Patents by Inventor Daniel Refai
Daniel Refai 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: 11957599Abstract: An interbody fusion device including a body member, at least one side member engaging the body member, and at least one movement mechanism that engages at least one side member and the body member. A surgical method for maintaining a space between two vertebral bodies in a spine, including the steps of obtaining a medical device, such as an interbody fusion device, and inserting and coupling an expansion tool into an opening within the medical device. The surgical method also including slidingly inserting the medical device into a space between two vertebral bodies and rotating the expansion tool to move the at least one side member in a direction relative to the body member. The method may further include detaching the expansion tool from the medical device and removing the tool from the space between the two vertebral bodies in the spine.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Ross R. Nichols, Brian G. Emerick, Daniel Refai
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Publication number: 20240058135Abstract: An interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the top member relative to the base member. The expansion mechanism may include a connector drive rod assembly, a gear, a threaded rod, and a support means. The gear ring is coupled to the threaded rod and is rotatable. The expansion mechanism may also include at least one load head coupled to the threaded rod. An alternative interbody fusion device is also disclosed and includes a bottom member, a superior member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the base member, wherein the expansion mechanism comprises at least one expansion assembly for moving an end of the superior member relative to the bottom member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Brian G. EMERICK, Ross R. NICHOLS, Daniel REFAI, Heidi STAMETS, Larry SUTTON, Brent WALTER
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Patent number: 11890035Abstract: An articulating assembly includes a first elongated element for attachment to a first anatomical region, and a second elongated element for attachment to a second anatomical region. In at least one embodiment, a coupling connects the first and second elongated elements. The coupling includes a moveable joint configured to allow polyaxial movement of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element. The assembly further includes a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is operable in an unlocked condition to permit polyaxial movement of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element, and a locked condition to immobilize the movable joint and fix the position of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: Daniel Refai, Tyler Haskins
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Patent number: 11793653Abstract: An interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the top member relative to the base member. The expansion mechanism may include a connector drive rod assembly, a gear, a threaded rod, and a support means. The gear ring is coupled to the threaded rod and is rotatable. The expansion mechanism may also include at least one load head coupled to the threaded rod. An alternative interbody fusion device is also disclosed and includes a bottom member, a superior member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the base member, wherein the expansion mechanism comprises at least one expansion assembly for moving an end of the superior member relative to the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Brian G. Emerick, Ross R. Nichols, Daniel Refai, Heidi Stamets, Larry Sutton, Brent Walter
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Publication number: 20230218408Abstract: Interbody fusion devices, interbody fusion device systems, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a body member with a pivot cylinder, a superior member with a pivot channel that is configured to engage the pivot cylinder, and a movement mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the body member. The interbody fusion device systems may include an interbody fusion device and an insertion tool. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an interbody fusion device. In addition, a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies in a spine is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: BioSpine, LLCInventors: Brian G. EMERICK, Daniel REFAI, Ross R. NICHOLS
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Publication number: 20230024603Abstract: An adjustable articulating spinal rod system including a first elongated element secured to a first bone, a second elongated element secured to the spine, and an articulating joint connecting the first and second elongated elements. The articulating joint including a first movable joint, a second movable joint, and at least one locking mechanism. The first movable joint is coupled to the first elongated element and the second movable joint which is also coupled the second elongate element. The first and second movable joints are configured to allow polyaxial movement and rotation of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element. The at least one locking mechanism immobilizes the first and second movable joints in the locked position to secure the first elongate element in a position relative to the second elongate element and allow movement and rotation in an unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Daniel REFAI
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Patent number: 11534311Abstract: Interbody fusion devices, interbody fusion device systems, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a body member with a pivot cylinder, a superior member with a pivot channel that is configured to engage the pivot cylinder, and a movement mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the body member. The interbody fusion device systems may include an interbody fusion device and an insertion tool. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an interbody fusion device. In addition, a method for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies in a spine is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: BioSpine, LLCInventors: Brian G. Emerick, Daniel Refai, Ross R. Nichols
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Patent number: 11399872Abstract: An adjustable articulating spinal rod system including a first elongated element secured to a first bone, a second elongated element secured to the spine, and an articulating joint connecting the first and second elongated elements. The articulating joint including a first movable joint, a second movable joint, and at least one locking mechanism. The first movable joint is coupled to the first elongated element and the second movable joint which is also coupled the second elongate element. The first and second movable joints are configured to allow polyaxial movement and rotation of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element. The at least one locking mechanism immobilizes the first and second movable joints in the locked position to secure the first elongate element in a position relative to the second elongate element and allow movement and rotation in an unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Daniel Refai
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Publication number: 20210369468Abstract: An interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the top member relative to the base member. The expansion mechanism may include a connector drive rod assembly, a gear, a threaded rod, and a support means. The gear ring is coupled to the threaded rod and is rotatable. The expansion mechanism may also include at least one load head coupled to the threaded rod. An alternative interbody fusion device is also disclosed and includes a bottom member, a superior member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the base member, wherein the expansion mechanism comprises at least one expansion assembly for moving an end of the superior member relative to the bottom member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Brian G. EMERICK, Ross R. NICHOLS, Daniel REFAI, Heidi STAMETS, Larry SUTTON, Brent WALTER
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Publication number: 20210361441Abstract: Spinal cage devices, systems, and methods of assembly and implanting the devices and systems are disclosed. The cage system includes a cage and at least one locking screw assembly configured to couple to the cage. The spinal cage system includes a cage with a body portion, an external plate, and a rod. The body portion includes at least one opening positioned between the first and second ends, a center opening in the first end, and at least one hole adjacent the center opening. The external plate includes an opening and at least two holes on opposite sides of the opening. The rod extends through the center opening in the cage, the first end configured to couple to the external plate, and the second end positioned in the at least one opening. Methods for assembling a spinal cage system and for implanting a cage system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel REFAI
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Publication number: 20210322184Abstract: Interbody fusion devices, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and at least one movement mechanism. The base member includes at least one of a pivotal cylinder and a hinge channel. The top member includes at least one of a pivot cylinder and a hinge channel. The at least one pivot cylinder of the base member engages the at least one hinge channel of the top member and the at least one pivot cylinder of the top member engages the at least one hinge channel of the base member. The at least one movement mechanism engages the top member and the base member. Also disclosed are a vertebral spacer device and an interbody spacer system including an insertion tool and an interbody fusion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Ross R. NICHOLS, Daniel REFAI, Brian G. EMERICK, Heidi STAMETS
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Publication number: 20210282938Abstract: An interbody fusion device including a body member, at least one side member engaging the body member, and at least one movement mechanism that engages at least one side member and the body member. A surgical method for maintaining a space between two vertebral bodies in a spine, including the steps of obtaining a medical device, such as an interbody fusion device, and inserting and coupling an expansion tool into an opening within the medical device. The surgical method also including slidingly inserting the medical device into a space between two vertebral bodies and rotating the expansion tool to move the at least one side member in a direction relative to the body member. The method may further include detaching the expansion tool from the medical device and removing the tool from the space between the two vertebral bodies in the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Ross R. NICHOLS, Brian G. EMERICK, Daniel REFAI
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Patent number: 11090167Abstract: An interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the top member relative to the base member. The expansion mechanism may include a connector drive rod assembly, a gear, a threaded rod, and a support means. The gear ring is coupled to the threaded rod and is rotatable. The expansion mechanism may also include at least one load head coupled to the threaded rod. An alternative interbody fusion device is also disclosed and includes a bottom member, a superior member, and an expansion mechanism for moving the superior member relative to the base member, wherein the expansion mechanism comprises at least one expansion assembly for moving an end of the superior member relative to the bottom member.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Brian G. Emerick, Ross R. Nichols, Daniel Refai, Heidi Stamets, Larry Sutton, Brent Walter
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Patent number: 11083594Abstract: Spinal cage devices, systems, and methods of assembly and implanting the devices and systems are disclosed. The cage system includes a cage and at least one locking screw assembly configured to couple to the cage. The spinal cage system includes a cage with a body portion, an external plate, and a rod. The body portion includes at least one opening positioned between the first and second ends, a center opening in the first end, and at least one hole adjacent the center opening. The external plate includes an opening and at least two holes on opposite sides of the opening. The rod extends through the center opening in the cage, the first end configured to couple to the external plate, and the second end positioned in the at least one opening. Methods for assembling a spinal cage system and for implanting a cage system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Refai
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Patent number: 11045327Abstract: Interbody fusion devices, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and at least one movement mechanism. The base member includes at least one of a pivotal cylinder and a hinge channel. The top member includes at least one of a pivot cylinder and a hinge channel. The at least one pivot cylinder of the base member engages the at least one hinge channel of the top member and the at least one pivot cylinder of the top member engages the at least one hinge channel of the base member. The at least one movement mechanism engages the top member and the base member. Also disclosed are a vertebral spacer device and an interbody spacer system including an insertion tool and an interbody fusion device.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Ross R. Nichols, Daniel Refai, Brian G. Emerick, Heidi Stamets
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Patent number: 11020238Abstract: An interbody fusion device including a body member, at least one side member engaging the body member, and at least one movement mechanism that engages at least one side member and the body member. A surgical method for maintaining a space between two vertebral bodies in a spine, including the steps of obtaining a medical device, such as an interbody fusion device, and inserting and coupling an expansion tool into an opening within the medical device. The surgical method also including slidingly inserting the medical device into a space between two vertebral bodies and rotating the expansion tool to move the at least one side member in a direction relative to the body member. The method may further include detaching the expansion tool from the medical device and removing the tool from the space between the two vertebral bodies in the spine.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: BIOSPINE, LLCInventors: Ross R Nichols, Brian G Emerick, Daniel Refai
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Patent number: 10881527Abstract: A vertebral body replacement device includes a first member and a first footplate detachably connectable to the first member, a second member and a second footplate detachably connectable to the second member, and a central member detachably connectable to the first member. The first member is displaceable relative to the second member in response to rotation of the central member relative to the first member to adjust the length of the vertebral body replacement device. The first footplate includes a first surface oriented toward the first member, a second surface oriented away from the first member, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface includes an alignment slot facing the first member. The alignment slot is open through the sidewall of the first footplate and configured to slidingly engage the first member to orient the first footplate relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Daniel Refai, Jeffrey A. Farris, Jeffrey T. Ebersole, Cory Alan Trischler, Gordon Paul Kistler, Charles Wing
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Patent number: D958367Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2021Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Refai
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Patent number: D979063Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2022Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Refai
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Patent number: D989965Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: REFAI TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Daniel Refai