Kenneth R Konya

US Patent:

8562621, Oct 22, 2013

Filed:

Jul 6, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/825467

Inventors:

Luis A. Mignucci - Plano TX, US
Kenneth R. Konya - Lexington TX, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 19/00

US Classification:

606 99

Abstract:

A method includes providing a surgical instrument comprising a clear passageway, a first stationary finger, a first adjustable finger, and a first pull nut; inserting the first stationary finger and the first adjustable finger between two vertebrae; rotating the first pull nut with a hex drive, thereby separating the first adjustable finger from the first stationary finger and distracting the two vertebrae; removing a damaged disc from between the two vertebrae; and inserting an implant through the clear passageway and placing the implant between the two vertebrae. An apparatus includes a tray having a base, a first side wall, a second side wall, a distal end and a proximal end, and wherein the base, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a passageway; at least one first finger coupled to the distal end of the tray; at least one second finger coupled to the distal end of the tray; at least one pull nut coupled to the proximal end of the tray; and wherein rotation of the at least one pull nut adjusts a distance between the at least one first finger and the at least one second finger.

US Patent:

20140066941, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/015511

Inventors:

Luis Antonio Mignucci - Plano TX, US
Javier E. Oliver - Plano TX, US
Kenneth R. Konya - Lexington TX, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606 99, 29428

Abstract:

A surgical instrument is disclosed comprising a base having a tray, a first member and a second member. A first and second top arm are coupled near the proximal end of the base. At least one bottom finger is coupled to the distal end of the first member and at least one top finger is coupled to the distal end of the first top arm. At least a first lifting arm is located between the first member and the first top arm, said lifting arm comprising a cam for engaging the first top arm. Rotation of an adjustment member positioned near the proximal end of the first member engages at least one lifting arm. As the lifting arm moves towards the distal end of the first member, the cam engages and lifts the first top arm, displacing the first top finger to a separation distance from the bottom finger.

US Patent:

60631236, May 16, 2000

Filed:

Jul 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/121132

Inventors:

James William Burrows - Cedar Park TX
Kenneth Robert Konya - Austin TX

Assignee:

Sulzer Orthopedics Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

A61F 234

US Classification:

623 22

Abstract:

A plastic insert is extracted from a metal acetabular shell by an extractor device which includes a seat positioned on the insert. A first guide member is attached to the seat. A second guide member is mounted for lateral movement with the first guide member. An extractor is mounted on the second guide member. The second guide member is movable relative to the first guide member for positioning the extractor adjacent the shell. A fastener is inserted through the first guide member and into the insert for securing the first guide member to the insert. The extractor is advanced into engagement with the shell so that the fastener withdraws the insert from the shell.