Patents by Inventor Guntmar H. Eisen
Guntmar H. Eisen 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: 10363071Abstract: The present invention provides interspinous vertebral and lumbosacral stabilization devices, and methods of using these devices for treating spinal instability conditions. The invention includes interspinous vertebral stabilization devices adapted for placement between the spinous processes of two or more adjacent vertebrae. The invention also includes lumbar stabilization devices adapted to be placed between a lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, including the first sacral vertebra (S1), to stabilize the lumbosacral region of a patient, and method for using such devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Gary L. Lowery, Frank T. Trautwein, Guntmar H. Eisen, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 10194956Abstract: Implantable devices are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and the lumbosacral region of a patient. The devices can comprise an interspinous flexible spacer body having a substantially U-shape comprising a superior section, inferior section, and a midsection extending therebetween. The superior and/or inferior sections can include a pair of lateral walls configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra. Fixation caps can be provided for securing a spinous process of a vertebra to the flexible spacer body. To secure the flexible spacer body between the lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, an anchor assembly is provided. Also provided are methods of using the implantable devices to stabilize a patient's spine.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Marc R. Viscogliosi, David I. Biondo
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Patent number: 10092329Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Frank Trautwein, Bernhard Holtkamp, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Markus Salvermoser, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen
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Patent number: 9737316Abstract: A method and system are provided for preparing an interspinous space to receive an implantable device. The system may comprise a cutting tool guide having a guiding surface for directing a cutting tool therethrough and a holder for positioning the cutting tool guide relative to the interspinous space. The holder may be configured to adjustably attach to at least one of a pair of spinous processes defining the interspinous space.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Rudolf Bertagnoli, Guntmar H. Eisen, Nina Kudielka, Frank T. Trautwein, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20170095274Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Frank TRAUTWEIN, Bernhard HOLTKAMP, Rudolf BERTAGNOLI, Markus SALVERMOSER, Gary L. LOWERY, Guntmar H. Eisen
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Patent number: 9522018Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Frank Trautwein, Bernhard Holtkamp, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Markus Salvermoser, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen
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Publication number: 20160331417Abstract: Implantable devices are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and the lumbosacral region of a patient. The devices can comprise an interspinous flexible spacer body having a substantially U-shape comprising a superior section, inferior section, and a midsection extending therebetween. The superior and/or inferior sections can include a pair of lateral walls configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra. Fixation caps can be provided for securing a spinous process of a vertebra to the flexible spacer body. To secure the flexible spacer body between the lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, an anchor assembly is provided. Also provided are methods of using the implantable devices to stabilize a patient's spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Marc R. Viscogliosi, David I. Biondo
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Patent number: 9402657Abstract: Implantable devices are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and the lumbosacral region of a patient. The devices can comprise an interspinous flexible spacer body having a substantially U-shape comprising a superior section, inferior section, and a midsection extending therebetween. The superior and/or inferior sections can include a pair of lateral walls configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra. Fixation caps can be provided for securing a spinous process of a vertebra to the flexible spacer body. To secure the flexible spacer body between the lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, an anchor assembly is provided. Also provided are methods of using the implantable devices to stabilize a patient's spine.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Marc R. Viscogliosi, David I. Biondo
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Publication number: 20160045230Abstract: The present invention provides interspinous vertebral and lumbosacral stabilization devices, and methods of using these devices for treating spinal instability conditions. The invention includes interspinous vertebral stabilization devices adapted for placement between the spinous processes of two or more adjacent vertebrae. The invention also includes lumbar stabilization devices adapted to be placed between a lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, including the first sacral vertebra (S1), to stabilize the lumbosacral region of a patient, and method for using such devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Gary L. LOWERY, Frank T. TRAUTWEIN, Guntmar H. EISEN, Marc R. VISCOGLIOSI
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Patent number: 9173746Abstract: The present invention provides interspinous vertebral and lumbosacral stabilization devices, and methods of using these devices for treating spinal instability conditions. The invention includes interspinous vertebral stabilization devices adapted for placement between the spinous processes of two or more adjacent vertebrae. The invention also includes lumbar stabilization devices adapted to be placed between a lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, including the first sacral vertebra (S1), to stabilize the lumbosacral region of a patient, and method for using such devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Gary L. Lowery, Frank T. Trautwein, Guntmar H. Eisen, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20150223827Abstract: A method and system are provided for preparing an interspinous space to receive an implantable device. The system may comprise a cutting tool guide having a guiding surface for directing a cutting tool therethrough and a holder for positioning the cutting tool guide relative to the interspinous space. The holder may be configured to adjustably attach to at least one of a pair of spinous processes defining the interspinous space.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Rudolf Bertagnoli, Guntmar H. Eisen, Nina Schurrer, Frank T. Trautwein, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20150216567Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Frank TRAUTWEIN, Bernhard HOLTKAMP, Rudolf BERTAGNOLI, Markus SALVERMOSER, Gary L. LOWERY, Guntmar H. EISEN
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Patent number: 9011441Abstract: A method and system are provided for preparing an interspinous space to receive an implantable device. The system may comprise a cutting tool guide having a guiding surface for directing a cutting tool therethrough and a holder for positioning the cutting tool guide relative to the interspinous space. The holder may be configured to adjustably attach to at least one of a pair of spinous processes defining the interspinous space.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Paradigm Spine, L.L.C.Inventors: Rudolf Bertagnoli, Guntmar H. Eisen, Nina Schurrer, Frank T. Trautwein, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Patent number: 8920473Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Bernhard Holtkamp, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Markus Salvermoser, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen
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Publication number: 20140074167Abstract: Implantable devices are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and the lumbosacral region of a patient. The devices can comprise an interspinous flexible spacer body having a substantially U-shape comprising a superior section, inferior section, and a midsection extending therebetween. The superior and/or inferior sections can include a pair of lateral walls configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra. Fixation caps can be provided for securing a spinous process of a vertebra to the flexible spacer body. To secure the flexible spacer body between the lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, an anchor assembly is provided. Also provided are methods of using the implantable devices to stabilize a patient's spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventors: Frank T. TRAUTWEIN, Gary L. LOWERY, Guntmar H. EISEN, Rudolf BERTAGNOLI, Marc R. VISCOGLIOSI, David I. BIONDO
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Patent number: 8470000Abstract: Implantable devices are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and the lumbosacral region of a patient. The devices can comprise an interspinous flexible spacer body having a substantially U-shape comprising a superior section, inferior section, and a midsection extending therebetween. The superior and/or inferior sections can include a pair of lateral walls configured to engage a spinous process of a vertebra. Fixation caps can be provided for securing a spinous process of a vertebra to the flexible spacer body. To secure the flexible spacer body between the lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, an anchor assembly is provided. Also provided are methods of using the implantable devices to stabilize a patient's spine.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen, Rudolf Bertagnoli, Marc R. Viscogliosi, David I. Biondo
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Patent number: 8328848Abstract: The present invention provides interspinous vertebral and lumbosacral stabilization devices, and methods of using these devices for treating spinal instability conditions. The invention includes interspinous vertebral stabilization devices adapted for placement between the spinous processes of two or more adjacent vertebrae. The invention also includes lumbar stabilization devices adapted to be placed between a lumbar vertebra and an adjacent vertebra, including the first sacral vertebra (S1), to stabilize the lumbosacral region of a patient, and method for using such devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Gary L. Lowery, Frank T. Trautwein, Guntmar H. Eisen, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20080312693Abstract: A functionally dynamic stabilization unit and system for treatment of spinal instability are provided. Each unit, and collectively, the system, is configured to control flexion, extension and translation of the affected unstable vertebral area, thereby stabilizing the vertebral segments by restoring normal function. This is achieved by providing a unit and system that allow for lateral bending, axial compression, rotation, anterior segmental height adjustment, and posterior segmental height adjustment. The unit and system provide sufficient segmental stiffness, while also limiting, or controlling, the range of motion (i.e., sufficient stiffness in the neutral or active zone, while limiting or preventing motion outside of the active zone) to stabilize the vertebral segments. In use, the system mimics the natural movement of the normal spine. Furthermore, the system includes a rigid, fusion-promoting coupler configured for use in an adjacent level, or as a substitute for the functionally dynamic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Bernhard Holtkamp, Rudolph Bertagnoli, Markus Salvermoser, Gary L. Lowery, Guntmar H. Eisen
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Patent number: D606195Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Guntmar H. Eisen, Ralf Riesinger, Frank T. Trautwein