Patents by Inventor Anthony V. Finazzo
Anthony V. Finazzo 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: 10842534Abstract: The disclosure discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20190008561Abstract: The disclosure discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 10052135Abstract: The disclosure discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony v. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20170007298Abstract: The disclosure discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony v. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
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Patent number: 9393052Abstract: The invention discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INCInventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Sung-Ho Suh
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Publication number: 20150069692Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods that may be used to dissect insects. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate insect salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to isolate mosquito salivary glands. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods may be used to collect mosquito salivary glands.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: TOKITAE LLCInventors: Anthony V. Finazzo, Jennifer Ezu Hu, Jerry W. Lee, Emma Rae Mullen, John Arthur Ohrt, David Keith Piech, Matthew F. Rosen
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Publication number: 20140058448Abstract: The invention discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Phillip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Sung-Ho Suh
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Patent number: 8496686Abstract: The invention discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Gmedelaware 2 LLCInventors: Phillip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Sung-Ho Suh
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Patent number: 7811310Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking mechanism and method of locking the relative positions of a fixation device like a bone screw and of a stabilization device like a rod. The locking mechanism includes a seat, a washer and a cap. The seat includes a bottom portion configured to receive the fixation device such that a socket of the bottom portion engages part of the fixation device and prevents the fixation device from passing entirely therethrough. The seat further includes a side portion configured to receive the stabilization device, a washer and a cap. When the washer and cap are fully engaged with the seat, the fixation device may be locked independent of the stabilization device. The locking mechanism may also include a locking element for locking the stabilization device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Spinefrontier, IncInventors: Daniel R. Baker, Carly A. Thaler, Alex E. Kunzler, Anthony V. Finazzo
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Publication number: 20080119845Abstract: A method and system for removing a portion of an artificial facet from a vertebra, and an adapter within the system that allows ultrasonic energy and extraction forces to be transmitted therethrough are provided. The method includes attaching an adapter to an ultrasonic waveguide and to a stem cemented into a vertebra, and applying ultrasonic energy and extraction force from the waveguide through the adapter to the stem. The system includes a handset that delivers ultrasonic energy, a waveguide attached to the handset to receive the energy therefrom, and an adapter attached to the waveguide to receive the energy therefrom. The adapter includes a first section attaching the adapter to the ultrasonic waveguide, and a second section attaching the adapter to a portion of the artificial facet joint having a stem embedded in a vertebra, the sections of the adapter transmitting energy and forces from the waveguide through the adapter to the attached stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: ARCHUS ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventors: Martha K. Stone, Sean Sung-Ho Suh, Richard J. Broman, Anton Alferness, Anthony V. Finazzo, Mark T. Charbonneau, Leonard J. Tokish