Patents Assigned to Spineology, Inc.
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Patent number: 11974927Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan Mcphillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 11833058Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 11617663Abstract: Disclosed are instruments, implants and methods of accessing the spine from an Anterior to the Psoas (ATP) approach, performing a discectomy through an ATP approach and then placing an intervertebral implant via an ATP approach for spinal fusion.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventor: Kyle Wolff
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Patent number: 11529149Abstract: A method for performing an efficient and thorough percutaneous discectomy includes making into the patient a percutaneous incision, which is a small stab wound, no more than approximately 10 mm in length. A stimulated combination neuro-monitoring dilating probe is passed through an approximately 10 mm or less skin incision and into a patient's disc space to establish a safe path and trajectory through Kambin's Triangle. Once a neuro-monitoring dilating probe is in the disc space, a second dilator is placed over the neuro-monitoring dilating probe and impacted into the disc space. Neuro-monitoring dilating probe may then be removed. An access portal optionally combined with a force dissipation device may then be placed over the second dilator and into the disc space. The second dilator is removed and then discectomy instruments may be placed through the access portal to perform the discectomy.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Joseph Gleason, Garrett Ganske, Dan McPhillips, Craig Bourgeault
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Patent number: 11439515Abstract: Provided is a variable lordotic expanding implant with a centralized graft deployment delivery channel (tube) with (or without) an expanding footprint mesh component which is deployed by graft material injection.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventor: Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 11224520Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 11065131Abstract: A portal system for intervertebral surgical fusion procedures includes a longitudinally elongated hollow tubular body comprising a first wall, a second wall opposing the first and a third wall spanning from a first edge of the first wall to a first edge of the second wall. A channel is defined longitudinally through at least one of the first, second and third end walls. The fourth wall of the body is at least partially open or can be completely enclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Clint Boylan, Kyle Wolff, Garrett Ganske, Todd Bjork, Dan Mcphillips, Michael Wang
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Patent number: 10905565Abstract: An inserter includes a knob at its proximal end. The knob actuates linear motion of a slide at the distal end of the inserter. The linear motion of the slide separates two pins that project from a distal end of the inserter. The pins engage and release corresponding holes defined in the faceplate of an implant. The pins can project at an oblique angle from the longitudinal axis of the inserter. The angle of projection of each pin can be different so that a jaw-like action is provided, which securely grasps the implant via the holes in the faceplate.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Todd Bjork, Lauren Berger Vanbeek, Adam Shinbrot, Steve Jacobson
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Patent number: 10905566Abstract: An implant insertion instrument provides a guide through tissue (skin, fascia, musculature) and into a vertebral space after a discectomy. The instrument slides onto a guide wire and defines a path for the implant to be delivered to the vertebral space. The guide expands laterally as required to accommodate the implant as the implant slides through a channel defined in the guide, which allows distraction of the vertebral bodies while maintaining a small incision in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Adam Shinbrot, Dan McPhillips
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Patent number: 10874524Abstract: An expandable interbody device for use in the spine is configured to fit through Kambin's Triangle. The expandable interbody device can include a body defining a front end, a rear end and a plurality of sidewalls spanning between the front and rear ends, an expandable member pivotally attached to the body such that the expandable member pivots outwardly from one of the plurality of sidewalls and a screw threaded into the body through the rear end thereof. The expandable member defines an actuator flange that projects into the body. The screw abuts the actuator flange such that contracting the screw into the body causes the expandable member to pivot outwardly from the body.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventor: Todd M. Bjork
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Patent number: 10821001Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 10321944Abstract: A midline retractor provides access for the placement of PARS screws and other surgical sites. A lower profile allows for better visualization of the patients anatomy and provides better access for surgical instruments. The retractor may include integrated lighting, such as fiber optic lighting or other suitable lighting. The blades of the retractor may include a textured profile, such as diamond plating, grooves, etching or any other desired textured treatment on the blades. The texture on the blades may keep tissue from migrating down the blades and may prevent the blades from slipping up and out of the patient. The PARS retractor may include a blade rotation locking mechanism and/or a blade toe feature that allows for ease of use and an adjustable blade toe. The retractor may also include a rack release that provides for free movement of the rack.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Todd Bjork, Kyle Wolff, Shelton Clark
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Patent number: 10111756Abstract: A modular implant for performing an intervertebral fusion on adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient including a first spacer portion, a second spacer and a container having a first end and a second end, the first end of the container constructed to operably engage a first spacer and the second end of the container constructed to operably engage the second spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 10105232Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 9925058Abstract: A modular implant for performing an intervertebral fusion on adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient including a first spacer portion, a second spacer and a container having a first end and a second end, the first end of the container constructed to operably engage a first spacer and the second end of the container constructed to operably engage the second spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 9913725Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening via neural monitoring, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, evaluating the created cavity, inserting a container sized and configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity and filling the container with fill material.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 9844444Abstract: A PEEK spacer for use in the spine is disclosed. The PEEK spacer may be configured to fit through Kambin's Triangle and expand upon insertion.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, James Schwender, Joeseph Gleason, Dan McPhillips
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Patent number: 9526536Abstract: A bi-directional mechanically deployed rod mechanism utilizes non-parallel cam surfaces with a unique engagement, entrapment, and release methodology. The instrument utilizes a unique spring loading pivot point and lockout mechanisms to prevent early release of the pivot point and bi-directional cam surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Joseph Gleason, Kyle Wolff
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Patent number: 9526621Abstract: The invention provides a method of correcting numerous bone abnormalities including bone tumors and cysts, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, tibial plateau fractures and compression fractures of the spine. The abnormality may be corrected by first accessing and boring into the damaged tissue or bone and reaming out the damaged and/or diseased area using any of the presently accepted procedures or the damaged area may be prepared by expanding a bag within the damaged bone to compact cancellous bone. After removal and/or compaction of the damaged tissue the bone is stabilized.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Kuslich
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Patent number: 9480472Abstract: A minimally invasive surgical portal system, kit, device and method may include a top ring assembly removably connected to an arm of a table mounted frame to provide stability and a secure trajectory. The portal system may include a top-ring assembly which may mount to an arm of a table mounted frame. The system may include a removable connection mechanism comprising a spring loaded collar configured to removably connect the top ring assembly to a table mounted frame. A variable adjustment positioner may be removably connected to the arm of the table mounted frame. The system may also include a depth positioning mechanism. The system may further include a light source configured to be placed down the portal tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Todd Bjork, Dan McPhillips