Patents by Inventor Michael Lee Boyer, II

Michael Lee Boyer, II 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).

  • Publication number: 20120221050
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jason Zappacosta, Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20120143201
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Jody L Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Calverley, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20120143194
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Jody L Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Calverley, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20120136448
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Jody L Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Calverley, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20120136399
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for reducing a vertebral compression fracture, comprising a superior end plate and an inferior end plate disposed along a vertical axis. The superior end plate and the inferior end plate are slidably separable in a vertical direction along the vertical axis. An interior chamber is provided in fluid communication with a port extending from an exterior to the interior chamber. The device is deployable within a vertebral body and expandable within the vertebral body by injecting a flowable material into the interior chamber thereby displacing the superior and inferior end plates along the vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Paul W. Millhouse, Jamie Calverley, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Nirali Patel, David W. Ankney, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20110125191
    Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
  • Publication number: 20110125270
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: David C Paul, Christopher Angelucci, Michael Lee Boyer, II
  • Publication number: 20110066186
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Daniel Laskowitz, Jason Cianfrani, Jody L. Seifert, William E. Duffield
  • Publication number: 20100292799
    Abstract: A method for inserting an intervertebral artificial disc is provided with the intervertebral disc including a first endplate having a plurality of protrusions for attaching to an adjacent vertebrae and an extension portion extending towards a second adjacent vertebrae. A second endplate is provided with a plurality of protrusions for attaching to a second adjacent vertebrae and an extension portion extending towards the first adjacent vertebrae. A flexible member having an upper portion and a lower portion and a slider plate positioned within the upper portion of the flexible member is also provided. The extension portion of the first endplate is adapted to fit within a first cavity in the upper portion of the flexible member and the extension portion of the second endplate is adapted to fit within a second cavity in the lower portion of the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Noah Hansell, Jeff Bennett, Michael Lee Boyer, II
  • Publication number: 20100292801
    Abstract: An intervertebral artificial disc is provided with a first endplate having a plurality of protrusions for attaching to an adjacent vertebrae and an extension portion extending towards a second adjacent vertebrae. A second endplate is provided with a plurality of protrusions for attaching to a second adjacent vertebrae and an extension portion extending towards the first adjacent vertebrae. A flexible member having an upper portion and a lower portion and a slider plate positioned within the upper portion of the flexible member is also provided. The extension portion of the first endplate is adapted to fit within a first cavity in the upper portion of the flexible member and the extension portion of the second endplate is adapted to fit within a second cavity in the lower portion of the flexible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Noah Hansell, Jeff Bennett, Michael Lee Boyer, II
  • Patent number: D623296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
  • Patent number: D623297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul