Patents by Inventor Robert J Delurio

Robert J Delurio 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: 9095383
    Abstract: An allograft interspinous spacer for implantation into an interspinous space located between spinous process of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer preferably includes a body, a core and a plurality of deployable retainers. The body may be operatively associated with the plurality of deployable retainers. In use, after the body has been inserted into the interspinous space, the plurality of retainers is deployed so that they prevent migration of the spacer. The core is preferably sized and configured to be inserted and/or moved into operatively engagement with the body to deploy the plurality of retainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Felix Aschmann, Justin Coppes, Robert J. Delurio, Benjamin S. Barrall, David Chow, Nicholas Angert
  • Publication number: 20140039628
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicants: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman, SR.
  • Patent number: 8579980
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman
  • Patent number: 8500778
    Abstract: An interspinous process spacer is generally rectangular and may have an upper face that generally opposes a lower face, front and back sides that generally oppose each other, an end side, and a nose that generally opposes the end side. The spacer preferably has rounded edges between the upper face and the front, end, and back sides and between the lower face and the front, end, and back sides. The nose of the spacer is preferably asymmetrical and tapers integrally, distally, and inwardly from the first and second faces to form a generally pointed or rounded distal tip. A spacer may be inserted laterally into the interspinous space through a small, posterior midline incision, allowing the preservation of the supraspinous ligament. One or more spacers may be placed between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae, and result in distraction of the spinous processes which may limit extension of the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Jackson, David Chow, Robert J. Delurio
  • Patent number: 8460389
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
  • Publication number: 20120130494
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
  • Patent number: 8128700
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an allograft intervertebral implant sized and configured for insertion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a spinal fusion surgery. The implant is preferably manufactured from two or more pieces of allograft bone joined together by a joint, more preferably a dovetail joint. The dovetail joint being sized and configured to substantially follow the exterior shape or surface (e.g. perimeter) of the intervertebral implant. The intervertebral implant may also include one or more bone pins for joining the allograft pieces, the pins being inserted into the implant at an angle substantially perpendicular with respect to the dovetail joint. The intervertebral implant may also include one or more through-bores for receiving ostegenic or bone graft material. The intervertebral implant is preferably sized and configured for insertion during a T-PLIF or PLIF procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Delurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
  • Publication number: 20110160773
    Abstract: An allograft interspinous spacer for implantation into an interspinous space located between spinous process of adjacent vertebrae. The spacer preferably includes a body, a core and a plurality of deployable retainers. The body may be operatively associated with the plurality of deployable retainers. In use, after the body has been inserted into the interspinous space, the plurality of retainers is deployed so that they prevent migration of the spacer. The core is preferably sized and configured to be inserted and/or moved into operatively engagement with the body to deploy the plurality of retainers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLC
    Inventors: Felix Aschmann, Justin Coppes, Robert J. Delurio, Benjamin S. Barrall, David Chow, Nicholas Angert
  • Publication number: 20090306715
    Abstract: An interspinous process spacer is generally rectangular and may have an upper face that generally opposes a lower face, front and back sides that generally oppose each other, an end side, and a nose that generally opposes the end side. The spacer preferably has rounded edges between the upper face and the front, end, and back sides and between the lower face and the front, end, and back sides. The nose of the spacer is preferably asymmetrical and tapers integrally, distally, and inwardly from the first and second faces to form a generally pointed or rounded distal tip. A spacer may be inserted laterally into the interspinous space through a small, posterior midline incision, allowing the preservation of the supraspinous ligament. One or more spacers may be placed between spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae, and result in distraction of the spinous processes which may limit extension of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin L. Jackson, David Chow, Robert J. Delurio
  • Patent number: 7491237
    Abstract: An allogenic implant for use in intervertebral fusion is formed from one or more two pieces. The pieces are made from bone, and are joined together to form an implant having sufficient strength and stability to maintain a desired distance between first and second vertebrae in a spinal fusion procedure. The implant pieces may be formed of cortical bone and connected by dovetail joints, and at least one cortical bone pin may be provided to lock the pieces together and to add strength to the implant. Teeth are formed on the vertebra engaging surfaces of the implant prevent short-term slippage of the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon L Randall, Roger D Goodwin, Dominique Messerli, Jacqueline Myer, Robert J Delurio, Michael L Boyer, II, Christopher M Angelucci