Patents Assigned to CENTINEL SPINE, INC.
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Patent number: 10130491Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a spinal implant assembly having features to prevent or minimize fixation elements, such as screws, from being dislodged, or from backing out over time and with use. The spinal implant assembly may comprise an implantable body having first apertures for receiving fixation elements. A plate configured to nest against the posterior portion of the implantable body and comprising one or more second apertures can be provided. These second apertures permit access to the head portions of the fixation elements. One or more locking elements are then passed through the second apertures and engage the head portions of the fixation elements. In addition, the plate may comprise an adjustable arm to allow the plate to be used with implantable bodies of different size.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jason E. Garber, Christophe M. H. Geisert, Barbara D. Wirth, John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20170246009Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body and the body comprises one or more apertures. The apertures receive fixation elements, such as a screw and the like. The fixation element may comprise one or more anti-backout features, such as a split ring. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The apertures that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ. Some of the apertures may be configured to rigidly lock with the fixation elements. Moreover, the spinal implant may include features, such as one or more bores, that can accommodate imaging marks to help guide a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, Anthony J. Fennell, John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 9592081Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies that have been fused is provided. The system and method involves transversely securing the bony segments of fused vertebral bodies together. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, translaminar screws may be employed to transfix the facet joints of one or more motion segments. The motion segment may further include the presence of a spinal fusion implant or other internal fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, Anthony J. Fennell, Jason E. Garber
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Patent number: 9566166Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may include structural guidance features to facilitate the angular approach of fixation elements into the apertures. The spinal implant may also be a configured with a tactile or visual feedback response feature to allow the user to know when the fixation elements are fully seated within the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 9468534Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a spinal implant assembly having features to prevent or minimize fixation elements, such as screws, from being dislodged, or from backing out over time and with use. The spinal implant assembly may comprise an implantable body having first apertures for receiving fixation elements. A plate configured to nest against the posterior portion of the implantable body and comprising one or more second apertures can be provided. These second apertures permit access to the head portions of the fixation elements. One or more locking elements are then passed through the second apertures and engage the head portions of the fixation elements. In addition, the plate may comprise an adjustable arm to allow the plate to be used with implantable bodies of different size.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INCInventors: Jason E. Garber, Christophe M. H. Geisert, Barbara D. Wirth, John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20160113782Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body and the body comprises one or more apertures. The apertures receive fixation elements, such as a screw and the like. The fixation element may comprise one or more anti-backout features, such as a split ring. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The apertures that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ. Some of the apertures may be configured to rigidly lock with the fixation elements. Moreover, the spinal implant may include features, such as one or more bores, that can accommodate imaging marks to help guide a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, Anthony J. Fennell, John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 9233010Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for lateral insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body having a tapered anterior portion and one or more apertures. The tapered anterior portion allows for concomitant distraction of soft tissue during insertion of the implant. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The fixations elements that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, John J. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 9078701Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies that have been fused is provided. The system and method involves transversely securing the bony segments of fused vertebral bodies together. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, translaminar screws may be employed to transfix the facet joints of one or more motion segments. The motion segment may further include the presence of a spinal fusion implant or other internal fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, Anthony J. Fennell, Jason E. Garber
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Patent number: 9066815Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a spinal implant assembly having features to prevent or minimize fixation elements, such as screws, from being dislodged, or from backing out over time and with use. The spinal implant assembly may comprise an implantable body having first apertures for receiving fixation elements. A plate configured to nest against the posterior portion of the implantable body and comprising one or more second apertures can be provided. These second apertures permit access to the head portions of the fixation elements. One or more locking elements are then passed through the second apertures and engage the head portions of the fixation elements. In addition, the plate may comprise an adjustable arm to allow the plate to be used with implantable bodies of different size.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jason E. Garber, Christophe M. H. Geisert, Barbara D. Schweizer, John Parry, John J. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20150081027Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for lateral insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body having a tapered anterior portion and one or more apertures. The tapered anterior portion allows for concomitant distraction of soft tissue during insertion of the implant. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The fixations elements that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: JOHN S. THALGOTT, DAVID T. STINSON, JOHN J. VISCOGLIOSI
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Publication number: 20140288655Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may include structural guidance features to facilitate the angular approach of fixation elements into the apertures. The spinal implant may also be a configured with a tactile or visual feedback response feature to allow the user to know when the fixation elements are fully seated within the apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Centinel Spine, Inc.Inventors: John PARRY, John J. VISCOGLIOSI
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Publication number: 20140257491Abstract: The present invention provides cervical implant (30) comprising an upper surface (38), a lower surface (40), a posterior portion (34) and an anterior portion (36) and including a perimeter (42) and one or more apertures (44,46) within said anterior portion for receiving securing means, said apertures having respective longitudinal axes M1, M2, characterised in that said axes extend in a direction substantially through said anterior portion (36) and converge at a point in a plane outside of said perimeter (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Centinel Spine, Inc.Inventors: John PARRY, Jeffrey JOHNSON
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Patent number: 8728165Abstract: The present invention provides cervical implant (30) comprising an upper surface (38), a lower surface (40), a posterior portion (34) and an anterior portion (36) and including a perimeter (42) and one or more apertures (44,46) within said anterior portion for receiving securing means, said apertures having respective longitudinal axes M1, M2, characterized in that said axes extend in a direction substantially through said anterior portion (36) and converge at a point in a plane outside of said perimeter (42).Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Centinel Spine, Inc.Inventors: John Parry, Jeffrey Johnson
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Publication number: 20140012325Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling motion and physiologic load sharing across a functional spinal unit defined by a pair of adjacent vertebrae and an intervertebral disc therebetween are provided. The systems may comprise a first component for repairing or replacing a disc nucleus, without substantially disrupting the annulus. A second component may be provided for attachment to the adjacent vertebrae, the second component being configured to control movement of the vertebrae relative to one another. The first and second components may be configured to cooperate simultaneously to control motion and collectively distribute physiologic load sharing across the functional spinal unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Centinel Spine, Inc.Inventor: Steven SEME
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Patent number: 8529626Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling motion and physiologic load sharing across a functional spinal unit defined by a pair of adjacent vertebrae and an intervertebral disc therebetween are provided. The systems may comprise a first component for repairing or replacing a disc nucleus, without substantially disrupting the annulus. A second component may be provided for attachment to the adjacent vertebrae, the second component being configured to control movement of the vertebrae relative to one another. The first and second components may be configured to cooperate simultaneously to control motion and collectively distribute physiologic load sharing across the functional spinal unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Centinel Spine, Inc.Inventor: Steven Seme
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Publication number: 20110190825Abstract: A system and method for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies that have been fused is provided. The system and method involves transversely securing the bony segments of fused vertebral bodies together. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, translaminar screws may be employed to transfix the facet joints of one or more motion segments. The motion segment may further include the presence of a spinal fusion implant or other internal fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: John S. Thalgott, David T. Stinson, Anthony J. Fennell, Jason E. Garber
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Publication number: 20110166657Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for lateral insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body having a tapered anterior portion and one or more apertures. The tapered anterior portion allows for concomitant distraction of soft tissue during insertion of the implant. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The fixations elements that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: JOHN S. THALGOTT, DAVID T. STINSON, JOHN J. VISCOGLIOSI
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Publication number: 20110166658Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a spinal implant assembly having features to prevent or minimize fixation elements, such as screws, from being dislodged, or from backing out over time and with use. The spinal implant assembly may comprise an implantable body having first apertures for receiving fixation elements. A plate configured to nest against the posterior portion of the implantable body and comprising one or more second apertures can be provided. These second apertures permit access to the head portions of the fixation elements. One or more locking elements are then passed through the second apertures and engage the head portions of the fixation elements. In addition, the plate may comprise an adjustable arm to allow the plate to be used with implantable bodies of different size.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jason E. GARBER, Christophe M.H. GEISERT, Barbara D. SCHWEIZER, John PARRY, John J. VISCOGLIOSI
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Publication number: 20110166656Abstract: The embodiments provide a spinal implant that is configured for midline insertion into a patient's intervertebral disc space. The spinal implant may have a body and the body comprises one or more apertures. The apertures receive fixation elements, such as a screw and the like. The fixation element may comprise one or more anti-backout features, such as a split ring. In addition, at least some of the apertures are designed to permit a predetermined amount of nutation by a fixation element. The apertures that allow nutation enable the fixation element to toggle from one position to another, for example, during subsidence of the implant in situ. Some of the apertures may be configured to rigidly lock with the fixation elements. Moreover, the spinal implant may include features, such as one or more bores, that can accommodate imaging marks to help guide a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventors: JOHN S. THALGOTT, DAVID T. STINSON, ANTHONY J. FENNELL, JOHN PARRY, JOHN J. VISCOGLIOSI
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Publication number: 20110166611Abstract: A combination distracter and inserter instrument is provided. The instrument may comprise a pair of paddles configured to be inserted in between vertebral bodies. Each paddle may be attached at one end to a control handle and terminate at an opposite end in a tapered tip. The instrument may include a movable arm positioned in between the elongate paddles. The movable arm is attached to the control handle and configured at an opposite end to hold an implant for insertion into a disc space between vertebral bodies. In use, the instrument distracts the vertebral bodies with the elongate paddles as the spinal fusion implant is being delivered to the disc space with the movable arm. The instrument may also include a feature that prevents overinsertion of the paddles into the patient's spine, and a feature that prevents overinsertion of the implant into the disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: CENTINEL SPINE, INC.Inventor: David T. Stinson