Patents by Inventor Frank Castro

Frank Castro 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: 20200046513
    Abstract: A joint arthrodesis system adapted for use in joint surgeries. Among other things, the joint implant has an anterior cutting edge and a rotatable cutter supported by a rotatable shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Publication number: 20190314171
    Abstract: A joint implant system adapted for use in joint surgeries. Among other things, the joint implant has an anterior cutting edge and a rotatable cutter supported by a rotatable shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 10016279
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, end cap and spacer combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 9456907
    Abstract: The present invention is an extendable surgical implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 9402734
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, end cap and spacer combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Publication number: 20160095711
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, end cap and spacer combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 9011540
    Abstract: A spinal implant and an overlay for interlocking with the face of the implant. Grooves and/or channels of the overlay interlock with the face of the implant. The overlay assists in securing the implant within the surgically created cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8986383
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, connector and end cap combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8673006
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal wedge-like braces. The series of braces includes a centralized brace, a first set of braces extending in a first direction away from the centralized brace and a second set of braces extending in a second direction away from the centralized brace. Embodiments of the current cage also include first and second lateral brakes and an end cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8475533
    Abstract: A system, stabilizer and method for assisting the inhibition of the inward advancement of the surgically implanted spinal implant. The current system, stabilizer and method are particularly useful with spinal cages or other implants having one or more apertures about their perimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: IGIP, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8361149
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal wedge-like dividers. The series of dividers includes a generally horizontal divider, a first set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal and a second set of dividers diverging away from the horizontal. Embodiments of the current cage can further include brakes, bars and superior and inferior plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8246683
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Universal corner posts and one or more lateral universal posts are connected with a series of trapezoidal-like dividers. Embodiments of the cage can also include grips and superior and inferior plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8226718
    Abstract: The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances. Embodiments of the current invention can include brakes, superior and inferior plates which assist with the fixation of the implant to vertebral bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Publication number: 20120116457
    Abstract: A stabilizer for receiving an end of a spinal implant. The stabilizer includes a gap that creates a socket for receiving the spinal implant. Bodies of the stabilizer are manufactured in a plurality of shapes. A cover is capable of blocking egress of the spinal implant from the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8167945
    Abstract: A doughnut-like lumbosacral or intervertebral implant including an asymmetrical opening surrounded by a series of load-bearing curvatures. The doughnut-like implant can include a detachable connector. Preferred embodiments of the doughnut-like implant can include tapered lateral annular-like sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Publication number: 20120004730
    Abstract: The present invention is a spinal implant that can be inserted into a surgically created cavity of one or more regions of the mammalian spine. Among other things, the biocompatible implant and end cap or biocompatible implant, connector and end cap combinations can assist with the restoration of the normal anatomic spinal alignment and spinal stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8075620
    Abstract: A doughnut-like lumbosacral or intervertebral implant having an asymmetrical opening surrounded by a series of load bearing sections of distinct curvatures. The doughnut-like implant can include a forwardly projecting arm and plate combination. Preferred embodiments of the doughnut-like implant can include tapered lateral annular-like sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cardinalspine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8016887
    Abstract: A spinal implant and an overlay for interlocking with the face of the spinal implant. Grooves and/or channels of the overlay interlock with the face of the implant. The overlay assists in securing the implant within the surgically created cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 8002832
    Abstract: The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro
  • Patent number: 7942932
    Abstract: The present invention is a brace or spinal implant that can be inserted into vertebra that has had a cavity surgically created therein. The trapezoidal shaped spinal implant includes an opening that allows the surgical team to view the dura mater prior to packing the implant with osteogenic substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Cardinal Spine, LLC
    Inventor: Frank Castro