Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois D'Amore
Jean-Francois D'Amore 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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Publication number: 20110270311Abstract: Implant for the cervical spine comprising an anterior plate (1) for maintaining a bone graft, bone anchorage screws (6,7,8) for the plate and means (22) for blocking the screws and preventing any migration of the screws, characterized in that the blocking means comprises at least one slide (22) slidably mounted on the plate so as to be applicable on at least one anchorage screw head (15, 16). The slide cooperates with means (33, 34) for retaining the slide on the head of the screw. The slide may be formed by a thin platelet (22a) which is provided with lateral flanges (25) and is slidable in a complementary cavity (18) provided in the plate (1) while being flush with the surface of the plate (1). The plate (1) includes ramps (26) for retaining the slide (22) on which the flanges (25) are slidable, the slide (22) being slidable to a position in which it at least partly overlaps the heads of the associated screws (6 or 7) and is locked in position by suitable means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Richard ASSAKER, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore
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Patent number: 8016864Abstract: Implant for the cervical spine comprising an anterior plate (1) for maintaining a bone graft, bone anchorage screws (6,7,8) for the plate and means (22) for blocking the screws and preventing any migration of the screws, characterized in that the blocking means comprises at least one slide (22) slidably mounted on the plate so as to be applicable on at lease one anchorage screw head (15,16). The slide cooperates with means (33,34) for retaining the slide on the head of the screw. The slide may be formed by a thin platelet (22a) which is provided with lateral flanges (25) and is slidable in a complementary cavity (18) provided in the plate (1) while being flush with the surface of the plate (1). The plate (1) includes ramps (26) for retaining the slide (22) on which the flanges (25) are slidable, the slide (22) being slidable to a position in which it at least partly overlaps the heads of the associated screws (6 or 7) and is locked in position by suitable means.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Richard Assaker, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore
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Publication number: 20100069968Abstract: Implant for the cervical spine comprising an anterior plate (1) for maintaining a bone graft, bone anchorage screws (6,7,8) for the plate and means (22) for blocking the screws and preventing any migration of the screws, characterized in that the blocking means comprises at least one slide (22) slidably mounted on the plate so as to be applicable on at lease one anchorage screw head (15,16). The slide cooperates with means (33,34) for retaining the slide on the head of the screw. The slide may be formed by a thin platelet (22a) which is provided with lateral flanges (25) and is slidable in a complementary cavity (18) provided in the plate (1) while being flush with the surface of the plate (1). The plate (1) includes ramps (26) for retaining the slide (22) on which the flanges (25) are slidable, the slide (22) being slidable to a position in which it at least partly overlaps the heads of the associated screws (6 or 7) and is locked in position by suitable means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Richard ASSAKER, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore
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Publication number: 20040220571Abstract: The present invention is directed to a plating system for anterior fixation of the spine that utilizes a fixation plate. The plating system stabilizes the spine and promotes fusion and incorporation of a graft in a portion of the spinal column. The plating system includes a fixation plate and bone screws that extend through holes in the plate to rigidly secure the plate to vertebrae. The plating system also includes a retainer assembly that prevents screw back out. Methods and instruments relating to the plating system are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Richard Assaker, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore, Dusty Anna Needham, Jeffrey Wade Poyner, Harry N. Herkowitz, Thomas A. Zdeblick
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Publication number: 20040158246Abstract: Implant for the cervical spine comprising an anterior plate (1) for maintaining a bone graft, bone anchorage screws (6, 7, 8) for the plate and means (22) for blocking the screws and preventing any migration of the screws, characterized in that the blocking means comprises at least one slide (22) slidably mounted on the plate so as to be applicable on at least one anchorage screw head (15, 16). The slide cooperates with means (33, 34) for retaining the slide on the head of the screw. The slide may be formed by a thin platelet (22a) which is provided with lateral flanges (25) and is slidable in a complementary cavity (18) provided in the plate (1) while being flush with the surface of the plate (1). The plate (1) includes ramps (26) for retaining the slide (22) on which the flanges (25) are slidable, the slide (22) being slidable to a position in which it at least partly overlaps the heads of the associated screws (6 or 7) and is locked in position by suitable means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Sofamor S.N.C.Inventors: Richard Assaker, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore
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Patent number: 6755830Abstract: Lateral connector with adjustable offset for a connection between a rod and a member for fixation to the spine, comprising a component to be connected to the fixation member and provided with an extension inserted into a second component which comprises a seat for the rod and a way to immobilize the rod and the extension when placed in contact with each other. The first component comprises a head with an opening with a bearing surface of articulation cooperating with a corresponding bearing surface of the fixation member. The second component comprises an orifice for receiving the extension, permitting rotation of the second component about the extension, with the orifice intersecting the bottom of the seat to form a slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2002Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Sofamor S.N.C.Inventors: Richard Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore, Philippe Dupont
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Patent number: 6652525Abstract: Implant for the cervical spine comprising an anterior plate (1) for maintaining a bone graft, bone anchorage screws (6, 7, 8) for the plate and at least one slide (22) for blocking the screws and preventing any migration of the screws, characterized in that the at least one slide (22) is slidably mounted on the plate so as to be applicable on at least one anchorage screw head (15, 16). The slide cooperates with boss and recess portions for retaining the slide on the head of the screw. The slide may be formed by a thin platelet (22a)) which is provided with lateral flanges (25) and is slidable in a complementary cavity (18) provided in the plate (1) while being flush with the surface of the plate (1). The plate (1) includes ramps (26) for retaining the slide (22) on which the flanges (25) are slidable, the slide (22) being slidable to a position in which it at least partly overlaps the heads of the associated screws (6 or 7) and is locked in position by suitable structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Sofamor S.N.C.Inventors: Richard Assaker, Richard-Laurent Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore
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Publication number: 20030045879Abstract: Lateral connector with adjustable offset for a connection between a rod and a member for fixation to the spine, comprising a component to be connected to said fixation member and provided with an extension inserted into a second component which comprises a seat for the rod and means for immobilizing the rod and the extension when place in contact with each other. The first component comprises a head with an opening with a bearing surface of articulation cooperating with a corresponding bearing surface of the fixation member. The second component comprises an orifice for receiving the extension, permitting rotation of the second component about the extension, with the orifice intersecting the bottom of the seat to form a slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Richard Minfelde, Jean-Francois D'Amore, Philippe Dupont
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Patent number: 6083154Abstract: This instrumentation comprises valves (2) for shifting aside tissues and vessels, pins for fixing each valve (2) to the spine, each valve (2) comprising for this purpose sleeves (6) in which the pin (5) is slidable; the instrumentation further comprises, for each valve (2), an articulated device (7) comprising a clamp (12) for clamping a rod (13) fixed to the valve (2); the clamp (12) may be articulated to a ball and oriented in all directions in space while the rod (13) and the valve (2) are adjustable in translation in the clamp (12); the articulated devices (7) are adjustably slidably mounted on a support frame (8). The instrumentation further comprises a push member which is capable of bearing against the valves (2) and preventing them from slipping on the surface of the spine while they are being placed in position. This device permits conveniently orienting the valves (2) in all directions and in translation.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Sofamor S.N.C.Inventors: Mingyah Liu, Jean-Paul Steib, Jean-Francois d'Amore, Philippe Bouquet
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Patent number: 5591167Abstract: The instrumentation comprises a pair of vertebral implants (1) provided with screws (4) for anchorage to two corresponding vertebrae located on each side of a damaged vertebra, and a plate (3) having two end portions (3a) for connection to the two implants, and equipped with serrations (6, 15) for fixing it to the implants. The end portions (3a) of the plate have a rounded periphery and the instrumentation comprises fixing screws (50) having heads (51) which are rounded so that their surface is flush with the surface of the plate when they are anchored in the apertures of the implant and the apertures of the end portion (3a) of the plate. This arrangement ensures that the ends of the plate (3) do not come into contact with the vertebral discs when the angular position of the plate (3) relative to the implants varies, and reduces the overall size of the instrumentation.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Sofamor, S.N.C.Inventors: Jean-Marie Laurain, Ronald L. DeWald, Jean-Francois D'Amore, Guy Deneuvillers
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Patent number: 5487743Abstract: The instrumentation comprises a pair of vertebral implants (1) provided with screws (4) for anchorage to two corresponding vertebrae located on each side of a damaged vertebra, and a plate (3) having two end portions (3a) for connection to the two implants, and equipped with serration (6, 15) for fixing it to the implants. The end portions (3a) of the plate have a rounded periphery and the instrumentation comprises fixing screws (50) having heads (51) which are rounded so that their surface is flush with the surface of the plate when they are anchored in the apertures of the implant and the apertures of the end portion (3a) of the plate. This arrangement ensures that the ends of the plate (3) do not come into contact with the vertebral discs when the angular position of the plate (3) relative to the implants varies, and reduces the overall size of the instrumentation.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Sofamore, S.N.C.Inventors: Jean-Marie Laurain, Ronald L. DeWald, Jean-Francois D'Amore, Guy Deneuvillers