Patents by Inventor William Alan Rezach
William Alan Rezach 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: 9204909Abstract: A spinal rod system includes a first instrument extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion along a longitudinal axis thereof. The proximal portion defines an inner cavity extending along the longitudinal axis. The first instrument includes a first arm extending along the longitudinal axis. The first arm defines a portion of a vertebral construct cavity disposed in communication with the inner cavity and includes a distal end being configured to engage a bone fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Jason May
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Publication number: 20150335359Abstract: A spinal correction system comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. A second member defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The members are connected along a first axis disposed in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axes. At least one first implant support is configured for disposal within the first cavities. At least one second implant support is configured for disposal within the second cavities. The members are rotatable about the first axis to space apart the members such that the inner surfaces forcibly engage the supports in releasable fixation. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Jason May, William Alan Rezach, Molly Rice
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Publication number: 20150320458Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a first member that defines a first longitudinal axis and includes a first pivot engageable with a first spinal construct connected with a first vertebral surface. A second member includes a second pivot engageable with a second spinal construct connected with a second vertebral surface. The second member is axially translatable relative to the first member along the first longitudinal axis such that the first vertebral surface is moved relative to the second vertebral surface. The first member is engageable to rotate the first spinal construct relative to the first member and the second member is engageable to rotate the second spinal construct relative to the second member. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20150320465Abstract: A bone fastener includes a first portion that defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface defining an implant cavity. An intermediate portion includes a first part having a wall including a first end surface that defines at least a portion of the implant cavity and a second end surface. The intermediate portion further includes a second part having a wall including an end surface connected with the second end surface of the first part and an inner surface. The second part is rotatable relative to the first part. A second portion includes a first end engageable with the inner surface of the second part and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Brian Butler, William Alan Rezach
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Patent number: 9155573Abstract: A spinal correction system comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. A second member defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The members are connected along a first axis disposed in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axes. At least one first implant support is configured for disposal within the first cavities. At least one second implant support is configured for disposal within the second cavities. The members are rotatable about the first axis to space apart the members such that the inner surfaces forcibly engage the supports in releasable fixation. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jason May, William Alan Rezach, Molly Rice
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Patent number: 9017386Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a connector, spinal rod receiver, a washer and a compression member is provided. The connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for coupling to a bone fastener. The first end of the connector contains an upper surface and a lower splined surface configured for mating with a lower splined surface of a washer disposed between the first end of the connector and the rod receiver. The rod receiver containing a receiver body coupled to a threaded shaft. The rod receiver is configured for receiving a spinal rod and is attachable to the first end of the connector for selectively adjusting the direction of at least a portion of a spinal rod. The compression member connects the receiver with the first end of the connector for securing the spinal rod into the receiver body. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20150057708Abstract: Connector assemblies are provided to couple an elongate member extending along the spinal column to a bone engaging implant engaged to the spinal column. The connector assembly includes a coupler having an implant coupling portion and an elongate member coupling portion. The positioning and orientation of the coupler relative to the implant and elongate member can be adjusted to facilitate engagement of the connector assembly between the implant and elongate member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Ballard, William Alan Rezach, Charles Dickinson
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Patent number: 8951257Abstract: A spinal correction system comprises an elongate member extending between a first end including a first inner surface defining a first cavity and a second end including a collar having a second inner surface defining a second cavity. The second cavity is movable relative to the elongate member in at least one orientation. The second end defining an elongated cavity. A first extender defines a first outer surface and a second extender defines a second outer surface. The elongate member is disposable between a first configuration and a second configuration such that the second cavity is movable in the at least one orientation to a position such that the first inner surface is forcibly disposable in a fixed engagement with the first outer surface and the interior surface is forcibly disposed in a fixed engagement with at least a portion of the collar. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence G. Lenke, Jason May, William Alan Rezach
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Patent number: 8945188Abstract: An implant connector comprises a first surface defining a first cavity configured for disposal of a first implant. A second surface defines a second cavity configured for disposal of a coupling member. A third surface defines a third transverse cavity configured for disposal of a second implant. The third surface includes a projection configured to engage the second implant in a provisional locking orientation. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Charles Anthony Dickinson, Rodney Ballard
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Publication number: 20140343612Abstract: A spinal construct comprises a longitudinal member extending between a first end and a second end and including an intermediate portion. A construct member includes a first surface and a second surface movable relative to the first surface in a configuration for connection with a first portion of vertebral tissue. The construct member defines an implant cavity configured for disposal of the first end. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Charles Anthony Dickerson
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Patent number: 8888821Abstract: A method for measuring a spinal implant comprises the steps of: providing a device including a gauge configured to measure an angle in a measuring plane and extending to an engagement surface; disposing the engagement surface with a first selected position of an implant or an anatomy, the first selected position being disposed at a first orientation; calibrating the gauge to a zero angle measurement at the first orientation; disposing the engagement surface with a second selected position of the implant or the anatomy, the second selected position being disposed at a second orientation; and measuring an angle of the second orientation relative to the first orientation such that the gauge determines the angle relative to the zero angle measurement. Various devices are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Rodney Ballard
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Patent number: 8870881Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first member having a first surface defining a first cavity for disposal of a first implant. A distal end is configured to mate with a recess of a connector and defines a second cavity. A second member is configured for movable disposal in the second cavity. A third member is connected to the proximal end of the second member and the first implant. The second member is axially movable in a first direction to tension the first implant and in a second direction to release tension from the first implant. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Alan Rezach, Charles Anthony Dickinson, Rodney Ballard
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Publication number: 20140316420Abstract: A system and method for measuring a surgical rod are disclosed. The system includes a processor, a probe in communication with the processor and configured to trace along a surface of the implant, a tracking system in communication with the processor and the probe for generating first data representing at least one of linear and rotational movement of the probe during a first trace along the surface of the implant, wherein the processor is configured to receive the first data and generate a first graphical representation of the implant based on the first data, and a display in communication with said processor for displaying the graphical representation of the implant based on the first data. Various methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Rodney Ballard, David Mire, WIlliam Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20140277193Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis and being configured to penetrate tissue. The second end has a first portion having a thread diameter and a core diameter. The second portion has a core diameter less than the core diameter of the first portion. The second portion includes a threaded surface and a substantially even surface. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Jean-Pierre Mobasser Mobasser, Y. Raja Rampersaud, Joshua W. Simpson, Nicholas Benson, William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20140257411Abstract: A bone fastener includes a first member fixable with a proximal portion and includes a wall defining a groove. The wall includes an inner surface defining a first mating surface and a lateral surface defining a cavity. A second member is configured for fixation with the first member and includes a second mating surface engageable with the first mating surface. A third member defines an opening and is disposable with the groove such that the opening is aligned with the cavity. A distal portion includes a first end disposed within the members and a second end configured to penetrate tissue. The distal portion is movable relative to the proximal portion between a first orientation and a second orientation. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20140257399Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a connector, spinal rod receiver, a washer and a compression member is provided. The connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for coupling to a bone fastener. The first end of the connector contains an upper surface and a lower splined surface configured for mating with a lower splined surface of a washer disposed between the first end of the connector and the rod receiver. The rod receiver containing a receiver body coupled to a threaded shaft. The rod receiver is configured for receiving a spinal rod and is attachable to the first end of the connector for selectively adjusting the direction of at least a portion of a spinal rod. The compression member connects the receiver with the first end of the connector for securing the spinal rod into the receiver body. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20140236247Abstract: A surgical implant driver includes a member defining an engagement portion including a wall having a circumference and a plurality of lobes disposed thereabout. The lobes are curved toward an interior of the circumference and are connected by a plurality of arcuate portions that are curved toward the interior of the circumference.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Patent number: 8764804Abstract: A bone fastener comprises a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a cavity. A carrier is disposed in fixed engagement with the inner surface and includes at least one arm defining a proximal face. A pivoting member is disposed with the carrier. The pivoting member defines an implant cavity with the proximal portion. A distal portion defines a longitudinal axis and is configured to penetrate tissue. The bone fastener further includes a first coupling member. The proximal portion is rotatable relative to the distal portion in a first plane of a body and the pivoting member is rotatable relative to the proximal portion in a second plane. The first coupling member is engageable with the proximal face such that the carrier engages the distal portion to fix the bone fastener in an orientation. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: William Alan Rezach
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Publication number: 20140114354Abstract: A spinal correction system comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. A second member defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface that defines a first cavity and a second cavity. The members are connected along a first axis disposed in substantially parallel relation to the longitudinal axes. At least one first implant support is configured for disposal within the first cavities. At least one second implant support is configured for disposal within the second cavities. The members are rotatable about the first axis to space apart the members such that the inner surfaces forcibly engage the supports in releasable fixation. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Jason May, William Alan Rezach, Molly Rice
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Publication number: 20130296954Abstract: A rod bender includes an elongated first member extending between a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis. An elongated second member extends between a first end and a second end in a transverse orientation to the longitudinal axis. The first end of the second member is connected to the second end of the first member. The second end of the second member includes a wall that defines an inner cavity configured to receive a first implant, the wall having at least one lateral opening configured to receive a second implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2012Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: David Skaggs, William Alan Rezach