Patents by Inventor Sara Dziedzic
Sara Dziedzic 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: 11311318Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for fixing bone anchors to bone. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a bone anchor to be fixed to a bone at a desired angle to a receiver member. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor assembly is provided that includes a bone anchor configured to engage bone, a receiver member that seats a spherical head of the bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, a compression member seated within the receiver member, proximally of the head of the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism seated within the receiver member, proximally of the compression member. One or more of the receiver member, the compression member, and the closure mechanism can have gripping features thereon configured to secure the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element within the receiver member, thereby reducing a risk of slippage of the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Spratt, Philip A. Cormier, Ernest Quintanilha, Sara Dziedzic, Nicholas Pavento, Derek Shaw, Thibault Chandanson
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Patent number: 10695191Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20190365426Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for fixing bone anchors to bone. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a bone anchor to be fixed to a bone at a desired angle to a receiver member. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor assembly is provided that includes a bone anchor configured to engage bone, a receiver member that seats a spherical head of the bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, a compression member seated within the receiver member, proximally of the head of the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism seated within the receiver member, proximally of the compression member. One or more of the receiver member, the compression member, and the closure mechanism can have gripping features thereon configured to secure the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element within the receiver member, thereby reducing a risk of slippage of the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Frank Spratt, Philip A. Cormier, Ernest Quintanilha, Sara Dziedzic, Nicholas Pavento, Derek Shaw, Thibault Chandanson
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Patent number: 10398425Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for distracting adjacent vertebrae during surgical procedures for implanting spinal prostheses. In an exemplary embodiment, a distractor is disclosed that maintains the empty space between adjacent vertebrae following a discectomy, and that can removably mate with other surgical instruments, such as, for example, a filler bar, an implanting tool, or a funnel. In other embodiments of the present invention a distractor is disclosed having various features to assist in implanting a spinal prosthesis, such as, for example, an angled distal end and/or an expandable paddle. In another embodiment of the present invention, an articulating inserter is disclosed. Moreover, various implants and funnels are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Michael Mahoney, Sara Dziedzic, Paul Birkmeyer, Timothy Beardsley, Dale Frank, Ron Naughton
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Patent number: 10342582Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for fixing bone anchors to bone. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a bone anchor to be fixed to a bone at a desired angle to a receiver member. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor assembly is provided that includes a bone anchor configured to engage bone, a receiver member that seats a spherical head of the bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, a compression member seated within the receiver member, proximally of the head of the bone anchor, and a closure mechanism seated within the receiver member, proximally of the compression member. One or more of the receiver member, the compression member, and the closure mechanism can have gripping features thereon configured to secure the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element within the receiver member, thereby reducing a risk of slippage of the bone anchor and/or the spinal fixation element with respect to the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Spratt, Philip A. Cormier, Ernest Quintanilha, Sara Dziedzic, Nicholas Pavento, Derek Shaw, Thibault Chandanson
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Patent number: 10194952Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an implant having a protrusion. The protrusion aids in the insertion and placement of the implant as well as the spinal fixation element. In certain embodiments the protrusion may be configured as a guide for the insertion of the spinal fixation element as well as closure mechanisms for connecting the spinal fixation element to the implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Ramsay, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney
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Publication number: 20180338842Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 10010428Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 9918747Abstract: Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for fixing bone anchors to bone. In general, the methods and devices can allow for a bone anchor to be fixed to a bone at a desired angle to a receiver member. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone anchor assembly is provided that includes a bone anchor configured to engage bone, a receiver member that polyaxially seats a spherical head of the bone anchor, and a compression member seated within the receiver member, proximally of the head of the bone anchor. The compression member can have a distal end with gripping features thereon configured to create at least one line contact and/or one band contact with the head of the bone anchor, thus providing a firm grip on the head of the bone anchor and reducing a risk of slippage of the bone anchor with respect to the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Frank Spratt, Philip A. Cormier, Ernest Quintanilha, Sara Dziedzic, Nicholas Pavento, Derek Shaw, Thibault Chandanson
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Patent number: 9855077Abstract: A spinal implant with at least one flexible elongated extension element is provided. The spinal implant has a profile that is lower than standard spinal implants. The spinal implant includes a bone anchor with a head portion and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. A head plate is coupled to the bone anchor. The head plate includes a first elongated extension element and a second elongated extension element. The first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element may be formed as a single monolithic element that is attached to the head plate by passing through a pair of openings provided on the head plate. At least one of the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element is flexible.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher L. Ramsay, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney
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Publication number: 20170360573Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 9737413Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 9713538Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20170042585Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an implant having a protrusion. The protrusion aids in the insertion and placement of the implant as well as the spinal fixation element. In certain embodiments the protrusion may be configured as a guide for the insertion of the spinal fixation element as well as closure mechanisms for connecting the spinal fixation element to the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Christopher Lawrence RAMSAY, Sara DZIEDZIC, Michael MAHONEY
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Publication number: 20170035579Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 9504494Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an implant having a protrusion. The protrusion aids in the insertion and placement of the implant as well as the spinal fixation element. In certain embodiments the protrusion may be configured as a guide for the insertion of the spinal fixation element as well as closure mechanisms for connecting the spinal fixation element to the implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher L. Ramsay, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney
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Publication number: 20160287406Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20160278816Abstract: A spinal implant with at least one flexible elongated extension element is provided. The spinal implant has a profile that is lower than standard spinal implants. The spinal implant includes a bone anchor with a head portion and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. A head plate is coupled to the bone anchor. The head plate includes a first elongated extension element and a second elongated extension element. The first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element may be formed as a single monolithic element that is attached to the head plate by passing through a pair of openings provided on the head plate. At least one of the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element is flexible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Christopher L. RAMSAY, Sara DZIEDZIC, Michael MAHONEY
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Patent number: 9387091Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon A. Ruberte
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Patent number: 9364265Abstract: A spinal implant with at least one flexible elongated extension element is provided. The spinal implant has a profile that is lower than standard spinal implants. The spinal implant includes a bone anchor with a head portion and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis of the bone anchor. A head plate is coupled to the bone anchor. The head plate includes a first elongated extension element and a second elongated extension element. The first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element may be formed as a single monolithic element that is attached to the head plate by passing through a pair of openings provided on the head plate. At least one of the first elongated extension element and the second elongated extension element is flexible.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Christopher L. Ramsay, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney