Patents by Inventor Daniel Huan Kim

Daniel Huan Kim 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).

  • Dual rod cross connectors and inserter tools
    Patent number: 8961572
    Abstract: An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the elongate body and that is effective to lock a spinal fixation rod within the rod-receiving recess(es). The present invention also provides an inserter tool to facilitate implanting a spinal implant or device, such as a spinal cross connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Michielli
  • Vertebral staples and insertion tools
    Patent number: 8623020
    Abstract: Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli, Amie Borgstrom
  • Dual rod cross connectors and inserter tools
    Patent number: 8372119
    Abstract: An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the elongate body and that is effective to lock a spinal fixation rod within the rod-receiving recess(es). The present invention also provides an inserter tool to facilitate implanting a spinal implant or device, such as a spinal cross connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli
  • VERTEBRAL STAPLES AND INSERTION TOOLS
    Publication number: 20110060338
    Abstract: Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli, Amie Borgstrom
  • Vertebral staples and insertion tools
    Patent number: 7883510
    Abstract: Implantable vertebral staples and tools for use with the same are provided. In general, an exemplary vertebral staple according to the present invention includes a staple body having at least one long spike formed thereon for allowing rotation of the body when the long spike is partially inserted in bone. The staple body can also include one or more short spikes formed thereon and adapted to prevent rotation of the body when the long and short spikes are fully inserted into bone. The present invention also provides an inserter tool that can be used to implant the vertebral staple, and also a drill guide that can be used, preferably in combination with the inserter tool, to drill holes through the bone in alignment with one or more holes formed in the vertebral staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli, Amie Borgstrom
  • Dual rod cross connectors and inserter tools
    Patent number: 7717938
    Abstract: An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the elongate body and that is effective to lock a spinal fixation rod within the rod-receiving recess(es). The present invention also provides an inserter tool to facilitate implanting a spinal implant or device, such as a spinal cross connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli
  • DUAL ROD CROSS CONNECTORS AND INSERTER TOOLS
    Publication number: 20090036928
    Abstract: An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the elongate body and that is effective to lock a spinal fixation rod within the rod-receiving recess(es). The present invention also provides an inserter tool to facilitate implanting a spinal implant or device, such as a spinal cross connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Huan Kim, Michael Carl Michielli