Patents by Inventor Steve Connolly
Steve Connolly 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: 11432939Abstract: Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Naren Renganath, Steve Connolly, Michael A. Fisher, Glen Arthur Presbrey
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Publication number: 20200138594Abstract: Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Naren Renganath, Steve Connolly, Michael A. Fisher, Glen Arthur Presbrey
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Patent number: 10537435Abstract: Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Naren Renganath, Steve Connolly, Michael A. Fisher, Glen Arthur Presbrey
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Publication number: 20170010051Abstract: We describe a combined heating and cooling system, the system comprising: a working fluid circuit comprising a compressor, a gas cooler and an evaporator; a heating circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said gas cooler; and a cooling circuit, thermally coupled to said working fluid circuit via said evaporator; wherein said heating circuit further comprises a thermal storage tank, in particular a stratified thermal storage tank, controllably coupled to said heating circuit to controllably store heat for said heating circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: STEVE CONNOLLY
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Publication number: 20150305888Abstract: Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Naren Renganath, Steve Connolly, Michael A. Fisher, Glen Arthur Presbrey
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Patent number: 9101486Abstract: Various spinal implants and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a spinal implant is provided having an expandable container with an interior volume that is selectively expandable between a compressed condition and an expanded condition. The expandable container is coupled to a superior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with a superior surface of the expandable container, and an inferior endplate member having a bone-contacting surface and an engagement surface effective to mate with an inferior surface of the expandable container. In addition, at least one inlet port is formed in the expandable container and is effective to communicate a fluid to at least one cavity disposed within the interior volume of the expandable container.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Naren Renganath, Steve Connolly, Michael Alan Fisher, Glen Arthur Presbrey
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Patent number: 9005118Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a port and a light emitter coupled to the surgical access device for illuminating the port. The light emitter preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a light transmitting element housed therein, which emits light transmitted to the elongated shaft from a light source. The elongated shaft is configured to be inserted in an elongated channel in the access device. The elongated channel has or forms a window for transmitting light emitted by the light emitter into the interior of the access device.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly, Sheryl Frank, Lorenzo Vaccarella
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Patent number: 8666088Abstract: A tunable, sound enhancing air induction system for an internal combustion engine includes an air supply duct extending between an air cleaner and a throttle body, and an acoustic amplifier mounted to the air supply duct at an anti-node of a desirable engine induction sound. The acoustic amplifier furnishes the desired sound to the passenger compartment of the vehicle, either through a duct, or by a directional horn.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Roger Khami, Jose Arteaga, Shawn Carney, Steve Connolly, Hovie Jarrett Cassell
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Patent number: 8430813Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated light emitter for illuminating the surgical site. The light emitter is integrated in proximity to a distal end of the surgical access device. In some embodiments, the light emitter is offset from the distal end. In certain embodiments, the integrated light emitter includes a light transmission medium for transmitting light from a proximal end of the access device to the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly, Anita Barnick, Erin Dupak
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Publication number: 20110021882Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a port and a light emitter coupled to the surgical access device for illuminating the port. The light emitter preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a light transmitting element housed therein, which emits light transmitted to the elongated shaft from a light source. The elongated shaft is configured to be inserted in an elongated channel in the access device. The elongated channel has or forms a window for transmitting light emitted by the light emitter into the interior of the access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Sean SELOVER, Sara DZIEDZIC, Steve CONNOLLY, Sheryl FRANK, Lorenzo VACCARELLA
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Patent number: 7874982Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a port and a light emitter coupled to the surgical access device for illuminating the port. The light emitter preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a light transmitting element housed therein, which emits light transmitted to the elongated shaft from a light source. The elongated shaft is configured to be inserted in an elongated channel in the access device. The elongated channel has or forms a window for transmitting light emitted by the light emitter into the interior of the access device.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly, Sheryl Frank, Lorenzo Vaccarella
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Publication number: 20100329476Abstract: A tunable, sound enhancing air induction system for an internal combustion engine includes an air supply duct extending between an air cleaner and a throttle body, and an acoustic amplifier mounted to the air supply duct at an anti-node of a desirable engine induction sound. The acoustic amplifier furnishes the desired sound to the passenger compartment of the vehicle, either through a duct, or by a directional horn.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Roger Khami, Jose Arteaga, Shawn Carney, Steve Connolly, Hovie Jarrett Cassell
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Publication number: 20080288074Abstract: Two techniques to minimize intervertebral disc height loss due to polymer creep following implantation of an elastomeric disc with the use of internal reinforcement are disclosed. The specific devices and methods relate to use of (i) singular or multiple internal reinforcement members to increase construct stiffness, reduce peripheral bulging and corresponding height loss; and (ii) internal elastomer fillers of various shapes which are compounded into the elastomer to share the load and constrain the elastomeric material from excessive deformations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Seung kyu Daniel Kwak, Steve Connolly
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Publication number: 20070276191Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated light emitter for illuminating the surgical site. The light emitter is integrated in proximity to a distal end of the surgical access device. In some embodiments, the light emitter is offset from the distal end. In certain embodiments, the integrated light emitter includes a light transmission medium for transmitting light from a proximal end of the access device to the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2006Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly, Anita Barnick, Erin Dupak
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Publication number: 20070100210Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a working channel for accessing a surgical site and an integrated annular light emitter for illuminating the working channel. The integrated annular light emitter is coupled to a proximal end of the surgical access device and includes a central opening aligned with the working channel. The integrated annular light emitter includes a light transmission path formed about the central opening that emits circumferential light transmitted from a light source about the circumference of the surgical access device. The light emitter may emit light directly into the interior of the surgical access device, or into a smooth, light-transmitting portion of the side wall of the surgical access device to illuminate a working space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly
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Publication number: 20070100211Abstract: A surgical access system for providing access to a surgical site in a patient includes a surgical access device defining a port and a light emitter coupled to the surgical access device for illuminating the port. The light emitter preferably comprises an elongated shaft having a light transmitting element housed therein, which emits light transmitted to the elongated shaft from a light source. The elongated shaft is configured to be inserted in an elongated channel in the access device. The elongated channel has or forms a window for transmitting light emitted by the light emitter into the interior of the access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Sean Selover, Sara Dziedzic, Steve Connolly, Sheryl Frank, Lorenzo VacCarella