Patents by Inventor Ashraf A. Ragab

Ashraf A. Ragab 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).

  • Patent number: 8828018
    Abstract: A bone cage placement device used to insert and position a bone cage in the disc space. Once the bone cage is positioned, a selector tool is inserted into the center aperture of the bone cage placement device. The end of the selector tool has a cam lift driving feature which is used to rotate the cam lift of the bone cage and expand the bone cage to the desired height. The selector tool is removed, and a graft placement tool and plunger are used to insert bone graft material into the plug. An end plug installation tool and installer are then used to insert an end plug to prevent leakage of material from the bone cage. The bone cage is released from the bone cage placement device, which is then removed from the patient's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner
  • Patent number: 8778025
    Abstract: The present invention is a rotatable cam lift. The distal end of the rotatable cam lift has a plurality of cam lift lobes and nesting surfaces that allow an expandable bone cage to be expanded with maximum control and predictability of expansion and which hold the bone cage firmly in position when expanded. Cam lift edges prevent over-rotation of the cam lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner
  • Patent number: 8496706
    Abstract: The present invention is an expandable and adjustable bone cage designed to be used in conjunction with a pedicle screw or plating fusion system. The expandable and adjustable bone cage provides structure for the placement of bone graft material between two adjacent vertebral bodies in order to stabilize or fuse the spine in a predetermined position. The expandable and adjustable bone cage is contoured for easy insertion between vertebral bodies and may be expanded after insertion to maintain, establish or increase lordosis, as well as help secure the bone cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner
  • Publication number: 20120150241
    Abstract: A bone cage placement device used to insert and position a bone cage in the disc space. Once the bone cage is positioned, a selector tool is inserted into the center aperture of the bone cage placement device. The end of the selector tool has a cam lift driving feature which is used to rotate the cam lift of the bone cage and expand the bone cage to the desired height. The selector tool is removed, and a graft placement tool and plunger are used to insert bone graft material into the plug. An end plug installation tool and installer are then used to insert an end plug to prevent leakage of material from the bone cage. The bone cage is released from the bone cage placement device, which is then removed from the patient's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner
  • Publication number: 20120029636
    Abstract: The present invention is an expandable and adjustable bone cage designed to be used in conjunction with a pedicle screw or plating fusion system. The expandable and adjustable bone cage provides structure for the placement of bone graft material between two adjacent vertebral bodies in order to stabilize or fuse the spine in a predetermined position. The expandable and adjustable bone cage is contoured for easy insertion between vertebral bodies and may be expanded after insertion to maintain, establish or increase lordosis, as well as help secure the bone cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner
  • Publication number: 20120029637
    Abstract: The present invention is a rotatable cam lift. The distal end of the rotatable cam lift has a plurality of cam lift lobes and nesting surfaces that allow an expandable bone cage to be expanded with maximum control and predictability of expansion and which hold the bone cage firmly in position when expanded. Cam lift edges prevent over-rotation of the cam lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ashraf A. Ragab, James A. Rinner