Patents by Inventor James C. Robinson

James C. Robinson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240423813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant fusion device and a method of manufacturing an implant fusion device. More particularly an orthopedic or spinal implant configured to be implanted between adjacent vertebrae or within a gap in a bone or between bones, the device having a manufactured body structure simulating the physical characteristics of trabecular bone, but with improved osteoinductive features on the exterior surface wherein the device is fabricated using 3D printing. Alternatively, the implant may be made through 3D printing in a manner that results in a relatively or completely solid structure, but with a surface that mimics trabecular bone structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240423804
    Abstract: The method of making a spinal implant fusion device has the steps of: fabricating an implant body structure using 3D printing to create the implant body structure; additively building the body structure having a superior load bearing surface and an inferior load bearing surface and a wall structure; and wherein the body structure has at least a portion of the body structure having a lattice of interconnected struts forming porous walls with openings or passages extending inwardly from an exterior surface forming a porous or open portion with a void volume to solid mass volume greater than 10 percent, preferably greater than 25 percent. Alternatively, the 3D printed structure may be completely or substantially solid with a surface structure comprised of the interconnected arcs that are raised, or created like troughs that appear to be cut into the surface but were created through 3D printing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 12016990
    Abstract: A surgical drain system for use during and following surgery is provided. A collection reservoir is placed in fluid communication with the body of a user through a collection port. A pump creates a vacuum pressure to urge fluid into the collection reservoir. Fluid exits the collection reservoir through a drain port. A drain mechanism allows air to come into the collection reservoir through an air intake aperture and collected fluid to leave the reservoir simultaneously. The drain system can be worn beneath clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SPECTRUM SPINE IP HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20240081955
    Abstract: An implant device configured to be at least partially in contact with bone on implantation has an improved osteoinductive feature to enhance new bone formation. The implant device has one or more bone growth surfaces extending from a structurally solid feature of the implant device. The one or more bone growth surfaces are configured to mimic adult trabecular bone by having trenches, grooves or surface recesses or prominences exhibiting numerous structural elements or walls not perpendicular to the surface that are non-coplanar or arched extending 20 to 500 microns in depth having an increasing inclination from the surface extending inwardly and not parallel to opposing or adjacent walls forming a random or non-random network. The one or more bone growth surfaces configured to mimic trabecular bone have discernable nano features on the structural elements or walls exhibiting nano scale features of less than 200 nano meters within the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: James C. Robinson, Timothy Ganey
  • Publication number: 20240074872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant fusion device and a method of manufacturing an implant fusion device. More particularly an orthopedic or spinal implant configured to be implanted between adjacent vertebrae or within a gap in a bone or between bones, the device having a manufactured body structure simulating the physical characteristics of trabecular bone, but with improved osteoinductive features on the exterior surface wherein the device is fabricated using 3D printing. Alternatively, the implant may be made through 3D printing in a manner that results in a relatively or completely solid structure, but with a surface that mimics trabecular bone structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20230414375
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant fusion device and a method of manufacturing an implant fusion device. More particularly an orthopedic or spinal implant configured to be implanted between adjacent vertebrae or within a gap in a bone or between bones, the device having a manufactured body structure simulating the physical characteristics of trabecular bone, but with improved osteoinductive features on the exterior surface wherein the device is fabricated using 3D printing. Alternatively, the implant may be made through 3D printing in a manner that results in a relatively or completely solid structure, but with a surface that mimics trabecular bone structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20230414368
    Abstract: An implant device configured to be at least partially in contact with bone on implantation and having an improved osteoinductive feature to enhance new bone formation. The implant device has one or more bone growth surfaces extending from a structurally solid feature of the implant device. The one or more bone growth surfaces are configured to mimic adult trabecular bone by having recesses and prominences. The recesses extend 10 to 500 microns in depth and may have an increasing inclination from the surface extending inwardly and not parallel to opposing or adjacent walls. The one or more bone growth surfaces form a random and/or non-random network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James C. Robinson, Timothy Ganey
  • Patent number: 11771528
    Abstract: An implant device configured to be at least partially in contact with bone on implantation has an improved osteoinductive feature to enhance new bone formation. The implant device has one or more bone growth surfaces extending from a structurally solid feature of the implant device. The one or more bone growth surfaces are configured to mimic adult trabecular bone by having trenches, grooves or surface recesses or prominences exhibiting numerous structural elements or walls not perpendicular to the surface that are non-coplanar or arched extending 20 to 500 microns in depth having an increasing inclination from the surface extending inwardly and not parallel to opposing or adjacent walls forming a random or non-random network. The one or more bone growth surfaces configured to mimic trabecular bone have discernable nano features on the structural elements or walls exhibiting nano scale features of less than 200 nano meters within the network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James C. Robinson, Timothy Ganey
  • Patent number: 11617657
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11590000
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially there between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11523915
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210393867
    Abstract: A surgical drain system for use during and following surgery is provided. A collection reservoir is placed in fluid communication with the body of a user through a collection port. A pump creates a vacuum pressure to urge fluid into the collection reservoir. Fluid exits the collection reservoir through a drain port. A drain mechanism allows air to come into the collection reservoir through an air intake aperture and collected fluid to leave the reservoir simultaneously. The drain system can be worn beneath clothes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11141512
    Abstract: A surgical drain system for use during and following surgery is provided. A collection reservoir is placed in fluid communication with the body of a user through a collection port. A pump creates a vacuum pressure to urge fluid into the collection reservoir. Fluid exits the collection reservoir through a drain port. A drain mechanism allows air to come into the collection reservoir through an air intake aperture and collected fluid to leave the reservoir simultaneously. The drain system can be worn beneath clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210259849
    Abstract: An expandable inter-body fusion device is presented. The expandable inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: James C. Robinson, John E. Pendleton
  • Patent number: 11083595
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11051951
    Abstract: An expandable inter-body fusion device is presented. The expandable inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James C. Robinson, John E. Pendleton
  • Publication number: 20210030557
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20210022885
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Patent number: 10888431
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Spectrum Spine IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James C. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200261241
    Abstract: An expandable, adjustable inter-body fusion device is presented. The inter-body fusion device can have a first plate, a second plate, and an insert positioned substantially therebetween the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the insert define an interior cavity. Moving the insert longitudinally with respect to the first and second plates increases or decreases the distance of the first plate with respect to the second plate, effectively expanding the inter-body fusion device and increasing the volume of the interior cavity. The angle between the first plate and the second plate is selectively adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventor: James C. Robinson