Patents by Inventor Brian Bergeron
Brian Bergeron 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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Publication number: 20190290339Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Publication number: 20190105174Abstract: An embodiment includes an orthopedic fusion system comprising: a cage; a curved first channel coupling a lateral wall of the cage to a superior surface of the cage; a curved second channel coupling the lateral wall of the cage to an inferior surface of the cage; a third channel coupling the superior surface of the cage to the inferior surface of the cage; a curved first anchor configured to slide within the first channel; a curved second anchor configured to slide within the second channel; and a resilient member comprising a resilient first arm that projects across a portion of the first channel and a resilient second arm that projects across a portion of the second channel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, Ben Keller, Bernard H. Guiot, Aizik Wolf, Matthew Philips, John T. Friedland
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Patent number: 10245084Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Patent number: 10098755Abstract: An embodiment includes an orthopedic fusion system comprising: a cage; a curved first channel coupling a lateral wall of the cage to a superior surface of the cage; a curved second channel coupling the lateral wall of the cage to an inferior surface of the cage; a third channel coupling the superior surface of the cage to the inferior surface of the cage; a curved first anchor configured to slide within the first channel; a curved second anchor configured to slide within the second channel; and a resilient member comprising a resilient first arm that projects across a portion of the first channel and a resilient second arm that projects across a portion of the second channel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, Ben Keller, Bernard H. Guiot, Aizik Wolf, Matthew Philips, John T. Friedland
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Publication number: 20180256212Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
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Publication number: 20180193072Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Patent number: 10004543Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
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Patent number: 9913672Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Genesys SpineInventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Publication number: 20170340453Abstract: An embodiment includes an orthopedic fusion system comprising: a cage; a curved first channel coupling a lateral wall of the cage to a superior surface of the cage; a curved second channel coupling the lateral wall of the cage to an inferior surface of the cage; a third channel coupling the superior surface of the cage to the inferior surface of the cage; a curved first anchor configured to slide within the first channel; a curved second anchor configured to slide within the second channel; and a resilient member comprising a resilient first arm that projects across a portion of the first channel and a resilient second arm that projects across a portion of the second channel. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, Ben Keller, Bernard H. Guiot, M.D., Aizik Wolf, M.D., Matthew Philips, M.D., John T. Friedland, M.D.
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Publication number: 20170100164Abstract: In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient using quick-connect sleeve assemblies. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly can be coupled to a bone fastener assembly in a fast and intuitive way. In one embodiment, a quick-connect sleeve assembly has a detachable member and a movable member. Both members engage a collar of the bone fastener assembly. In one embodiment, the engagement can be locked via one or more locking features to facilitate screwing a bone fastener of the bone fastener assembly onto a vertebral body in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly has a low profile and is particularly shaped for minimally invasive entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Michael E. Landry, Larry T. Khoo, Charles R. Forton, Brian Bergeron, Bruce A. Riceman, Peter Thomas Miller, Kameron Scott Ely
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Publication number: 20160346510Abstract: A pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly is designed to be used in combination with, but not limited to, a high flow rate catheter to prevent accidental ingestion of air or loss of blood if the closure cap comes off during non-use of the catheter. In addition, the potential for occlusion of the catheter due to blood clots in the catheter and catheter related infection is substantially reduced. The pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly includes a first end, a second end, a wall defining a dumbbell shaped channel, and a flexible, thin disk having a slit and positioned within the pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly to reside within the dumbbell shaped channel. The slit and the dumbbell shaped channel are sized to enable the slit to deform in response to a predetermined pressure differential across the slit to allow fluid to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: H. Robert Moorehead, Brian Bergeron
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Publication number: 20160008034Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: a tulip including a slot to receive a linkage, first and second side walls that define a portion of the slot, and a ring that couples the first side wall to the second side wall; wherein the ring couples to the first side wall at a thinned first proximal fulcrum and to the second side wall at a thinned second proximal fulcrum and the ring pivots about the first and second proximal fulcrums when the ring is forced proximally; wherein the first side wall includes a first sidewall projection that projects past the first proximal fulcrum and the second side wall includes a second sidewall projection that projects past the second proximal fulcrum. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Genesys SpineInventors: John Stokes, David L. Greenwald, Josh Kaufmann, Greg Calbert, Scott Bryant, Landon Gilkey, Brian Bergeron
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Publication number: 20150366595Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone anchors (e.g., screws, pins, and the like) from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Joshua Kaufmann, Scott Bryant, Greg Calbert, Brian Bergeron, Landon Gilkey, John Stokes, Matthew Geck
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Patent number: 7824365Abstract: Medical devices and related methods enable physicians and/or other medical personnel to access percutaneously the interior of a patient. One particular device includes a housing which defines a cavity, a first opening into the cavity, and a second opening into the cavity. The housing is implantable in a patient. The cavity is placed subcutaneously within the patient. The first opening is substantially flush with the surface of the skin of the patient and creates a percutaneous passageway from the exterior of the skin of the patient into the cavity, and the second opening creates a passageway from the cavity into the interior of the patient. A connector is coupled to the second opening and disposed substantially within the cavity to enable a connection between a first device and a second device disposed within the interior of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Navilyst Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brett T. Haarala, Brian Bergeron, Paul DiCarlo
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Publication number: 20090163919Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to devices, systems, and/or methods for delivery (e.g., controlled delivery) of a pharmaceutical to a subject's spine. For example, the disclosure relates to implants that provide both a mechanical function and a pharmacological function. According to some embodiments, a spinal implant may comprise a rigid spinal implant body having one or more recesses, one or more layers in each of the one or more recesses, each of the one or more layers comprising a biocompatible material and a pharmaceutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical compound; and at least one biocompatible cap in each of the one or more recesses. An implant may further comprise biocompatible barriers interspersed between the layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Peter Tarcha, Abhijeet Joshi, Brian Bergeron, Diana Martinez, Marc Peterman
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Publication number: 20090163958Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to compositions, devices, systems, and methods for inhibiting an inflammatory response (e.g., an inflammatory response associated with spinal surgery). For example, some embodiments of the present disclosure may reduce and/or eliminate an inflammatory response associated with friction between a soft tissue and an implant and/or between a soft tissue and a hard tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Peter Tarcha, Abhijeet Joshi, Brian Bergeron, Diana Martinez
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Publication number: 20080077139Abstract: In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient using quick-connect sleeve assemblies. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly can be coupled to a bone fastener assembly in a fast and intuitive way. In one embodiment, a quick-connect sleeve assembly has a detachable member and a movable member. Both members engage a collar of the bone fastener assembly. In one embodiment, the engagement can be locked via one or more locking features to facilitate screwing a bone fastener of the bone fastener assembly onto a vertebral body in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Each quick-connect sleeve assembly has a low profile and is particularly shaped for minimally invasive entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Michael Landry, Larry Khoo, Charles Forton, Brian Bergeron, Bruce Riceman, Peter Miller, Kameron Ely
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Publication number: 20070276313Abstract: A pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly is designed to be used in combination with, but not limited to, a high flow rate catheter to prevent accidental ingestion of air or loss of blood if the closure cap comes off during non-use of the catheter. In addition, the potential for occlusion of the catheter due to blood clots in the catheter and catheter related infection is substantially reduced. The pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly includes a first end, a second end, a wall defining a dumbbell shaped channel, and a flexible, thin disk having a slit and positioned within the pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly to reside within the dumbbell shaped channel. The slit and the dumbbell shaped channel are sized to enable the slit to deform in response to a predetermined pressure differential across the slit to allow fluid to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: November 29, 2007Inventors: H. Moorehead, Brian Bergeron
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Publication number: 20060129242Abstract: A pseudo arthrosis device may be placed in a disc space to provide support for adjacent vertebrae. The device may have an enclosure formed from a flexible, permeable material. A core may be packed in the enclosure. The core may be compressible and/or flexible. In certain embodiments, the core may include a plurality of elongated members. In other embodiments, the core may include ridges or grooves. The enclosure may be placed in an intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae such that the core is disposed between the adjacent vertebrae. The pseudo arthrosis device may include a tab designed to couple the enclosure to an adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Brian Bergeron, Reginald Davis, Michael Funk
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Publication number: 20050049555Abstract: A pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly is designed to be used in combination with, but not limited to, a high flow rate catheter to prevent accidental ingestion of air or loss of blood if the closure cap comes off during non-use of the catheter. In addition, the potential for occlusion of the catheter due to blood clots in the catheter and catheter related infection is substantially reduced. The pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly includes a first end, a second end, a wall defining a dumbbell shaped channel, and a flexible, thin disk having a slit and positioned within the pressure activated two-way slit valve assembly to reside within the dumbbell shaped channel. The slit and the dumbbell shaped channel are sized to enable the slit to deform in response to a predetermined pressure differential across the slit to allow fluid to pass therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Applicant: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.Inventors: Harvey Moorehead, Brian Bergeron