Patents by Inventor Hubert W. Pfabe

Hubert W. Pfabe 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).

  • Patent number: 9545250
    Abstract: A retractor for use in spinal surgery comprises a frame including a ring member defining a generally central interior space. A plurality of blades is releasably supported respectively to slidable arms each supported on the ring member for individual translational movement relative to the ring member. The blades define an initial substantially enclosed opening that is expandable for use in a surgical procedure. A clutch mechanism supported on the ring member is associated with each arm to individually selectively engage each such arm with a rotatable main gear such that upon rotation of the main gear by a single actuator any one, all or any desired combination of arms may be translated relative to the ring member to move the blades and expand the opening in one or more selected desired directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc
    Inventors: Hubert W. Pfabe, Thomas R. Rainey
  • Patent number: 9498200
    Abstract: A retractor for use in spinal surgery comprises a frame including a ring member defining a generally central interior space. A plurality of blades is releasably supported respectively to slidable arms each supported on the ring member for individual translational movement relative to the ring member. The blades define an initial substantially enclosed opening that is expandable for use in a surgical procedure. A clutch mechanism supported on the ring member is associated with each arm to individually selectively engage each such arm with a rotatable main gear such that upon rotation of the main gear by a single actuator any one, all or any desired combination of arms may be translated relative to the ring member to move the blades and expand the opening in one or more selected desired directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Hubert W. Pfabe, Thomas R. Rainey
  • Patent number: 8968405
    Abstract: An interbody fusion device is provided that includes an interbody cage, a fixation system and an actuation mechanism to deploy one or more blades. The cage acts as an intervertebral spacer and provides resistance to the compressive loads in the spinal column. The fixation system includes an anchor and a ramp. These components could be manufactured from various medical grade materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Incite Innovation LLC
    Inventors: John M. Kirwan, R. Quinn Brown, Hubert W. Pfabe
  • Publication number: 20140336468
    Abstract: A retractor for use in spinal surgery comprises a frame including a ring member defining a generally central interior space. A plurality of blades is releasably supported respectively to slidable arms each supported on the ring member for individual translational movement relative to the ring member. The blades define an initial substantially enclosed opening that is expandable for use in a surgical procedure. A clutch mechanism supported on the ring member is associated with each arm to individually selectively engage each such arm with a rotatable main gear such that upon rotation of the main gear by a single actuator any one, all or any desired combination of arms may be translated relative to the ring member to move the blades and expand the opening in one or more selected desired directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Hubert W. Pfabe, Thomas R. Rainey
  • Publication number: 20140336471
    Abstract: A retractor for use in spinal surgery comprises a frame including a ring member defining a generally central interior space. A plurality of blades is releasably supported respectively to slidable arms each supported on the ring member for individual translational movement relative to the ring member. The blades define an initial substantially enclosed opening that is expandable for use in a surgical procedure. A clutch mechanism supported on the ring member is associated with each arm to individually selectively engage each such arm with a rotatable main gear such that upon rotation of the main gear by a single actuator any one, all or any desired combination of arms may be translated relative to the ring member to move the blades and expand the opening in one or more selected desired directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Hubert W. Pfabe, Thomas R. Rainey
  • Patent number: 8727975
    Abstract: A retractor for use in spinal surgery comprises a frame including a ring member defining a generally central interior space. A plurality of blades is releasably supported respectively to slidable arms each supported on the ring member for individual translational movement relative to the ring member. The blades define an initial substantially enclosed opening that is expandable for use in a surgical procedure. A clutch mechanism supported on the ring member is associated with each arm to individually selectively engage each such arm with a rotatable main gear such that upon rotation of the main gear by a single actuator any one, all or any desired combination of arms may be translated relative to the ring member to move the blades and expand the opening in one or more selected desired directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Hubert W. Pfabe, Thomas R. Rainey
  • Patent number: 8460388
    Abstract: A spinal interbody device is provided having a cage and an anchor. The cage includes a center portion with a first surface and a second surface. A first arm and a second arm extend from the center portion with the first arm having a pair of first projections and the second arm having a pair of second projections. The pair of first projections and the pair of second projections are disposed on opposing sides of an open side. The anchor includes a blade that is movable between a first position and a second position. The blade is disposed to engage the first surface and deflect as the anchor is moved from the first position to the second position. Wherein the blade is at least partially disposed between one of the pair of first projections and the center portion when the anchor is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Incite Innovation LLC
    Inventors: John M. Kirwan, R. Quinn Brown, Hubert W. Pfabe
  • Publication number: 20130110242
    Abstract: A spinal interbody device is provided having a cage and an anchor. The cage includes a center portion with a first surface and a second surface. A first arm and a second arm extend from the center portion with the first arm having a pair of first projections and the second arm having a pair of second projections. The pair of first projections and the pair of second projections are disposed on opposing sides of an open side. The anchor includes a blade that is movable between a first position and a second position. The blade is disposed to engage the first surface and deflect as the anchor is moved from the first position to the second position. Wherein the blade is at least partially disposed between one of the pair of first projections and the center portion when the anchor is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: INCITE INNOVATION
    Inventors: John M. Kirwan, R. Quinn Brown, Hubert W. Pfabe
  • Publication number: 20100185289
    Abstract: An interbody fusion device is provided that includes an interbody cage, a fixation system and an actuation mechanism to deploy one or more blades. The cage acts as an intervertebral spacer and provides resistance to the compressive loads in the spinal column. The fixation system includes an anchor and a ramp. These components could be manufactured from various medical grade materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: INCITE INNOVATION LLC
    Inventors: John M. Kirwan, R. Quinn Brown, Hubert W. Pfabe