Patents by Inventor James Bruffey

James Bruffey 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: 12186201
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret E. Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
  • Patent number: 11497624
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Patent number: 11491026
    Abstract: An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
  • Publication number: 20220031472
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret E. Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
  • Patent number: 11090169
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Tojek
  • Publication number: 20210022886
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Publication number: 20200069435
    Abstract: An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
  • Patent number: 10512551
    Abstract: An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
  • Publication number: 20190343655
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Tojek
  • Patent number: 10342674
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: THEKEN SPINE, LLC
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell
  • Patent number: 10265192
    Abstract: An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
  • Publication number: 20180280153
    Abstract: An interbody implant comprises one or more elongate members that have superior and inferior surfaces with a height, and medial and lateral surfaces having a width. The height is set so the implant fits into the intervertebral space. The width is less than the height. The interbody implant has a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration. The interbody implant is inserted into the intervertebral space in the first configuration such that medial and lateral surfaces contact the vertebral bodies, and the interbody implant is then actuated into the second configuration such that superior and inferior surfaces engage the vertebral bodies. Actuation of the implant from the first configuration to the second configuration distracts the vertebral bodies. The implant is actuated into the third configuration where the width of the implant is greater than width of the implant in the first or the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
  • Patent number: 9901464
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Publication number: 20170095352
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell
  • Patent number: 9522069
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage. In some embodiments, there is a rib, and the rotatable member is engaged at one end with the wall and at the other end with the rib. In some embodiments, the spinal cage is provided with holes for screws that can be directed at adjacent vertebrae for fixation. Such a spinal cage can be used with the spin-plate or with the screws. The screws and the spinal cage may have features that cooperate to prevent back-out of the screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Paul Tojek
  • Publication number: 20160317325
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Patent number: 9408721
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Publication number: 20150080973
    Abstract: A delivery instrument for placing an interbody implant into an intervertebral space of a patient comprises a plurality of elongated plates disposed adjacent one another. Each elongated plate has a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is sized and shaped to fit into the intervertebral space, and is configured to engage a vertebral body in the intervertebral space. An expandable member is coupled to the plurality of elongated plates so as to form an enclosed tube that is sized and shaped to receive the interbody implant. The expandable member allows for translation of the plurality of elongated plates relative to one another as the interbody implant passes through the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Spine Innovation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
  • Patent number: 8864829
    Abstract: A spinal cage with a wall extending in a longitudinal direction defining an interior space is disclosed. There is also provided a deployable element in movable relation to the spinal cage. In some embodiments, there is a rib, and the rotatable member is engaged at one end with the wall and at the other end with the rib. In some embodiments, the spinal cage is provided with holes for screws that can be directed at adjacent vertebrae for fixation. Such a spinal cage can be used with the spin-plate or with the screws. The screws and the spinal cage may have features that cooperate to prevent back-out of the screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Erik E. Emstad
  • Patent number: 8545562
    Abstract: An implant may provide a body capable of being fit in an intervertebral space and a spin-plate rotatable with respect to the body. The spin-plate may a blade. The blade may possess grooves in its flat faces, or may be provided with an overhang. The path of the overhang or groove may be such that as the spin-plate advances in its rotation, a vertebra engaged with the blade is drawn toward the body of the implant. Pins may be placed in adjacent vertebrae such as to engage the spin-plate. Surgical methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Theken Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Peter A. Materna, James Bruffey, Bret Hartzell, Dale G. Davison