Patents Assigned to Alliance Partners LLC
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Patent number: 11399952Abstract: An improved cage that has an anchoring system and method of use thereof. The anchoring system has movable/expandable jaw portions that can expand vertically (i.e., upward and downward relative to the respective superior and inferior surfaces of the cage) so that the cage can be more securely implanted in position. The superior and inferior expandable portions of the anchoring system move vertically by the rotation of one or more spindles that is incorporated in the jaw mechanism (and/or by the rotation of a lead screw that is incorporated in the cage). In some embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) is itself non-expandable (i.e., the height of the medical implant does not change). In other embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) can be expanded independently of the anchoring system.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Gregory Andrew Grim, Karl W. Swann
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Publication number: 20210290276Abstract: Medical implant systems and methods of use thereof, and, more particularly, bone fixating plating systems and methods of use thereof. The medical implant system includes a plurality of fasteners, a receiving member body having a plurality of openings (capable of receiving one of the plurality of fasteners), and a plurality of locking mechanisms rotatably connected to the receiving member body. Each opening has at least one locking mechanism located nearby. Each locking mechanism can be rotated with an instrument between an open position and a closed position relative to the opening nearby the locking mechanism. Stops prevent over-rotation of the locking mechanism past the open position and the closed position. Each fastener can be rotated with the instrument to secure the fasteners into bone. When the locking mechanism is in the open position, the fastener can be passed through the opening and the instrument can be coupled to the fastener to rotate the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Bruce Riceman, Brad Fredin
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Publication number: 20210177477Abstract: An improved cannulated aspiration screw device and method of use thereof for removal of, inter alia, bone marrow from a patient's bone. The cannulated aspiration screw device includes a shaft at its proximate end and a drilling dip section at its distal end and has a removable insert, that when inserted in the cannulated aspiration screw device at is proximate end prevents the flow of materials into and through the cannulated aspiration screw device while the device is being screwed into the bone. Once the cannulated aspiration screw device is screwed in place, the removable insert is removed, and an aspiration device (such as a surgical syringe) is then connected at the proximate end of the cannulated aspiration screw device (generally utilizing a connector) and aspiration is then performed using the aspiration device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Anish Vaghela, Brad Fredin, Andrew F. Cannestra
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Publication number: 20210169659Abstract: An improved cage that has an anchoring system and method of use thereof. The anchoring system has movable/expandable jaw portions that can expand vertically (i.e., upward and downward relative to the respective superior and inferior surfaces of the cage) so that the cage can be more securely implanted in position. The superior and inferior expandable portions of the anchoring system move vertically by the rotation of one or more spindles that is incorporated in the jaw mechanism (and/or by the rotation of a lead screw that is incorporated in the cage). In some embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) is itself non-expandable (i.e., the height of the medical implant does not change). In other embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) can be expanded independently of the anchoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Gregory Andrew Grim, Karl W. Swann
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Publication number: 20210145487Abstract: A device and method for locking a bone fastening or fixation mechanism in a receiving member of a medical implant. The bone fastening or fixation mechanism is used to attach the receiving member to a bone structure in the medical implant. The locking mechanism prevents the bone fastening mechanism for backing out. The locking mechanism is a multi-mode locking mechanism. In some embodiments, the locking device has three settings, an automatic mode setting (soft locked position), a manual mode setting (hard locked position), and a neutral mode setting (unlocked position). In some embodiments, the locking device has two settings, a manual mode setting (hard locked position) and a neutral mode setting (unlocked position).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: ALLIANCE PARTNERS LLCInventors: Karl W. Swanhn, Gregory Andrew Grim
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Publication number: 20210059834Abstract: A medical implant having an anchoring system for anchoring and retaining the medical implant (such as a cage) in place and method of use thereof. The implantable intervertebral device can be used with any interchangeable combination of (a) anchors and (b) screws (i.e., the surgeon/practitioner can use the same medical implant and elect which combination of anchors and screws to use for anchoring purposes). The medical implant can be placed between the vertebrae and a tool be utilized to secure and anchor the medical implant in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Natalie MIGUEL, Bruce RICEMAN, Brad FREDIN, Anish VAGHELA
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Patent number: 10935475Abstract: A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Andrew Enke, Frank Morris
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Patent number: 10925748Abstract: An improved cage that has an anchoring system and method of use thereof. The anchoring system has movable/expandable jaw portions that can expand vertically (i.e., upward and downward relative to the respective superior and inferior surfaces of the cage) so that the cage can be more securely implanted in position. The superior and inferior expandable portions of the anchoring system move vertically by the rotation of one or more spindles that is incorporated in the jaw mechanism (and/or by the rotation of a lead screw that is incorporated in the cage). In some embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) is itself non-expandable (i.e., the height of the medical implant does not change). In other embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) can be expanded independently of the anchoring system.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Gregory Andrew Grim, Karl W. Swann
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Publication number: 20190224017Abstract: An improved cage that has an anchoring system and method of use thereof. The anchoring system has movable/expandable jaw portions that can expand vertically (i.e., upward and downward relative to the respective superior and inferior surfaces of the cage) so that the cage can be more securely implanted in position. The superior and inferior expandable portions of the anchoring system move vertically by the rotation of one or more spindles that is incorporated in the jaw mechanism (and/or by the rotation of a lead screw that is incorporated in the cage). In some embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) is itself non-expandable (i.e., the height of the medical implant does not change). In other embodiments, the medical implant (such as a cage) can be expanded independently of the anchoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Gregory Andrew Grim, Karl W. Swann
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Patent number: 10330574Abstract: A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Andrew Enke, Frank Morris
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Publication number: 20180120206Abstract: A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Andrew Enke, Frank Morris
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Publication number: 20180106706Abstract: A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Alliance Partners LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Andrew Enke, Frank Morris
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Patent number: 9804070Abstract: A biological fluids concentration device, including a tube-in-tube assembly, is disclosed. The tube-in-tube assembly receives biologic fluids and may then be placed in the bucket of a centrifuge and spun to separate out the components of the biological fluid by their various densities. For example, whole blood may be centrifuged in the tube-in-tube assembly for separating into plasma, red blood cell component, and a buffy coat. A piston slideably and sealingly engages an inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly, the inner tube fitting within an outer tube. A lid is designed to engage the top of the outer tube, which lid has an opening therein for receipt of a plunger. The plunger is adapted to move up and down with respect to the lid and the tubes, so as to sealingly, in a down position, and unsealingly, in an open position, engage the top of the inner tube of the tube-in-tube assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2014Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Andrew Enke, Frank Morris
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Patent number: 9573130Abstract: A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Alliance Partners, LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Frank Morris, Andrew Enke
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Publication number: 20160228156Abstract: A device for locking a bone fastening or fixation mechanism in a receiving member of a medical implant. The locking mechanism is kept in place (both in its locked and unlocked positions) using a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism also provides predetermined locked and unlocked positions that are readily moved to by the practitioner and maintained in position once placed there.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Alliance Partners, LLCInventors: Frankie Morris, Mike Faraj, Justin Rice
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Patent number: 9381093Abstract: A device for locking a bone fastening or fixation mechanism in a receiving member of a medical implant (corpectomy cage or cervical cage). The locking mechanism is kept in place (both in its locked and unlocked positions) using a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism also provides predetermined locked and unlocked positions that are readily moved to by the practitioner and maintained in position once placed there.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Alliance Partners, LLCInventors: Frankie Morris, Mike Faraj, Justin Rice
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Patent number: 9370433Abstract: An expandable fusion device capable of being inserted between adjacent vertebrae and expanded laterally to facilitate the fusion process and the use of such device. The expandable fusion device can expand laterally such that it expands the cross-sectional support area of the device to provide more stable support of the support the spine and maintain the normal spacing between opposing vertebrae. The interior area of the expandable fusion device (in which the bone graft can be packed) does not decrease (and generally increases) during expansion of the device. This facilitates pre-packing of the expandable fusion device before utilization.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Alliance Partners, LLCInventors: Frankie Morris, Justin Rice, Mike Faraj, Jeff Smith
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Publication number: 20160151166Abstract: A vertebrae stabilization device for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae that is a cage having screw locking clips and method of using same.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicant: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: Frank Morris, Dwayne Lewis, Kevin Richardson
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Publication number: 20160129438Abstract: A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: May 12, 2016Applicant: ALLIANCE PARTNERS, LLCInventors: EMAD HASSOUNEH, LOGAN WHITE, MATT SCHMIDT, FRANK MORRIS, ANDREW ENKE
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Patent number: 9168528Abstract: A biological fluid collection cup for use with a centrifuge bucket to separate a biological fluid into its component parts is disclosed. It includes an hourglass shape with a large upper and lower portion and a narrow middle portion. A piston is to slide into and slideably be received in the lower portion and a side port is provided for withdrawal of a fluid from the narrow portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Alliance Partners, LLCInventors: Emad Hassouneh, Logan White, Matt Schmidt, Frank Morris, Andrew Enke