Patents by Inventor Jean-Charles LeHuec

Jean-Charles LeHuec 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).

  • Patent number: 10420653
    Abstract: Disclosed are a fusion cage for a spinal surgery and a clamping device thereof. The fusion cage comprises a fusion cage body (1) and a triangular screw plate (2). A limiting groove (12) fit with the clamping device is provided at a rear end surface of the fusion cage body (1), the fusion cage body (1) is hinged with the screw plate (2), and each of three corners of the screw plate (2) is provided with a screw hole (23). The clamping device comprises two clamping rods (4) which are fit with each other, and a front end of each clamping rod (4) is provided with a clamping head (41), wherein each of face-to-face sides of the clamping heads (41) is provided with a limiting protrusion (42), a front end of each clamping head (41) is capable of being inserted into the limiting groove (12) of the fusion cage body (1), and the limiting protrusion (42) is capable of being clamped at a front side surface of the screw plate (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: SHANGHAI SANYOU MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Mingyan Liu, Wen Yuan, Jean Charles Lehuec, Xing Liu
  • Patent number: 8951258
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first arm extending between a first end and a second end including a first pivot engageable with a first spinal construct disposed with a first vertebral surface. A second arm is connected with the first arm via a second pivot. The second arm extends between a first end and a second end including a third pivot engageable with a second spinal construct disposed with a second vertebral surface. The arms are relatively movable to rotate the first spinal construct relative to the first pivot and the second spinal construct relative to the third pivot such that the first vertebral surface is moved relative to the second vertebral surface. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bertrand Peultier, Loic Josse, Jean Charles LeHuec
  • Patent number: 8920503
    Abstract: This implant (1) for osseous fusion is intended to be inserted between two adjacent vertebral bodies (4) of a spinal column. It comprises a main body (2) having at least two longitudinal elements of C-shaped contour (2a, 2b) placed back to back and defining:—a solid axis (9), formed by the junction zone of said elements (2a, 2b) and suitable for being positioned parallel to the spinal column and for transmitting the stresses between the two adjacent vertebral bodies, and—at least two longitudinal apertures (6), suitable for holding grafts, oriented outward with respect to said solid axis (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Creaspine
    Inventors: Marc Bernard, Philippe Jenny, Jean-Charles Lehuec
  • Publication number: 20140249591
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprises a first arm extending between a first end and a second end including a first pivot engageable with a first spinal construct disposed with a first vertebral surface. A second arm is connected with the first arm via a second pivot. The second arm extends between a first end and a second end including a third pivot engageable with a second spinal construct disposed with a second vertebral surface. The arms are relatively movable to rotate the first spinal construct relative to the first pivot and the second spinal construct relative to the third pivot such that the first vertebral surface is moved relative to the second vertebral surface. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bertrand Peultier, Loic Josse, Jean Charles LeHuec
  • Patent number: 8617243
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
  • Patent number: 8591553
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
  • Patent number: 8388662
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. For stabilizing the L5-S1 junction, the system includes a plate that has a generally triangular shape with an upper node and a pair of lower nodes. The upper node has a hole through the plate to receive a screw for passage into the L5 vertebra. The lower nodes each include a hole through the plate to receive screws for passage into the S1 vertebra. The system further includes a plate having a retaining element for preventing backout of screws inserted through the plate. Instruments and methods for attaching the plate to the spinal column are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc
    Inventors: Jean Charles LeHuec, Mingyan Liu, Loic Josse
  • Patent number: 8070784
    Abstract: A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached at least to first and second vertebrae with at least one bone fastener in each vertebra. Retaining members are attachable to the plate to prevent the bone fasteners from backing out of the plate. One retaining member is a variable retaining member that allows the bone fasteners to toggle in the plate without interference. A second retaining member is a fixed retaining member that fixes the bone fasteners relative to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Charles LeHuec, Curtis A. Dickman, Mingyan Liu, Loic Josse, Eric C. Lange
  • Patent number: 8029511
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidly coupling a reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial to a mold. The flow of the flowable biomaterial into the mold is controlled in accordance with a first operating parameter. At least one injection condition is monitored. The flow of the flowable biomaterial is controlled in accordance with a second operating parameter in response to one or more of the injection conditions reaching a threshold level. The second operating parameter is maintained during at least a portion of the curing of the flowable biomaterial. In some embodiments, the second operating parameter may optionally include permitting a portion of the flowable biomaterial to be expelled from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Disc Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Bowman, Rob Kohler, Erik Martz, Dan Melink, Khin Myint, Michael Ahrens, Jean-Charles Lehuec, John Sherman, Scott Hook, Dennis Johnson, Qi-Bin Bao, Robert Garryl Hudgins
  • Publication number: 20110106263
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallet Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
  • Publication number: 20110098819
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallet Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
  • Publication number: 20100324684
    Abstract: A method for correcting spondylolisthesis from the lateral approach is provided in which a pair of insertion members are inserted laterally into upper and lower vertebrae, a connecting member is affixed to the insertion members, and a rotating force is applied to the connecting member to encourage the upper and lower vertebrae into a desired position relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Tai Friesem, Jean Charles LeHuec, Hallett Mathews
  • Patent number: 7850735
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for insertion into a spondylosed intervertebral space is provided. The prosthetic device includes a first component having a first flange for longitudinally engaging a first vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein, and a second component having a second flange for longitudinally engaging a second vertebra during longitudinal insertion therein. One of the first and second components comprises a projection and the other of the first and second components comprises a recess, the projection and recess being adapted to engage one another. One of the projection and the recess are offset relative to the other of the projection and the recess to accommodate the spondylosed relationship between the first and second vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Lukas Eisermann, Eddie F. Ray, III, Hallett Mathews, Tai Friesem, Jean-Charles LeHuec
  • Patent number: 7828807
    Abstract: One embodiment is directed to instrumentation for performance of a spinal implantation procedure. In one form, this instrumentation includes: a tube device with an inner surface defining a passage from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion, a conveyor including a threaded conveying rod to be received in the passage of the tube device that can be rotated in the tube or moved in translation along the passage, and a deformable prosthesis structured to move through the passage of the tube by rotating the threaded conveying rod while at least a portion of the deformable prosthesis is positioned between the inner surface and the rod. Optionally, a tool to maintain position of the tube device can be included that has a jaw mechanism, among other things.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Charles LeHuec, Mingyan Liu, Loic Josse
  • Publication number: 20100228294
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. For stabilizing the L5-S1 junction, the system includes a plate that has a generally triangular shape with an upper node and a pair of lower nodes. The upper node has a hole through the plate to receive a screw for passage into the L5 vertebra. The lower nodes each include a hole through the plate to receive screws for passage into the S1 vertebra. The system further includes a plate having a retaining element for preventing backout of screws inserted through the plate. Instruments and methods for attaching the plate to the spinal column are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Warsaw Othropedic.Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Charles LeHuec, Mingyan Liu, Loic Josse
  • Patent number: 7758616
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing the spine are provided. For stabilizing the L5-S1 junction, the system includes a plate that has a generally triangular shape with an upper node and a pair of lower nodes. The upper node has a hole through the plate to receive a screw for passage into the L5 vertebra. The lower nodes each include a hole through the plate to receive screws for passage into the S1 vertebra. The system further includes a plate having a retaining element for preventing backout of screws inserted through the plate. Instruments and methods for attaching the plate to the spinal column are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Charles LeHuec, Mingyan Liu, Loic Josse
  • Publication number: 20090306780
    Abstract: This implant (1) for osseous fusion is intended to be inserted between two adjacent vertebral bodies (4) of a spinal column. It comprises a main body (2) having at least two longitudinal elements of C-shaped contour (2a, 2b) placed back to back and defining:—a solid axis (9), formed by the junction zone of said elements (2a, 2b) and suitable for being positioned parallel to the spinal column and for transmitting the stresses between the two adjacent vertebral bodies, and—at least two longitudinal apertures (6), suitable for holding grafts, oriented outward with respect to said solid axis (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: CREASPINE
    Inventors: Marc Bernard, Philippe Jenny, Jean-Charles Lehuec
  • Publication number: 20090264939
    Abstract: A nuclectomy method for creating a nuclear cavity in an annulus located in an intervertebral disc space and for preparing the nuclear cavity to receive an intervertebral prosthesis. The method involves identifying a plurality of regions in at least a portion of the nucleus. A sequence for removing the regions is also determined. At least one annulotomy is formed in the annulus along an annular axis to provide access to the nucleus. A guide system is positioned relative to the annulotomy. The guide system is configured to limit motion of at least one surgical tool relative to the guide system. A portion of the nucleus is removed from a first region using the surgical tool. At least one of the guide system and the surgical tool are configured to remove a portion of the nucleus from a second region. A portion of the nucleus is removed from a second region using the surgical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Erik O. Martz, Jean-Charles LeHuec, Michael Ahrens
  • Publication number: 20090248081
    Abstract: A device and method for stabilizing a spine utilizes one or more stabilization members made of, or including, a bioresorbable and/or biointegrable material such as natural tissue or a bioresorbable polymer. The stabilization member(s) may be elastic, and may secure one or more spinal motion segments in a manner effective to reduce the range of flexion and/or extension of the spinal motion segments. The stabilization member may include one or more elongate straps of nonosteogenic natural tissue, each of which may be secured to the spine using fasteners such as bone screws or tacks. The stabilization device may include a blocking member sized and configured to be effective for maintaining a medically desirable distance between adjacent spinous processes in the spine of a medical patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Jean Charles LeHuec, Hallett H. Mathews, Mingyan Liu
  • Publication number: 20090222093
    Abstract: A nucleus implant is disclosed. The nucleus implant can be configured to be installed within an intervertebral disc between an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra. Further, the nucleus implant can include a solid core and an expandable chamber that can be disposed at least partially around the solid core. The expandable chamber can be expanded from a deflated position to an inflated position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Mingyan Liu, Jean-Charles LeHuec, Kenneth J. Burkus, Loic Josse