Patents by Inventor Sheryl Furlan
Sheryl Furlan 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: 11844702Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 11369490Abstract: A method of trialing an intervertebral disc space, comprising the steps of : a) creating the disc space, b) inserting a trial into the disc space, the trial having i) a distal head having an upper surface and a lower surface connected by a pair of side walls, the side walls defining planes, and ii) a proximal rod, wherein the head and rod form an obtuse angle, and wherein the rod extends through at least one of the planes defined by the side walls of the head.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J O'Neil, Jonathan Bellas, Cody Cranson, Sheryl Furlan, Michael Toto
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Publication number: 20210322180Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 11071634Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 11013546Abstract: Surgical methods and devices are provided for bending spinal rods. In one embodiment, a handheld tool is provided having an elongate shaft with a lumen formed therein that is configured to accommodate a spinal rod. The tool can include an opening in a proximal end that is configured to permit the loading of the spinal rod into the lumen, and a plurality of openings spaced along a longitudinal axis thereof that intersect the lumen for allowing a user to view and/or grasp a rod extending through the rod-receiving lumen and positioned within one of the plurality of openings. The tool can further be configured to permit a bent spinal rod to be received within the lumen. For example, the tool can include a channel in a lower surface thereof that allows a rod to exit the lumen and to extend laterally away from the tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Frank Spratt, Sheryl Furlan
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Patent number: 10842540Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for the alignment of implants or fastener members. For example, a surgical driver device is provided that has a driver head with a sidewall, a bore extending into a distal end of the driver head that is configured to receive an implant therein, and an alignment post that is disposed within the bore and extends distally beyond a distal opening of the bore. A retention member is disposed along a perimeter of the driver head and is configured to provide an interference fit between the driver head and an implant. A surgical caddie is also provided that has a housing, a plurality of implants on a mounting station, and a removal post that external threads that are matable with internal threads on each of the plurality of implants.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Frank Spratt, Sheryl Furlan
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Publication number: 20200289181Abstract: Surgical methods and devices are provided for bending spinal rods. In one embodiment, a handheld tool is provided having an elongate shaft with a lumen formed therein that is configured to accommodate a spinal rod. The tool can include an opening in a proximal end that is configured to permit the loading of the spinal rod into the lumen, and a plurality of openings spaced along a longitudinal axis thereof that intersect the lumen for allowing a user to view and/or grasp a rod extending through the rod-receiving lumen and positioned within one of the plurality of openings. The tool can further be configured to permit a bent spinal rod to be received within the lumen. For example, the tool can include a channel in a lower surface thereof that allows a rod to exit the lumen and to extend laterally away from the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Frank Spratt, Sheryl Furlan
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Publication number: 20200138488Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for the alignment of implants or fastener members. For example, a surgical driver device is provided that has a driver head with a sidewall, a bore extending into a distal end of the driver head that is configured to receive an implant therein, and an alignment post that is disposed within the bore and extends distally beyond a distal opening of the bore. A retention member is disposed along a perimeter of the driver head and is configured to provide an interference fit between the driver head and an implant. A surgical caddie is also provided that has a housing, a plurality of implants on a mounting station, and a removal post that external threads that are matable with internal threads on each of the plurality of implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Frank Spratt, Sheryl Furlan
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Publication number: 20190269522Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 10398476Abstract: Implant adapters and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary adapters can allow a single connector to be used interchangeably for rod-to-rod, rod-to-anchor, or anchor-to-anchor attachment. In some embodiments, the adapter can fit within tight spaces, can be adjustable in one or more degrees of freedom, or can be configured to “snap” onto a rod and/or to “drag” against the rod, e.g., for provisional retention and positioning of the connector prior to locking.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Medos International SàrlInventors: Kevin Lee, J. Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan
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Patent number: 10327915Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20180161073Abstract: Implant adapters and related methods are disclosed herein. Exemplary adapters can allow a single connector to be used interchangeably for rod-to-rod, rod-to-anchor, or anchor-to-anchor attachment. In some embodiments, the adapter can fit within tight spaces, can be adjustable in one or more degrees of freedom, or can be configured to “snap” onto a rod and/or to “drag” against the rod, e.g., for provisional retention and positioning of the connector prior to locking.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Kevin Lee, J. Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan
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Publication number: 20180125672Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 9872781Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20170224493Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 9668877Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Patent number: 9662225Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20170135827Abstract: A method of trialing an intervertebral disc space, comprising the steps of : a) creating the disc space, b) inserting a trial into the disc space, the trial having i) a distal head having an upper surface and a lower surface connected by a pair of side walls, the side walls defining planes, and ii) a proximal rod, wherein the head and rod form an obtuse angle, and wherein the rod extends through at least one of the planes defined by the side walls of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael J O'Neil, Jonathan Bellas, Cody Cranson, Sheryl Furlan, Michael Toto
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Publication number: 20160324660Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond
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Publication number: 20150374511Abstract: A separate nub component between the plate and an intervertebral fusion cage, wherein the nub is attached to the plate. The nub lessens the undesired pivotal movement of the plate. It is believed that when the nub fits snugly between the endplates of the adjacent vertebral bodies, it acts as a stop against the undesired pivotal movement of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Nicholas Pavento, John Riley Hawkins, Sheryl Furlan, Douglas Raymond