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).
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Patent number: 12186201Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret E. Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 11497624Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Patent number: 11491026Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
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Publication number: 20220031472Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: James Bruffey, Eric A. Lab, Bret E. Hartzell, Adam C. Sclafani
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Patent number: 11090169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Tojek
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Publication number: 20210022886Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Publication number: 20200069435Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
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Patent number: 10512551Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
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Publication number: 20190343655Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Tojek
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Patent number: 10342674Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: THEKEN SPINE, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell
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Patent number: 10265192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
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Publication number: 20180280153Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli, Urs Weber
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Patent number: 9901464Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Publication number: 20170095352Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell
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Patent number: 9522069Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Andrew Paul Tojek
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Publication number: 20160317325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Patent number: 9408721Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Spine Innovation, LLCInventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Publication number: 20150080973Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Spine Innovation, Inc.Inventors: Robert Eastlack, James Bruffey, Maneesh Bawa, Brian Bowman, Benjamin Arnold, Jude Paganelli
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Patent number: 8864829Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: James Bruffey, Bret E. Hartzell, Erik E. Emstad
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Patent number: 8545562Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Theken Spine, LLCInventors: Peter A. Materna, James Bruffey, Bret Hartzell, Dale G. Davison