Patents by Inventor Andrew Lamborne
Andrew Lamborne 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: 10667927Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew Lamborne, Patrick Hunt, Joel Helgerson, Troy Woolley, Richard Fessler, Clint Hill, K. Brandon Strenge, Kenneth Little, Alex Speciale
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Patent number: 10561447Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne
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Publication number: 20190008657Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew LAMBORNE, Patrick HUNT, Joel HELGERSON, Troy WOOLLEY, Richard FESSLER, Clint HILL, K. Brandon STRENGE, Kenneth LITTLE, Alex SPECIALE
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Patent number: 10085847Abstract: A modular anchor bone fusion cage is provided. The cage includes a spacer configured to fit into a space between the faces of two bones that are to be fused together. A fusion plate having at least a main body portion is coupled to the spacer. Fasteners extend through the fusion plate to engage the bone. At least some of the fasteners also extend through the spacer to engage the opposed faces of the bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jared Walkenhorst, Andrew Lamborne, Allison Capote
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Patent number: 10045800Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes a first extension and a second extension. The first extension has a spacer extending from a medial lacing side along a longitudinal axis. The second extension has an aperture that slidingly receives the spacer. Accordingly, the second extension is moveable relative to the spacer along the longitudinal axis. The second extension includes a threaded bore in communication with the aperture. A set screw is threadably received in the threaded bore of the second extension. The set screw can be tightened against an outer surface of the spacer to lock the second extension in place relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: 10039650Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew Lamborne, Patrick Hunt, Joel Helgerson, Troy Woolley, Richard Fessler, Clint Hill, K. Brandon Strenge, Kenneth Little, Alex Speciale
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Publication number: 20180193065Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. The spacer is provided in a variety of lengths and superior to inferior surface spacings. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and a cerclage element offset from the midline of the spacer in use so that the spacer defines a fulcrum and the cerclage element is operative to impart a moment to the vertebrae about the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J. Thramann
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Publication number: 20180147068Abstract: A modular anchor bone fusion cage is provided. The cage includes a spacer configured to fit into a space between the faces of two bones that are to be fused together. A fusion plate having at least a main body portion is coupled to the spacer by a connector. Fasteners extend through the fusion plate to engage the bone. At least some of the fasteners also extend through the spacer to engage the opposed faces of the bone. A cover plate is coupled to the fusion plate to inhibit the fasteners from backing out prior to fusion of the bones.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Jared Walkenhorst, Andrew Lamborne
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Patent number: 9913729Abstract: A modular anchor bone fusion cage is provided. The cage includes a spacer configured to fit into a space between the faces of two bones that are to be fused together. A fusion plate having at least a main body portion is coupled to the spacer by a connector. Fasteners extend through the fusion plate to engage the bone. At least some of the fasteners also extend through the spacer to engage the opposed faces of the bone. A cover plate is coupled to the fusion plate to inhibit the fasteners from backing out prior to fusion of the bones.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jared Walkenhorst, Andrew Lamborne
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Patent number: 9861400Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. The spacer is provided in a variety of lengths and superior to inferior surface spacings. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and a cerclage element offset from the midline of the spacer in use so that the spacer defines a fulcrum and the cerclage element is operative to impart a moment to the vertebrae about the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J Thramann
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Publication number: 20170360485Abstract: The present invention provides a spinal implant for placement between adjacent processes of the human spine. In some embodiments the spinal implant includes a spacer and one or more retention members. In some embodiments, the retention members are fixed relative to the spacer and in other embodiments the retention members are deployable from a first or compact or stowed position to a second or expanded or deployed position. In some embodiments the spacer is expandable from a first size to a second size. In some embodiments the spacer has a tapered body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Lawrence Binder, Terry Ziemek, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J. Thramann, Robert E. Lins
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Publication number: 20170333090Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne
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Publication number: 20170333091Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Justin Taber, Andrew Lamborne, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J. Thramann
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Patent number: 9770271Abstract: The present invention provides a spinal implant for placement between adjacent processes of the human spine. In some embodiments the spinal implant includes a spacer and one or more retention members. In some embodiments, the retention members are fixed relative to the spacer and in other embodiments the retention members are deployable from a first or compact or stowed position to a second or expanded or deployed position. In some embodiments the spacer is expandable from a first size to a second size. In some embodiments the spacer has a tapered body.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Lawrence Binder, Terry Ziemek, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J Thramann, Robert E Lins
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Patent number: 9750544Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne
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Patent number: 9743960Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. The spacer is provided in a variety of lengths and superior to inferior surface spacings. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and a cerclage element offset from the midline of the spacer in use so that the spacer defines a fulcrum and the cerclage element is operative to impart a moment to the vertebrae about the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Justin Taber, Michael Fulton, Joe Maddux
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Patent number: 9724136Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Andrew Lamborne, Michael Fulton, Jeffrey J Thramann
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Publication number: 20170189078Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implant and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention the implant limits the maximum spacing between the spinous processes. In another aspect of the invention, a spacer has at least one transverse opening to facilitate tissue in-growth. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and separate extensions engageable with the spacer. The spacer is provided in a variety of lengths and superior to inferior surface spacings. In another aspect of the invention, an implant includes a spacer and a cerclage element offset from the midline of the spacer in use so that the spacer defines a fulcrum and the cerclage element is operative to impart a moment to the vertebrae about the spacer. In another aspect of the invention, instrumentation for inserting the implant is provided. In other aspects of the invention, methods for treating spine disease are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Andrew Lamborne, Justin Taber, Michael Fulton, Joe Maddux
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Publication number: 20170042589Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes a first extension and a second extension. The first extension has a spacer extending from a medial lacing side along a longitudinal axis. The second extension has an aperture that slidingiy receives the spacer. Accordingly, the second extension is moveable relative to the spacer along the longitudinal axis. The second extension includes a threaded bore in communication with the aperture. A set screw is threadably received in the threaded bore of the second extension. The set screw can be tightened against an outer surface of the spacer to lock the second extension in place relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul, Dean Karahalios
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Patent number: 9561060Abstract: The present invention provides spinous process implants and associated methods. In one aspect of the invention, the implant includes at least one extension with a superior lobe pivotally connected to an inferior lobe, such as by a hinge, to allow unfolding of the at least one extension from a folded position to an unfolded position. In certain aspects, the folding extension may include fasteners to facilitate engagement with the spinous processes to provide both a flexion stop as well as an extension stop. The fasteners may have corresponding bores to allow the fasteners to reside in the bores to provide a compact profile for implantation. In another aspect of the invention, the implant is introduced to the surgical site using a lateral or paramedian approach and associated tools to facilitate the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet Spine, Inc.Inventors: Justin Taber, Patrick Hunt, Andrew Lamborne, Randall G. Mast, William Sandul