Patents Assigned to VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEM, LLC
  • Publication number: 20230017573
    Abstract: Bone anchoring methods and systems employed by such methods. The bone anchoring methods involve implanting a vertebral adjustment system into a vertebral body of a patient. The vertebral adjustment system includes a flexible member and a tensioning mechanism coupled to the flexible member. The tensioning mechanism is capable of imparting a force on the flexible member to change the tension of the flexible member. The methods include the step of engaging the tensioning mechanism to the flexible member, enabling the flexible member to be tensioned and secured in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitale, Christopher S. Ahmad
  • Patent number: 11457966
    Abstract: A bone anchoring system having a flexible member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A fastener provided at a first end of the flexible member for retaining the flexible member within a bone. A rigid member is provided to ensure movement or pull-through of the flexible member does not occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitale, Christopher S. Ahmad
  • Publication number: 20200261132
    Abstract: A bone anchoring system having a flexible member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A fastener provided at a first end of the flexible member for retaining the flexible member within a bone. A rigid member is provided to ensure movement or pull-through of the flexible member does not occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitale, Christopher S. Ahmad
  • Patent number: 10660682
    Abstract: A bone anchoring system having a flexible member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A fastener provided at a first end of the flexible member for retaining the flexible member within a bone. A rigid member is provided to ensure movement or pull-through of the flexible member does not occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitale, Christopher S. Ahmad
  • Publication number: 20200000505
    Abstract: A bone anchoring system having a flexible member with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A fastener provided at a first end of the flexible member for retaining the flexible member within a bone. A rigid member is provided to ensure movement or pull-through of the flexible member does not occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: VERTEBRAL ANCHOR SYSTEM, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Vitale, Christopher S. Ahmad