CHARLES DICKINSON, CRNA
Nursing at Union Ave, Memphis, TN

2011010, May 5, 2011

Oct 30, 2009

12/609983

Gary S. Lindemann - Collierville TN, US
William Benoist - Germantown TN, US
Charles Anthony Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/86

606302, 606305

A bone anchor assembly includes a receiver extending along a central longitudinal axis between a proximal end and an opposite distal end and a bone anchor extending from the receiver. The receiver includes a distal portion defining a receptacle opening at the distal end and a pair of arms extending from the distal portion along the central longitudinal axis on opposite sides of a passage. The receiver includes a saddle that is adjustable in the receiver in one plane to accommodate the angle of placement of the connecting element through the receiver. The receiver is adjustable in another plane that is transverse to the adjustment plane of the saddle to better position the receiver to receive the connecting element. The adjustable saddle and receiver reduce the bending or contouring of the connecting element that may be required to position the connecting element in the receiver.

2013009, Apr 18, 2013

Oct 14, 2011

13/273308

Charles A. Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/70, A61B 17/86

606264, 606305

An anti-splay member is configured for engagement with a bone fastener and includes a body defining a longitudinal axis and a threaded cavity extending along the longitudinal axis. The cavity is configured for engagement with a screw. Opposing retainer members extend transversely from the body and are configured to engage a proximal end of the bone fastener to prevent radial expansion of the proximal end. At least one locking member extends from the body and is configured for engagement with the proximal end of the bone fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.

2013021, Aug 15, 2013

Feb 10, 2012

13/371130

Charles Anthony Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US
Alan Rezach - Atoka TN, US
Andrea Watt - Cordova TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/70, A61B 17/88

606264, 606278, 606279

An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a first cavity that defines a first axis and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue and defining a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity. A receiver is attachable to the first end and includes an implant cavity defining a second axis. The implant cavity is rotatable about a third axis disposed transverse to the second axis such that an implant disposed in the implant cavity and lateral to the first end is rotatable in a first plane relative to the first end in a configuration for selective fixation with the first end. Methods of use are disclosed.

2013021, Aug 15, 2013

Feb 10, 2012

13/371095

Charles Anthony DICKINSON - Bartlett TN, US
Alan REZACH - Atoka TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/70, A61B 17/88

606264, 606279

An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a first cavity that defines a first axis and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue and defining a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity. A receiver is attachable to the first end and includes an implant cavity defining a second axis. The implant cavity is rotatable about a third axis disposed transverse to the second axis such that an implant disposed in the implant cavity and posterior to the first end is rotatable in a first plane relative to the first end in a configuration for selective fixation with the first end. Methods of use are disclosed.

2013021, Aug 15, 2013

Feb 10, 2012

13/371145

Charles Anthony Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US

WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/84

606328

A spinal construct is provided which includes a bone penetrating member, a receiver and a spherical connector. The bone penetrating member has a head and a tip. The receiver extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion is configured to receive an elongated member, such as a vertebral rod. The distal end portion of the receiver includes an opening configured for receiving a spherical connector. The spherical connector is configured to receive the head of the bone penetrating member. The spherical connector can have a truncated spherical shape and contains an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion with an axial bore through it.

8235998, Aug 7, 2012

Aug 17, 2009

12/542382

Keith E Miller - Germantown TN, US
Charles A Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/70

606 86A, 72 3104, 72297, 72306, 29271

Systems, instruments and methods are provided for bending an elongate spinal implant used in a medical procedure. In one form, an instrument for bending an elongate spinal implant includes a proximal handle portion and a bending mechanism having an implant engaging member movably coupled to the proximal handle portion. The bending mechanism is operable to articulate the implant engaging member relative to the proximal handle portion while a second implant engaging member associated with the articulating implant engaging member holding the elongate spinal implant in position. In another form, systems and methods are provided to bend in situ an elongate spinal implant associated with an orthopedic construct.

2013026, Oct 10, 2013

Apr 6, 2012

13/441100

William Alan Rezach - Atoka TN, US
Charles Anthony Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US
Rodney Ballard - Lakeland TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/70, A61B 17/88

606263, 606278, 606279

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.

2013026, Oct 10, 2013

Apr 6, 2012

13/441095

William Alan Rezach - Atoka TN, US
Charles Anthony Dickinson - Bartlett TN, US
Rodney Ballard - Lakeland TN, US

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

A61B 17/56

606 86 A

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.