Patents by Inventor Spanky Raymond
Spanky Raymond 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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Publication number: 20170360577Abstract: A distraction kit including at least one trial insert, at least one handle for coupling to the at least one trial insert, a correction indication guide, and at least one implant. A method for performing a distraction arthrodesis including inserting at least one trial insert into a joint and selecting a trial insert of the at least one trial insert for correction of the joint in a first plane. The method also including rotating the selected trial insert in a medial-lateral direction for correction of the joint in a second plane and selecting the needed correction in the first plane and the second plane. The method further including marking at least one bone for the selected correction. Then, marking the implant with the correction indication guide to achieve proper placement of the implant and joint correction replication from the desired trial positioning. Implants, devices, and systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: Paragon 28, Inc.Inventors: Albert DACOSTA, Thomas CHANG, Frank S. BONO, Spanky RAYMOND
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Publication number: 20170325859Abstract: The present invention discloses bone plates, bone plate systems, and methods of using the bone plates. The bone plate includes at least one protuberance at a first end, a first projection at a second end, a second projection at the second end adjacent to the first projection, and a coupling segment positioned between the first and second projections. The bone plate system includes a bone plate and at least one fastener. The bone plate includes at least one tab at a first end, a second end with a first projection and a second projection adjacent to the first projection, and a coupling segment positioned between the first and second projections. The at least one fastener including at least one first fastener for coupling to the at least one tab and a second fastener for coupling to the coupling segment. Methods of using the bone plates is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: November 16, 2017Applicant: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: ALBERT DaCOSTA, ERIC LINTULA, SPANKY RAYMOND, FRANK BONO
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Patent number: 9421039Abstract: An apparatus (20) for use in retaining bone in a desired spatial relationship includes a rod (22) and a housing (26) that has a passage (24) through which the rod (22) extends along an axis (29). A connector (42) extends from the housing (26) and engages a bone. The connector (42) is movable relative to the housing (26) into any one of a plurality of positions. A locking member (68) is deflectable between a first condition for allowing relative movement between the connector (42) and the housing (26) and a second condition engaging the connector (42) to hold the connector (42) in any one of the plurality of positions relative to the housing (26).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: APPLIED ORTHOPAEDICS LLCInventors: Terrence Stahurski, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20150032168Abstract: An implant system, alignment guide, bone fusion system and surgical method for correction of a flat foot or rocker-bottom deformity, such as a Charcot foot. The implant system includes a bone implant and an elongate member. The bone implant includes a proximal end, a distal end, a hole along a longitudinal axis, and at least one opening intersecting the hole. The elongate member includes a first end with a head portion, a second end with a coupling mechanism, and an opening along a longitudinal axis. The coupling mechanism of the elongate member engages the at least one opening to couple the bone implant to the elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: James E. Orsak, Frank Bono, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20140214040Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: K2M, INC.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert F. Beisel, Spanky A. Raymond, Daniel S. Savage, Jason J. Gromek, Carl M. Nilsson
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Patent number: 8690883Abstract: An assembly for sealably injecting a fluent material into an intradiscal space accessed through an opening in the annulus of a spinal disc comprises a cannula having a passageway for injecting the fluent material therethrough into the intradiscal space, a seal having a sealing surface for sealing engagement with the outer surface of the disc annulus and defining a central opening for, and an articulating joint defined between the central opening of the seal and the cannula configured to permit relative articulation between the components. The assembly may further comprise an anchor element extending through the central opening of the seal, the anchor element including an elongated threaded body sized for threaded engagement within the opening in the disc annulus and having a head configured to engage a distal end of the cannula.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.Inventors: Keith Collins, Thomas G. Wilson, Spanky A. Raymond
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Patent number: 8496660Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert F. Beisel, Spanky A. Raymond, Daniel S. Savage, Jason J. Gromek, Carl M. Nilsson
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Patent number: 8486078Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2007Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Highgate OrthopedicsInventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert F. Beisel, Spanky A. Raymond, Daniel S. Savage, Jason J. Gromek, Carl M. Nilsson, Nathan J. Pierce
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Patent number: 8430885Abstract: ?n apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces is provided. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted using a wafer insertion apparatus between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. A detachable wafer assembly is provided that includes a base wafer initially associated with a track assembly of a wafer insertion apparatus. The base wafer is dislodged from the track assembly so that the base wafer is left within the distraction site as the track assembly is removed. A top cap wafer is provided that is situated at the top of the wafer stack, in which the top cap wafer is larger than the remaining wafers to form a gap surrounding the stack to receive biologic material.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Manzi, Joseph N. Logan, Steven J. Wysocki, Frank S. Bono, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20120308956Abstract: An ultrasonic dental instrument provides a hand piece with an ultrasonic generator communicating with a separable base and tip that when assembled provide mechanical rigidity and the conduction of ultrasonic energy from the ultrasonic generator to a distal portion of the tip but which may be separated for individual replacement and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: James A. DeVengencie, F. Kris Olsen, Spanky Raymond
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Publication number: 20120215268Abstract: An apparatus (20) for use in retaining bone in a desired spatial relationship includes a rod (22) and a housing (26) that has a passage (24) through which the rod (22) extends along an axis (29). A connector (42) extends from the housing (26) and engages a bone. The connector (42) is movable relative to the housing (26) into any one of a plurality of positions. A locking member (68) is deflectable between a first condition for allowing relative movement between the connector (42) and the housing (26) and a second condition engaging the connector (42) to hold the connector (42) in any one of the plurality of positions relative to the housing (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Terrence Stahurski, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20120116411Abstract: The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert F. Beisel, Spanky A. Raymond, Daniel S. Savage, Jason J. Gromek, Carl M. Nilsson
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Patent number: 7753912Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces is disclosed using a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column. A wafer insertion apparatus includes a wafer cartridge configured to carry a stack of wafers to be inserted into the space, a track assembly including a first track for carrying a wafer toward the space, a second track and means for preventing retrograde movement of a wafer within the first track, an advancer/pusher mechanism slidably disposed within the second track and operable on a wafer within the first track to advance the wafer along the first track, and an advancement gun operably coupled to the advancer/pusher mechanism to propel the mechanism along the second track.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2004Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.Inventors: Spanky A. Raymond, Frank S. Bono, Thomas G. Wilson, Joseph Logan, Steven J. Wysocki
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Publication number: 20100087826Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces is provided. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted using a wafer insertion apparatus between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. A detachable wafer assembly is provided that includes a base wafer initially associated with a track assembly of a wafer insertion apparatus. The base wafer is dislodged from the track assembly so that the base wafer is left within the distraction site as the track assembly is removed. A top cap wafer is provided that is situated at the top of the wafer stack, in which the top cap wafer is larger than the remaining wafers to form a gap surrounding the stack to receive biologic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: SPINEWAVE, INC.Inventors: Richard J. Manzi, Joseph N. Logan, Steven J. Wysocki, Frank S. Bono, Spanky A. Raymond
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Patent number: 7674278Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces is provided. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted using a wafer insertion apparatus between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. A detachable wafer assembly is provided that includes a base wafer initially associated with a track assembly of a wafer insertion apparatus. The base wafer is dislodged from the track assembly so that the base wafer is left within the distraction site as the track assembly is removed. A top cap wafer is provided that is situated at the top of the wafer stack, in which the top cap wafer is larger than the remaining wafers to form a gap surrounding the stack to receive biologic material.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Manzi, Joseph N. Logan, Steven J. Wysocki, Frank S. Bono, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20090187191Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: HIGHGATE ORTHOPEDICS, INCInventors: Allen Carl, Josef K. Winkler, Robert F. Beisel, Spanky A. Raymond, Daniel S. Savage, Jason J. Gromek, Carl M. Nilsson
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Publication number: 20080172060Abstract: An assembly for sealably injecting a fluent material into an intradiscal space accessed through an opening in the annulus of a spinal disc comprises a cannula having a passageway for injecting the fluent material therethrough into the intradiscal space, a seal having a sealing surface for sealing engagement with the outer surface of the disc annulus and defining a central opening for, and an articulating joint defined between the central opening of the seal and the cannula configured to permit relative articulation between the components. The assembly may further comprise an anchor element extending through the central opening of the seal, the anchor element including an elongated threaded body sized for threaded engagement within the opening in the disc annulus and having a head configured to engage a distal end of the cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.Inventors: Keith Collins, Thomas G. Wilson, Spanky A. Raymond
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Patent number: 7175623Abstract: The present invention provides a cervical plate with backout protection. In particular, a bushing residing in each of a plurality of through holes has a bottom edge that aligns with a protrusion on a screw head. The bottom edge aligning with the protrusion inhibits reverse threading or backing out of the bone screw.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Lanx, LLCInventors: Jeffrey Thramann, Michael Fulton, Spanky A. Raymond
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Publication number: 20060229629Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces is provided. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted using a wafer insertion apparatus between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. A detachable wafer assembly is provided that includes a base wafer initially associated with a track assembly of a wafer insertion apparatus. The base wafer is dislodged from the track assembly so that the base wafer is left within the distraction site as the track assembly is removed. A top cap wafer is provided that is situated at the top of the wafer stack, in which the top cap wafer is larger than the remaining wafers to form a gap surrounding the stack to receive biologic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Applicant: Spine Wave, Inc.Inventors: Richard Manzi, Joseph Logan, Steven Wysocki, Frank Bono, Spanky Raymond
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Patent number: D812755Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: Albert DaCosta, Frank S. Bono, Frank Barmes, Spanky Raymond