Patents by Inventor Greg Foreman

Greg Foreman 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).

  • Fusion methods using autologous stem cells
    Patent number: 9295564
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in spinal fusion procedures. An exemplary interbody fusion device includes a synthetic non-metallic radiolucent interbody spacer having an opening formed between its top and bottom surfaces. A cancellous allograft plug is configured to be disposed within the opening formed in the spacer. The cancellous allograft plug can be reconstituted with a material that will help to facilitate fusion of the vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Greg Foreman, Kevin Dunworth, Robert J. Jones
  • FUSION METHODS USING AUTOLOGOUS STEM CELLS
    Publication number: 20090105825
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in spinal fusion procedures. An exemplary interbody fusion device includes a synthetic non-metallic radiolucent interbody spacer having an opening formed between its top and bottom surfaces. A cancellous allograft plug is configured to be disposed within the opening formed in the spacer. The cancellous allograft plug can be reconstituted with a material that will help to facilitate fusion of the vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Greg Foreman, Kevin Dunworth, Robert J. Jones