Patents by Inventor Ryan Walsh
Ryan Walsh 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: 9005295Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low profile intervertebral implant (10) for implantation in an intervertebral disc space (D) in-between adjacent vertebral bodies (V). The intervertebral implant includes a plate (40) preferably coupled to a spacer (20). The plate is preferably formed from a first material and the spacer is preferably formed from a second material, the first material being different from the second material. The plate is preferably sized and configured so that the plate does not extend beyond the perimeter of the spacer. In this manner, the plate preferably does not increase the height profile (hs) of the spacer and the plate may be implanted within the intervertebral disc space in conjunction with the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Thomas Kueenzi, Ryan Walsh, Tom Pepe, Markus Hunziker, David Koch
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Patent number: 8926701Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignees: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Musculoskeletal Transplant FoundationInventors: Robert J. De Lurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman, Sr.
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Publication number: 20140316546Abstract: A method and system form physical objects from digital files generated from transactions carried out on internet enabled devices. The system comprises: (a) an internet enabled device capable of receiving an advertised offer and transmitting communications from a user regarding a purchase based upon the advertised offer; (b) a digital rendering device capable of forming a physical object from a digital file containing user specified instructions; (c) a vendor capable of receiving information regarding the purchase and providing the digital file in a downloadable format; (d) a payment processor capable of (i) receiving monetary funds transfer authorization from the user, (ii) effecting the monetary funds transfer, (iii) issuing a communication to the vendor when the monetary funds transfer is successfully effected, and (iv) transferring at least a portion of the monetary funds to the vendor. The digital rendering device can be a three-dimensional printer or an additive manufacturing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Ryan Walsh, Alex J. Falesch
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Publication number: 20140207237Abstract: Embodiments described include devices and methods for forming a porous polymer material. Devices disclosed and formed using the methods described a spacer for spinal fusion, craniomaxillofacial (CMF) structures, and other structures for tissue implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Sean Hamilton Kerr, Ali Recber, Thomas Pepe, Dominique Messerli, Lawton Laurence, Ryan Walsh, Thomas Kueenzi, Brandon Randall
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Publication number: 20140171867Abstract: Described is drug infusion device and lineset for delivering medication. The novel pump and lineset described herein eliminate the ability of the pump and lineset from being primed when the cartridge reservoir is in fluid communication with the drug-delivering cannula, through which medication is delivered, is inserted into the skin of a patient. The system and method of the invention include a lineset having a plurality of electrical leads for allowing electrical communication between the infusion pump and the infusion set and for allowing the pump to determine whether the lineset is connected to the infusion set when a priming operation is initiated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Animas CorporationInventors: Ryan Walsh, Daniel L. Baker, Matthew Clemente, William King, Gerald Kuehl
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Publication number: 20140131343Abstract: A heating device comprises a heater having a first surface and a second surface, with the second surface being generally opposite of the first surface. The heater is configured to receive an electrical current and convert it to heat. The heating device additionally includes at least one heat transfer assembly positioned along the first and/or second surface of the heater. In one embodiment, the heat transfer assembly includes a plurality of fins that generally define a plurality of fin spaces through which fluids may pass. In some arrangements, the heating device comprises an outer housing that at least partially surrounds the heater and one or more of the heat transfer assemblies. Heat generated by the heater is transferred to the fins of the heat transfer assembly. In addition, fluids passing through the fin spaces are selectively heated when electrical current is provided to the heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Gentherm IncorporatedInventor: Ryan Walsh
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Publication number: 20140039628Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicants: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman, SR.
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Patent number: 8579980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignees: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus, Bradford Robert Bowman
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Patent number: 8575518Abstract: A heating device comprises a heater having a first surface and a second surface, with the second surface being generally opposite of the first surface. The heater is configured to receive an electrical current and convert it to heat. The heating device additionally includes at least one heat transfer assembly positioned along the first and/or second surface of the heater. In one embodiment, the heat transfer assembly includes a plurality of fins that generally define a plurality of fin spaces through which fluids may pass. In some arrangements, the heating device comprises an outer housing that at least partially surrounds the heater and one or more of the heat transfer assemblies. Heat generated by the heater is transferred to the fins of the heat transfer assembly. In addition, fluids passing through the fin spaces are selectively heated when electrical current is provided to the heater.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Gentherm IncorporatedInventor: Ryan Walsh
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Patent number: 8540774Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low profile intervertebral implant (10) for implantation in an intervertebral disc space (D) in-between adjacent vertebral bodies (V). The intervertebral implant includes a plate (40) preferably coupled to a spacer (20). The plate is preferably formed from a first material and the spacer is preferably formed from a second material, the first material being different from the second material. The plate is preferably sized and configured so that the plate does not extend beyond the perimeter of the spacer. In this manner, the plate preferably does not increase the height profile (hs) of the spacer and the plate may be implanted within the intervertebral disc space in conjunction with the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Thomas Kueenzi, Ryan Walsh, Tom Pepe, Markus Hunziker, David Koch
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Patent number: 8530560Abstract: Embodiments described include devices and methods for forming a porous polymer material. Devices disclosed and formed using the methods described include a spacer for spinal fusion, craniomaxillofacial (CMF) structures, and other structures for tissue implants.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Sean Hamilton Kerr, Ali Recber, Thomas Pepe, Dominique Messerli, Lawton Laurence, Ryan Walsh, Thomas Kueenzi, Brandon Randall
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Patent number: 8460389Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
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Publication number: 20120323330Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low profile intervertebral implant (10) for implantation in an intervertebral disc space (D) in-between adjacent vertebral bodies (V). The intervertebral implant includes a plate (40) preferably coupled to a spacer (20). The plate is preferably formed from a first material and the spacer is preferably formed from a second material, the first material being different from the second material. The plate is preferably sized and configured so that the plate does not extend beyond the perimeter of the spacer. In this manner, the plate preferably does not increase the height profile (hs) of the spacer and the plate may be implanted within the intervertebral disc space in conjunction with the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Thomas Kueenzi, Ryan Walsh, Tom Pepe, Markus Hunziker, David Koch
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Publication number: 20120130494Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Robert J. DeLurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
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Publication number: 20120114512Abstract: A blower configured to be positioned in confined spaces and to provide ventilation of a fluid, such as temperature controlled air, is disclosed. In various embodiments, the blower is configured to have a reduced axial thickness, which can be desired in such confined spaces. In some embodiments, the blower has an integral filter, a wire channel for the routing of one or more wires, and/or an exposed backplate. In some embodiments, the blower has a snap-fit circuit board, containment system for mounting the motor, one or more vanes for directing fluid flow, shrouded impeller, and/or integrated connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: AMERIGON INCORPORATEDInventors: John Lofy, Ryan Walsh
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Patent number: 8128700Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Robert J. Delurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus
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Publication number: 20110045087Abstract: Embodiments described include devices and methods for forming a porous polymer material. Devices disclosed and formed using the methods described include a spacer for spinal fusion, craniomaxillofacial (CMF) structures, and other structures for tissue implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: Synthes GmbHInventors: Sean Hamilton Kerr, Ali Recber, Thomas Pepe, Dominique Messerli, Lawton Laurence, Ryan Walsh, Thomas Kueenzi, Brandon Randall
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Publication number: 20100312346Abstract: The present invention is directed to a low profile intervertebral implant (10) for implantation in an intervertebral disc space (D) in-between adjacent vertebral bodies (V). The intervertebral implant includes a plate (40) preferably coupled to a spacer (20). The plate is preferably formed from a first material and the spacer is preferably formed from a second material, the first material being different from the second material. The plate is preferably sized and configured so that the plate does not extend beyond the perimeter of the spacer. In this manner, the plate preferably does not increase the height profile (hs) of the spacer and the plate may be implanted within the intervertebral disc space in conjunction with the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Thomas Kueenzi, Ryan Walsh, Tom Pepe, Markus Hunziker, David Koch
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Publication number: 20100193498Abstract: A heating device comprises a heater having a first surface and a second surface, with the second surface being generally opposite of the first surface. The heater is configured to receive an electrical current and convert it to heat. The heating device additionally includes at least one heat transfer assembly positioned along the first and/or second surface of the heater. In one embodiment, the heat transfer assembly includes a plurality of fins that generally define a plurality of fin spaces through which fluids may pass. In some arrangements, the heating device comprises an outer housing that at least partially surrounds the heater and one or more of the heat transfer assemblies. Heat generated by the heater is transferred to the fins of the heat transfer assembly. In addition, fluids passing through the fin spaces are selectively heated when electrical current is provided to the heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Amerigon IncorporatedInventor: Ryan Walsh
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Publication number: 20080082173Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Robert Delurio, Ryan Walsh, Joshua McManus