Patents Represented by Attorney Nuvasive Inc.
  • Patent number: 7918891
    Abstract: A system and method for spinal fusion comprising a spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction releasably coupled to an insertion instrument dimensioned to introduce the spinal fusion implant into any of a variety of spinal target sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Curran, Mark Peterson
  • Patent number: 7905886
    Abstract: Systems and methods relating generally to spinal implants and insertion devices, and in particular, to intervertebral implant insertion devices, implants, and methods for performing transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Curran, Troy Woolley, Patrick Miles
  • Patent number: 7887568
    Abstract: An intervertebral support system, comprising: a center portion having top and bottom recesses; a top portion having a bottom recess, the bottom recess in the top portion interlocking with the top recess in the center portion when the top position is positioned on top of the center portion; and a bottom portion having a top recess, the top recess in the bottom position interlocking with the bottom recess in the center portion when the bottom portion is positioned under the center portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan K. Ahlgren
  • Patent number: 7867277
    Abstract: A spinal fusion implant of non-bone construction to be introduced into any variety of spinal target sites. The spinal fusion implant of the present invention includes a top surface, a bottom surface, first and second lateral sides, a proximal (posterior) end and a distal (anterior) end. The spinal fusion implant of the present invention may be used to provide temporary or permanent fixation within an orthopedic target site. To do so, the spinal fusion implant may be introduced into a disc space while locked to a surgical insertion instrument and thereafter employed in the proper orientation and released. Once deposited in the disc space, the spinal fusion implant of the present invention effects spinal fusion over time as the natural healing process integrates and binds the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Nuvasive Inc.
    Inventor: Antoine G. Tohmeh