Patents by Inventor Amie R. Borgstrom
Amie R. 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: 9320618Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Gregory P. Schmitz, Michael P. Wallace, Winnie Tang, Amie R. Borgstrom, Jeffery L. Bleich, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Roy Leguidleguid, Jefferey Bleam
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Patent number: 9314253Abstract: Devices and methods for cutting tissue in a patient. In some embodiments, a bimanually controlled device may include a tissue modification region; one or more (e.g., two) flexible elongate length of cable that extend proximally to distally, a tissue modification region along a portion of the length of cable; and a guidewire coupler at the distal end of the device for attaching the distal end of the tissue modification device to the proximal end of a guidewire. Method of using these devices (including devices having two or more parallel length of cutting regions) to cut tissue (e.g., spinal lamina) are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Ronnie I. Mimran, Amie R. Borgstrom, Michael P. Wallace, Robert Garabedian, Roy Leguidleguid
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Patent number: 8808383Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis comprises a left prosthesis component and a symmetric right prosthesis component positioned in an intervertebral space. Each prosthesis component includes a superior vertebra facing surface, an inferior vertebra facing surface, and a substantially spherical bearing surface. The bearing surface is positioned between the superior vertebra facing surface and the inferior vertebra facing surface. The superior vertebra facing surface is provided on a superior endplate and the inferior vertebra facing surface is provided on an inferior endplate. The superior endplate is operable to rotate relative to the inferior endplate upon the bearing surface. Each prosthesis component further comprises an elastic member positioned between an endplate and the bearing surface. The elastic member may be substantially cylindrical with a plurality of resilient ribs.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie R. Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, John R. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20140107709Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Gregory P. SCHMITZ, Michael P. WALLACE, Winnie CHUNG, Amie R. BORGSTROM, Jeffery L. BLEICH, Gregory B. ARCENIO, Ronald LEGUIDLEGUID, Roy LEGUIDLEGUID, Jefferey BLEAM
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Publication number: 20140012378Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis comprises a left prosthesis component and a symmetric right prosthesis component positioned in an intervertebral space. Each prosthesis component includes a superior vertebra facing surface, an inferior vertebra facing surface, and a substantially spherical bearing surface. The bearing surface is positioned between the superior vertebra facing surface and the inferior vertebra facing surface. The superior vertebra facing surface is provided on a superior endplate and the inferior vertebra facing surface is provided on an inferior endplate. The superior endplate is operable to rotate relative to the inferior endplate upon the bearing surface. Each prosthesis component further comprises an elastic member positioned between an endplate and the bearing surface. The elastic member may be substantially cylindrical with a plurality of resilient ribs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie R. Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, John R. Hawkins
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Patent number: 8568416Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Baxano Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Gregory P. Schmitz, Michael P. Wallace, Winnie Chung, Amie R. Borgstrom, Jeffery L. Bleich, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Roy Leguidleguid, Jefferey Bleam
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Patent number: 8556973Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis comprises a left prosthesis component and a symmetric right prosthesis component positioned in an intervertebral space. Each prosthesis component includes a superior vertebra facing surface, an inferior vertebra facing surface, and a substantially spherical bearing surface. The bearing surface is positioned between the superior vertebra facing surface and the inferior vertebra facing surface. The superior vertebra facing surface is provided on a superior endplate and the inferior vertebra facing surface is provided on an inferior endplate. The superior endplate is operable to rotate relative to the inferior endplate upon the bearing surface. Each prosthesis component further comprises an elastic member positioned between an endplate and the bearing surface. The elastic member may be substantially cylindrical with a plurality of resilient ribs.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Seung Kyu Daniel Kwak, Amie R. Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, John R. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20130150856Abstract: Devices and methods for cutting tissue in a patient. In some embodiments, a bimanually controlled device may include a tissue modification region; one or more (e.g., two) flexible elongate length of cable that extend proximally to distally, a tissue modification region along a portion of the length of cable; and a guidewire coupler at the distal end of the device for attaching the distal end of the tissue modification device to the proximal end of a guidewire. Method of using these devices (including devices having two or more parallel length of cutting regions) to cut tissue (e.g., spinal lamina) are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Ronnie I. MIMRAN, Amie R. BORGSTROM, Michael P. WALLACE, Robert GARABEDIAN, Roy LEGUIDLEGUID
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Patent number: 8394102Abstract: Described herein are pullwire handle devices for securing to a tissue-penetrating pullwire. In some embodiments, the device includes a handle body, a pullwire lock configured to removably lock the pullwire handle device onto a pullwire within the handle body, and a tip containment element configured to retain the distal tip of the pullwire. In some embodiments, the handle body further comprises a storage chamber configured to store a distal portion of the pullwire. Also described herein are methods for capturing a pullwire using a pullwire handle device. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of inserting the distal end of a pullwire into the pullwire handle device, advancing the pullwire further into the pullwire handle device while the distal portion of the pullwire is contained within the pullwire handle device, and locking the distal portion of the pullwire within the pullwire handle device.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Baxano, Inc.Inventors: Robert Garabedian, Amie R. Borgstrom, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Michael P. Wallace, Bryan Knodel
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Publication number: 20130053851Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to a device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body. Guidewire exchange systems, devices and methods are also described. A guidewire may be exchanged between different surgical devices and may be releaseably or permanently coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Gregory P. Schmitz, Michael P. Wallace, Winnie Chung, Amie R. Borgstrom, Jeffery L. Bleich, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Roy Leguidleguid, Jefferey Bleam
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Publication number: 20100331900Abstract: Described herein are pullwire handle devices for securing to a tissue-penetrating pullwire. In some embodiments, the device includes a handle body, a pullwire lock configured to removably lock the pullwire handle device onto a pullwire within the handle body, and a tip containment element configured to retain the distal tip of the pullwire. In some embodiments, the handle body further comprises a storage chamber configured to store a distal portion of the pullwire. Also described herein are methods for capturing a pullwire using a pullwire handle device. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of inserting the distal end of a pullwire into the pullwire handle device, advancing the pullwire further into the pullwire handle device while the distal portion of the pullwire is contained within the pullwire handle device, and locking the distal portion of the pullwire within the pullwire handle device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Baxano, Inc.Inventors: Robert Garabedian, Amie R. Borgstrom, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Michael P. Wallace, Bryan Knodel
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Publication number: 20100331883Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire through the body from a first location, around a curved pathway, and out of the body through a second location, so that the distal and proximal ends of the guidewire extend from the body, then pulling a device into position using the guidewire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to the device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Gregory P. Schmitz, Michael P. Wallace, Winnie Chung, Amie R. Borgstrom, Jeffery L. Bleich, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguild, Roy Leguidleguild
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Publication number: 20100004654Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for precisely placing and/or manipulating devices within the body by first positioning a guidewire or pullwire through the body from a first location, around a curved pathway, and out of the body through a second location, so that the distal and proximal ends of the guidewire extend from the body, then pulling a device into position using the guidewire. The device to be positioned within the body is coupled to the proximal end of the guidewire, and the device is pulled into the body by pulling on the distal end of the guidewire that extends from the body. The device may be bimanually manipulated by pulling the guidewire distally, and an attachment to the device that extends proximally, allowing control of both the proximal and the distal ends. In this manner devices (and particularly implants such as innerspinous distracters, stimulating leads, and disc slings) may be positioned and/or manipulated within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Gregory P. SCHMITZ, Michael P. Wallace, Winnie Chung, Amie R. Borgstrom, Jeffery L. Bleich, Gregory B. Arcenio, Ronald Leguidleguid, Roy Leguidleguid