Patents by Inventor Jason Daniel Blain

Jason Daniel Blain 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).

  • Intervertebral disk replacement system and methods
    Patent number: 7708776
    Abstract: An improved total disc replacement system and related methods, wherein a pair of anchor plates, each adapted to engage a vertebral body, and a translating internal member are provided. The translating internal member boasts the ability to move or translate between the anchor plates without compromising the conformity of the interface between the translating internal member and the anchor plates. In a significant aspect, the anchor plates may be locked in place relative to one another after implantation to effect fusion between the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Daniel Blain, Keith Valentine
  • Intervertebral implant and related methods
    Patent number: 7527649
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (mesh cage) for placement between adjacent vertebral bodies and dimensioned to receive osteogenetic or bone growth inducing material for promoting fusion of the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Daniel Blain
  • Intervertebral implant
    Patent number: D493533
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Daniel Blain