Patents by Inventor Leonard Tokish
Leonard Tokish 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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Patent number: 10893949Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas McLeer
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Patent number: 10117751Abstract: The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard J. Broman, Thomas McCleer, Leonard Tokish, Jr., Mark A. Reiley, Sean S. Suh
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Publication number: 20180243103Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas McLeer
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Patent number: 10010426Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
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Publication number: 20170119536Abstract: The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: RICHARD J. BROMAN, THOMAS MCCLEER, LEONARD TOKISH, JR., MARK A. REILEY, SEAN S. SUH
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Publication number: 20170056196Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
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Patent number: 9526530Abstract: The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Richard J. Broman, Thomas Mcleer, Leonard Tokish, Jr., Mark A. Reiley, Sean S. Suh
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Patent number: 9504502Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20150164559Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20150150603Abstract: The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Richard J. Broman, Thomas Mcleer, Leonard Tokish, JR., Mark A. Reiley, Sean S. Suh
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Patent number: 8992574Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosier, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Patent number: 8979907Abstract: The present method includes the following steps: removing a portion of a previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device; and attaching a revision component to a remaining portion of the previously implanted spinal arthroplasty device to alter a biomechanical characteristic of the implanted arthroplasty device. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of limiting motion between adjacent vertebrae including the steps of accessing an implanted spinal arthroplasty device comprising a cephalad component fixed to a first vertebra and a caudal component fixed to a second vertebra inferior to the first vertebra, the cephalad and caudal components having a range of motion between them, and attaching a revision component to the cephalad and caudal components to reduce the range of motion. The invention also includes revision devices for revising the biomechanics of implanted spinal arthroplasty devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Richard Broman, Thomas Mcleer, Leonard Tokish, Jr., Mark A. Reiley, Sean S. Suh
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Patent number: 8936639Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Gmedelaware 2 LLCInventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Roster, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers
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Publication number: 20140081330Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20140052248Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Roster, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers
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Patent number: 8496687Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Gmedelaware 2 LLCInventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Patent number: 8491635Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLCInventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Patent number: 8425557Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLCInventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20130030466Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
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Patent number: 8221461Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: GMEDelaware 2 LLCInventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer