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).

  • Patent number: 12350169
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 12329653
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 12310862
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Publication number: 20250099265
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Patent number: 12186204
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Publication number: 20240350281
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Patent number: 12048635
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Publication number: 20240082018
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Patent number: 11839555
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Publication number: 20230240858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 11660203
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe
  • Publication number: 20220401228
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
  • Publication number: 20220323237
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Patent number: 11458025
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 11399954
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Cannestra, Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Publication number: 20220079776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Patent number: 11207196
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: NUVASIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Donahoe, Andrew Morris
  • Publication number: 20210378721
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Sweeney, Chad Grant, Spencer Pettine, Ryan Donahoe
  • Patent number: 11123117
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Sweeney, Chad Grant, Spencer Pettine, Ryan Donahoe
  • Publication number: 20200261243
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jesse Unger, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe