Patents by Inventor Ricardo Albertorio

Ricardo Albertorio 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).

  • Patent number: 12144511
    Abstract: A retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Sterrett, David C. Koogle, Jr., Ronald C. Iannarone, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Publication number: 20230355249
    Abstract: A retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Jerry Sterrett, David C. Koogle, JR., Ronald C. Iannarone, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Publication number: 20230329695
    Abstract: A system for repairing tears in soft tissue, e.g., meniscal tissue, by employing cinch stitching. More specifically, the present invention provides an apparatus for meniscal repair using a suture implant construct. The suture implant construct includes a first and second implant which are connected to each other via a length of suture. The implants are designed to be loaded on external surfaces of the first and second trocars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: David C. KOOGLE, JR., Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Jacob A. JOLLY, Vipool K. GORADIA
  • Publication number: 20230321671
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for biological sample concentration, purification, and fractionation of biological samples. The systems can comprise one or more containment devices for a biological sample connected to a shaft; a handheld motor source connected to the shaft and configured to modulate spinning the one or more containment devices along an axis of the one or more containment devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher BARE, Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Robert HARRISON
  • Patent number: 11744596
    Abstract: A retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Sterrett, David C. Koogle, Jr., Ronald C. Iannarone, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Publication number: 20230248353
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Eric S. ZAJAC, Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Brandon L. ROLLER
  • Patent number: 11701103
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Eric S. Zajac, Ricardo Albertorio, Brandon L. Roller
  • Patent number: 11666319
    Abstract: A system for repairing tears in soft tissue, e.g., meniscal tissue, by employing cinch stitching. More specifically, the present invention provides an apparatus for meniscal repair using a suture implant construct. The suture implant construct includes a first and second implant which are connected to each other via a length of suture. The implants are designed to be loaded on external surfaces of the first and second trocars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Koogle, Jr., Ricardo Albertorio, Jacob A. Jolly, Vipool K. Goradia
  • Publication number: 20220117721
    Abstract: An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Eric S. ZAJAC, Jacob A. JOLLY
  • Patent number: 11284990
    Abstract: An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Ricardo Albertorio, Eric S. Zajac, Jacob A. Jolly
  • Patent number: 11259912
    Abstract: An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Ricardo Albertorio, Eric S. Zajac, Jacob A. Jolly
  • Publication number: 20210353305
    Abstract: A retrograde cutting instrument and method of retrograde drilling using such an instrument. A method of forming a socket includes providing a retrograde cutter, inserting the cutter into a joint with a blade of the cutter in a straight position, pivoting the blade to a non-straight flip position, locking the blade in the flip position, and retrograde drilling a socket using the blade in the flip position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jerry Sterrett, David C. Koogle, JR., Ronald C. lannarone, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Patent number: 11129654
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Eric S. Zajac, Ricardo Albertorio, Brandon L. Roller
  • Patent number: 11039858
    Abstract: This present invention relates to medical procedures and distraction devices for internal joint distraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Ricardo Albertorio, John P. Gualdoni
  • Publication number: 20210059729
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Eric S. ZAJAC, Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Brandon L. ROLLER
  • Patent number: 10864028
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Eric S. Zajac, Ricardo Albertorio, Brandon L. Roller
  • Publication number: 20200179020
    Abstract: An adjustable, knotless button/loop construct for fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis and an associated method of ankle repair using the same. The knotless construct comprises a pair of buttons attached to a flexible, continuous, self-cinching, adjustable loop integrated with two splices that are interconnected. The knotless construct is passed through fibular and tibia tunnels and the buttons are secured on the cortical surfaces of tibia and fibula. One of the buttons (for example, an oblong button) is secured on the medial side of the tibia by passing the button and the flexible, adjustable loop though the fibular and tibia tunnels and then flipping and seating the button outside the tibia. The length of the flexible adjustable loop is adjusted so that the second button (for example, a round button) is appropriately secured on the lateral fibula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Eric S. ZAJAC, Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Brandon L. ROLLER
  • Publication number: 20190343509
    Abstract: A system for repairing tears in soft tissue, e.g., meniscal tissue, by employing cinch stitching. More specifically, the present invention provides an apparatus for meniscal repair using a suture implant construct. The suture implant construct includes a first and second implant which are connected to each other via a length of suture. The implants are designed to be loaded on external surfaces of the first and second trocars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: David C. KOOGLE, JR., Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Jacob A. JOLLY, Vipool K. GORADIA
  • Patent number: 10363024
    Abstract: A system for repairing tears in soft tissue, e.g., meniscal tissue, by employing cinch stitching. More specifically, the present invention provides an apparatus for meniscal repair using a suture implant construct. The suture implant construct includes a first and second implant which are connected to each other via a length of suture. The implants are designed to be loaded on external surfaces of the first and second trocars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Koogle, Jr., Ricardo Albertorio, Jacob A. Jolly, Vipool K. Goradia
  • Publication number: 20190201185
    Abstract: An adjustable construct for fixation of a tendon or ligament graft in a tunnel. The construct comprises a flexible, adjustable loop connected to tissue (for example, graft, ligament or tendon). The adjustable loop may be integrated with an additional tissue supporting device (for example, a wedge or a plug). The tissue is secured within a bone socket/tunnel by adjusting the length of the flexible adjustable loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Ricardo ALBERTORIO, Eric S. ZAJAC, Jacob A. JOLLY