Patents by Inventor Greg H. Lambrecht
Greg H. Lambrecht 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: 8257437Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosus and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Several embodiments cause or allow fibrosus or bony ingrowth in or around the augmentation.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7998213Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a herniated disc by displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the disc are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7959679Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20110106264Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosus and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Several embodiments cause or allow fibrosus or bony ingrowth in or around the augmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2011Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7867278Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Several embodiments cause or allow fibrous or bony ingrowth in or around the augmentation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20090281517Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and, optionally, a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Systems and methods for closing a defect in the anulus are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7563282Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Method of supporting and augmenting a nucleus pulposus by inserting a flexible biocompatible material into the disc space using an anchoring means are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7524333Abstract: Methods of securing an implant within an intervertebral disc are provided. In some embodiments, systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of closing a defect in an anulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc using a barrier are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20080215154Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7258700Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Patent number: 7198047Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a herniated disc by displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the disc are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20040260397Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of closing a defect in an anulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc using a barrier are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20040030392Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Method of supporting and augmenting a nucleus pulposus by inserting a flexible biocompatible material into the disc space using an anchoring means are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Greg. H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Publication number: 20020151979Abstract: Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2001Publication date: October 17, 2002Inventors: Greg H. Lambrecht, Robert Kevin Moore, Jacob Einhorn