Patents by Inventor Jason Gray

Jason Gray 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: 20220015926
    Abstract: An implant insertion tool includes an outer shaft, an inner shaft received in the outer shaft, and two arms coupled to the outer shaft and the inner shaft. The inner shaft translates within the outer shaft and has angled ramps that slide within complementary angled ramps in the two arms. The arms engage an implant for insertion into a body. When the inner shaft translates along a longitudinal axis, it causes the angled ramps to slide against the complementary angled ramps in the arms such that the two arms move laterally relative to the longitudinal axis of the outer shaft to engage and disengage the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Meaghan Jones, Jody L. Seifert, Jason Gray, Prem Ramakrishnan, Mark Weiman, Christopher Angelucci, Noah Hansell, Jeff Bennett, Cameron Salzberger, Edward Dwyer
  • Publication number: 20210378833
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The intervertebral implant may be configured to transition from a collapsed configuration having a first width and a first height to an expanded configuration having a second width and a second height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Damien Kahmer
  • Publication number: 20210378836
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The intervertebral implant may be configured to transition from a collapsed configuration having a first width and a first height to an expanded configuration having a second width and a second height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Damien Kahmer
  • Patent number: 11191650
    Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body, a first endplate, and a second endplate. A drive screw may be rotated to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Instruments may be provided to ensure the implant is inserted safely and as intended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Hilliary Kopp, Joel Cryder, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, Mark Miccio, Shawn Cox, David Feigenbaum, Damien Kahmer
  • Publication number: 20210346172
    Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
  • Publication number: 20210346168
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 11096795
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • Publication number: 20210236298
    Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body, a first endplate, and a second endplate. A drive screw may be rotated to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Instruments may be provided to ensure the implant is inserted safely and as intended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Hilliary Kopp, Joel Cryder, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, Mark Miccio, Shawn Cox, David Feigenbaum, Damien Kahmer
  • Patent number: 11065128
    Abstract: A method of implanting an intervertebral spacer may include positioning the intervertebral spacer within an intervertebral space defined by adjacent vertebral bodies. The intervertebral spacer may include a plurality of bores, and each of the plurality of bores may be configured to receive either a linear fastening element or a curvilinear fastening element. The method also may include selecting a first fastening element from a group including linear fastening elements and curvilinear fastening elements, and inserting the first fastening element into a first bore of the plurality of bores such that the first fastening element is inserted into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies to secure the intervertebral spacer within the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Mark Fromhold, Jason Gray, Michael Hunt, Chris Saville, Robert Rhoads, Michael Evangelist, John Perkins, Nick Padovani
  • Publication number: 20210145599
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: George Howard, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 10940017
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Andrew Iott, Noah Hansell, Peter Goldsmith, Jennifer Klimek
  • Patent number: 10925750
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer or endplates and one or more inserts, members, or frames coupled to the spacer or endplates. The inserts, members, or frames may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws or anchors, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Michael Hunt, Veronika Martynova, Jason Gray, Jody Seifert, Noah Hansell, David Paul, Nick Padovani
  • Publication number: 20210030555
    Abstract: An implant is insertable in the joint space to separate bones of the joint. The implant has two endplates each configured to engage a separate articulating bone of the joint, and a threaded member positioned between the two endplates and configured to increase the space between the two endplates when the threaded member is rotated. A rotatable gear is engaged with the threaded member, and is engageable with a rotating gear of a connected implantation tool, so that rotation of the gear on the tool causes rotation of the threaded member and expansion of the implant to separate the bones. Connector portions on the tool and the implant may be rotated together to securely engage the implant and the tool so that the gears of the tool and the implant can be rotated using an actuator outside of the body, when the implant is inside the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, John Matthews, Kevin Gahman, Colm McLaughlin, Chad Glerum, Adam Friedrich, Jason Gray, Marcin Niemiec, Michael Harper
  • Patent number: 10881521
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: George Howard, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 10881528
    Abstract: An implant assembly including a curved mesh cage and angled endplates. The implant assembly offers a safe and secure mesh cage while providing lordosis/kyphosis angling at the center of the construct instead of at the end of the cage only. One or more angled endplates may be included which allow the surgeon to make a construct unique to the patient's anatomy. The endplates press-fit into corresponding holes in the mesh cage for a secure fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: George Howard, Jason Gray
  • Publication number: 20200405498
    Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Daniel Davenport, Chad Glerum, Duncan Sibson, Jason Pastor, Derek Martzall
  • Patent number: 10842640
    Abstract: An implant is insertable in the joint space to separate bones of the joint. The implant has two endplates each configured to engage a separate articulating bone of the joint, and a threaded member positioned between the two endplates and configured to increase the space between the two endplates when the threaded member is rotated. A rotatable gear is engaged with the threaded member, and is engageable with a rotating gear of a connected implantation tool, so that rotation of the gear on the tool causes rotation of the threaded member and expansion of the implant to separate the bones. Connector portions on the tool and the implant may be rotated together to securely engage the implant and the tool so that the gears of the tool and the implant can be rotated using an actuator outside of the body, when the implant is inside the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, John Matthews, Kevin Gahman, Colm McLaughlin, Chad Glerum, Adam Friedrich, Jason Gray, Marcin Niemiec, Michael Harper
  • Publication number: 20200297511
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Andrew Iott, Noah Hansell, Peter Goldsmith, Jennifer Klimek
  • Patent number: 10772737
    Abstract: An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Daniel Davenport, Chad Glerum, Duncan Sibson, Jason Pastor, Derek Martzall
  • Patent number: 10716681
    Abstract: The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Gray, Andrew Iott, Noah Hansell, Peter Goldsmith, Jennifer Klimek