Patents by Inventor Robert A. Till
Robert A. Till 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: 20250049504Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INCInventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Matthew M. Morrison, Richard L. Brown, Victor D. Snyder, Robert A. Till, John Hengesbach
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Patent number: 12144549Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. Mcgahan, Matthew M. Morrison, Richard L. Brown, Victor D. Snyder, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Publication number: 20240000508Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: THOMAS V. MCGAHAN, MATTHEW M. MORRISON, RICHARD L. BROWN, VICTOR D. SNYDER, ROBERT A. TILL, JR., JOHN HENGESBACH
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Patent number: 11622809Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Matthew M. Morrison, Richard L. Brown, Victor D. Snyder, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Patent number: 11364063Abstract: An implant bending device includes a first work surface. An implant support is movable relative to the first work surface. A second work surface is movable relative to the first work surface. A sensor is connected with the work surfaces and configured to detect contact of at least one of the work surfaces with an implant. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Publication number: 20200170708Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: THOMAS V. MCGAHAN, MATTHEW M. MORRISON, RICHARD L. BROWN, VICTOR D. SNYDER, ROBERT A. TILL, JOHN HENGESBACH
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Patent number: 10646259Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising an implant bending device including a mating part such that the implant bending device is interchangeable with a bending module and a cutting module. The bending module having work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to a selected implant configuration. The cutting module is engageable with the spinal implant having the selected implant configuration. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Publication number: 20200121374Abstract: An implant bending device includes a first work surface. An implant support is movable relative to the first work surface. A second work surface is movable relative to the first work surface. A sensor is connected with the work surfaces and configured to detect contact of at least one of the work surfaces with an implant. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, JR., John Hengesbach
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Patent number: 10582968Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Matthew M. Morrison, Richard L. Brown, Victor D. Snyder, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Patent number: 10524846Abstract: An implant bending device includes a first work surface. An implant support is movable relative to the first work surface. A second work surface is movable relative to the first work surface. A sensor is connected with the work surfaces and configured to detect contact of at least one of the work surfaces with an implant. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach
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Patent number: 10405935Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template having a base connected to vertebral tissue and a member movable relative to the base. The member includes a sensor configured to identify coordinates of one or more bone fasteners connected with the vertebral tissue. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to a selected implant configuration based on the coordinates. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, Jr., John Hengesbach, Richard L Brown, Victor D. Snyder
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Publication number: 20180289408Abstract: An implant bending device includes a first work surface. An implant support is movable relative to the first work surface. A second work surface is movable relative to the first work surface. A sensor is connected with the work surfaces and configured to detect contact of at least one of the work surfaces with an implant. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, JR., John Hengesbach
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Publication number: 20180289491Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising an implant bending device including a mating part such that the implant bending device is interchangeable with a bending module and a cutting module. The bending module having work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to a selected implant configuration. The cutting module is engageable with the spinal implant having the selected implant configuration. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, JR., John Hengesbach
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Publication number: 20180289396Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template having a base connected to vertebral tissue and a member movable relative to the base. The member includes a sensor configured to identify coordinates of one or more bone fasteners connected with the vertebral tissue. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to a selected implant configuration based on the coordinates. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas V. McGahan, Robert A. Till, JR., John Hengesbach, Richard L. Brown, Victor D. Snyder
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Publication number: 20180280147Abstract: A spinal implant system includes a spinal implant template configured to provide three dimensional coordinates of a selected implant configuration. An implant bending device includes work surfaces engageable with a spinal implant to manipulate the spinal implant to the selected implant configuration and an implant contact sensor. Surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: THOMAS V. MCGAHAN, MATTHEW M. MORRISON, RICHARD L. BROWN, VICTOR D. SNYDER, ROBERT A. TILL, JR., JOHN HENGESBACH
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Patent number: 8480673Abstract: A cavity drill is provided, which is configured for use with a bone drill. The cavity drill includes a body. The bone drill has a first portion movably connected to a second portion. A third portion is movably connected to the second portion. The body is mounted with the third portion of the bone drill. A sheath extends from the third portion to a distal end. A curette is connected with the distal end of the bone drill. The curette is composed of retractable cutting tines/blades which are turned/powered by the bone drill motor. The curette tines can be used in a partially or fully deployed state and at low or high speed. The curette is designed to create cavities of varying size in a bone. The cavity drill and the bone drill may include a radiation protection guard and radiolucent portions. Methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Osteo Innovations LLCInventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Jr., Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
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Patent number: 8465491Abstract: A radiolucent bone drill and/or impact drill is provided, which includes a first portion connected to a second portion. The first portion defines a first axis and the second portion defines a second axis. The second axis is disposed at an angle relative to the first axis. A third portion is connected to the second portion. The third portion has a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft includes a distal end configured to engage bone. The bone drill may include a radiation protection guard mounted to the first portion. Specific drill bits, access sheaths/conduits/tube, curettes, and screwdriver bits designed to be used with the devices are provided. The bone drill may be used to place an access sheath/conduit/tube/needle into a bone in a single step. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Osteo Innovations LLCInventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, Jr., Nancy S. Yedlicka, Patricia M. Till
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Patent number: 8370977Abstract: A patient line management device to manage one or more patient care lines is provided. The line management device includes a line manager coupled to a support. The support is adapted to be coupled to a patient support such as a hospital bed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: David C. Newkirk, Richard H. Heimbrock, James L. Walke, Robert A. Till, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120089195Abstract: A self filling autograft bone screw for stabilizing and fusing bones within a body of a patient. The self filling autograft bone screw includes an elongated body member, a lumen disposed within the elongated body member, a plurality of external threads, a cutting section, and at least one opening disposed along the length of the elongated body member. A system and method for inserting a bone screw into a bone of a patient's body includes advancing and positioning a self-filling bone screw including an elongated body member, a lumen disposed within the elongated body member, a plurality of external threads, a cutting section, and at least one opening disposed along the length of the elongated body member into a bone within a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: OSTEO INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, JR.
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Publication number: 20110213426Abstract: A self filling autograft bone screw for stabilizing and fusing bones within a body of a patient. The self filling autograft bone screw includes an elongated body member, a lumen disposed within the elongated body member, a plurality of external threads, a cutting section, and at least one opening disposed along the length of the elongated body member. A system and method for inserting a bone screw into a bone of a patient's body includes advancing and positioning a self-filling bone screw including an elongated body member, a lumen disposed within the elongated body member, a plurality of external threads, a cutting section, and at least one opening disposed along the length of the elongated body member into a bone within a patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Joseph W. Yedlicka, Robert A. Till, JR.