Patents by Inventor James J. Yue
James J. Yue 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: 10667841Abstract: A method may include inserting, through a slotted cannula, a first anchor assembly into a first spinal segment. The first anchor assembly may be attached to a suture at a first end of the suture. The method may include inserting, through the slotted cannula, a second anchor assembly into a second spinal segment. The method may include extruding, through the slotted cannula, a graft construct to permit the graft construct to extend from the first spinal segment to the second spinal segment. The graft construct may be connected to the suture. The method may include attaching, using the slotted cannula, a second end of the suture to the second anchor assembly to permit a spinal fusion of the first spinal segment and the second spinal segment using the graft construct.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Vertical Spine LLCInventor: James J. Yue
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Publication number: 20180140327Abstract: A method may include inserting, through a slotted cannula, a first anchor assembly into a first spinal segment. The first anchor assembly may be attached to a suture at a first end of the suture. The method may include inserting, through the slotted cannula, a second anchor assembly into a second spinal segment. The method may include extruding, through the slotted cannula, a graft construct to permit the graft construct to extend from the first spinal segment to the second spinal segment. The graft construct may be connected to the suture. The method may include attaching, using the slotted cannula, a second end of the suture to the second anchor assembly to permit a spinal fusion of the first spinal segment and the second spinal segment using the graft construct.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Vertical Spine LLCInventor: James J. YUE
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Patent number: 9924972Abstract: A system for spinal fusion according to exemplary aspects involves a first screw and a second screw to be inserted into a lateral mass, wherein one of the first screw and the second screw comprises a rod configured to form a pivot joint with a tulip of one of the screws. A tulip of the first screw and a tulip of the second screw each comprise at least one slot configured to mate with the rod to thereby connect the first screw and the second screw. A method of exemplary aspects involves implanting a first screw and a second screw and connecting the screw by lowering a rod of one of the screws into a tulip of the other screw.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Inventor: James J. Yue
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Publication number: 20160220278Abstract: A system for spinal fusion according to exemplary aspects involves a first screw and a second screw to be inserted into a lateral mass, wherein one of the first screw and the second screw comprises a rod configured to form a pivot joint with a tulip of one of the screws. A tulip of the first screw and a tulip of the second screw each comprise at least one slot configured to mate with the rod to thereby connect the first screw and the second screw. A method of exemplary aspects involves implanting a first screw and a second screw and connecting the screw by lowering a rod of one of the screws into a tulip of the other screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventor: James J. YUE
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Patent number: 8747440Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus comprising: an insertion portion with a proximal end, a distal end, and conical screw-shaped grooves configured to distract two adjacent spinous processes; a shaft portion, coupled to the distal end of the insertion portion, and having a smaller cross-section than a cross-section at the distal end of the insertion portion, such that the two spinous processes rest on the shaft portion; and a clamp portion being movable and securable along the shaft, and being configured to secure the two spinous processes between the clamp portion and the distal end of the insertion portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: James J. Yue
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Patent number: 8641763Abstract: A spinal fusion apparatus includes a cage body configured to be inserted between two vertebral bodies and which has internal sidewalls that define a cavity which extends vertically through the cage body, and an internal compression member which includes a movable sidewall which defines at least one side of the cavity, and which is movable in a lateral direction from a first position located in the cavity to a second position located in the cavity such that a space within the cavity is reduced when the movable sidewall is at the second position. The internal compression member includes a compression mechanism coupled to the moveable sidewall, and moves the movable sidewall from the first position to the second position. Fusion material is disposed in the cavity is compressed and compacted by the movable sidewall as the moveable sidewall moves from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: James J. Yue
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Patent number: 8518083Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus includes a distractor comprising an insertion portion and a central engagement groove, the insertion portion having a conical shape which tapers to a tip and is adapted to enable passage of the distractor between two spinous processes of vertebrae, and the central engagement groove is adapted to secure the distractor between the two spinous processes such that the two spinous processes rest in the central engagement groove. The conical interspinous apparatus includes a stabilizer which is adapted to be deployed from within the distractor to secure the two spinous processes within the central engagement groove and an insertion driver detachably coupled to a rear portion of the distractor. A guide wire, having a pointed tip, aids in the insertion of the distractor between the two spinous processes and is configured to guide the insertion of the distractor.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: James J. Yue
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Publication number: 20130018465Abstract: A spinal fusion apparatus includes a cage body configured to be inserted between two vertebral bodies and which has internal sidewalls that define a cavity which extends vertically through the cage body, and an internal compression member which includes a movable sidewall which defines at least one side of the cavity, and which is movable in a lateral direction from a first position located in the cavity to a second position located in the cavity such that a space within the cavity is reduced when the movable sidewall is at the second position. The internal compression member includes a compression mechanism coupled to the moveable sidewall, and moves the movable sidewall from the first position to the second position. Fusion material is disposed in the cavity is compressed and compacted by the movable sidewall as the moveable sidewall moves from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: James J. YUE
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Publication number: 20130018472Abstract: A spinal fusion apparatus includes a cage body configured to be inserted between two vertebral bodies and which has internal sidewalls that define a cavity which extends vertically through the cage body, and an internal compression member which includes a movable sidewall which defines at least one side of the cavity, and which is movable in a lateral direction from a first position located in the cavity to a second position located in the cavity such that a space within the cavity is reduced when the movable sidewall is at the second position. The internal compression member includes a compression mechanism coupled to the moveable sidewall, and moves the movable sidewall from the first position to the second position. Fusion material is disposed in the cavity is compressed and compacted by the movable sidewall as the moveable sidewall moves from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventor: James J. YUE
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Publication number: 20120265246Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus comprising: an insertion portion with a proximal end, a distal end, and conical screw-shaped grooves configured to distract two adjacent spinous processes; a shaft portion, coupled to the distal end of the insertion portion, and having a smaller cross-section than a cross-section at the distal end of the insertion portion, such that the two spinous processes rest on the shaft portion; and a clamp portion being movable and securable along the shaft, and being configured to secure the two spinous processes between the clamp portion and the distal end of the insertion portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: James J. YUE
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Patent number: 8192466Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus comprising: an insertion portion with a proximal end, a distal end, and conical screw-shaped grooves configured to distract two adjacent spinous processes; a shaft portion, coupled to the distal end of the insertion portion, and having a smaller cross-section than a cross-section at the distal end of the insertion portion, such that the two spinous processes rest on the shaft portion; and a clamp portion being movable and securable along the shaft, and being configured to secure the two spinous processes between the clamp portion and the distal end of the insertion portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: James J. Yue, Jared Arambula, Christian Gabriel Gamboa
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Patent number: 8172878Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus includes a distractor comprising an insertion portion and a central engagement groove, the insertion portion having a conical shape which tapers to a tip and is adapted to enable passage of the distractor between two spinous processes of vertebrae, and the central engagement groove is adapted to secure the distractor between the two spinous processes such that the two spinous processes rest in the central engagement groove. The conical interspinous apparatus includes a stabilizer which is adapted to be deployed from within the distractor to secure the two spinous processes within the central engagement groove and an insertion driver detachably coupled to a rear portion of the distractor. A guide wire, having a pointed tip, aids in the insertion of the distractor between the two spinous processes and is configured to guide the insertion of the distractor.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Inventor: James J. Yue
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Publication number: 20100106191Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus comprising: an insertion portion with a proximal end, a distal end, and conical screw-shaped grooves configured to distract two adjacent spinous processes; a shaft portion, coupled to the distal end of the insertion portion, and having a smaller cross-section than a cross-section at the distal end of the insertion portion, such that the two spinous processes rest on the shaft portion; and a clamp portion being movable and securable along the shaft, and being configured to secure the two spinous processes between the clamp portion and the distal end of the insertion portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: James J. Yue, Jared Arambula, Christian Gabriel Gamboa
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Publication number: 20100057130Abstract: A conical interspinous apparatus includes a distractor comprising an insertion portion and a central engagement groove, the insertion portion having a conical shape which tapers to a tip and is adapted to enable passage of the distractor between two spinous processes of vertebrae, and the central engagement groove is adapted to secure the distractor between the two spinous processes such that the two spinous processes rest in the central engagement groove. The conical interspinous apparatus includes a stabilizer which is adapted to be deployed from within the distractor to secure the two spinous processes within the central engagement groove and an insertion driver detachably coupled to a rear portion of the distractor. A guide wire, having a pointed tip, aids in the insertion of the distractor between the two spinous processes and is configured to guide the insertion of the distractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: James J. YUE
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Patent number: 7546650Abstract: A surgical table includes a horizontal patient support with a base extending therefrom and supporting the patient support at a desired height. The surgical table also includes an adjustment platform positioned upon the patient support. The adjustment platform includes a plurality of expansion members adapted to selectively adjust the relative position of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Yale UniversityInventor: James J. Yue
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Patent number: 6007536Abstract: An orthopedic plate for treating orthopedic peri-articular fractures and osteotomies, including a flat and curve edged blade for insertion into the spongy or cancellous bone to gain fixation, a side plate portion which includes a plurality of screw holes, the side plate portion fixing the plate to the bone when screws are inserted in the screw holes, and a worm gear mechanism which connects the blade and the side plate portion, and which allows for variable angles between the blade and the side plate portion to overcome problems associated with fracture and osteotomy orientation and rigid fixation in cancellous bone in the metaphyseal portion of long bones such as the shoulder, knee, ankle, and hip, and thus, greatly facilitate the proper fixation and alignment for peri-articular fractures.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: James J. Yue