Patents by Inventor Charles C. Newton

Charles C. Newton 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).

  • Publication number: 20230089601
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Patent number: 11517354
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Publication number: 20190142478
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Patent number: 10194955
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Publication number: 20170000527
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Patent number: 9456855
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae
  • Publication number: 20150094767
    Abstract: Devices and methods for placing an implant between two bone portions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprises disposing a portion of a flexible member through a first bone portion, through an aperture in a trial implant, and through a second bone portion. The trial implant can be withdrawn to enable an implant to be coupled to the flexible member. The method includes applying tension to the flexible member to urge the implant into the space between two bone portions. In some embodiments, the two bone portions are facets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Gregory Martin, Charles C. Newton, Hyun Bae