Patents by Inventor Robert M. Loke

Robert M. Loke 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: 12544110
    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: January 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Larry T. McBride, Rex W. Armstrong, Domagoj Coric, Robert M. Loke
  • Patent number: 12485019
    Abstract: An interbody system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior and inferior endplate may include gripping protrusions that mate and/or directly engage with recessed jaws of disclosed surgical tool. The surgical tool may include a vertically movable jaw to expand and contract the implant when engaged with the gripping protrusions of the implant. The surgical tool may also include a drive portion that engages the drive feature of the lock screw with the drive end of the surgical tool lock the implant while in an expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Darren L. Davis, Cristian A. Capote, Patrick Ryan Keene, John A. Hall, Robert M. Loke, Stanley Kyle Hayes
  • Patent number: 12440349
    Abstract: An expandable implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior endplate may include a first core having a distal engagement surface and the inferior endplate may include a second core having a proximal engagement surface and a threaded screw aperture. The implant may include a threaded breakoff screw disposed in the threaded screw aperture and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, for example. In the locked position, the threaded locking screw may urge the distal engagement surface of the first core into direct contact with the proximal engagement surface of the second core. When broken, the breakoff screw may comprise a recessed fracture surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Hayes, Robert M. Loke
  • Patent number: 12414863
    Abstract: An interbody system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior and inferior endplate may include radially disposed and opposed surfaces that mate and/or directly contact each other when a locking screw is threaded through a screw aperture. The implant may include a threaded breakoff screw disposed in the threaded screw aperture and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, for example. In the locked position, the threaded locking screw may urge the distal engagement surface of the first core into direct contact with the proximal engagement surface of the second core. When broken, the breakoff screw may comprise a recessed fracture surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley Kyle Hayes, Robert M. Loke, Charlie J. Barfield, Dimitri K. Protopsaltis
  • Patent number: 12324753
    Abstract: An orthopedic trialing instrument may include a shaft extending from a first end to a second end, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a first interbody trial disposed on the first end. In various embodiments, the first interbody trial may include a first bone screw indicator configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a double-sided orthopedic trialing instrument may include a first interbody trial on a first end and a second interbody trial on a second end. In various embodiments, each of the first interbody trial and second interbody trial may have at least one bone screw protrusion configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a plurality of orthopedic trialing instruments having differently sized interbody trials may be provided as a kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Robert M. Loke, Cristian A. Capote, Stanley Kyle Hayes, Darren L. Davis
  • Patent number: 12295865
    Abstract: An expandable implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed by an external surgical tool. The superior endplate may include a first core having a distal engagement surface and the inferior endplate may a second core having a proximal engagement surface and a threaded screw aperture. The implant may include a threaded locking screw disposed in the threaded screw aperture and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, for example. In the locked position, the threaded locking screw may urge the distal engagement surface of the first core into direct contact with the proximal engagement surface of the second core. The implant may include a pair of mounting tangs that may be sheared off and/or recesses. The locking screw may be a break-off screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Hayes, Charlie J. Barfield, Dimitri K. Protopsaltis, Robert M. Loke
  • Publication number: 20240390157
    Abstract: A system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The implant may include a wedge disposed between the superior and inferior endplates that is configured to slide across a channel on inferior endplate and along an inclined groove on superior endplate. In at least some embodiments, an expansion screw is operative coupled to the threaded portion of the wedge that when expansion screw is rotated, the wedge is translated thereby expanding the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Stanley Kyle Hayes, Darren L. Davis, Patrick Ryan Keene, Cristian A. Capote, John A. Hall, Robert M. Loke
  • Publication number: 20240238016
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises at least one bone fastener including a proximal portion configured for fixation with a first anterior cortical surface of a vertebra and a distal portion configured for fixation with a second cortical surface of the vertebra. The proximal portion is engageable with a surgical driver having a surgical navigation component that generates data for display of an image representing position of the spinal implant relative to the vertebra. The spinal implant can be employed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar and/or sacral regions of a spine. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaredan Braal, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke, Thomas J. Stinchfield
  • Patent number: 11992420
    Abstract: A spinal implant system is provided for bridging an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies bordering the intervertebral space. The spinal implant system includes at least one adjustable end cap and a spinal implant. The end cap can be used with additional end caps and/or the spinal implant. Multiple end caps can be stacked on top of one another, and one end cap can be attached to a first end of the spinal implant, and another end cap can be attached to a second end of the spinal implant. Thus, one or more of the end caps can be attached to either end of the spinal implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240115396
    Abstract: An orthopedic trialing instrument may include a shaft extending from a first end to a second end, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a first interbody trial disposed on the first end. In various embodiments, the first interbody trial may include a first bone screw indicator configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a double-sided orthopedic trialing instrument may include a first interbody trial on a first end and a second interbody trial on a second end. In various embodiments, each of the first interbody trial and second interbody trial may have at least one bone screw protrusion configured to visually represent a corresponding bone screw trajectory. In some embodiments, a plurality of orthopedic trialing instruments having differently sized interbody trials may be provided as a kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Loke, Cristian A. Capote, Stanley Kyle Hayes, Darren L. Davis
  • Patent number: 11911079
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises at least one bone fastener including a proximal portion configured for fixation with a first anterior cortical surface of a vertebra and a distal portion configured for fixation with a second cortical surface of the vertebra. The proximal portion is engageable with a surgical driver having a surgical navigation component that generates data for display of an image representing position of the spinal implant relative to the vertebra. The spinal implant can be employed with cervical, thoracic, lumbar and/or sacral regions of a spine. Systems, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaredan Braal, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke, Thomas J. Stinchfield
  • 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
  • Patent number: 11801149
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a member defining a first longitudinal axis and being connectable with an image guide via a lock for orientation relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of a position of a spinal implant connected with the member. A rod is disposable in a co-axial orientation with the member and is engageable with the spinal implant and rotatable via an actuator to fix the spinal implant with the member. Systems, implants, spinal constructs and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Cowan, Darren L. Davis, Robert M. Loke
  • Publication number: 20230293314
    Abstract: An interbody system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior and inferior endplate may include gripping protrusions that mate and/or directly engage with recessed jaws of disclosed surgical tool. The surgical tool may include a vertically movable jaw to expand and contract the implant when engaged with the gripping protrusions of the implant. The surgical tool may also include a drive portion that engages the drive feature of the lock screw with the drive end of the surgical tool lock the implant while in an expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren L. Davis, Cristian A. Capote, Patrick Ryan Keene, John A. Hall, Robert M. Loke, Stanley Kyle Hayes
  • Publication number: 20230240859
    Abstract: A spinal implant system is provided for bridging an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies bordering the intervertebral space. The spinal implant system includes at least one adjustable end cap and a spinal implant. The end cap can be used with additional end caps and/or the spinal implant. Multiple end caps can be stacked on top of one another, and one end cap can be attached to a first end of the spinal implant, and another end cap can be attached to a second end of the spinal implant. Thus, one or more of the end caps can be attached to either end of the spinal implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas J. Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke
  • Patent number: 11701237
    Abstract: A spinal implant system is provided for bridging an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies bordering the intervertebral space. The spinal implant system includes at least one adjustable end cap and a spinal implant. The end cap can be used with additional end caps and/or the spinal implant. Multiple end caps can be stacked on top of one another, and one end cap can be attached to a first end of the spinal implant, and another end cap can be attached to a second end of the spinal implant. Thus, one or more of the end caps can be attached to either end of the spinal implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost, Robert M. Loke
  • Patent number: 11701155
    Abstract: A bone fastener includes a shaft. The shaft includes a wall that defines a longitudinal cavity and a plurality of openings in communication therewith. The openings are disposed in axial alignment along the shaft and the wall is closed exclusive of the openings. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Loke, Julien J. Prevost, Thomas J. Stinchfield
  • Publication number: 20230137358
    Abstract: An expandable implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior endplate may include a first core having a distal engagement surface and the inferior endplate may include a second core having a proximal engagement surface and a threaded screw aperture. The implant may include a threaded breakoff screw disposed in the threaded screw aperture and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, for example. In the locked position, the threaded locking screw may urge the distal engagement surface of the first core into direct contact with the proximal engagement surface of the second core. When broken, the breakoff screw may comprise a recessed fracture surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Hayes, Robert M. Loke
  • Publication number: 20220409398
    Abstract: An interbody system including an implant and a tool for inserting and expanding the medical implant and locking the implant in place is disclosed. The medical implant may include an expandable body defined by a superior endplate and an inferior endplate that are hingedly coupled and may be expanded and lordosed. The superior and inferior endplate may include radially disposed and opposed surfaces that mate and/or directly contact each other when a locking screw is threaded through a screw aperture. The implant may include a threaded breakoff screw disposed in the threaded screw aperture and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, for example. In the locked position, the threaded locking screw may urge the distal engagement surface of the first core into direct contact with the proximal engagement surface of the second core. When broken, the breakoff screw may comprise a recessed fracture surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley Kyle Hayes, Robert M. Loke, Charlie J. Barfield, Dimitri K. Protopsaltis