Patents by Inventor Allen L. Carl
Allen L. Carl 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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Patent number: 10512490Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignees: Albany Medical College, K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Publication number: 20180042648Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Patent number: 9861236Abstract: A retrofittable towel warmer for use with a hot tub preferably comprises a flexible conduit portion which is attachable to one of the jets of the hot tub together with a rigid thermally conductive portion which is detachably mountable on an exterior mast support. There is also preferably provided an exterior housing surrounding the thermally conductive portion designed to provide maximum thermal contact with the cloth material to be heated. The entire unit may be immersed in the hot tub or pool water when not in use. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on the mast. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on a supporting mast.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Inventors: Allen L Carl, David DiGiulio, Anthony Farinella
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Publication number: 20170325639Abstract: A retrofittable towel warmer for use with a hot tub preferably comprises a flexible conduit portion which is attachable to one of the jets of the hot tub together with a rigid thermally conductive portion which is detachably mountable on an exterior mast support. There is also preferably provided an exterior housing surrounding the thermally conductive portion designed to provide maximum thermal contact with the cloth material to be heated. The entire unit may be immersed in the hot tub or pool water when not in use. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on the mast. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on a supporting mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Allen L. Carl, David DiGiulio, Anthony Farinella
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Patent number: 9801666Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: K2M, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Patent number: 9451997Abstract: A spine implant includes an insert positioned between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. In various embodiments, the insert is configured to exert a distraction force on one or more facets of the zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise one or more members having one or more opposing facet interfacing portions. A securing member is configured to interface with the insert to secure the facets.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: K2M, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20160066964Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Publication number: 20150230671Abstract: A retrofittable towel warmer for use with a hot tub preferably comprises a flexible conduit portion which is attachable to one of the jets of the hot tub together with a rigid thermally conductive portion which is detachably mountable on an exterior mast support. There is also preferably provided an exterior housing surrounding the thermally conductive portion designed to provide maximum thermal contact with the cloth material to be heated. The entire unit may be immersed in the hot tub or pool water when not in use. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on the mast. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on a supporting mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Allen L. Carl, David DiGiulio, Anthony Farinella
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Publication number: 20150190181Abstract: A spine implant includes an insert positioned between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. In various embodiments, the insert is configured to exert a distraction force on one or more facets of the zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise one or more members having one or more opposing facet interfacing portions. A securing member is configured to interface with the insert to secure the facets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Patent number: 9011491Abstract: A spine prosthesis is provided and in particular, related to the facet joint of a spine. A spinal implant comprises a facet prosthesis including an insert to be positioned within a joint capsule between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise a member having two opposing facet interfacing portions. A facet prosthesis exerts a distraction force between facets of a facet joint and may comprise a curable material to be injected into the facet joint. A facet prosthesis may also comprise a pair of magnets, each magnet coupled to a facet and oriented with like poles facing each other to provide a distracting force away from each other. A spine implant may also include an insert to be positioned within the joint capsule, a securing member comprising an elongate portion extending through part of a facet, and an anchor to anchor the securing member to the facet.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignees: K Spine, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Patent number: 8732870Abstract: A retrofittable towel warmer for use with a hot tub preferably comprises a flexible conduit portion which is attachable to one of the jets of the hot tub together with a rigid thermally conductive portion which is detachably mountable on an exterior mast support. There is also preferably provided an exterior housing surrounding the thermally conductive portion designed to provide maximum thermal contact with the cloth material to be heated. The entire unit may be immersed in the hot tub or pool water when not in use. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on the mast. In an alternate embodiment a container having a thermally absorptive medium is provided in a structure which is easily mounted on a supporting mast.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Allen L. Carl, David DiGiulio, Anthony Farinella
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Publication number: 20120109197Abstract: A spine prosthesis is provided and in particular, related to the facet joint of a spine. A spinal implant comprises a facet prosthesis including an insert to be positioned within a joint capsule between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise a member having two opposing facet interfacing portions. A facet prosthesis exerts a distraction force between facets of a facet joint and may comprise a curable material to be injected into the facet joint. A facet prosthesis may also comprise a pair of magnets, each magnet coupled to a facet and oriented with like poles facing each other to provide a distracting force away from each other. A spine implant may also include an insert to be positioned within the joint capsule, a securing member comprising an elongate portion extending through part of a facet, and an anchor to anchor the securing member to the facet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicants: Albany Medical College, Kspine, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20120089186Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: K Spine, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. CARL, Dan SACHS
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Patent number: 8114158Abstract: A spine prosthesis is provided and in particular, related to the facet joint of a spine. A spinal implant comprises a facet prosthesis including an insert to be positioned within a joint capsule between facets of a zygapophyseal joint. The insert may comprise a member having two opposing facet interfacing portions. A facet prosthesis exerts a distraction force between facets of a facet joint and may comprise a curable material to be injected into the facet joint. A facet prosthesis may also comprise a pair of magnets, each magnet coupled to a facet and oriented with like poles facing each other to provide a distracting force away from each other. A spine implant may also include an insert to be positioned within the joint capsule, a securing member comprising an elongate portion extending through part of a facet, and an anchor to anchor the securing member to the facet.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2008Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignees: Kspine, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Patent number: 8043345Abstract: A method for correcting a spinal deformity is provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignees: K Spine, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Patent number: 8016860Abstract: A device and method for correcting a spinal deformity are provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignees: K Spine, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs
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Patent number: 8002801Abstract: A spine implant, in particular a stabilization or distraction device, is provided with an adjustable length. The implant has first and second portions for coupling to a first bony portion of a first vertebra and a second bony portion of a second vertebra, respectively, where the second bony portion is located at an oblique angle to the first bony portion. The spinal implant permits movement between the first bony portion and the second bony portion and is adjustable to change an amount of said movement between said first bony portion and said second bony portion after the implant is implanted.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignees: K Spine, Inc., Albany Medical CollegeInventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20100191288Abstract: A spine implant, in particular a stabilization or distraction device, is provided with an adjustable length. The implant has first and second portions for coupling to a first bony portion of a first vertebra and a second bony portion of a second vertebra, respectively, where the second bony portion is located at an oblique angle to the first bony portion. The spinal implant permits movement between the first bony portion and the second bony portion and is adjustable to change an amount of said movement between said first bony portion and said second bony portion after the implant is implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: K Spine, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Patent number: 7708765Abstract: A spine stabilization device is provided including an elongate member coupled to a spinous process. One aspect includes a dynamic stabilizer in a stabilization device.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: K Spine, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs, Meir Rosenberg
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Publication number: 20100100130Abstract: A device and method for correcting a spinal deformity are provided. A spinal implant for correcting a spinal deformity includes a multipoint connector that connects to at least one vertebra of a spine at a plurality of locations and a force directing device that applies a force to the vertebra through the multipoint connector. The force directing device may include a rod which extends generally along an axis of the spine and a force directing member which is adjustably coupled to both the rod and the multipoint connector and which applies a corrective force to the at least one vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: K Spine, Inc.Inventors: Allen L. Carl, Dan Sachs