Patents by Inventor James M. Spitler

James M. Spitler 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: 11944355
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for maintaining spacing between a superior spinous process and a superior lamina, and an inferior spinous process and an inferior lamina of adjacent vertebrae of a spine. A system may include an implant having a proximal superior surface with a superior concavity shaped to receive the superior spinous process, a proximal inferior surface with an inferior concavity shaped to receive the inferior spinous process, a distal superior surface, distal to the proximal superior surface, that faces the superior lamina, and a distal inferior surface, distal to the proximal inferior surface, that faces the inferior lamina. The implant may further have a threaded member extending along a proximal-distal direction, that rotates to urge the implant to move from a retracted configuration to a deployed configuration by urging the distal superior surface and the distal inferior surface to move apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: FloSpine, LLC
    Inventors: Cheng-Lun Soo, Peter M. Harris, Robert Bombach, James Q Spitler, Luis A. Escobar, III
  • Publication number: 20240099778
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for remediating a condition present in a patient. In some implementations, the apparatus may include a body and a trajectory port that extends through the body. The trajectory port guides a tool to form a bone tunnel in a bone of a patient. The trajectory port is defined at least partially on a bone model of at least a portion of bone of the patient. The apparatus may include a bone engagement feature that extends from the body, the bone engagement feature configured to engage at least a portion of the bone such that the bone engagement feature positions the bone tunnel guide in a position that corresponds to a modeled position of a bone tunnel guide model engaging a bone model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Lee M. HLAD, James Q. SPITLER
  • Patent number: 7718702
    Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer of the compound or of said prodrug; which exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunodulatory activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Neng-Yang Shih, Brian J. Lavey, Razia K. Rizvi, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, James M. Spitler, Ling Tong, Ronald L. Wolin, Michael K. Wong
  • Patent number: 7507767
    Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer of the compound or of said prodrug; which exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunodulatory activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Neng-Yang Shih, Brian J. Lavey, Razia K. Rizvi, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, James M. Spitler, Ling Tong, Ronald L. Wolin, Michael K. Wong
  • Patent number: 7067539
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer of the compound or of said prodrug; which exhibit anti-inflammatory and immunodulatory activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and methods of using the compounds for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Neng-Yang Shih, Brian J. Lavey, Razia K. Rizvi, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, James M. Spitler, Ling Tong, Ronald L. Wolin, Michael K. Wong
  • Publication number: 20030232859
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Neng-Yang Shih, Brian J. Lavey, Razia K. Rizvi, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, James M. Spitler, Ling Tong, Ronald L. Wolin, Michael K. Wong
  • Publication number: 20030096844
    Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Neng-Yang Shih, Brian J. Lavey, Razia K. Rizvi, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, James M. Spitler, Ling Tong, Ronald L. Wolin, Michael K. Wong
  • Patent number: 5840725
    Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: a is 0, 1, 2 or3;b, d and e are independently 0, 1 or 2;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --OH or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl;A is an optionally substituted oxime, hydrazone or olefin;X is a bond, --C(O)--, --O--, --NR.sup.6 --, --S(O)e--, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.6)-- --OC(O)NR.sup.6 --, --OC(.dbd.S)NR.sup.6 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(.dbd.S)O--, --C(.dbd.NOR.sup.1)--, --S(O).sub.2 N(R.sup.6)--, --N(R.sup.6)S(O).sub.2 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)O-- or --OC(O)--;T is H, phthalimidyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or bridged cycloalkyl;Q is --SR.sup.6, --N(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7), --OR.sup.6, phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl;R.sup.6a, R.sup.7a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.9a, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring;R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Reichard, Robert G. Aslanian, Cheryl A. Alaimo, Michael P. Kirkup, Andrew Lupo, Jr., Pietro Mangiaracina, Kevin D. McCormick, John J. Piwinski, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, Neng-Yang Shih, James M. Spitler, Pauline C. Ting, Ashit Ganguly, Nicholas I. Carruthers
  • Patent number: 5696267
    Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: a is 0, 1, 2 or 3;b, d and e are independently 0, 1 or 2;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --OH or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl;A is an optionally substituted oxime, hydrazone or olefin;X is a bond, --C(O)--, --O--, --NR.sup.6 --, --S(O).sub.e --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.6)--OC(O)NR.sup.6 --, --OC(.dbd.S)NR.sup.6 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(.dbd.S)O--, --C(.dbd.NOR.sup.1)--, --S(O).sub.2 N(R.sup.6)--, --N(R.sup.6)S(O).sub.2 --,--N(R.sup.6)C(O)O-- or --OC(O)--;T is H, phthalimidyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or bridged cycloalkyl;Q is --SR.sup.6, --N(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7), --OR.sup.6, phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl;R.sup.6a, R.sup.7a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.9a, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring;R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Reichard, Robert G. Aslanian, Cheryl A. Alaimo, Michael P. Kirkup, Andrew Lupo, Jr., Pietro Mangiaracina, Kevin D. McCormick, John J. Piwinski, Bandarpalle B. Shankar, Neng-Yang Shih, James M. Spitler, Pauline C. Ting, Ashit Ganguly, Nicholas I. Carruthers