Patents by Inventor Don Reed
Don Reed 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: 11813175Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20230225878Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Patent number: 11642228Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Patent number: 11419641Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20220008218Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20210322185Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Patent number: 11147685Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 11076967Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Publication number: 20200297392Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 10695106Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20180344479Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 10076422Abstract: An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20180177606Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya lngalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Patent number: 9872780Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Publication number: 20170290612Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 9724134Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20170079695Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya lngalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Patent number: 9539032Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Robert Rightler, Darren Clutter
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Publication number: 20160310295Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya lngalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey
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Patent number: 9351847Abstract: Interbody fusion devices including deployable fixation members. The implant may include a spacer, optionally, an end member coupled to the spacer, and one or more fixation members configured to extend into adjacent vertebrae. The fixation members may include screws, nails, shims, tangs, spikes, staples, pins, blades, fins, or the like, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Don Reed, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Jeff Nichols, Brandon Preske, Mark Fromhold, Colm McLaughlin, Mark Adams, Brian Garvey