Patents by Inventor Brian Dukart

Brian Dukart 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).

  • Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus
    Publication number: 20070156245
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
  • Spinal Disc Annulus Repair System And Methods
    Publication number: 20070100354
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen III, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SPINAL DISC ANNULUS RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
    Publication number: 20070061013
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen III, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
  • Spinal disc annulus reconstruction method and deformable spinal disc annulus stent
    Publication number: 20060287731
    Abstract: A spinal disc annulus repair stent for repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, which may incorporate suture closure or other means of stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. In an illustrative embodiment, the design of the spinal disc annulus stent advantageously allows ingrowth of normal cells of healing in an enhanced fashion strengthening the normal reparative process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg
  • Spinal disc annulus reconstruction method and deformable spinal disc annulus stent
    Publication number: 20060173545
    Abstract: A spinal disc annulus repair stent for repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, which may incorporate suture closure or other means of stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. In an illustrative embodiment, the design of the spinal disc annulus stent advantageously allows ingrowth of normal cells of healing in an enhanced fashion strengthening the normal reparative process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Anulex Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg
  • Methods and devices for spinal disc annulus reconstruction and repair
    Publication number: 20060129156
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg, Paul Burmeister
  • Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus
    Publication number: 20050283246
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Cauthen, Matthew Burns, Lawrence Wales, Brian Dukart, Bradley Wessman, Rodney Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley