Patents by Inventor Ian Burgess
Ian Burgess 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: 7967844Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7951169Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7763051Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, including flexion, extension, lateral bending, and axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7658752Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: DePay Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7386945Abstract: A sole for a shoe to increase circulation in the wearer's foot during forefoot intensive activities. The sole includes a midsole having at least one protrusion disposed in a forefoot region thereof and a plate having at least one receptacle disposed therein wherein the plate is fixedly attached to the midsole such that the receptacle aligns with the protrusion. The diameter of the receptacle is approximately equal to the diameter of the protrusion, so that the protrusions flex within the receptacles in a trampoline-like fashion. An outsole is fixedly attached to the plate and the midsole, wherein the outsole is disposed underneath the entire length of the sole. A forefoot region of the outsole includes an exterior portion and a softer interior portion. Several projections are disposed on the softer interior portion to provide additional pressure points in the sole.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Reebok International Ltd.Inventor: Ian Burgess
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Publication number: 20070173935Abstract: This invention is directed to an intra-operative technique to improve attachment and/or prevent expulsion of nucleus pulposus replacement/augmentation devices and/or to seal fissures in the annulus fibrosus of intervertebral discs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: Michael O'Neil, Ian Burgess, Jeffrey Sutton
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Publication number: 20070100454Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral disc prosthesis in a patient comprises selecting a superior and inferior endplates from a plurality of endplates having different endplate features. The different endplate features include different structural and material composition features. In addition, a core is selected from a plurality of cores having different core features such as different structural and material composition features. In one embodiment, the core is a composite core comprised of a first material and a different second material. After the endplates and core are selected, the intervertebral disc prosthesis is assembled with the selected core positioned between the selected endplates. The assembled intervertebral disc prosthesis is then positioned on an insertion tool and implanted in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Ian Burgess, Matthew Parsons
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Patent number: 7156849Abstract: A rod reduction device is provided having a reduction nut adapted to mate to the rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant, and a driver tool that is effective to engage the reduction nut such that rotation of the driver tool rotates the reduction nut to reduce a rod positioned between the reduction nut and within the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant into the rod-seating portion of the head of the spinal implant. The driver tool can include a support 32 formed on a distal end thereof that is adapted to be disposed within the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant to prevent the rod-receiving head of the implant from collapsing during use of the rod reduction device.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: William L. Dunbar, Chris Rybicki, Ian Burgess, Ron Sacher
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Publication number: 20060282078Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Publication number: 20060282079Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Publication number: 20060282075Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Publication number: 20060282077Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal column. In certain exemplary embodiments, methods and devices are provided for substantially controlling or providing resistance to movement, e.g., flexion, extension, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation, of the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2005Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Robert Labrom, Amie Borgstrom, William Dunbar, SeungKyu Daniel Kwak, John Riley Hawkins, Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, Lutz Biedermann, Wilfried Matthis
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Patent number: 7125426Abstract: A spinal anchor assembly for securing a fixation element includes an anchor element and a twist-in cap. The anchor element is configured for attachment to a bone, typically by comprising a mono- or polyaxial screw or hook, and includes a proximal portion having an open slot for receiving the fixation element and having radially inwardly protruding flange segments. The twist-in cap is received in and closes the open slot. The proximal portion of the anchor and the cap are adapted to twist-lock together by a partial rotation of the cap from an open position to a closed position to cover the slot so as to capture the fixation element and to lock the cap in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: DePuy Spine SARLInventors: Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, George Joseph Ross, Christopher Sicvol, Frank Bono
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Publication number: 20060235393Abstract: An assembly such as an anchor screw, bone plate, offset hook, post, transverse connector or other spinal anchor for anchoring to bone and clamping a linkage such as a rod, wire cable or the like. The assembly has a top member with an open slot to receive the linkage, and a twist-lock closure cap to close the open end, capturing the linkage in the slot. One closure cap fits over and around the top member, with a set of segmented protrusions that extend through a corresponding set of protruding flange segments spaced about the circumference of the top member. The cap is configured to rotate and lock against the top member like a flange-locking bayonet mount when turned through a limited degree of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Frank Bono, George Ross, Christopher Sicvol, Ian Burgess
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Patent number: 7081117Abstract: An assembly such as an anchor screw, bone plate, offset hook, post, transverse connector or other spinal anchor for anchoring to bone and clamping a linkage such as a rod, wire cable or the like. The assembly has a top member with an open slot to receive the linkage, and a twist-lock closure cap to close the open end, capturing the linkage in the slot. One closure cap fits over and around the top member, with a set of segmented protrusions that extend through a corresponding set of protruding flange segments spaced about the circumference of the top member. The cap is configured to rotate and lock against the top member like a flange-locking bayonet mount when turned through a limited degree of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: DePuy Acromed, Inc.Inventors: Frank Scott Bono, George Joseph Ross, Christopher Werner Sicvol, Ian Burgess
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Publication number: 20050177154Abstract: A spinal anchor assembly for securing a fixation element includes an anchor element and a twist-in cap. The anchor element is configured for attachment to a bone, typically by comprising a mono- or polyaxial screw or hook, and includes a proximal portion having an open slot for receiving the fixation element and having radially inwardly protruding flange segments. The twist-in cap is received in and closes the open slot. The proximal portion of the anchor and the cap are adapted to twist-lock together by a partial rotation of the cap from an open position to a closed position to cover the slot so as to capture the fixation element and to lock the cap in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Missoum Moumene, Ian Burgess, George Ross, Christopher Sicvol, Frank Bono
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Publication number: 20050101566Abstract: Fluid compositions for the eradication or control of arthropods comprise a dispersion of at least one siloxane compound as an emulsion in a water continuous phase and having a dispersed particle size in the range 1 to 10 nm, preferably 10 to 50 nm. In a preferred embodiment the siloxane compound or compounds in the dispersed phase comprise from 50 to 99.9 percent by volume of one or more volatile siloxanes with the remainder one or more non-volatile siloxanes. The dispersed phase may have from 0.1 to 15 percent by volume of one or more non-volative siloxanes and from 97.1 to 95.5 percent by volume of one or more volatile siloxanes. The non-volative siloxane is preferably a linear siloxane such as dimethicone or dimethiconol and the volatile siloxane is a cyclic siloxane such as cyclopentasiloxane or cyclomethicone. Arthropods are controlled or eradicated by applying the fluid compositions to a surface which carries, or is believed to carry, arthropods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2002Publication date: May 12, 2005Inventors: Ian Burgess, Jayne Ansell
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Publication number: 20050091881Abstract: A sole for a shoe to increase circulation in the wearer's foot during forefoot intensive activities. The sole includes a midsole having at least one protrusion disposed in a forefoot region thereof and a plate having at least one receptacle disposed therein wherein the plate is fixedly attached to the midsole such that the receptacle aligns with the protrusion. The diameter of the receptacle is approximately equal to the diameter of the protrusion, so that the protrusions flex within the receptacles in a trampoline-like fashion. An outsole is fixedly attached to the plate and the midsole, wherein the outsole is disposed underneath the entire length of the sole. A forefoot region of the outsole includes an exterior portion and a softer interior portion. Several projections are disposed on the softer interior portion to provide additional pressure points in the sole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2003Publication date: May 5, 2005Inventor: Ian Burgess
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Publication number: 20050033296Abstract: An assembly such as an anchor screw, bone plate, offset hook, post, transverse connector or other spinal anchor for anchoring to bone and clamping a linkage such as a rod, wire cable or the like. The assembly has a top member with an open slot to receive the linkage, and a twist-lock closure cap to close the open end, capturing the linkage in the slot. One closure cap fits over and around the top member, with a set of segmented protrusions that extend through a corresponding set of protruding flange segments spaced about the circumference of the top member. The cap is configured to rotate and lock against the top member like a flange-locking bayonet mount when turned through a limited degree of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: Frank Bono, George Ross, Christopher Sicvol, Ian Burgess
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Publication number: 20040254576Abstract: A rod reduction device is provided having a reduction nut adapted to mate to the rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant, and a driver tool that is effective to engage the reduction nut such that rotation of the driver tool rotates the reduction nut to reduce a rod positioned between the reduction nut and within the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant into the rod-seating portion of the head of the spinal implant. The driver tool can include a support 32 formed on a distal end thereof that is adapted to be disposed within the rod-receiving head of a spinal implant to prevent the rod-receiving head of the implant from collapsing during use of the rod reduction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: DEPUY ACROMED, INC.Inventors: William L. Dunbar, Chris Rybicki, Ian Burgess, Ron Sacher