cannulas that restrict the operating environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: RALPH C. SOLITARIO, JR., BRIAN R. BANKOSKI, MARK ROSSNEY, SANTIAGO FIGUEREO, ROBERT BOHINSKI
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Publication number: 20170065307Abstract: A surgical instrument configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant. When the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument body, an actuator, an engagement assembly, and a transfer assembly that extends between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod or part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventor: Ralph C. Solitario, JR.
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Publication number: 20170007301Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: BRIAN R. BANKOSKI, SHAUN HANSON, RALPH C. SOLITARIO, JR., CARYN E. BUNDRA, WILLIAM N. WOODBURN, SR., MARK ROSSNEY, ERIC McDIVITT, DAVID S. RATHBUN
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Patent number: 9526534Abstract: A surgical instrument configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant. When the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument body, an actuator, an engagement assembly, and a transfer assembly that extends between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod or part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr.
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Patent number: 9498262Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 9131966Abstract: A vertebral manipulation assembly includes a vertebral fixation assembly that is configured to be attached to a first vertebra and a second vertebra that is spaced from the first vertebra. The vertebral fixation assembly can include vertebral fixation members that attach to the first and second vertebrae, respectively. The vertebral manipulation assembly can further include a vertebral manipulation instrument that is configured to be coupled to the vertebral fixation assembly, and provide a first compression force that biases the first and second vertebral fixation members to move toward each other, and a second distraction force that biases the first and second vertebral fixation members to move away from each other. The vertebral manipulation instrument can include a coarse adjustment assembly that, when actuated, causes the first and second vertebral fixation members to incrementally move with respect to each other in first increments.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Eric Biester
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Publication number: 20140257312Abstract: A vertebral manipulation assembly includes a vertebral fixation assembly that is configured to be attached to a first vertebra and a second vertebra that is spaced from the first vertebra. The vertebral fixation assembly can include vertebral fixation members that attach to the first and second vertebrae, respectively. The vertebral manipulation assembly can further include a vertebral manipulation instrument that is configured to be coupled to the vertebral fixation assembly, and provide a first compression force that biases the first and second vertebral fixation members to move toward each other, and a second distraction force that biases the first and second vertebral fixation members to move away from each other. The vertebral manipulation instrument can include a coarse adjustment assembly that, when actuated, causes the first and second vertebral fixation members to incrementally move with respect to each other in first increments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Ralph C. Solitario, JR., Eric Biester
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Publication number: 20140121704Abstract: A surgical instrument configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant. When the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument includes a surgical instrument body, an actuator, an engagement assembly, and a transfer assembly that extends between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod or part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventor: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr.
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Patent number: 8641720Abstract: A surgical instrument is configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant such that once the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly located and oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument for introducing a spinal fixation rod includes a surgical instrument body with an actuator, and an engagement assembly at opposing ends and a transfer assembly extending between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod. Additionally, the surgical instrument can be part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod, the kit including a plurality of spinal fixation rods of varying shapes and sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventor: Ralph C. Solitario, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120029580Abstract: A surgical instrument is configured to introduce a spinal fixation rod into a vertebral implant such that once the spinal fixation rod is engaged with the surgical instrument and the surgical instrument is put into a retention configuration, the spinal fixation rod cannot be removed from the surgical instrument until the spinal fixation rod is properly located and oriented with respect to the surgical construct and the surgical instrument is released from the retention configuration. The surgical instrument for introducing a spinal fixation rod includes a surgical instrument body with an actuator, and an engagement assembly at opposing ends and a transfer assembly extending between the actuator and the engagement assembly. The surgical instrument can also be used as part of a method for introducing a spinal fixation rod. Additionally, the surgical instrument can be part of a kit for introducing a spinal fixation rod, the kit including a plurality of spinal fixation rods of varying shapes and sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventor: Ralph C. Solitario, JR.
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Publication number: 20110130634Abstract: Patient-mounted retractors with varying configurations and/or features are provided, along with additional components for use therewith in provided patient-mounted retractor assemblies. Blade type and tube type patient-mounted retractors that may be re-positioned during the course of a procedure are provided in varying configurations and/or geometries suitable for varying procedures and/or patient anatomies. Applications of re-positionable patient-mounted retractor assemblies are particularly suitable for use in minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the need for table-mounted retraction assemblies and/or cannulas that restrict the operating environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Ralph C. Solitario, JR., Brian Bankoski, Mark Rossney, Santiago Figuereo, Robert Bohinski
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Publication number: 20100268284Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, JR., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburns, SR., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David Rathbun
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Patent number: 7758584Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David Rathbun