Patents by Inventor Amie Borgstrom
Amie Borgstrom 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: 9629662Abstract: A spine stabilization system includes at least one bone anchor assembly, the bone anchor assembly including a bone engaging member and a receiver member, wherein the receiver member includes a connecting member cavity, and an elongated connecting member inserted into the connecting member cavity and connected to the receiver member, wherein the connecting member comprises locking features configured to secure the connecting member to the receiver member without the use of a fixation screw extending through a top portion of the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Erasmo A. Lopez, Missoum Moumene, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., William L. Dunbar, Jr., Amie Borgstrom, Anwar M. Upal
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Publication number: 20150088207Abstract: A method of using a spine stabilization system in one embodiment includes inserting a bone fastener shank through a receiver structure cavity and then through a distal opening of the receiver member, positioning a head of the fastener against a bearing surface of the receiver structure, positioning a bearing member on an upper portion of the head, positioning a first pivot bearing portion of a pivot member above the positioned bearing member, positioning a pivot portion of a connector assembly on the positioned first pivot bearing portion, positioning a second pivot bearing portion of the pivot member on an upper portion of the pivot portion, and threading a fixation screw into a threaded portion of the receiver structure, thereby (i) causing the pivot member to clamp the pivot portion, and (ii) clamping the head of the screw between the first bearing and the bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Charles M. Bartish, JR., Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, William L. Dunbar, JR., John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, Anwar M. Upal, Robert David Labron
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Patent number: 8864772Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for implanting a motion segment repair system. In particular, exemplary methods and devices are provided for implanting a spinal disc implant and/or a PDS device using a posterior surgical approach, including methods and devices for distracting adjacent vertebrae using a posterior surgical approach, methods and devices for posteriorly introducing a spinal implant into a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, and methods and devices for coupling a PDS device to the adjacent vertebrae to provide a complete motion segment repair system that is implanted using a posterior surgical approach.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Dominique Verhulst, Amie Borgstrom, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., John Riley Hawkins, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, William Dunbar, Katherine Torres
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Patent number: 8715352Abstract: An artificial disc replacement implant is provided that includes an implantable body having a superior surface adapted to be positioned adjacent to an endplate of a superior vertebra, and an opposite inferior surface adapted to be positioned adjacent to an endplate of an adjacent inferior vertebrae. The implantable body includes at least one wall formed therein and extending between the superior and inferior surfaces. The wall(s) can be adapted such that, when the implantable body is disposed between the endplates of adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae, the wall(s) will buckle by moving laterally and shorting in height under a load applied thereto by movement of the adjacent vertebrae. The implantable body can also include at least one opening formed adjacent to the wall(s) and extending between the superior and inferior surfaces of the implantable body.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Erasmo Lopez, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie Borgstrom, John R. Hawkins
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Patent number: 8709043Abstract: Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are effective to mimic the natural function of the spine by allowing flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine, while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and rotation of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar
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Patent number: 8623020Abstract: Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli, Amie Borgstrom
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Patent number: 8465525Abstract: An interspinous spacer having a memory metal extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, William L. Dunbar, Seungkyu Daniel Kwak
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Patent number: 8409256Abstract: A spine stabilization system having a dynamic screw comprises at least one bone anchor assembly comprising a receiver member and a bone engaging member pivotably connected to the receiver member. A bearing is provided in the receiver member that engages a portion of the bone engaging member. An elongated connecting member is connected to the receiver member. A retention member insert is provided within the receiver member between the elongated connecting member and the bearing. The retention member is configured to secure the bearing within the retention member.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, William L. Dunbar, Jr., John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo A. López, Anwar M. Upal, Missoum Moumene
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Patent number: 8282641Abstract: Various exemplary instruments for introducing an implant using a posterolateral approach are also provided, as well as various exemplary methods for using such instruments. In general, the instruments are configured to interconnect to an implant and/or to a guide member such that the components are all docked relative to one another. This allows the various components of a multi-piece implant to be mated intraoperatively within the disc space, and in particular to be guided into alignment with one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Erasmo Lopez, Jonathan Bellas, Amie Borgstrom, Douglas R. LaSota
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Patent number: 8137404Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for replacing a spinal disc. In an exemplary embodiment, artificial disc replacements and methods are provided wherein at least a portion of a disc replacement can be implanted using a posterolateral approach. With a posterolateral approach, the spine is accessed more from the side of the spinal canal through an incision formed in the patient's back. A pathway is created from the incision to the disc space between adjacent vertebrae. Portions of the posterolateral annulus, and posterior lip of the vertebral body may be removed to access the disc space, leaving the remaining annulus and the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments in tact. The disc implant can be at least partially introduced using a posterolateral approach, yet it has a size that is sufficient to restore height to the adjacent vertebrae, and that is sufficient to maximize contact with the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Erasmo Lopez, Amie Borgstrom, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Charles M. Bartish, Jr.
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Patent number: 8092496Abstract: Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, a four bar linkage mechanism can be used to construct spinal stabilization devices and methods for restoring function to adjacent vertebrae. In particular, spinal stabilization devices can be provided that kinematically form a four-bar linkage mechanism with adjacent vertebrae and a disc or other element disposed between the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie Borgstrom, John Riley Hawkins, William Dunbar
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Patent number: 8070783Abstract: Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are effective to mimic the natural function of the spine by allowing flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine, while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and rotation of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar
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Patent number: 7993376Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for implanting a motion segment repair system. In particular, exemplary methods and devices are provided for implanting a spinal disc implant and/or a PDS device using a posterior surgical approach, including methods and devices for distracting adjacent vertebrae using a posterior surgical approach, methods and devices for posteriorly introducing a spinal implant into a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, and methods and devices for coupling a PDS device to the adjacent vertebrae to provide a complete motion segment repair system that is implanted using a posterior surgical approach.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Dominique Verhulst, Amie Borgstrom, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., John Riley Hawkins, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, William Dunbar, Katherine Torres
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Patent number: 7985244Abstract: A posterior stabilization device is provided for controlling movement between adjacent vertebrae. In one exemplary embodiment, the stabilization device can include one or more joints that rely on rotational or sliding movement to allow flexion of adjacent vertebrae, and that control extension, lateral bending, axial rotation, and anterior-posterior shear, preferably by providing one or more flexible connectors and/or a flexible central spacer for connecting to the adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Amie Borgstrom, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Missoum Moumene, William Dunbar, John Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20110172722Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for implanting a motion segment repair system. In particular, exemplary methods and devices are provided for implanting a spinal disc implant and/or a PDS device using a posterior surgical approach, including methods and devices for distracting adjacent vertebrae using a posterior surgical approach, methods and devices for posteriorly introducing a spinal implant into a disc space between adjacent vertebrae, and methods and devices for coupling a PDS device to the adjacent vertebrae to provide a complete motion segment repair system that is implanted using a posterior surgical approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: Dominique Verhulst, Amie Borgstrom, Charles M. Bartish, JR., John Riley Hawkins, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, William Dunbar, Katherine Torres
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Patent number: 7967844Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7951169Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Publication number: 20110118787Abstract: Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are effective to mimic the natural function of the spine by allowing flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine, while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and rotation of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar
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Publication number: 20110060338Abstract: Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli, Amie Borgstrom
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Patent number: 7896906Abstract: Various methods and devices for replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column, are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices are effective to mimic the natural function of the spine by allowing flexion, extension, and lateral bending of the spine, while substantially restricting posterior-anterior shear and rotation of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar