Patents by Inventor Rex W Armstrong

Rex W Armstrong 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).

  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20240138881
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a receiver having a first arm connected to a first extension and a second arm connected to a second extension. The arms are connected to the extensions via a break away surface. The arms include a proximal most end surface and the receiver includes an implant receiving surface. The proximal most end surface and the implant receiving surface defining an implant cavity. The break away surface is disposed within the implant cavity. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. McBride, Rex W. Armstrong, Domagoj Coric, Robert M. Loke
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 11944354
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 11890033
    Abstract: A spinal implant includes a receiver having a first arm connected to a first extension and a second arm connected to a second extension. The arms are connected to the extensions via a break away surface. The arms include a proximal most end surface and the receiver includes an implant receiving surface. The proximal most end surface and the implant receiving surface defining an implant cavity. The break away surface is disposed within the implant cavity. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry T. McBride, Rex W. Armstrong, Domagoj Coric, Robert M. Loke
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 11751919
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220370103
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a member including a body engageable with a longitudinal element to fix the longitudinal element with the body. The member further includes a distal portion having a guide including an arcuate surface being engageable with the longitudinal element. An actuator is connected with the member to incrementally tension the longitudinal element. Surgical systems, implants, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda D. Tong, Stanley T. Palmatier, Rex W. Armstrong, Cristian A. Capote
  • Surgical instrument and method
    Patent number: 11484352
    Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a member including a body engageable with a longitudinal element to fix the longitudinal element with the body. The member further includes a distal portion having a guide including an arcuate surface being engageable with the longitudinal element. An actuator is connected with the member to incrementally tension the longitudinal element. Surgical systems, implants, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda D. Tong, Stanley T. Palmatier, Rex W. Armstrong, Cristian A. Capote
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210220018
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant being connected with an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210153907
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210153904
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210153905
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20210153906
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 10966760
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant being connected with an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20200330133
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a head including a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and a second receiver that defines an implant cavity. The first receiver is connected to the second receiver. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and configured to engage tissue. A part is disposed within the implant cavity of the second receiver and movable relative thereto in a selected plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, William Alan Rezach
  • Spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 10736665
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a head including a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and a second receiver that defines an implant cavity. The first receiver is connected to the second receiver. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and configured to engage tissue. A part is disposed within the implant cavity of the second receiver and movable relative thereto in a selected plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, William Alan Rezach
  • Multi-purpose screwdriver and method of use
    Patent number: 10646261
    Abstract: A driver includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a passageway. The sleeve extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The proximal end includes a groove in the inner surface. A biasing element is positioned partially in the groove. A shaft is disposed in the passageway. The shaft includes an outer surface, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • MULTI-PURPOSE SCREWDRIVER AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20200030009
    Abstract: A driver includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a passageway. The sleeve extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The proximal end includes a groove in the inner surface. A biasing element is positioned partially in the groove. A shaft is disposed in the passageway. The shaft includes an outer surface, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180243009
    Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a head including a first receiver that defines an implant cavity and a second receiver that defines an implant cavity. The first receiver is connected to the second receiver. A shaft is aligned with the first receiver and configured to engage tissue. A part is disposed within the implant cavity of the second receiver and movable relative thereto in a selected plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, William Alan Rezach
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180243012
    Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a body connectable with tissue and including a wall disposed between a first implant cavity and a second implant cavity. A part is disposed with at least one of the cavities. The part is movable relative to the wall in a plane of a body. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Rex W. Armstrong
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180228516
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire
  • SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180116695
    Abstract: A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant being connected with an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Rex W. Armstrong, William Alan Rezach