Patents by Inventor Stuart D. Katchis

Stuart D. Katchis 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: 9814474
    Abstract: Resection guides, implants and methods are disclosed. A guide may include a plate with a first end opposite a second end and a medial portion extending therebetween. The guide may also include at least one opening in the first end of the plate. The guide may further include at least one hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the plate near the at least one opening. Surgical methods for using the guide for bone and joint fusions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge A. Montoya, John R. Pepper, Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis
  • Publication number: 20170290614
    Abstract: Provided is a bone joining device suitable for joining a first bone piece to a second bone piece. Also provided is a method of j oining a first bone piece with a second bone piece in a living mammal. The method comprises inserting the above bone joining device between the first bone piece and the second bone piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, Arthur A. ALFARO, Willem H.P. VAN IPEREN, Mari S. TRUMAN
  • Publication number: 20170231672
    Abstract: A dynamic bone plate and method of bone compression are disclosed. The dynamic bone plate comprises a first bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a first bone segment and a male component and a second bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a second bone segment and a female component for mating with the male component. The male component is adjustable after mating with the female component to adjust a position of the first bone plate component with respect to the second bone plate component and the male component is locked into place with respect to the female component by at least one screw inserted through the at least one hole of the second bone plate component causing compression between the first and second bone segments to form a corrective construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER
  • Patent number: 9687286
    Abstract: Provided is a bone joining device suitable for joining a first bone piece to a second bone piece. Also provided is a method of joining a first bone piece with a second bone piece in a living mammal. The method comprises inserting the above bone joining device between the first bone piece and the second bone piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, Arthur A. Alfaro, Willem H. P. Van Iperen, Mari S. Truman
  • Publication number: 20170164990
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices, systems and methods of bone fixation. The disclosed devices, systems and methods facilitate secure fixation of first and second bone segments, such as to promote fusion thereof. The devices may include at least one bone engagement projection extending from an engagement surface of a plate portion for implantation into the first bone segment. A portion of the plate portion spaced from the at least one bone engagement projection may include at least one bone fixation aperture. The least one bone fixation aperture may allow for a one bone engagement projection to be inserted therethrough and into the second bone segment to affix the plate portion to the second bone segment. In some embodiments, the at least one bone fixation aperture may be a compression slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: LON S. WEINER, STUART D. KATCHIS, JOHN R. PEPPER
  • Publication number: 20170164989
    Abstract: Bone plate systems, resection guides, implants, and methods are disclosed. A bone plate system may include a plate including a plurality of openings and a resection guide. A plate may include a body with a first end and a second end, at least two openings in the body, a first opening positioned in the first end and a second opening positioned in the second end, and an alignment marking disposed on a surface of the body. A guide may include a body with a first end and a second end, at least one first opening in the first end of the body, and at least one second opening in the second end of the body. Surgical methods for using the bone plate system, resection guides, and implants are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: LON S. WEINER, STUART D. KATCHIS, JOHN R. PEPPER, JORGE A. MONTOYA, RYAN SCHLOTTERBACK
  • Patent number: 9655662
    Abstract: A dynamic bone plate and method of bone compression are disclosed. The dynamic bone plate comprises a first bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a first bone segment and a male component and a second bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a second bone segment and a female component for mating with the male component. The male component is adjustable after mating with the female component to adjust a position of the first bone plate component with respect to the second bone plate component and the male component is locked into place with respect to the female component by at least one screw inserted through the at least one hole of the second bone plate component causing compression between the first and second bone segments to form a corrective construct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper
  • Patent number: 9615873
    Abstract: Provided is a bone joining device suitable for joining a first bone piece to a second bone piece. Also provided is a method of joining a first bone piece with a second bone piece in a living mammal. The method comprises inserting the above bone joining device between the first bone piece and the second bone piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, Arthur A. Alfaro, Willem H. P. Van Iperen, Mari S. Truman
  • Publication number: 20170065276
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides staples, and corresponding staple guides, for applying a compressive force between biological elements. The staples may include a bridge portion and a pair of tines extending from the bridge portion configured for implantation into biological elements. The tines may be spaced a first distance in a first state of the bridge portion. The bridge portion may be elastically deformable into a second state with the pair of tines spaced a second distance that is greater than the first distance and the tines pre-loaded to apply a compressive force therebetween. The guides may include a staple engagement portion operable to maintain the biased state of the staple, and/or a drill guide portion operable to facilitate the formation of apertures spaced the second distance in the biological elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: LON S. WEINER, JORGE MONTOYA, JOHN R. PEPPER, STUART D. KATCHIS, LAWRENCE KIEFER
  • Publication number: 20170035472
    Abstract: A reversible bone coupling device including a first component having a first elongated stem portion for insertion from a first end longitudinally into a surface of a first bone piece, and a second component having a second elongated stem portion for insertion from a second end longitudinally into a surface of a second bone piece, and a connector extending from a second top for coupling with the first component and reversibly locking therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: LON S. WEINER, STUART D. KATCHIS, JOHN R. PEPPER, ARTHUR A. ALFARO, WILLEM H.P. VAN IPEREN, MARI S. TRUMAN
  • Publication number: 20160367298
    Abstract: In a method and system for corrective surgery of a bone, a bone is cut into a first bone segment and a second bone segment. A plate is positioned over the first bone segment and the second bone segment such that at least one member of the plate is positioned to engage the second bone segment. The at least one member of the plate is inserted into the second bone segment. At least one bone screw is screwed into the first bone segment through at least one compression slot of the plate causing an application of compressive force to secure the first bone segment and the second bone segment to form a corrective construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER
  • Publication number: 20160324532
    Abstract: Resection guides, implants and methods are disclosed. A guide may include a plate with a first end opposite a second end and a medial portion extending therebetween. The guide may also include at least one opening in the first end of the plate. The guide may further include at least one hole positioned along a longitudinal axis of the plate near the at least one opening. Surgical methods for using the guide for bone and joint fusions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge A. MONTOYA, John R. PEPPER, Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS
  • Patent number: 9468465
    Abstract: A reversible bone coupling device including a first component having a first elongated stem portion for insertion from a first end longitudinally into a surface of a first bone piece, and a second component having a second elongated stem portion for insertion from a second end longitudinally into a surface of a second bone piece, and a connector extending from a second top for coupling with the first component and reversibly locking therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, Arthur A. Alfaro, Willem H. P. Van Iperen, John R. Pepper, Mari S. Truman
  • Patent number: 9433452
    Abstract: In a method and system for corrective surgery of a bone, a bone is cut into a first bone segment and a second bone segment. A plate is positioned over the first bone segment and the second bone segment such that at least one member of the plate is positioned to engage the second bone segment. The at least one member of the plate is inserted into the second bone segment. At least one bone screw is screwed into the first bone segment through at least one compression slot of the plate causing an application of compressive force to secure the first bone segment and the second bone segment to form a corrective construct. The at least one member is positioned at an angle or an offset from the second plate segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Lon Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper
  • Publication number: 20150327895
    Abstract: A dynamic bone plate and method of bone compression are disclosed. The dynamic bone plate comprises a first bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a first bone segment and a male component and a second bone plate component including at least one hole for receiving screws for attachment to a second bone segment and a female component for mating with the male component. The male component is adjustable after mating with the female component to adjust a position of the first bone plate component with respect to the second bone plate component and the male component is locked into place with respect to the female component by at least one screw inserted through the at least one hole of the second bone plate component causing compression between the first and second bone segments to form a corrective construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. WEINER, Stuart D. KATCHIS, John R. PEPPER
  • Publication number: 20150305789
    Abstract: Provided is a bone joining device suitable for joining a first bone piece to a second bone piece. Also provided is a method of joining a first bone piece with a second bone piece in a living mammal. The method comprises inserting the above bone joining device between the first bone piece and the second bone piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, Arthur A. Alfaro, Willem H.P. Van Iperen, Mari S. Truman
  • Publication number: 20150245858
    Abstract: Bone fixation devices and plates are disclosed. The bone fixation device includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion includes at least one opening. The second portion includes at least one second opening. The third portion is positioned between the first portion and the second portion and is configured to guide the cutting of a bone. The bone fixation plate includes a first plate portion, a second plate portion, and a third plate portion. The first plate portion includes at least one screw hole for receiving a first bone screw. The second plate portion includes at least one slot for receiving a second bone screw. The third plate portion is positioned adjacent to the first and second plate portions and is configured to guide bone cutting A method of altering a bone using the bone fixation devices and plates is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicant: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper
  • Patent number: D738504
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper
  • Patent number: D749738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, John R. Pepper, Jorge A. Montoya
  • Patent number: D777329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge A. Montoya, John R. Pepper, Lon S. Weiner, Stuart D. Katchis, Lawrence Kiefer