Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Valois

Christopher J. Valois 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).

  • Patent number: 9439779
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone in-growth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Publication number: 20150005885
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone in-growth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Patent number: 8845736
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone in-growth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Patent number: 8470042
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone in-growth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Patent number: 8361150
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone in-growth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Publication number: 20110071635
    Abstract: A composite interbody vertebral implant for facilitating fusion of adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first endplate of a porous metal material and a second endplate of a porous metal material which are configured to allow bone ingrowth. The implant also includes a polymeric body positioned between and bonded to the first and second endplates such that polymeric material of the polymeric body is impregnated into pores of the first and second endplates to bond the components together. The implant may include a cavity extending through the composite implant configured to receive bone growth material to facilitate fusion between a first vertebra and a second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Zhang, Christopher J. Valois, Zhibin Fang, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Steven A. Zawadzki, David C. Kirt, Steven E. Spangle
  • Publication number: 20080208342
    Abstract: An implant is provided that includes a body having a convex and tapered leading end, a convex trailing end, opposing generally planar sides extending between the leading and trailing ends and superior and inferior surfaces. An opening extends through the body between the superior and inferior surfaces. The implant further includes a plurality of protrusions provided on each of the superior and inferior surfaces. Each protrusion has a flattened distal surface. The leading end includes first and second inclined surfaces and an intermediate surface, with the first inclined surface sloping downward from the superior surface to the intermediate surface and the second inclined surface sloping upward from the inferior surface to the intermediate surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: David A. Hanson, Christopher J. Valois
  • Patent number: D580552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Cohen, Christopher J. Valois, David A. Hanson
  • Patent number: D585553
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Valois
  • Patent number: D595853
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Hanson, Christopher J. Valois
  • Patent number: D611147
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Hanson, Christopher J. Valois