Patents by Inventor Tom Doherty

Tom Doherty 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: 9918748
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SPINE SARL
    Inventors: Iain Kalfas, Tom Doherty, David Selvitelli, Stephen Johnson, Michael Mazzuca
  • Publication number: 20150164555
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Iain KALFAS, Tom DOHERTY, David SELVITELLI, Stephen JOHNSON, Michael MAZZUCA
  • Patent number: 8998957
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Spine Sarl
    Inventors: Iain Kalfas, Tom Doherty, David Selvitelli, Stephen Johnson, Michael Mazzuca
  • Publication number: 20140330316
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Iain KALFAS, Tom DOHERTY, David SELVITELLI, Stephen JOHNSON, Michael MAZZUCA
  • Patent number: 8852237
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Spine Sarl
    Inventors: Iain Kalfas, Tom Doherty, David Selvitelli, Stephen Johnson, Michael Mazzuca
  • Publication number: 20130006305
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: DePuy Spine Sarl
    Inventors: Iain KALFAS, Tom DOHERTY, David SELVITELLI, Stephen JOHNSON, Michael MAZZUCA
  • Patent number: 8236028
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Spine Sarl
    Inventors: Iain Kalfas, Tom Doherty, David Selvitelli, Stephen Johnson, Michael Mazzuca
  • Publication number: 20050228378
    Abstract: A rod connector for joining a first rod and a second rod includes bore holes that are offset and/or non-parallel to each other. The rod connector provides an offset or non-parallel connection between the rods that allows for the rods to match the contour of a patient's body without requiring bending of the rods. The rod connector may include a first bore hole for receiving the first spinal rod and a second bore hole for receiving the second spinal rod that is adjustable relative to the first bore hole to adjust the position and/or orientation of the second spinal rod relative to the first spinal rod. The rod connector may comprise a first housing component defining the first bore hole and a second housing component that is movable relative to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Iain Kalfas, Tom Doherty, David Selvitelli, Stephen Johnson, Michael Mazzuca