Patents by Inventor Charles M. Bartish
Charles M. Bartish 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: 7892260Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for spinal fixation. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices provide one or more points of fixation located adjacent to a first fixation point at which a bone anchor is implanted in bone. For example, an extension member can be coupled, either directly or indirectly, to a bone anchor, and a fastener can be used to anchor the extension member to bone at a second point of fixation adjacent to the first point of fixation. The second point of fixation can be effective to prevent rotation or other movement of the bone anchor, thereby stabilizing the bone anchor. The methods and devices are particularly useful for unilateral fixation, in which one or more levels of the spine are stabilized along a single lateral side of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael Mahoney, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Erin Dupak, Jayson Varghese, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Jonathan Fanger, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak
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Publication number: 20110022095Abstract: A multi-level spine stabilization system comprises a plurality of securing members configured for attachment to a plurality of vertebrae. A plurality of adjustable rods segments extend between the plurality of securing members. The adjustable rod comprises a first rod segment that engages a second rod segment in an adjustable relationship. The length of the rod may be adjusted by moving the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. For example, the first rod segment may be in a slideable relationship with the second rod segment such that sliding the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment results in a change in the length of the rod. In one embodiment, portions of both the first rod segment and the second rod segment are positioned within and secured to the securing member. Advantageously, the multi-level spine stabilization system described herein may be used to center dynamic portions of the rod between securing members.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. Fanger, Charles M. Bartish, JR., Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Matthew J. Andrie, Douglas R. LaSota
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Patent number: 7828824Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for a facet replacement device. In one embodiment of the invention, a facet replacement device is provided and includes an elongate member matable to a first vertebra and a housing. The housing can have a connector formed thereon and matable to an adjacent second vertebra and an inner lumen formed therein. The housing can also include a deformable member disposed within the inner lumen and having an opening formed therein for slidably receiving at least a portion of the elongate member such that the elongate member can be angularly oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of the lumen.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo Lopez, John Riley Hawkins, Douglas R. LaSota, Charles M. Bartish, Jr.
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Patent number: 7806913Abstract: A multi-level spine stabilization system comprises a plurality of securing members configured for attachment to a plurality of vertebrae. A plurality of adjustable rods segments extend between the plurality of securing members. The adjustable rod comprises a first rod segment that engages a second rod segment in an adjustable relationship. The length of the rod may be adjusted by moving the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. For example, the first rod segment may be in a slideable relationship with the second rod segment such that sliding the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment results in a change in the length of the rod. In one embodiment, portions of both the first rod segment and the second rod segment are positioned within and secured to the securing member. Advantageously, the multi-level spine stabilization system described herein may be used to center dynamic portions of the rod between securing members.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. Fanger, Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Matthew J. Andrie, Douglas R. LaSota
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Patent number: 7690381Abstract: The present invention includes an intervertebral prosthetic disc, a method for installing a plate into an intervertebral space, and a method for installing a prosthetic disc into an intervertebral space. The intervertebral prosthetic disc can include a superior endplate and an inferior endplate, wherein at least one of the superior endplate and the inferior endplate is adapted to receive a guidewire. In the methods for installing a plate into an intervertebral space and for installing a prosthetic disc into an intervertebral space, a guidewire is used to facilitate installing plates onto vertebral bone endplates.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Katherine Torres, J. Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20090326583Abstract: A posterior dynamic spinal stabilization system having a sock or sleeve as the ligament to join a split rod so that during flexion, the ligament becomes taut to create an elongation limit, and during extreme extension, the upper and lower bumpers come together, thereby preventing further extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Missoum Moumene, Jonathan Fanger, Charles M Bartish, JR.
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Publication number: 20090163955Abstract: A spinal pedicle rod comprising an internally reinforced polymeric core that is at least partially encased within at least one polymeric coating.A dynamic stabilization device for bones in which flexible rods are combined with a pair of dynamic anchoring devices comprising i) a shank for anchoring into a bone or a vertebra, ii) a head connected to the shank, iii) a receiving part for the head and iv) a mobile element acting on the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Missoum Moumene, Jonathan Fanger, Charles M. Bartish, JR., Michael J. O'Neil, Anwar Upal, Stephen Connolly, John Riley Hawkins, Michael A. Slivka
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Publication number: 20090088782Abstract: A flexible rod for use in spinal stabilization having a tube having a helical slit defining a gap and an elastomeric jacket provided in the throughbore of the tube, within the gap, and upon the outer surface of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Missoum Moumene, Jonathan Fanger, Charles M. Bartish, JR., Payman Afshari
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Patent number: 7500991Abstract: A banana shaped intevertebral fusion cage having a domed profile, an internal planar wall defining first and second graft chambers, asymmetrically disposed leading and trailing insertion, and an anterior wall recess.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Depuy Acromed, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Bartish, Jr., Douglas Scott Bireley, Bradley Thomas Moore
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Publication number: 20080161853Abstract: A spine stabilization system having a dynamic screw comprises at least one bone anchor assembly comprising a receiver member and a bone engaging member. In one embodiment, the bone engaging member is a screw shank extending from the receiver member. A rod is connected to the receiver member. In one embodiment, the rod comprises a ball-shaped member that engages a bearing surface provided within a cavity of the receiver member. In this embodiment, the rod is pivotably connected to the receiver member. In one such embodiment, a central axis defined by the rod pivots about a pivot point located on the central axis when the rod pivots relative to the receiver member. Accordingly, the pivot point for the rod may be provided within the cavity of the receiver member. The rod may be a fixed length or adjustable to accommodate different segmental units and patients of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Charles M. Bartish, Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, William L. Dunbar, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, Anwar M. Upal
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Publication number: 20080161858Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for spinal fixation. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices provide one or more points of fixation located adjacent to a first fixation point at which a bone anchor is implanted in bone. For example, an extension member can be coupled, either directly or indirectly, to a bone anchor, and a fastener can be used to anchor the extension member to bone at a second point of fixation adjacent to the first point of fixation. The second point of fixation can be effective to prevent rotation or other movement of the bone anchor, thereby stabilizing the bone anchor. The methods and devices are particularly useful for unilateral fixation, in which one or more levels of the spine are stabilized along a single lateral side of the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: Michael Mahoney, Christopher Ramsay, John Riley Hawkins, Erin Dupak, Jayson Varghese, Charles M. Bartish, Jonathan Fanger, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak
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Publication number: 20080161863Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Charles M. Bartish, Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, William L. Dunbar, John Riley Hawkins, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo A. Lopez, Anwar M. Upal
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Publication number: 20080147195Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for a facet replacement device. In one embodiment of the invention, a facet replacement device is provided and includes an elongate member matable to a first vertebra and a housing. The housing can have a connector formed thereon and matable to an adjacent second vertebra and an inner lumen formed therein. The housing can also include a deformable member disposed within the inner lumen and having an opening formed therein for slidably receiving at least a portion of the elongate member such that the elongate member can be angularly oriented relative to a longitudinal axis of the lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, Amie Borgstrom, Erasmo Lopez, John Riley Hawkins, Douglas R. LaSota, Charles M. Bartish
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Publication number: 20080081951Abstract: The present invention provides an inflatable retractor for providing access to a surgical site, such as a patient's spine, during a surgical process. When used in spinal surgery, the inflatable retractor allows a surgeon to operate on one or more spinal levels. The inflatable retractor includes an inflatable body defining a central cavity, wherein the body is flaccid in a non-inflated state and increasingly rigid in an inflated state. The inflatable retractor is inserted into an incision in a deflated, or partially inflated, state and then inflated once the retractor is in position. The inflation of the retractor retracts skin and muscle from the surgical site, allowing adequate visualization of the surgical site and forms a passage providing access for implants and surgical instruments to pass through the retractor and into the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William J. Frasier, Timothy Beardsley, Connie P. Marchek, Sara Dziedzic, Holly R. Brideau, Sean Selover, Nicholas Pavento, Charles M. Bartish, James Roveda, Michael Slivka
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Patent number: 7344527Abstract: A tubing connector (100) having a body (132) that has a first end (134) having a first opening (138) and a second end (136) having a second opening (140). A passageway (142) extends through the body between the first opening and the second opening. A side opening (144) includes a first side wall (146), an opposing second side wall (148) and a latch catch (150) disposed between the first and second side walls, and extends from the passageway (142) through the body (132) as a breach opening. The connector also has a clamping member (160), having a first clamping end (162) that is hingedly connected to the body (132) and a second clamping end (168) that is adapted to releasably engage the latch catch (150).Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Medical Components, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Schweikert, William L. Bartow, Charles M. Bartish, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080045951Abstract: A multi-level spine stabilization system comprises a plurality of securing members configured for attachment to a plurality of vertebrae. A plurality of adjustable rods segments extend between the plurality of securing members. The adjustable rod comprises a first rod segment that engages a second rod segment in an adjustable relationship. The length of the rod may be adjusted by moving the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment. For example, the first rod segment may be in a slideable relationship with the second rod segment such that sliding the first rod segment relative to the second rod segment results in a change in the length of the rod. In one embodiment, portions of both the first rod segment and the second rod segment are positioned within and secured to the securing member. Advantageously, the multi-level spine stabilization system described herein may be used to center dynamic portions of the rod between securing members.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. Fanger, Charles M. Bartish, Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Matthew J. Andrie, Douglas R. LaSota
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Publication number: 20040230309Abstract: An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Michael Andrew Slivka, John Daniel Malone, Bradley Thomas Moore, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Charles M. Bartish, Hal Brent Woodrow, William L. Rohr, James Edward Kelly, Kevin Cooper, Lauren Aquino
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Publication number: 20040127990Abstract: This invention relates to an improved a banana shaped intevertebral fusion cage adapted to be located in the anterior one-half of the disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Charles M. Bartish,, Douglas Scott Bireley, Bradley Thomas Moore
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Patent number: 4325834Abstract: Processes are taught for the substitution of at least partially amorphous carbon with mono- and bi-dentate phosphine ligands. The ligand-substituted carbon, on combination with complexed Group VI or VIII metals, such as Wilkinson's rhodium catalyst, provide stable heterogeneous catalysts useful in reactions of the Oxo type such as hydroformylation, carbonylation and in hydrogenation.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1980Date of Patent: April 20, 1982Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Bartish, Larry J. Hayes
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Patent number: 4325932Abstract: Nitrous oxide can be produced by reacting nitric oxide and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst in an anhydrous system. The preferred catalyst is a mixture of PdCl.sub.2, CuCl.sub.2 and LiCl, which is dissolved in anhydrous methanol.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1980Date of Patent: April 20, 1982Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Bartish, Donald F. Tucker