Patents by Inventor Clifford Tribus

Clifford Tribus 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: 20180289503
    Abstract: An oblique interbody spacer system includes a spacer body, a fixation plate and a plurality of angled fixation channels. The fixation plate is integrated with the spacer body such that the spacer body and fixation plate form a singular component for insertion. The implant can be affixed to the superior and inferior vertebral bodies with screws obliquely (in the range of about 30° from straight anterior).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Troy KNAPP, Garrett GANSKE, Tejpaul PANNU, Clifford TRIBUS, Jeremy SHORE
  • Patent number: 9439691
    Abstract: A stabilization system includes one or more leverage members configured to be mounted to a vertebra. The one or more leverage members are further configured to allow a user to manipulate the vertebra to a desired position. The stabilization system also includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to the one or more leverage members such that the one or more leverage members are immobilized. The mounting bracket is mounted to a support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Clifford Tribus
  • Patent number: 8430929
    Abstract: A spine stabilization device is placed between adjacent vertebral bodies of the vertebrae of a spine to effect a reduction and to support the adjacent vertebral bodies for fusion at the desired alignment and spacing. The stabilization device includes a first plate adapted for fixation to one of the adjacent vertebral bodies, a second plate adapted for fixation to the other, or both, of the adjacent vertebral bodies, an adjustable connector connecting the first and second plates and an intervertebral body attached to the second plate and having an intervertebral extension adapted for insertion between the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Clifford Tribus
  • Publication number: 20100298885
    Abstract: A stabilization system includes one or more leverage members configured to be mounted to a vertebra. The one or more leverage members are further configured to allow a user to manipulate the vertebra to a desired position. The stabilization system also includes a mounting bracket configured to mount to the one or more leverage members such that the one or more leverage members are immobilized. The mounting bracket is mounted to a support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Clifford TRIBUS
  • Publication number: 20080015694
    Abstract: A spine stabilization device is placed between adjacent vertebral bodies of the vertebrae of a spine to effect a reduction and to support the adjacent vertebral bodies for fusion at the desired alignment and spacing. The stabilization device includes a first plate adapted for fixation to one of the adjacent vertebral bodies, a second plate adapted for fixation to the other, or both, of the adjacent vertebral bodies, an adjustable connector connecting the first and second plates and an intervertebral body attached to the second plate and having an intervertebral extension adapted for insertion between the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Clifford Tribus