Patents Assigned to Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Deployment devices and methods for vertebral disc augmentation
    Patent number: 7124761
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Thomas Banks, Russel J. Redmond, Claude A. Vidal
  • Methods of reinforcing an annulus fibrosis
    Patent number: 7094258
    Abstract: Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device is compressible and may be delivered in a minimally invasive manner through a cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Thomas Banks, Russel J. Redmond, Claude A. Vidal
  • Encapsulated intervertebral disc prosthesis and methods of manufacture
    Patent number: 6936072
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc repair devices and methods of manufacture. A method of manufacturing a dynamically responsive encapsulated intervertebral disc repair device that prevents the flow of disc material out of the disc, provides support to the anulus fibrosus, and shields the nerves of the anulus and spinal cord, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Lambrecht, Sean Kavanaugh, Scott Stonebrook
  • Methods and apparatus for dynamically stable spinal implant
    Patent number: 6883520
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are directed at stabilizing somatic implants. A site within a body is selected that has a first region having a tight and/or changing curvature bordered by a second region or regions having minimal or constant curvature. An apparatus that has a flexible portion and one or more relatively rigid portions may then be implanted such that the flexible portion is situated in the first region and the rigid portion lies in the second region whereby the implant will remain dynamically stable and resist migration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Thomas Banks, Russel J. Redmond, Claude A. Vidal
  • Intervertebral diagnostic and manipulation device
    Patent number: 6821276
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the inner surface of the posterior anulus, which will not unintentionally exit the posterior anulus and cause harm to the spinal cord, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Thomas Banks, Russel J. Redmond, Claude A. Vidal, Jacob Einhorn