Patents Assigned to Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
  • Patent number: 10070970
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises at least one internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some arrangements, one or more walls of the spinal implant comprise at least one opening or hole that places the internal chamber in fluid communication with an exterior area or portion of the spinal implant. The method additionally includes positioning the spinal implant between two adjacent vertebrae of a patient and directing at least one graft and/or other fill material into the internal chamber of the spinal implant through the access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9788973
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the graft and/or other fill material delivered into the internal chamber is configured to exit through the one or more of the openings of the anterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9649203
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the graft and/or other fill material delivered into the internal chamber is configured to exit through the one or more of the openings of the anterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9380932
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a retractor device for selectively moving (e.g., retracting) anatomical tissue of a subject during a minimally invasive procedure (e.g., accessing the lumbar or other portion of a spine during a spinal fusion procedure) comprises a main body comprising at least three sides (e.g., three, four, five sides, more than five sides, etc.). In some embodiments, the main body defines or otherwise forms a central opening, which comprises a center-point positioned along a centerline of the central opening. In some embodiments, the retractor device further comprises a plurality of movable members secured to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 9216096
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the graft and/or other fill material delivered into the internal chamber is configured to exit through the one or more of the openings of the anterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20150045892
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises at least one internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some arrangements, one or more walls of the spinal implant comprise at least one opening or hole that places the internal chamber in fluid communication with an exterior area or portion of the spinal implant. The method additionally includes positioning the spinal implant between two adjacent vertebrae of a patient and directing at least one graft and/or other fill material into the internal chamber of the spinal implant through the access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130184827
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the graft and/or other fill material delivered into the internal chamber is configured to exit through the one or more of the openings of the anterior wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventor: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
  • Patent number: 8343224
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some arrangements, the anterior wall of the spinal implant comprises at least one opening or hole that places the internal chamber in fluid communication with an exterior area or portion of the spinal implant. In one embodiment, at least one of the two lateral walls comprises an access port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Patent number: 8308805
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120123548
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110230970
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for promoting spinal fusion using a spinal implant comprises providing a spinal implant, wherein the spinal implant comprises an anterior wall, a posterior wall and two lateral walls configured to extend between the anterior wall and the posterior wall. In some embodiments, the spinal implant further comprises at least one internal chamber generally positioned between the anterior wall, the posterior wall and the two lateral walls, wherein the internal chamber being is adapted to receive at least one graft and/or other fill material. In some arrangements, the anterior wall of the spinal implant comprises at least one opening or hole that places the internal chamber in fluid communication with an exterior area or portion of the spinal implant. In one embodiment, at least one of the two lateral walls comprises an access port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: PINNACLE SPINE GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Jim R. Lynn, Russell W. Nelson