BENEDETTA M MELNICK, NPP
Nursing at Genesee St, Utica, NY

2005017, Aug 4, 2005

Dec 20, 2004

11/018610

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61B017/70

606061000

A method for performing percutaneous interbody fusion is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide needle posteriorly to the disc space, inserting a dilator having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide needle over the guide needle to the disc space to enlarge the disc space, and successively passing a series of dilators, each having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the previous dilator, over the previous dilator to the disc space the gradually and incrementally increase the height of the disc space. Once the desired disc height is achieved, the guide needle and all the dilators, with the exception of the outermost dilator, are removed. An expandible intervertebral disc spacer is then passed through the remaining dilator and positioned in the disc space. The disc spacer is expanded to the required disc height, and then a bone matrix is passed through the dilator to fill the disc space. The dilator is then removed. An expandible intervertebral disc spacer is also disclosed, having a tapered bore that causes greater expansion of one end of the spacer with respect to the other. A kit for performing the percutaneous interbody fusion procedure is also disclosed.

2007009, May 3, 2007

Nov 1, 2005

11/262725

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A63B 26/00, A63B 23/00

482148000, 482023000

Handle covers for gym equipment are provided. These covers increase the security of the grip, provide a cushion for the hands, and prevent exposure of body fluids between various users of the equipment. The device provided allows the user to reversibly encircle the handle of the gym equipment and the device is adjustable for varying handles of varying diameters. There is also a pad which can be reversibly placed within a pouch on the device to provide additional cushioning.

6730126, May 4, 2004

Feb 12, 2003

10/365187

Benedetta Delorenzo Melnick - Rome NY 13440

A61F 244

623 1715

A method for performing percutaneous interbody fusion is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide needle posteriorly to the disc space, inserting a dilator having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide needle over the guide needle to the disc space to enlarge the disc space, and successively passing a series of dilators, each having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the previous dilator, over the previous dilator to the disc space the gradually and incrementally increase the height of the disc space. Once the desired disc height is achieved, the guide needle and all the dilators, with the exception of the outermost dilator, are removed. An expandible intervertebral disc spacer is then passed through the remaining dilator and positioned in the disc space. Th disc spacer is expanded to the required disc height, and then a bone matrix is passed through the dilator to fill the disc space.

8080041, Dec 20, 2011

Jul 30, 2008

12/221039

Benedetta Delorenzo Melnick - Rome NY, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/88

606279, 606 99

A method for performing percutaneous interbody fusion is disclosed. The method includes the steps of inserting a guide needle posteriorly to the disc space, inserting a dilator having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide needle over the guide needle to the disc space to enlarge the disc space, and successively passing a series of dilators, each having an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the previous dilator, over the previous dilator to the disc space the gradually and incrementally increase the height of the disc space. Once the desired disc height is achieved, the guide needle and all the dilators, with the exception of the outermost dilator, are removed. An expandable intervertebral disc spacer is then passed through the remaining dilator and positioned in the disc space. The disc spacer is expanded to the required disc height, and then a bone matrix is passed through the dilator to fill the disc space.

2004016, Aug 26, 2004

Feb 13, 2004

10/778698

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61B017/08

606/214000

A surgical kit for percutaneously repairing post-operative leaks in internal fluid carrying vessels and organs. The kit includes at least one syringe and at least one marker for placement on the body of the patient to mark the location of the leak. The syringe and marker are enclosed in a sterile package which includes a top cover and a bottom cover. A method for repairing a leak in a fluid carrying vessel or organ, such as the dura mater of the spinal cord, is also disclosed.

6972005, Dec 6, 2005

Nov 7, 2002

10/289682

Benedetta D. Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61M005/00, A61M005/31, B67D005/52, B67D005/60

604191, 604240, 222135, 2221455

A syringe assembly for administering a variety of fluids includes a syringe provided with a plurality of flow-isolated chambers, each of which is in flow communication with a respective lumen of a multi-lumen needle located downstream from the syringe. Each lumen is flow-isolated from the rest of the lumens and guides a respective one of the variety of fluids toward an outlet port formed in the needle so that the fluids mix with one another only upon exiting the outlet port.

2005017, Aug 4, 2005

Dec 20, 2004

11/018609

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61B017/56

606084000

An apparatus and method for stabilizing vertebrae and implanting bone growth material is disclosed. Trocars are set onto the specific pedicles of the vertebrae to be stabilized. A series of dilators are passed over each trocar until a final working channel is placed. The interior dilators are removed, leaving the working channel to guide placement of the pedicle screws. The ends of a connecting rod are set in each screw to stabilize the pedicles. A steerable osteotomy device is used via the working channel to obtain the bone graft. Growth material from the graft is then implanted into the stabilized area.

6972036, Dec 6, 2005

May 12, 2003

10/436701

Benedetta D. Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61F002/44

623 1711, 606 61

A process for performing lumbar laminectomy is characterized by leaving the muscles intact along the base of spinous process and posterior faces of detached portions of lamina, facet joints, and transverse processes of at least one of adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae to preserve the blood flow to the detached portions and, thus, to create a living peace of bone used as fusion material between the bases of the transverse processes of the superior and inferior vertebrae.

2005019, Sep 8, 2005

Feb 18, 2005

11/061802

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61F002/44

623017110, 606061000

A prosthetic device for replacing a facet joint in the spine of a patient is provided. The prosthetic device includes an anchoring member and a plate member rotatably and pivotably connected to each other by a ball and socket mechanism. The anchoring member is preferably in the form of a bone screw for placement into the pedicle/facet intersection of a vertebrae, and the plate member is provided with securing holes for securing the plate member to an adjacent vertebrae. A minimally invasive, percutaneous surgical method is also provided for replacing the facet joint in the spine, and a kit for performing the surgical method is also provided.

2005020, Sep 15, 2005

Mar 3, 2005

11/071727

Frank Boehm - Utica NY, US
Benedetta Melnick - Rome NY, US

A61B017/56

606086000

A method for performing a spinal fusion procedure between the transverse processes of two adjacent vertebra is disclosed. The method includes creating a vascularized bone flap at each of the transverse processes and introducing a bone graft delivery device to the site between the transverse processes and the vascularized bone grafts. A novel bone graft delivery system and device is also disclosed.