Patents by Inventor Adam Friedrich
Adam Friedrich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20140316522Abstract: An implant is insertable in the joint space to separate bones of the joint. The implant has two endplates each configured to engage a separate articulating bone of the joint, and a threaded member positioned between the two endplates and configured to increase the space between the two endplates when the threaded member is rotated. A rotatable gear is engaged with the threaded member, and is engageable with a rotating gear of a connected implantation tool, so that rotation of the gear on the tool causes rotation of the threaded member and expansion of the implant to separate the bones. Connector portions on the tool and the implant may be rotated together to securely engage the implant and the tool so that the gears of the tool and the implant can be rotated using an actuator outside of the body, when the implant is inside the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Mark Weiman, John Matthews, Kevin Gahman, Colm McLaughlin, Chad Glerum, Adam Friedrich, Jason Gray, Marcin Niemiec, Michael Harper
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Patent number: 8852090Abstract: A method for retracting body tissue providing a retractor system that includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Publication number: 20140257401Abstract: The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Milan George, Rory Palmer, Alexander Arteki, John Perkins, Adam Friedrich, Chad Glerum, Jeff Nichols, Khiem Pham, Michael Harper, Noah Hansell, Richard Castle, Stephan Lawson
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Publication number: 20140228959Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Globus Medical, IncInventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Matthew Hansell
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Publication number: 20140228957Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Matthew Hansell
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Publication number: 20140228958Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventors: Marcin Niemiec, Nick Padovani, Matthew Hansell, Duncan Sibson, Adam Friedrich, Khiem Pham, Noah Hansell, Ben Silber, Andrew Iott
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Publication number: 20140121706Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno
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Patent number: 8628559Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno
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Publication number: 20130245384Abstract: A retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cinafrani, Matthew Beehtel
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Publication number: 20130245383Abstract: A method for retracting body tissue providing a retractor system that includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Patent number: 8465526Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20120290015Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno
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Patent number: 8252030Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno
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Patent number: 8231528Abstract: A retractor system includes a rail having two opposed widened rail portions separated by a narrowed portion, each widened portion engageable by a separate clamp. The clamps are configured to support the rail to a fixed surface, or to support a surgical device. Each clamp may independently be positioned or slid along the rail to a desired location without interference with a clamp on an opposing widened rail portion. A device clamp is formed of spherical mating portions which enable alignment of a surgical device along six degrees of freedom, and tightenable by securing a single fastener. A retractor blade mount enables an angular and tilting disposition of a retractor blade, as well as remote manipulation of the retractor blade.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Adam Friedrich, Jason Cianfrani, Matthew Bechtel
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Publication number: 20120053634Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20120046527Abstract: Systems, devices and methods related to retractor systems that retract tissue to allow access to a surgical site are described. The retractor systems can include a first rotatable arm attachable to a first blade, a second rotatable arm attachable to a second blade and a third linearly translatable arm attachable to a third blade. An attachment mechanism that is attachable to a fourth blade can be removably coupled to a mount on the frame. The retractors systems can also include two blade systems whereby when the retractor is in a closed configuration, the two blades form an oval opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Jason Cianfrani, Mark Weiman, Adam Friedrich, Erik Peterson, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20120010653Abstract: A soft tissue repair system is provided for covering or filling openings in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The soft tissue repair system uses a single plug or a combination of a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is a flowable plug such as an adhesive material or a material that hardens to a flexible plug material. Each plug is configured to close the opening in the annulus and can be positioned within the opening, over the opening at the exterior surface or over the opening at the interior surface. The plug can also be combined with a clamping mechanism that engages the annulus to secure the plug in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Colm McLaughlin, Marcin Niemiec, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Daniel Davenport, Jamie Carroll, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman, Douglas Cahill, Adam Friedrich, Michelle Kofron, Vipin Kunjachan, Ed Reilley, Damien O'Halloran, William S. Rhoda, Brian Malm
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Patent number: 8034078Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other and a part of the first and second attachment portions extend towards each other on opposing walls of the elongate connection element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20100256683Abstract: A spinal implant for connecting to an elongated rod is disclosed. The spinal implant includes a yoke having a first end and a second end, the first end having a first and second rod engaging portion and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a first bone anchor, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. An extension rod is also provided which extends from the second end of the yoke parallel to the elongated rod. The first and second rod engaging portions are configured and dimensioned to receive first and second securing member for securing the elongated rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno, Mark Salzberger
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Publication number: 20100234893Abstract: The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Andrew Iott, Adam Friedrich, Douglas Cahill, Brad Juchno