Patents by Inventor Larry Wales

Larry Wales 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).

  • METHOD OF SUPPORTING AND DISTRACTING OPPOSING VERTEBRAL BODIES
    Publication number: 20120158003
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue distraction device
    Patent number: 8123755
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces
    Patent number: 8075623
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method of Providing Spinal Interbody Fusion
    Publication number: 20110264228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method and apparatus for treating a vertebral body
    Patent number: 7931689
    Abstract: An implantable container is used to stabilize or restore height in a vertebral body. After insertion the container is filled with a bone filler material such as bone cement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Spineology Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hochschuler, Wesley D. Johnson, Kevin L. Nickels, Thomas R. Hektner, Larry Wales, Tyler Lipschults
  • Reduction system for restoration of a vertebral body
    Patent number: 7905885
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • apparatus for spinal fusion
    Publication number: 20110009870
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. An expandable implant includes a plurality of elements are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of elements. The column of elements is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the elements are consecutively added to the column. The expandable implant includes a constraint including a cooperative engagement structure between adjacent elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Apparatus and Kit for Distraction of Tissue Surfaces
    Publication number: 20110009971
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue distraction device
    Patent number: 7811331
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue distraction device
    Patent number: 7799034
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. An expandable implant includes a plurality of elements are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of elements. The column of elements is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the elements are consecutively added to the column. The expandable implant includes a constraint including a cooperative engagement structure between adjacent elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method for reducing a vertebra using stacked elements
    Patent number: 7780707
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue distraction device
    Patent number: 7780734
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method for fusing adjacent bones
    Patent number: 7749255
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method for restoring vertebral body height
    Patent number: 7744637
    Abstract: A method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting the opposite endplates of a vertebral body includes consecutively inserting a plurality of wafers between the endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column to restore the vertebral body height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20090234361
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20090182339
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Keival
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20090171393
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column. The method further includes the step of introducing bone filler in contact with the expanded structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20080027454
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20080027437
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column. The method further includes the step of introducing bone filler in contact with the expanded structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue Distraction Device
    Publication number: 20080027453
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wesley Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval