Patents by Inventor Hassan Serhan

Hassan Serhan 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).

  • Regenerative implants for stabilizing the spine and devices for attachment of said implants
    Patent number: 7682392
    Abstract: The invention comprises flat, porous, bioabsorbable implants that are conducive to tissue ingrowth at spinal implantation site, and once absorbed, leave behind a functional ligamentous structure. A preferred material is small intestinal submucosa. Also disclosed are anchoring devices for attaching said implants to the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Paul Mraz, Michael Andrew Slivka, Mike O'Neil
  • Vertebral fusion device and method for using same
    Patent number: 7655010
    Abstract: An intervertebral fusion device includes a body having a proximal portion along a major axis of the body and a distal portion along the major axis, and supporting means at the distal portion. The supporting means supports vertebrae in a distracted position while the vertebrae fuse. At least one of the body and the supporting means has a height distinct from a width, whereby the body or supporting means can distract vertebrae, between which the body or the supporting means has been placed, by rotation of the body or the supporting means about the major axis. A method of fusing vertebrae includes the steps of inserting between two vertebrae an intervertebral fusion device and rotating the body or the supporting means, whereby the vertebrae are supported in a distracted position while the vertebrae fuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Michael Slivka, Thomas M. DiMauro
  • Transdiscal administration of cycline compounds
    Publication number: 20090324558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to administering a doxycycline compound into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Gregory Collins, Laura J. Brown, Jeffrey C. Geesin
  • S-Shaped Interspinous Process Spacer Having Tight Access Offset Hooks
    Publication number: 20090248079
    Abstract: An S-shaped interspinous spacer having a pair of hooks that, upon lateral insertion between opposed spinous process, bear upon the opposed spinous processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Seungkyu Daniel Kwak, Mark Gracia, John Riley Hawkins, Lisa Gilman, John Griffin, Martin A. Reynolds, Hassan Serhan
  • Interspinous Process Spacer Having Tight Access Offset Hooks
    Publication number: 20090248076
    Abstract: An interspinous spacer having a pair of hooks that, upon lateral insertion between opposed spinous process, bear upon the opposed spinous processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Martin A. Reynolds, Lisa Gilman, John Griffin, Hassan Serhan, John Riley Hawkins
  • Transdiscal administration of specific inhibitors of pro-inflammatory cytokines
    Publication number: 20090175943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Transdiscal administration of cycline compounds
    Patent number: 7553827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a cycline compound into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder, Laura J. Brown, Jeffrey C. Geesin
  • Transdiscal administration of anti-TNFalpha antibodies and growth differentiation factors
    Publication number: 20090155364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Mohamed Attawia, Thomas M. DiMauro, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Intervertebral disc with monitoring and adjusting capabilities
    Patent number: 7531002
    Abstract: A prosthetic endplate having articulation surfaces whose relative positions can be post-operatively adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Karl Sutton, Edward John Crowe, Kristy Lynn Davis, Michael O'Neil, Richard Pellegrino, Hassan Serhan
  • Anti-Microbial Implant
    Publication number: 20090088809
    Abstract: Non-load-bearing, drug-eluting components that can be added to load bearing spinal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Alan Fisher, Hassan Serhan, John Riley Haw kins, Michael Andres Slivka
  • Treatment of degenerated disc with autologous cells
    Publication number: 20090068270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to administering autologous uncultured cells into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Mohamed Attawia, Hassan Serhan, Thomas M. DiMauro, Melissa Grace, David Urbahns
  • TETHER TENSIONING INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20090054902
    Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for tensioning a tether. In one embodiment, a tether tensioning device is provided and includes a tensioning mechanism adapted to couple to a tether extending along a path between at least two bone anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. The tensioning mechanism can be adapted to apply a tensioning force to the tether along the path of the tether to thereby move the tether along the path. The device further includes an actuation mechanism movably coupled to the tensioning mechanism such that the actuation mechanism is adapted to effect movement of the tensioning mechanism to control the tensioning force applied to the tether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Mickiewicz, Michael A. Slivka, Matthew Hannen, Michael A. Fisher, Hassan A. Serhan, John Riley Hawkins
  • Spinous Process Spacer Hammock
    Publication number: 20090005873
    Abstract: An interspinous spacer comprising: a) a first brace having an upper throughhole and a lower throughhole, b) a second brace having an upper throughhole and a lower throughhole, c) a ligament having a first end and a second end, wherein the ligament extends from the upper throughhole of the first brace through the upper throughhole of the second brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, Michael J. O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Michael Fisher, John Riley Hawkins
  • INTERNALLY REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC INTERVERTEBRAL DISC IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20080288074
    Abstract: Two techniques to minimize intervertebral disc height loss due to polymer creep following implantation of an elastomeric disc with the use of internal reinforcement are disclosed. The specific devices and methods relate to use of (i) singular or multiple internal reinforcement members to increase construct stiffness, reduce peripheral bulging and corresponding height loss; and (ii) internal elastomer fillers of various shapes which are compounded into the elastomer to share the load and constrain the elastomeric material from excessive deformations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Hassan Serhan, Seung kyu Daniel Kwak, Steve Connolly
  • Transdiscal administration of high affinity anti-MMP inhibitors
    Patent number: 7429378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high affinity antagonist of MMPs into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Thomas M. DiMauro, Mohamed Attawia, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder, Laura J. Brown, Jeffrey C. Geesin
  • INTRA-FACET FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20080234758
    Abstract: A implantable interference device configured for intra-facet placement within a facet joint is provided. The device includes a shank capable of engaging opposing faces of the facet joint. The shank can further include a head extending from a proximal end of the shank wherein the head is configured to engage and/or buttress opposing faces of the joint, and also configured for preventing over-insertion of the device. Optionally, at least a portion of the shank can include or be formed of a fusion-promoting bioactive material. Further, a method for providing fixation of a facet joint by intra-facet placement of an interference device within the facet joint is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Alan Fisher, Hassan A. Serhan, Michael J. O'Neil
  • Transdiscal administration of specific inhibitors of pro-inflammatory cytokines
    Publication number: 20080213261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to injecting a high specificity cytokine antagonist into a diseased intervertebral disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Hassan Serhan, Mohamed Attawia, Sudhakar Kadiyala, David Urbahns, Scott Bruder
  • Anti-osteolytic therapy involving adiponectin
    Patent number: 7399742
    Abstract: This invention is directed to administering an effective amount of adiponectin into an osteolytic region for treating osteolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Mohamed Attawia, Hassan Serhan
  • Kit for Intervertebral Connection System
    Publication number: 20080161855
    Abstract: This invention relates to a kit for an intervertebral connection system comprising an intervertebral motion disc and a ligament having: i) a central portion, ii) first and second end portions, and iii) first and second conformable portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael Andrew Slivka, Christopher T. Fair
  • METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CORRECTING SPINAL DEFORMITIES
    Publication number: 20080154375
    Abstract: Method and devices are provided for correction of spinal deformities. The methods and devices are particularly useful for correcting an abnormal curvature of the spine. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and devices provide a spinal implant that can include a wedged-shape configuration. The wedged implant can be interposed between adjacent vertebrae that form part of an abnormal spinal curvature, thereby realigning the vertebrae and restoring the normal curvature to the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Hassan A. Serhan, Michael A. Slivka