Patents by Inventor James J. Bindseil

James J. Bindseil 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).

  • Bone implants and methods of making same
    Patent number: 7351262
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises a plurality of pieces of bone and a flexible mechanism including one or more flexible, elongate, biocompatible connectors interconnecting the pieces of bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, T. Andrew Simonton, Cary R. Reeves, William F. McKay, Eddie F. Ray
  • Fusion implant and method of making same
    Patent number: 7252685
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises at least one structural member combined with at least one flexible planar member to retain the at least one structural member to form the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, William F. McKay, Cary R. Reeves, T. Andrew Simonton, Eddie F. Ray
  • Bone implants and methods of making same
    Publication number: 20040249464
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises a plurality of pieces of bone and a flexible mechanism including one or more flexible, elongate, biocompatible connectors interconnecting the pieces of bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, T. Andrew Simonton, Cary R. Reeves, William F. McKay, Eddie F. Ray
  • Fusion implant and method of making same
    Publication number: 20040249471
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises at least one structural member combined with at least one flexible planar member to retain the at least one structural member to form the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, William F. McKay, Cary R. Reeves, T. Andrew Simonton, Eddie F. Ray
  • Bone strip implants and method of making same
    Publication number: 20040249463
    Abstract: The present invention provides an implant for use in fusing adjacent bony structures. The implant comprises a plurality of bone pieces formed into at least one load bearing layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: James J. Bindseil, T. Andrew Simonton, Cary R. Reeves, William F. McKay, Eddie F. Ray
  • Spinal fixation system and method
    Publication number: 20040210216
    Abstract: A device and method of attaching an elongated rod to different vertebral members to form a spinal fixation system. The device comprises a securement member having a first section that is positioned within the vertebral member. A second section extends laterally outward from the first section. A receiving member is mounted to the second section to receive the elongated rod. Receiving member includes a receiver for receiving and attaching to the second section. The receiving member is laterally movable along the lateral section for positioning the elongated rod relative to the spine of the patient. The length of the second section provides for mounting the first section at a variety of anatomically conducive locations on the vertebral member while supporting the elongated rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Robert A. Farris, Kevin T. Foley, Bradley J. Coates, James J. Bindseil