Patents by Inventor Scott A. Yerby

Scott A. Yerby 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: 12220326
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to implant placement into bone. More specifically, embodiments of the invention relate to implant placement across the sacro-iliac joint. Placement can be facilitated using various CT imaging views that allow the implants to be placed in bone associated with articular cartilage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: W. Carlton Reckling, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Sean Farley, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 12213886
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 12161374
    Abstract: Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can have a matrix structure, have a rectilinear cross-sectional area, and have a curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Bret W. Schneider, Roxanne Simon, Derek P. Lindsey, Scott A. Yerby
  • Patent number: 12083026
    Abstract: Methods of implanting SI joint stabilization implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. The methods may include advancing an elongate implant positioning guide in a dorsal trajectory into an ilium of a subject, directly engaging a guide interface member of a SI joint stabilization implant with the positioning guide to restrict movement of the implant with respect to the positioning guide in at least one direction, and advancing the implant across the SI joint while guiding the implant with the positioning guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: W. Carlton Reckling, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand
  • Patent number: 12076251
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
  • Patent number: 12042402
    Abstract: Sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants adapted for implanting across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. Methods of, and delivery tools adapted for implanting sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Stuart, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, W. Carlton Reckling, Francois Follini, Scott A. Yerby, Vikas V. Patel, Jack B. Rentz, Richard A. Hynes, Babajide Ogunseinde, David A. Provenzano
  • Patent number: 12023079
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Scott A. Yerby, Mark A. Reiley, Bret W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11980399
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having stem portion and a head portion, the stem portion having a rectilinear cross sectional area. A tulip or saddle structure can be attached to the head portion, and a rod can be secured within the tulip or saddle structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby
  • Patent number: 11877756
    Abstract: A system for decorticating at least one bone surface includes an elongated soft tissue protector, an elongated drive shaft and a cutter. The elongated soft tissue protector has a bore extending therethrough. The bore has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The cutter may be located on or near a distal end of the drive shaft. The cutter has a non-circular lateral cross-section, a maximum lateral extent and a minimum lateral extent. The maximum lateral extent of the cutter is greater than the minimum lateral extent of the bore but is no greater than the maximum lateral extent of the bore. The bore of the soft tissue protector is configured to slidably receive the cutter therethrough. Other systems and methods for decorticating at least one bone surface are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Sand, Bret Schneider, Patrick Kahn, Scott A. Yerby, Gerard Librodo, Khalid Sethi, Craig Meyer, Michael Didinsky, Thomas A. McNally, Robert McLain, Nikolas Kerr, Eric Swick, Yale Van Dyne, Jen Kasler
  • Patent number: 11850156
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 11752011
    Abstract: Sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants adapted for implanting across a SI joint from a dorsal approach. Methods of, and delivery tools adapted for implanting sacro-iliac joint stabilizing implants across a SI joint from a dorsal approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Stuart, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, W. Carlton Reckling, Francois Follini, Scott A. Yerby, Vikas V. Patel, Jack B. Rentz, Richard A. Hynes, Babajide Ogunseinde, David A. Provenzano
  • Patent number: 11684378
    Abstract: Implants for the fusion or fixation of two bone segments are described. For example, the implants can be used for the fusion or fixation of the sacroiliac joint. The implants can include fenestrations, have a rectilinear overall cross-sectional area, and have a curvature. Some implants can also be used to rescue failed implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Reiley, Bret Schneider, Joanne Leung, Paul M. Sand, Scott A. Yerby
  • Patent number: 11678997
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
  • Patent number: 11672664
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 11478287
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Scott A. Yerby, Mark A. Reiley, Bret Schneider
  • Patent number: 11471286
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants and tools for the fixation or fusion of joints or bone segments. These tools include tissue dilators and protectors. Other tools include broaches used to shape bores in bone. The tools can also include a system for removing an implant from bone. Implants can include assemblies of one or more implant structures that make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. Implants for fusing both sacroiliac joints of a patient include a long implant that extends across both sacroiliac joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Ralph F. Rashbaum, Mark A. Reiley, Scott A. Yerby, Paul Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Jose Rodriguez, Nicanor Domingo, Joanne Leung
  • Patent number: 11446069
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Scott A. Yerby, Mark A. Reiley, Bret W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11369419
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation and or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing and or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having a shank portion, a body portion and a head portion. The body portion is coupled to the shank portion and is configured to be placed through a first bone segment, across a bone joint or fracture and into a second bone segment. The body portion is configured to allow for bony on-growth, ingrowth and through-growth. The head portion is coupled to the proximal end of the shank portion and is configured to couple the shank portion to a stabilizing rod. Methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman
  • Patent number: 11291485
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to implants used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. More specifically, this application relates to fenestrated implants used in bone fixation or fusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Mauldin, Scott A. Yerby, Mark A. Reiley, Bret W. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11234830
    Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.
    Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini