Patents by Inventor Tae-ahn Jahng
Tae-ahn Jahng 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: 8979900Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Patent number: 8968366Abstract: A flexible connection unit for spinal stabilization, including: a first end portion having a first longitudinal channel and configured to be coupled to a first securing member secured to a patient's spine; a second end portion having a second longitudinal channel and configured to be coupled to a second securing member secured to the patient's spine; and a flexible wire extending through at least a portion of the first and second longitudinal channels and flexibly linking the first and second end portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventor: Tae-Ahn Jahng
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Patent number: 8623057Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Tae-Ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Publication number: 20120209330Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a longitudinal member having first end portion, a second end portion and a flexible member interposed between the first end portion and the second end portion, at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion configured to be coupled to a first bone securing member; and a spacer located between the first and second end portions, wherein at least a portion of the flexible member passes through an axial channel of the spacer and wherein the spacer comprises a resilient element configured to be coupled to a second bone securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Tae-Ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Publication number: 20110301643Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Tae-ahn Jahng
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Patent number: 7993370Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal stabilization device, comprising a longitudinal member having first and second end portions and a flexible portion located between the end portions, wherein the flexible portion comprises at least one spacer and a flexible member located in a longitudinal axial channel of the at least one spacer, wherein the flexible member comprises a biocompatible metal material and the end portions maintain the at least one spacer in a substantially fixed longitudinal axial position with respect to the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: N Spine, Inc.Inventor: Tae-ahn Jahng
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Patent number: 7988710Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a first end portion and a second end portion, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engagable by a section of a first bone securing member; a flexible member located between the first and second ends, the flexible member permitting motion of the first end relative to the second end; and a transition area located between the first end and the flexible member, the transition area tapering in diameter from a first section of the transition area proximate to the first end toward a second section of the transition area proximate to the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: N Spine, Inc.Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Publication number: 20110106167Abstract: An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system includes a flexible connection unit having a tether running through a hollow portion of the flexible connection unit, wherein the tether limits bending of the flexible connection unit. In a further embodiment the tether is pre-tensioned. In a further embodiment, the tension upon or compression of the tether is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Tae-ahn JAHNG, Jason Yim, Brian S. Bowman
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Patent number: 7815665Abstract: An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system includes a flexible connection unit having a tether running through a hollow portion of the flexible connection unit, wherein the tether limits bending of the flexible connection unit. In a further embodiment the tether is pre-tensioned. In a further embodiment, the tension upon or compression of the tether is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2004Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: N Spine, Inc.Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Patent number: 7763052Abstract: A flexible spinal fixation device having a flexible metallic connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the fixation device includes at least two securing members configured to be inserted into respective adjacent spinal pedicles, each securing member each including a coupling assembly. The fixation device further includes a flexible metal connection unit configured to be received and secured within the coupling assemblies of each securing member so as to flexibly stabilize the affected area of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: N Spine, Inc.Inventor: Tae-ahn Jahng
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Publication number: 20080234746Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a first end portion and a second end portion, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engagable by a section of a first bone securing member; a flexible member located between the first and second ends, the flexible member permitting motion of the first end relative to the second end; and a transition area located between the first end and the flexible member, the transition area tapering in diameter from a first section of the transition area proximate to the first end toward a second section of the transition area proximate to the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: September 25, 2008Applicant: N SPINE, INC.Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Scott Bowman
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Patent number: 7326210Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends; at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, wherein the at least one spacer comprises a first portion made from a first material and a second portion made from a second material; and at least one flexible member located in a longitudinal axial channel of the at least one spacer, wherein the first and second ends substantially limit motion of the at least one spacer in the longitudinal axial direction with respect to the at least one flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: N Spine, IncInventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Bowman
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Publication number: 20070276380Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Bowman
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Publication number: 20070225710Abstract: A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a longitudinal member having first end portion, a second end portion and a flexible member interposed between the first end portion and the second end portion, at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion configured to be coupled to a first bone securing member; and a spacer located between the first and second end portions, wherein at least a portion of the flexible member passes through an axial channel of the spacer and wherein the spacer comprises a resilient element configured to be coupled to a second bone securing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Bowman
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Publication number: 20070123871Abstract: A flexible connection unit for spinal stabilization, including: a first end portion having a first longitudinal channel and configured to be coupled to a first securing member secured to a patient's spine; a second end portion having a second longitudinal channel and configured to be coupled to a second securing member secured to the patient's spine; and a flexible wire extending through at least a portion of the first and second longitudinal channels and flexibly linking the first and second end portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventor: Tae-Ahn Jahng
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Publication number: 20070055247Abstract: A method and system for marking and guiding the insertion of securing members (e.g., pedicle screws) of a spinal fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: N Spine, Inc.Inventor: Tae-Ahn Jahng
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Patent number: 7137985Abstract: A method and system for marking and guiding the insertion of securing members (e.g., pedicle screws) of a spinal fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: N Spine, Inc.Inventor: Tae-ahn Jahng
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Publication number: 20060195093Abstract: A flexible spinal fixation device having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the fixation device includes at least two securing members configured to be inserted into respective adjacent spinal pedicles, each securing member each including a coupling assembly. The fixation device further includes a flexible connection unit configured to be received and secured within the coupling assemblies of each securing member so as to flexibly stabilize the affected area of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2005Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventor: Tae-ahn Jahng
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Publication number: 20050203514Abstract: An adjustable spinal stabilization system having a flexible connection unit for non-rigid stabilization of the spinal column. In one embodiment, the spinal stabilization system includes a flexible connection unit having a tether running through a hollow portion of the flexible connection unit, wherein the tether limits bending of the flexible connection unit. In a further embodiment the tether is pre-tensioned. In a further embodiment, the tension upon or compression of the tether is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Bowman
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Publication number: 20050203513Abstract: A connection unit for use in a spinal stabilization device, in one embodiment, includes a longitudinal member having first and second ends, and a flexible section disposed between the first and second ends, the flexible section having at least one groove formed therein, wherein the flexible section is characterized by a cross-sectional profile that is different from that of the first and second ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Tae-ahn Jahng, Jason Yim, Brian Bowman