Patents Assigned to Spine Solutions, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8740954
    Abstract: The present invention relates invention relates to devices and methods for the fixation and stabilization of orthopedic fractures and more specifically to stabilization of compression fractures of spinal vertebrae. The systems comprise cannulated orthopedic screws and mechanical expandable implants introducible through the lumen of such screws. In certain embodiments the cannulated implants are expandable within an intraosseous space to introduce scaffold-like structures such that subsequent introduction of a bone cement forms a composite in situ. The devices and methods are also particularly useful for stabilizing the orthopedic screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Integral Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Eman K. R. Ghobrial, Bassem Georgy
  • Patent number: 8512409
    Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods for minimally-invasive treating spinal conditions. In one aspect, disclosed is an intervertebral fixation device having a housing sized to be positioned between adjacent inferior and superior vertebrae. The housing includes an internal volume defined by an inferior coupling element, a superior coupling element, and first and second sidewalls. The device includes at least one flexible element coupled to an internal surface of at least one of the inferior or superior coupling elements. The at least one flexible element projects into the internal volume of the housing when in a first configuration. The device includes at least one fixation member coupled to the flexible element and sized to extend through a corresponding aperture in the inferior or superior coupling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Integral Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert H. Mertens, Bassem A. Georgy, Lex Jansen, Beto Cantu
  • Patent number: 8419742
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for preparing an intervertebral space for receiving an implant. An adjustable trial implant has an adjustable stop mechanism having a stop member connected thereto to vary the distance that a body portion of the trial implant can move into the intervertebral space. Cutting tools for forming cutouts in the adjacent vertebrae use the trial implant and/or a guide to position a cutting tool which may be a burr or a chisel. The chisel cutting tool can be moveable relative to a selected trial implant or the chisel cutting tools can be fixed onto a trial implant shaped body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof, David L. Nichols, Christophe Geisert
  • Patent number: 8349017
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for inserting an intervertebral implant. Insertion of the implant is accomplished by grasping the implant between the arms of an insertion instrument having arms which separate from each other and close against each other onto the implant, such that the ends of the arms of the insertion instrument engage recesses of the implant. A spacer may be provided between the arms of the insertion instrument to help position the implant while held by the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof, David L. Nichols, Christophe Geisert
  • Patent number: 8105381
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant, alone and in combination with an insertion tool for inserting same and a method for inserting same. The implant has upper and lower parts which have universal movement relative to each other. Each of the upper and lower parts also has a surface engaging an adjacent vertebrae. Each part has a keel extending from said surface into a cutout in the adjacent vertebrae, and each keel has an anterior opening recess therein. An insert tool has a pair of arms which are received in the recess of the keels through the anterior opening to securely hold and insert the implant. Projections and matching indentations in each arm and the base of its recess securely attached each arm within its keel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof
  • Patent number: 7803162
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for inserting an intervertebral implant. Insertion of the implant is accomplished by grasping the implant between the arms of an insertion instrument having arms which separate from each other and close against each other onto the implant, such that the ends of the arms of the insertion instrument engage recesses of the implant. A spacer may be provided between the arms of the insertion instrument to help position the implant while held by the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof, David L. Nichols, Christophe Geisert
  • Patent number: 7780731
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant device includes an upper part, a lower part and a core element. The upper part includes an upper surface for engaging a vertebrae and a lower surface which includes a convex portion. The lower part includes a lower surface for engaging a vertebrae and an upper surface having a convex portion. The core element has an upper concave portion to operatively engage with the convex portion on the upper part and a lower concave portion to operatively engage with the convex portion of the lower part. Limited universal movement and translational movement is provided between the upper part and lower part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, John Paul Furda, David Gerber
  • Patent number: 7763024
    Abstract: An instrument, instrument system and method for cutting a cutout in a vertebral bone adjacent an intervertebral space are provided which make use of a cutting blade. The cutting blade is mounted on a support structure for movement toward and cutting into the vertebral bone. A stop arrangement is also mounted on the support structure and is movable relative to the cutting blade to a position to limit movement of the cutting blade into the vertebral bone. Typically, the limited movement cutting is made after two cutouts are provided in adjacent vertebral bones using a trial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudi Bertagnoli, David Gerber
  • Patent number: 7547309
    Abstract: An instrument and method are disclosed for inserting an artificial intervertebral disc implant having upper and lower parts and a pivot element therebetween into an intervertebral space. The instrument has a mounting structure, and an elongated upper arm and elongated lower arms, the arms being pivotally attached to the mounting structure. A distractor separates the upper and lower arms, and hence the upper and lower parts, when moving along the arms so as to permit insertion of the pivot element. The distractor includes a fork arm that extends beyond a main body thereof to engage and support with heads thereof a facing surface of the upper and/or lower part during and following separation of the parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Rudi Bertagnoli, Theirry Marnay, Stephan Eckhof, Christophe Geisert, Eduard Kufeld
  • Patent number: 7491204
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for preparing an intervertebral space for receiving an implant. An adjustable trial implant has an adjustable stop mechanism having a stop member connected thereto to vary the distance that a body portion of the trial implant can move into the intervertebral space. Cutting tools for forming cutouts in the adjacent vertebrae use the trial implant and/or a guide to position a cutting tool which may be a burr or a chisel. The chisel cutting tool can be moveable relative to a selected trial implant or the chisel cutting tools can be fixed onto a trial implant shaped body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof, David L. Nichols, Christophe Geisert
  • Patent number: 7204852
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant, alone and in combination with an insertion tool for inserting same and a method for inserting same. The implant has upper and lower parts which have universal movement relative to each other. Each of the upper and lower parts also has a surface engaging an adjacent vertebrae. Each part has a keel extending from said surface into a cutout in the adjacent vertebrae, and each keel has an anterior opening recess therein. An insert tool has a pair of arms which are received in the recess of the keels through the anterior opening to securely hold and insert the implant. Projections and matching indentations in each arm and the base of its recess securely attached each arm within its keel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rud Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof
  • Patent number: 7118580
    Abstract: In an insertion instrument for a three-piece intervertebral implant that includes an upper part that can be placed against a vertebra, a lower part that can be placed against the adjacent vertebra, and a pivot element that can be inserted between these two parts, the instrument having two arms, disposed side by side and supported pivotably relative to one another on one end, which at their free ends each have one retention device for the upper part and lower part, respectively, of the intervertebral implant, it is proposed that a longitudinal guide for the pivot element is disposed in one of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Spine Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Boris Beyersdorff, Thierry Marnay
  • Patent number: 6936071
    Abstract: In an intervertebral implant, having an upper part that has a support face for a vertebra and a lower part that has a support face for an adjacent vertebra, on each of which parts engagement elements, which are accessible from one side of the intervertebral implant, for a manipulation instrument are disposed, in order to minimize the structural height of the intervertebral implant upon insertion into an intervertebral space, it is proposed that the upper part and lower part each have protrusions and recesses aimed at the respectively other part, which are offset laterally from one another in such a way that when the upper part has been brought close to the lower part they mesh with one another; and that the engagement elements on the upper part and on the lower part are each disposed in protrusions of these parts in such a way that the engagement elements of the upper part and lower part are located side by side and at least partly overlap in the direction of the height of the intervertebral implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Spine Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Thierry Marnay, Boris Beyersdorff
  • Publication number: 20040215198
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for preparing an intervertebral space for receiving an implant. An adjustable trial implant has an adjustable stop mechanism having a stop member connected thereto to vary the distance that a body portion of the trial implant can move into the intervertebral space. Cutting tools for forming cutouts in the adjacent vertebrae use the trial implant and/or a guide to position a cutting tool which may be a burr or a chisel. The chisel cutting tool can be moveable relative to a selected trial implant or the chisel cutting tools can be fixed onto a trial implant shaped body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: SPINE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Theirry Marnay, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Frank Magee, Stephan Eckhof, David L. Nichols, Christophe Geisert