Patents by Inventor Tyler R. Koski

Tyler R. Koski 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: 11806052
    Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
  • Publication number: 20210322066
    Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
  • Patent number: 11051859
    Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels
  • Publication number: 20210100624
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a tubular member including a tissue engaging element. A shaft is disposable with and movable relative to the tubular member. The shaft includes a tissue gathering element. An image guide is connected with the tubular member and oriented relative to a sensor for registration of anatomical image data and positional tracking of the anatomy during the procedure. In some embodiments, systems, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Erica M. Martelly, Matthew T. Marrapode, Jerald L. Redmond, Tyler R. Koski
  • Publication number: 20180228520
    Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels
  • Patent number: D847341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • Patent number: D847342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • Patent number: D847995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • Patent number: D847996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding