Patents by Inventor Ryan Donahoe
Ryan Donahoe 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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Patent number: 11940795Abstract: In some examples, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) may include one or more processors configured to capture, with one or more image sensors, and while the UAV is in flight, a plurality of images of a target. The one or more processors may compare a first image of the plurality of images with a second image of the plurality of images to determine a difference between a current frame of reference position for the UAV and an estimate of an actual frame of reference position for the UAV. In addition, the one or more processors may determine, based at least on the difference, and while the UAV is in flight, an update to a three-dimensional model of the target.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: SKYDIO, INC.Inventors: Peter Henry, Jack Zhu, Brian Richman, Harrison Zheng, Hayk Martirosyan, Matthew Donahoe, Abraham Bachrach, Adam Bry, Ryan David Kennedy, Himel Mondal, Quentin Allen Wah Yen Delepine
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Publication number: 20240082018Abstract: Devices and methods for bone fixation including a bone fixation system including a bone plate or intervertebral spacer including a plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive bone fasteners and at least one polymeric element capable of transitioning from a solid state to a flowable state. The polymeric element transitions to a flowable state as a result of exposure to ultrasonic vibration. The polymeric element is placed on the bone plate or intervertebral spacer adjacent a fastener in an aperture and acts to prevent rotational and/or translational movement of the fastener relative to the bone plate or intervertebral spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
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Patent number: 11839555Abstract: Devices and methods for bone fixation including a bone fixation system including a bone plate or intervertebral spacer including a plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive bone fasteners and at least one polymeric element capable of transitioning from a solid state to a flowable state. The polymeric element transitions to a flowable state as a result of exposure to ultrasonic vibration. The polymeric element is placed on the bone plate or intervertebral spacer adjacent a fastener in an aperture and acts to prevent rotational and/or translational movement of the fastener relative to the bone plate or intervertebral spacer.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
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Publication number: 20230240858Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a surgical implant comprising an upper bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, where the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, a lower bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts; and a central body comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, wherein the average pore size on the upper and lower bone contacting surfaces is different than the average pore size on the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
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Patent number: 11660203Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a surgical implant comprising an upper bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, where the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, a lower bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts; and a central body comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, wherein the average pore size on the upper and lower bone contacting surfaces is different than the average pore size on the central body.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
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Publication number: 20220401228Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. End plates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core in a plurality of positions so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae from an anterior, anterior-lateral, lateral, posterior or posterior-lateral approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
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Publication number: 20220323237Abstract: A system for performing interbody fusion surgery including an expandable intervertebral spacer and specialized instruments for choosing the correct size of implant, implanting the device within the intervertebral space, and for delivery of bone graft or bone substitute to the interior of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
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Patent number: 11458025Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core in a plurality of positions so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae from an anterior, anterior-lateral, lateral, posterior or posterior-lateral approach.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
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Patent number: 11399954Abstract: A system for performing interbody fusion surgery including an expandable intervertebral spacer and specialized instruments for choosing the correct size of implant, implanting the device within the intervertebral space, and for delivery of bone graft or bone substitute to the interior of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Andrew F. Cannestra, Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
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Publication number: 20220079776Abstract: Devices and methods for bone fixation including a bone fixation system including a bone plate or intervertebral spacer including a plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive bone fasteners and at least one polymeric element capable of transitioning from a solid state to a flowable state. The polymeric element transitions to a flowable state as a result of exposure to ultrasonic vibration. The polymeric element is placed on the bone plate or intervertebral spacer adjacent a fastener in an aperture and acts to prevent rotational and/or translational movement of the fastener relative to the bone plate or intervertebral spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
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Patent number: 11207196Abstract: Devices and methods for bone fixation including a bone fixation system including a bone plate or intervertebral spacer including a plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive bone fasteners and at least one polymeric element capable of transitioning from a solid state to a flowable state. The polymeric element transitions to a flowable state as a result of exposure to ultrasonic vibration. The polymeric element is placed on the bone plate or intervertebral spacer adjacent a fastener in an aperture and acts to prevent rotational and/or translational movement of the fastener relative to the bone plate or intervertebral spacer.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: NUVASIVE, INC.Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
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Publication number: 20210378721Abstract: A surgical fixation system including a base plate, a plurality of anchors and a locking element. The base plate has at least a pair of fixation apertures configured to receive at least a portion of the anchors therethrough. The fixation apertures are located within the base plate such that upon proper placement of the base plate within a surgical target site, one of the fixation apertures is positioned over a first bone segment (e.g., a first vertebral body), and the other fixation aperture is positioned over a second bone segment (e.g., a second vertebral body).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Thomas Sweeney, Chad Grant, Spencer Pettine, Ryan Donahoe
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Patent number: 11123117Abstract: A surgical fixation system including a base plate, a plurality of anchors and a locking element. The base plate has at least a pair of fixation apertures configured to receive at least a portion of the anchors therethrough. The fixation apertures are located within the base plate such that upon proper placement of the base plate within a surgical target site, one of the fixation apertures is positioned over a first bone segment (e.g., a first vertebral body), and the other fixation aperture is positioned over a second bone segment (e.g., a second vertebral body).Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Sweeney, Chad Grant, Spencer Pettine, Ryan Donahoe
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Publication number: 20200261243Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a surgical implant comprising an upper bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, where the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, a lower bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts; and a central body comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, wherein the average pore size on the upper and lower bone contacting surfaces is different than the average pore size on the central body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
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Patent number: 10675158Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a surgical implant comprising an upper bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, where the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, a lower bone contacting surface comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts; and a central body comprising a plurality of irregularly shaped pores having an average pore size, wherein the pores are formed by a plurality of struts, wherein the average pore size on the upper and lower bone contacting surfaces is different than the average pore size on the central body.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
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Publication number: 20200129312Abstract: Devices and methods for bone fixation including a bone fixation system including a bone plate or intervertebral spacer including a plurality of apertures dimensioned to receive bone fasteners and at least one polymeric element capable of transitioning from a solid state to a flowable state. The polymeric element transitions to a flowable state as a result of exposure to ultrasonic vibration. The polymeric element is placed on the bone plate or intervertebral spacer adjacent a fastener in an aperture and acts to prevent rotational and/or translational movement of the fastener relative to the bone plate or intervertebral spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
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Publication number: 20190328542Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core in a plurality of positions so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae from an anterior, anterior-lateral, lateral, posterior or posterior-lateral approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
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Publication number: 20190328543Abstract: A system for performing interbody fusion surgery including an expandable intervertebral spacer and specialized instruments for choosing the correct size of implant, implanting the device within the intervertebral space, and for delivery of bone graft or bone substitute to the interior of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
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Patent number: 10390960Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core in a plurality of positions so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae from an anterior, anterior-lateral, lateral, posterior or posterior-lateral approach.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
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Patent number: D857894Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Donahoe