Patents by Inventor Anwar M. Upal
Anwar M. Upal 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: 11622868Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20210169656Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Patent number: 10973652Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20210015474Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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Patent number: 10786231Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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Publication number: 20180256144Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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Patent number: 9936938Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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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: 20160331362Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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Patent number: 9421056Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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Publication number: 20160220382Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Patent number: 9402737Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M Upal, Michael J O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20160151169Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20160067055Abstract: A fusion cage has a first component that defines an outside surface that is configured to engage a vertebral endplate, and an interior surface. The fusion cage has a second component that defines first and second opposed surfaces. One of the first and second opposed surfaces can mate with the interior surface of the first component. The fusion cage can include vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M. Upal, Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Publication number: 20160045240Abstract: In intervertebral operative spinal procedures, using separate or pre-attached spreader blocks to control the directional growth of a distracting balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Anwar M. Upal, John Riley Hawkins, Michael Alan Fisher
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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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Publication number: 20150045894Abstract: A two-piece fusion cage having opposed interior surfaces, vertical and lateral throughholes adapted to enhance fusion and a dovetail feature mating the opposed interior surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: John Riley Hawkins, Anwar M Upal, Michael J O'Neil, Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael Fisher
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Patent number: 8936598Abstract: A spinal disc preparation tool is provided that includes an elongate shaft having an inner lumen extending therethrough along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends thereof. A lower jaw is located on a distal end of the elongate shaft for receiving tissue and delivering tissue to the inner lumen, and an upper jaw is pivotally movable relative to the lower jaw. The tool can include various features to facilitate removal and/or collection of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Tony Tannoury, Michael O'Neil, Hassan A. Serhan, Anwar M. Upal, Michael A. Slivka, John Riley Hawkins
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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: RE47172Abstract: A spinal disc preparation tool is provided that includes an elongate shaft having an inner lumen extending therethrough along a longitudinal axis between proximal and distal ends thereof. A lower jaw is located on a distal end of the elongate shaft for receiving tissue and delivering tissue to the inner lumen, and an upper jaw is pivotally movable relative to the lower jaw. The tool can include various features to facilitate removal and/or collection of tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Tony Tannoury, Michael O'Neil, Hassan A. Serhan, Anwar M. Upal, Michael A. Slivka, John Riley Hawkins