Patents by Inventor Erik Wagner

Erik Wagner 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).

  • Publication number: 20170281358
    Abstract: In some embodiments, system and/or method may include an intervertebral implant for a human spine including an upper body, a lower body, first and second expansion members, and an expansion mechanism. A superior surface of the upper body may function to engage a first vertebra of the human spine. An inferior surface of the lower body may function to engage a second vertebra of the human spine. The first expansion member may include at least a first angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. The second expansion member may include at least a second angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. An expansion mechanism may convey, during use, the first and second angled portions in opposing directions increasing a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Erik Wagner, Michael Schular
  • Publication number: 20170258506
    Abstract: An injection device for use in sacroiliac joint stabilization comprises an elongated conduit having a first end and a second end, where the first end includes a first opening and the second end includes a second opening; a carrier member couplable with the conduit and configured to accommodate a guidewire; a tool configured to be at least partially disposed in a bore of the conduit via the second opening, where the tool is configured to urge a hardening material in the bore toward the first end of the conduit; where the first opening of the conduit is configured to be angularly disposed relative to the second opening of the conduit such that the first end directs hardening material in a non-parallel direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Andy J. Redmond, Charles R. Gordon, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20170258498
    Abstract: An anchor device for use in sacroiliac joint stabilization comprises a housing having a bore, one or more apertures, and a threaded outer surface, one or more engagement members at least partially disposed in the housing, where at least one of the one or more engagement members is movable between a retracted position and an extended position such that, when the at least one of the one or more engagement members is in the extended position, the at least one of the one or more engagement members extends through at least one of the one or more apertures, and where, when the at least one of the one or more engagement members is in the extended position, the at least one of the one or more engagement members is configured to engage a cortical wall of a sacrum bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: ANDY J. REDMOND, CHARLES R. GORDON, ERIK WAGNER
  • Patent number: 9492288
    Abstract: In some embodiments, system and/or method may include an intervertebral implant for a human spine including an upper body, a lower body, first and second expansion members, and an expansion mechanism. A superior surface of the upper body may function to engage a first vertebra of the human spine. An inferior surface of the lower body may function to engage a second vertebra of the human spine. The first expansion member may include at least a first angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. The second expansion member may include at least a second angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. An expansion mechanism may convey, during use, the first and second angled portions in opposing directions increasing a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Flexuspine, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik Wagner, Michael Schular
  • Patent number: 8814869
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20140236296
    Abstract: In some embodiments, system and/or method may include an intervertebral implant for a human spine including an upper body, a lower body, first and second expansion members, and an expansion mechanism. A superior surface of the upper body may function to engage a first vertebra of the human spine. An inferior surface of the lower body may function to engage a second vertebra of the human spine. The first expansion member may include at least a first angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. The second expansion member may include at least a second angled portion positionable, during use, between the upper body and the lower body. An expansion mechanism may convey, during use, the first and second angled portions in opposing directions increasing a separation distance between the upper body and the lower body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Erik Wagner, Michael Schular
  • Publication number: 20120158059
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: ZIMMER SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 8128628
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon P. Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Patent number: 7985242
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Extenders may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The extenders may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars. A reducer may be used to achieve reduction of one or more vertebral bodies coupled to a spinal stabilization system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Charlie Forton, Robert J. Jones, Larry Khoo, Michael Landry, Erik Wagner
  • Patent number: 7491218
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Landry, Erik Wagner, Robert Jones, Charles Forton, Larry Khoo
  • Publication number: 20080065070
    Abstract: A spinal plate system that maintains intervertebral spacing and spinal stability is provided. In an embodiment, a spinal compression plate may include two or more plates coupled together form an adjustable-length plate. Compression of a spinal compression plate movement may mimic natural settling of bones in a spine and/or distribute at least a portion of a vertebral load to an implant positioned between two vertebrae. Maintaining at least a portion of the vertebral load on an insert may increase bone growth and increase fusion between an implant and surrounding vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: James Freid, Erik Wagner, Jon Agricola, Alexander Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20080045957
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Landry, Larry Khoo, Erik Wagner, Charles Forton, Robert Jones
  • Publication number: 20080039838
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Landry, Larry Khoo, Erik Wagner, Charles Forton, Robert Jones
  • Publication number: 20080015701
    Abstract: A spinal implant may be made of two or more implant members. In an embodiment, implant members may be joined together by a rotational connection that inhibits separation of the members as well as axial movement of the members relative to each other. Implant members may be coupled together by a pin or pins, adhesive, or other fasteners to inhibit separation and/or rotation of the members relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Javier Garcia, Erik Wagner, David Krueger
  • Publication number: 20080015698
    Abstract: A disc implant is provided which maintains intervertebral spacing and stability of the spine. In an embodiment, a disc implant may include four or more components. Components of the disc implant may include engaging plates and two or more members positioned between the engaging plates. In certain embodiments, a disc implant may include a retainer positioned between one of the engaging plates and one of the members. Complementary portions of the implant components may allow for lateral movement, anteroposterior movement, and/or axial rotation of the engaging members relative to each other during use. In some embodiments, at least one of the members may include a stop to inhibit movement of adjacent vertebrae outside of normal physiological ranges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: James Marino, David Krueger, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20080009864
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Extenders may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The extenders may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars. A reducer may be used to achieve reduction of one or more vertebral bodies coupled to a spinal stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Charlie Forton, Robert Jones, Larry Khoo, Michael Landry, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20070270972
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20070219554
    Abstract: A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patients. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. The collar may be rotated and/or angulated relative to the bone fastener. Detachable members may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The detachable members may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Landry, Larry Khoo, Erik Wagner, Charles Forton, Robert Jones
  • Publication number: 20070213720
    Abstract: A dynamic interbody device for a human spine is provided to stabilize a human spine. In some embodiments, the dynamic interbody device includes a first member and a second member. In some embodiments, dynamic interbody device includes a first member, a second member and a third member. In some embodiments, the dynamic interbody device may include a bridge. The bridge may be used to couple the dynamic interbody device to a posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments, two dynamic interbody devices may be placed in a disc space between vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20060247779
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least two dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices may work in conjunction with the dynamic posterior stabilization systems to allow for movement of vertebrae coupled to the stabilization system. The dynamic posterior stabilization systems may provide resistance to movement that mimics the resistance provided by a normal functional spinal unit. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner