Patents by Inventor Eddie F. Ray
Eddie F. Ray 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: 8617243Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
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Publication number: 20130345815Abstract: Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, Lawrence M. Boyd, James E. Van Hoeck, Bradley J. Coates, Jeffrey W. Poyner
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Patent number: 8591553Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
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Publication number: 20130096681Abstract: Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, Lawrence M. Boyd, James E. Van Hoeck, Bradley J. Coates, Jeffrey W. Poyner
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Publication number: 20120310348Abstract: Spinal spacers 20 are provided for fusion of a motion segment. The spacers include a load bearing member 21 having a wall 22 sized for engagement within a space between adjacent vertebrae to maintain the space and an effective amount of an osteogenic composition to stimulate osteoinduction. The osteogenic composition includes a substantially pure osteogenic factor in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the load bearing member includes a hone graft impregnated in an osteogenic composition. In another embodiment, the osteogenic composition 30 is packed within a chamber 25 defined in the graft. Any suitable configuration of a bone graft is contemplated, including bone dowels, D-shaped spacers and cortical rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: John Pafford, Lawrence M. Boyd, William F. McKay, Eddie F. Ray, III, James E. Van Hoeck
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Patent number: 8211175Abstract: An articular disc prosthesis and method of implanting the same within an intervertebral space between adjacent vertebral bodies. The prosthesis includes a pair of articular components and an articular ball disposed therebetween. Each of the articular components includes an outer shell portion and a removable inner insert portion. The insert portion includes a concave articular surface sized and shaped to receive a portion of the articular ball to provide articulating motion between the articular components. The outer shell portion includes a central hemi-cylindrical portion, a pair of laterally extending flanges, and an axially extending lip. Following removal of the natural intervertebral disc, a pair of hemi-cylindrical recesses are formed along a central region of the adjacent vertebral bodies to a predetermined depth.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Warsaw OrthopedicInventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III
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Publication number: 20120071983Abstract: Spinal spacers for fusion of a motion segment. A spinal spacer includes a body, which may be formed of a bone composition. The body includes a first end, an opposite second end, a superior face defining a superior vertebral engaging surface and an inferior face defining an inferior vertebral engaging surface. At least one of the vertebral engaging surfaces defines a set of migration resistance grooves. Each of the grooves includes a first face defining an angle of no more than about 90 degrees relative to the engaging surface and a second opposing sloped face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, Lawrence M. Boyd, James E. Van Hoeck, Bradley J. Coates, Jeffrey W. Poyner
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Patent number: 8083744Abstract: Methods and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion are disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion in an unreamed disc space. One instrument is a distractor assembly including a first distractor and a second distractor configured to be inserted in side-by-side relation in the disc space. Fusion cages adapted for insertion into an unreamed disc space are provided to enhance load distribution between adjacent vertebral bodies and lateral stability of the spinal column. The fusion cages may be inserted after distracting the disc space with the distractor assembly. Instruments for preparing the disc space through the inserted fusion cages or for use with the distractor assembly are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John D. Dorchak, J. Kenneth Burkus, Eddie F. Ray, III, John L. White
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Patent number: 8066710Abstract: A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor having a lockable pivotally mounted handle. Another instrument is a template for straddling the dura. A modular distractor is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft with a visualization window disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion. A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.
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Patent number: 8038714Abstract: Intervertebral spacers and methods of promoting fusion bone growth in the space between adjacent vertebrae are provided. The spacers include an elongated body having a first end, a second end and an outer surface. Side walls connect the first and second ends. The elongated body also defines an interior cavity. The side wall defines an opening to the interior cavity in a side of the elongated body. At least one of the first and second ends has a discontinuity, such as a concave surface, for nesting with an adjacent spacer. The methods of promoting fusion bone growth include utilizing the inventive spacers described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence M. Boyd, J. Kenneth Burkus, John D. Dorchak, Bradley T. Estes, Eddie F. Ray, III
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Patent number: 7981156Abstract: Spinal spacers 20 are provided for fusion of a motion segment. The spacers include a load bearing member 21 having a wall 22 sized for engagement within a space between adjacent vertebrae to maintain the space and an effective amount of an osteogenic composition to stimulate osteoinduction. The osteogenic composition includes a substantially pure osteogenic factor in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the load bearing member includes a bone graft impregnated in an osteogenic composition. In another embodiment, the osteogenic composition 30 is packed within a chamber 25 defined in the graft. Any suitable configuration of a bone graft is contemplated, including bone dowels, D-shaped spacers and cortical rings.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2004Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: John Pafford, Lawrence M. Boyd, William F. McKay, Eddie F. Ray, III, James E. Van Hoeck
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Publication number: 20110106263Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallet Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
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Publication number: 20110098819Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallet Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
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Patent number: 7850735Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
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Publication number: 20100262200Abstract: Methods and instrumentation for vertebral interbody fusion are provided. Sleeve assemblies can be provided with a reduced width portion adjacent the distal end to limit the amount of retraction of the surrounding vascular and neural structures required for the procedure. A sleeve assembly can be provided with a guide sleeve removably engaged to a guide sleeve housing. The guide sleeve can be removed during surgery to improve the surgeon's viewing of the operative site while the guide sleeve housing maintains disc space distraction. Methods and instruments for inserting and using the guide sleeve housing are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, James P. Duncan
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Publication number: 20100198226Abstract: A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor having a lockable pivotally mounted handle. Another instrument is a template for straddling the dura. A modular distractor is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft with a visualization window disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion. A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, JR., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, JR.
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Patent number: 7753911Abstract: Methods and instrumentation for vertebral interbody fusion are provided. Sleeve assemblies can be provided with a reduced width portion adjacent the distal end to limit the amount of retraction of the surrounding vascular and neural structures required for the procedure. A sleeve assembly can be provided with a guide sleeve removably engaged to a guide sleeve housing. The guide sleeve can be removed during surgery to improve the surgeon's viewing of the operative site while the guide sleeve housing maintains disc space distraction. Methods and instruments for inserting and using the guide sleeve housing are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, James P. Duncan
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Patent number: 7722618Abstract: A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor having a lockable pivotally mounted handle. Another instrument is a template for straddling the dura. A modular distractor is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft with a visualization window disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion. A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.
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Publication number: 20100057207Abstract: Spinal spacers 20 are provided for fusion of a motion segment. The spacers include a load bearing member 21 having a wall 22 sized for engagement within a space between adjacent vertebrae to maintain the space and an effective amount of an osteogenic composition to stimulate osteoinduction. The osteogenic composition includes a substantially pure osteogenic factor in, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment the load bearing member includes a bone graft impregnated in an osteogenic composition. In another embodiment, the osteogenic composition 30 is packed within a chamber 25 defined in the graft. Any suitable configuration of a bone graft is contemplated, including bone dowels, D-shaped spacers and cortical rings. A spinal spacer 300 for engagement between vertebrae is also provided which includes a body 301 formed of a bone composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Eddie F. Ray, III, Lawrence M. Boyd, James E. Van Hoeck, Bradley J. Coates, Jeffrey W. Poyner
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Patent number: 7621960Abstract: An interbody fusion device for engagement between vertebrae includes a pair of lateral spacers for spacing the vertebrae, and a connecting member adapted to couple together the lateral spacers when inserted between the vertebrae. The connecting member, individual lateral spacers, or the entire spinal spacer can be made of bone in order to promote fusion of the vertebrae. The modular construction permits use of bone segments otherwise unsuitable due to size or strength in stable fusion devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Inventors: Lawrence M. Boyd, Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey Kozak