Patents by Inventor Eric J. Kovach

Eric J. Kovach 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).

  • Vertebral facet joint drill and method of use
    Patent number: 9743937
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach
  • VERTEBRAL FACET JOINT DRILL AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20150257773
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach
  • Method of using a vertebral facet joint drill
    Patent number: 9060787
    Abstract: Methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra using a vertebral facet joint drill tool are provided. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach
  • Vertebral facet joint drill and method of use
    Patent number: 8652137
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach
  • METHOD OF USING A VERTEBRAL FACET JOINT DRILL
    Publication number: 20120310244
    Abstract: Methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra using a vertebral facet joint drill tool are provided. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach
  • VERTEBRAL FACET JOINT DRILL AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20080208249
    Abstract: Devices and methods for creating holes in the articular process of the vertebra are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a drill head comprising a frame, punch arm with punch tip and opposing plate. Methods of using the resulting holes to anchor or stabilize facet joint prosthesis, and also altering the spacing and motion at the facet joints of the vertebral column, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Jason Blain, Eric J. Kovach