Patents by Inventor Carl Lauryssen
Carl Lauryssen 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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Publication number: 20220151643Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing spinal surgery having a handle assembly, a screw guide, and a retractor. A shaft is provided with a handle, a neck portion and a connecting portion. The screw guide is provided with a connecting element coupled to the connecting portion of the handle assembly. A retractor for retracting tissue is coupled to the screw guide, wherein the neck portion of the handle assembly is provided with a spring loaded sleeve adapted to engage one of a plurality of holes positioned on a portion of the connecting element. The connecting portion is pivotably coupled to the connecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Michael Black, Gary Dix, Carl Lauryssen
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Patent number: 11253274Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing spinal surgery having a handle assembly, a screw guide, and a retractor. A shaft is provided with a handle, a neck portion and a connecting portion. The screw guide is provided with a connecting element coupled to the connecting portion of the handle assembly. A retractor for retracting tissue is coupled to the screw guide, wherein the neck portion of the handle assembly is provided with a spring loaded sleeve adapted to engage one of a plurality of holes positioned on a portion of the connecting element. The connecting portion is pivotably coupled to the connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Globus Mediccal, Inc.Inventors: Michael Black, Gary Dix, Carl Lauryssen
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Patent number: 10507119Abstract: A spinal interbody device, system and method can include an interbody device configured to stabilize or otherwise support adjacent vertebrae. The interbody device can include a central opening and can be shaped as a trapezoid as viewed from a position on the central axis located above a superior or upper surface of the interbody device. In addition, the upper surface of the interbody device can include at least one keel or spike to facilitate locking of the interbody device with adjacent vertebrae. The at least one spike can be removable and can be adjustable relative to the superior or inferior surface(s) when installed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Nikolay S. Laubert, Dana C. Lemesh, Carl Lauryssen, Larry Khoo, Scott L. Blumenthal
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Patent number: 9987045Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerald M. Towns
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Publication number: 20170143353Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing spinal surgery having a handle assembly, a screw guide, and a retractor. A shaft is provided with a handle, a neck portion and a connecting portion. The screw guide is provided with a connecting element coupled to the connecting portion of the handle assembly. A retractor for retracting tissue is coupled to the screw guide, wherein the neck portion of the handle assembly is provided with a spring loaded sleeve adapted to engage one of a plurality of holes positioned on a portion of the connecting element. The connecting portion is pivotably coupled to the connecting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Michael Black, Gary Dix, Carl Lauryssen
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Patent number: 9597095Abstract: An apparatus is provided for performing spinal surgery having a handle assembly, a screw guide, and a retractor. A shaft is provided with a handle, a neck portion and a connecting portion. The screw guide is provided with a connecting element coupled to the connecting portion of the handle assembly. A retractor for retracting tissue is coupled to the screw guide, wherein the neck portion of the handle assembly is provided with a spring loaded sleeve adapted to engage one of a plurality of holes positioned on a portion of the connecting element. The connecting portion is pivotably coupled to the connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Michael Black, Gary Dix, Carl Lauryssen
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Patent number: 9532885Abstract: In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: KYPHON SÀRLInventors: Carl Lauryssen, Gary A. Schneiderman, Darrel S. Brodke, Frank M. Phillips
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Publication number: 20160296255Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerald M. Towns
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Patent number: 9393046Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerald M. Towns
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Patent number: 9301849Abstract: An instrument for penetrating an endplate of a vertebra having a first plate including a first endplate engaging surface and a second surface. The first endplate engaging surface and the second surface are oriented so as to face in opposing directions. The first plate has a plurality of extensions projecting from the first endplate engaging surface to form a first extension template. The first extension template includes a centrally disposed extension and at least one extension radially disposed about the centrally disposed extension. The first extension template is configured to penetrate an endplate surface of a first vertebra when advanced into the endplate surface of the first vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Carl Lauryssen
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Publication number: 20160058578Abstract: In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: CARL LAURYSSEN, Gary A. Schneiderman, Darrel S. Brodke, Frank M. Phillips
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Patent number: 9211140Abstract: In one form, a system for use in percutaneous surgical procedures includes a cannula having an elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end and including a working channel dynamically expandable from a first, unexpanded configuration. The system also includes a device that is positionable in and engageable with the working channel to expand the working channel from the first configuration as the device is moved through the working channel. In response to disengagement of the device with the working channel, the working channel returns to the first, unexpanded configuration. In one aspect of this form, the device includes an interbody spinal implant that is deliverable to a surgical site through the working channel of the cannula. In another form, a method for performing a percutaneous surgical procedure is provided. However, different forms and applications are envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: KYPHON SARLInventors: Carl Lauryssen, Gary A. Schneiderman, Darrel S. Brodke, Frank M. Phillips
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Publication number: 20150173915Abstract: A spinal interbody device, system and method can include an interbody device configured to stabilize or otherwise support adjacent vertebrae. The interbody device can include a central opening and can be shaped as a trapezoid as viewed from a position on the central axis located above a superior or upper surface of the interbody device. In addition, the upper surface of the interbody device can include at least one keel or spike to facilitate locking of the interbody device with adjacent vertebrae. The at least one spike can be removable and can be adjustable relative to the superior or inferior surface(s) when installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Nikolay S. Laubert, Dana C. Lemesh, Carl Lauryssen, Larry Khoo, Scott L. Blumenthal
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Publication number: 20140350609Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerald M. Towns
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Publication number: 20140277458Abstract: An instrument for penetrating an endplate of a vertebra having a first plate including a first endplate engaging surface and a second surface. The first endplate engaging surface and the second surface are oriented so as to face in opposing directions. The first plate has a plurality of extensions projecting from the first endplate engaging surface to form a first extension template. The first extension template includes a centrally disposed extension and at least one extension radially disposed about the centrally disposed extension. The first extension template is configured to penetrate an endplate surface of a first vertebra when advanced into the endplate surface of the first vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Carl Lauryssen
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Patent number: 8834531Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerard M. Towns
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Publication number: 20140172029Abstract: A method and device for attaching a curvilinear access device having a movable top and an expandable working portal to the spine, the attachment including a holding arm assembly, posterior tang, anterior tang and/or a portal fixation pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Guyer, Thomas Purcell, Nathan Meyer, Ali Araghi, Javier Garcia-Bengochea, Carl Lauryssen, Morgan Lorio
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Patent number: 8491643Abstract: An anterior bone plate system is provided that promotes osseous fusion and allows subsidence while restricting extension. The bone plate system requires a minimum number of screws for securing the plate onto bone, thus reducing the amount of osseous tissue damage incurred by the bone structures to which they are attached. The system is also simple to use and provides for independent screw placement while incurring minimal soft tissue damage from lateral retraction. A method for implementing the system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Carl Lauryssen, Morris Cesarone, Dennis Cirino, Danielle Sheeran
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Patent number: 8425602Abstract: A curvilinear spinal access device having an expandable working portal. The device includes a slide having a channel with an open top and a movable top sized to cover the open top of the channel forming an expandable working portal with a proximal end and a distal end. The movable top can be moved between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the movable top blocks direct visualization between the proximal end and the distal end of the expandable working portal and in the open position movement of the movable top results in direct visualization from the proximal end to the distal end of the expandable working portal.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Guyer, Thomas Purcell, Jens Peter Timm, Ali Araghi, Javier Garcia-Bengochea, Carl Lauryssen, Morgan Lorio
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Patent number: 8414624Abstract: A method of providing spinal stabilization is provided herein. More specifically, the method includes positioning a plurality of fixation assemblies within a plurality of vertebrae in a trans-lamina orientation wherein each fixation assembly includes a proximal portion configured to securely receive a stabilization element (e.g., a stabilization rod). The proximal portions of the various fixation assemblies can be aligned so as to secure at least one stabilization element in a desired position (e.g., along and above a midline of the patient's spine, adjacent and parallel to the midline). A system for providing spinal stabilization is also provided which utilizes trans-lamina delivery and positioning of fixation assemblies within target vertebrae thereby providing stronger fixation and a significant reduction in associated tissue damage.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Bradford L. Currier, Carl Lauryssen, Michael O'Brien, Gerald M. Towns