Patents by Inventor Jens Peter Timm
Jens Peter Timm 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: 20240108361Abstract: A tool arrangement for forming a tunnel in a vertebra to perform nerve ablation includes a tamp having a distal end portion that includes a tip for creating the tunnel in the vertebra and a curvable portion to direct the tip along a curved path within the vertebra; a first cannula including a cannula body that is straight along an entire length of the cannula body and configured to receive the curvable portion of the tamp and straighten the curvable portion; and a tool hub including a stationary cannula attachment coupled to the first cannula and a movable head coupled to the tamp and configured to move toward or away from the stationary cannula attachment to extend or retract, respectively, the curvable portion of the tamp from or into, respectively, the first cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Courtney Johnson, Eric Koji Nagaoka, Jens Peter Timms, Scott Anthony Silveus, Kevin Peng Wang
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Patent number: 10441327Abstract: The instruments and methods of the present disclosure include an outer shaft, an inner shaft, a roller, and an actuator. In some examples, the outer shaft includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The inner shaft is disposed within the lumen. The roller rotatably is coupled with the distal end at an axis and configured to engage the fixation rod. The actuator operably couples with the inner shaft to translate the inner shaft within the lumen and cause rotation of the roller to impart linear movement on the fixation rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Meyer, Martin Bouliane, Wally Gillespie, Anand Parikh, Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 10441433Abstract: A stand-alone interbody fixation system having a cage, anterior fixation blade and posterior fixation blade. The cage includes an annular side wall with an open interior and upper and lower surfaces, the cage being configured to fit between end plates of adjacent vertebrae. The anterior fixation blade includes an anterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending anterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The posterior fixation blade includes a posterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending posterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The anterior alignment boss and posterior alignment boss being rotatably coupled to each other and with a first opening and a second opening in the annular side wall opposite the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nirali Patel, Yang Cheng, Fred Murillo, Thomas Purcell, Jens Peter Timm
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Publication number: 20170312095Abstract: A stand-alone interbody fixation system having a cage, anterior fixation blade and posterior fixation blade. The cage includes an annular side wall with an open interior and upper and lower surfaces, the cage being configured to fit between end plates of adjacent vertebrae. The anterior fixation blade includes an anterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending anterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The posterior fixation blade includes a posterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending posterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The anterior alignment boss and posterior alignment boss being rotatably coupled to each other and with a first opening and a second opening in the annular side wall opposite the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Nirali PATEL, Yang CHENG, Fred MURRILLO, Thomas PURCELL, Jens Peter TIMM
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Publication number: 20170281240Abstract: The instruments and methods of the present disclosure include an outer shaft, an inner shaft, a roller, and an actuator. In some examples, the outer shaft includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The inner shaft is disposed within the lumen. The roller rotatably is coupled with the distal end at an axis and configured to engage the fixation rod. The actuator operably couples with the inner shaft to translate the inner shaft within the lumen and cause rotation of the roller to impart linear movement on the fixation rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Nathan Meyer, Martin Bouliane, Wally Gillespie, Anand Parikh, Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 9707018Abstract: The instruments and methods of the present disclosure include an outer shaft, an inner shaft, a roller, and an actuator. In some examples, the outer shaft includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The inner shaft is disposed within the lumen. The roller rotatably is coupled with the distal end at an axis and configured to engage the fixation rod. The actuator operably couples with the inner shaft to translate the inner shaft within the lumen and cause rotation of the roller to impart linear movement on the fixation rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nathan Meyer, Martin Bouliane, Wally Gillespie, Anand Parikh, Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 9636147Abstract: A method of securing a fixation rod to a screw assembly that includes a screw, a bushing, and a receiver includes the steps of inserting the fixation rod within a receiver portion of the bushing and the receiver, advancing a locking member into contact with an engagement surface on a proximal portion of the bushing, applying a force with the locking member to increase an amount of friction between a distal engagement surface of the bushing and a head portion of the screw, and increasing the force to deform a deformable portion of the bushing and increase an amount of friction between the fixation rod and the bushing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventor: Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 9468474Abstract: An instrument for correction of spinal deformities includes an inner member with a proximal portion configured to receive a corrective force and a distal coupling portion configured to transfer the corrective force to a spinal implant in a vertebra. A slot extends transversely through the coupling portion and is configured to guide a fixation rod into the spinal implant. A threaded sleeve includes an external thread and a thru-bore that slides relative to the proximal portion. An outer member couples with the proximal portion and threadably engages the external thread to apply a reduction force as the outer member rotates relative to the inner member. A reduction blade includes a proximal interlocking portion that removably couples with the threaded sleeve and a distal rod engagement feature configured to engage the fixation rod and transfer the reduction force to reduce the fixation rod into the spinal implant.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Anand Parikh, Garrett Gleeson, Carmen Walters, Jens Peter Timm, Jonathan Costabile, Wally Gillespie, Clark Hutton
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Publication number: 20150289907Abstract: A method of securing a fixation rod to a screw assembly that includes a screw, a bushing, and a receiver includes the steps of inserting the fixation rod within a receiver portion of the bushing and the receiver, advancing a locking member into contact with an engagement surface on a proximal portion of the bushing, applying a force with the locking member to increase an amount of friction between a distal engagement surface of the bushing and a head portion of the screw, and increasing the force to deform a deformable portion of the bushing and increase an amount of friction between the fixation rod and the bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventor: Jens Peter TIMM
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Patent number: 9060812Abstract: A bushing for a bone screw assembly includes a distal portion, a receiver portion, and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a distal engagement surface that engages with a head of a bone screw. The receiver portion receives a fixation rod. The proximal portion includes a proximal engagement surface that engages with a locking member and a deformable portion that deforms from a first configuration to a second configuration based on a force applied by the locking member.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: ALPHATEC SPINE, INC.Inventor: Jens Peter Timm
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Patent number: 8906064Abstract: A system for surgically coupling the spinous processes includes a first plate, a second plate, a pair of semi-rigid guide members, and a coupler. The first plate engages with a first lateral side of the spinous processes. The pair of semi-rigid guide members attaches to the first plate for inserting the first plate between the spinous processes. The second plate includes a pair of apertures that slide over the pair of semi-rigid guide members engage a second lateral side of the spinous processes. The coupler couples the first plate and the second plate together.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jens Peter Timm, Danielle Richterkessing, Jared Arambula
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Publication number: 20140316475Abstract: An instrument for correction of spinal deformities includes an inner member with a proximal portion configured to receive a corrective force and a distal coupling portion configured to transfer the corrective force to a spinal implant in a vertebra. A slot extends transversely through the coupling portion and is configured to guide a fixation rod into the spinal implant. A threaded sleeve includes an external thread and a thru-bore that slides relative to the proximal portion. An outer member couples with the proximal portion and threadably engages the external thread to apply a reduction force as the outer member rotates relative to the inner member. A reduction blade includes a proximal interlocking portion that removably couples with the threaded sleeve and a distal rod engagement feature configured to engage the fixation rod and transfer the reduction force to reduce the fixation rod into the spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Anand PARIKH, Garrett GLEESON, Carmen WALTERS, Jens Peter TIMM, Jonathan COSTABILE, Wally GILLESPIE, Clark HUTTON
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Publication number: 20140128930Abstract: The instruments and methods of the present disclosure include an outer shaft, an inner shaft, a roller, and an actuator. In some examples, the outer shaft includes a lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The inner shaft is disposed within the lumen. The roller rotatably is coupled with the distal end at an axis and configured to engage the fixation rod. The actuator operably couples with the inner shaft to translate the inner shaft within the lumen and cause rotation of the roller to impart linear movement on the fixation rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Nathan MEYER, Martin BOULIANE, Wally GILLESPIE, Anand PARIKH, Jens Peter TIMM
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Publication number: 20140121773Abstract: A stand-alone interbody fixation system having a cage, anterior fixation blade and posterior fixation blade. The cage includes an annular side wall with an open interior and upper and lower surfaces, the cage being configured to fit between end plates of adjacent vertebrae. The anterior fixation blade includes an anterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending anterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The posterior fixation blade includes a posterior alignment boss with two opposing outward extending posterior blades with end plate penetrating tips configured to fit within the open interior of the cage. The anterior alignment boss and posterior alignment boss being rotatably coupled to each other and with a first opening and a second opening in the annular side wall opposite the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Nirali PATEL, Yang CHENG, Fred MURRILLO, Thomas PURCELL, Jens Peter TIMM
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Publication number: 20140107659Abstract: An instrument for obtaining spinal rod measurements in situ includes a measurement member, a first indicating member, and a second indicating member. The measurement member measures a length between two spinal implants. The first indicating member couples with the measurement member and includes a first measurement scale coupled with a first shaft for engaging a first spinal implant of the two spinal implants. The second indicating member couples with the measurement member and includes a second measurement scale coupled with a second shaft for engaging a second spinal implant of the two spinal implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Carmen Walters, Jens Peter Timm, Kyle Hayes
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Patent number: 8652175Abstract: A surgical implant is provided that includes first and second abutment surfaces between which are positioned a force imparting mechanism. A sheath is positioned between the first and second abutment surfaces, and surrounds the force imparting mechanism. The sheath is fabricated from a material that accommodates relative movement of the abutment members, while exhibiting substantially inert behavior relative to surrounding anatomical structures. The sheath is generally fabricated from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a copolymer of polycarbonate and a urethane, or a blend of a polycarbonate and a urethane. The force imparting member may include one or more springs, e.g., a pair of nested springs. The surgical implant may be a dynamic spine stabilizing member that is advantageously incorporated into a spine stabilization system to offer clinically efficacious results.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2004Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Rachiotek, LLCInventors: Jens Peter Timm, Bryan Hildebrand, Carmen Walters
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Publication number: 20130304125Abstract: A system for surgically coupling the spinous processes includes a first plate, a second plate, a pair of semi-rigid guide members, and a coupler. The first plate engages with a first lateral side of the spinous processes. The pair of semi-rigid guide members attaches to the first plate for inserting the first plate between the spinous processes. The second plate includes a pair of apertures that slide over the pair of semi-rigid guide members engage a second lateral side of the spinous processes. The coupler couples the first plate and the second plate together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Jens Peter TIMM, Danielle RICHTERKESSING, Jared ARAMBULA
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Patent number: 8506604Abstract: A surgical implant is provided that includes first and second abutment surfaces between which are positioned a force imparting mechanism. A sheath is positioned between the first and second abutment surfaces, and surrounds the force imparting mechanism. The sheath is fabricated from a material that accommodates relative movement of the abutment members, while exhibiting substantially inert behavior relative to surrounding anatomical structures. The sheath is generally fabricated from expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, a copolymer of polycarbonate and a urethane, or a blend of a polycarbonate and a urethane. The force imparting member may include one or more springs, e.g., a pair of nested springs. The surgical implant may be a dynamic spine stabilizing member that is advantageously incorporated into a spine stabilization system to offer clinically efficacious results.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Rachiotek, LLCInventors: Jens Peter Timm, Jeffrey S. White, Carmen M. Walters, Manohar M. Panjabi, Ronald T. Callahan, II, Ernest Corrao, Stephen Maguire, Bryan Hildebrand
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Patent number: 8425602Abstract: A curvilinear spinal access device having an expandable working portal. The device includes a slide having a channel with an open top and a movable top sized to cover the open top of the channel forming an expandable working portal with a proximal end and a distal end. The movable top can be moved between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the closed position the movable top blocks direct visualization between the proximal end and the distal end of the expandable working portal and in the open position movement of the movable top results in direct visualization from the proximal end to the distal end of the expandable working portal.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Alphatec Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Guyer, Thomas Purcell, Jens Peter Timm, Ali Araghi, Javier Garcia-Bengochea, Carl Lauryssen, Morgan Lorio
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Patent number: 8398682Abstract: A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a threaded shank body having an upper head portion with a mating segment and a first partial spherical surface, a retainer structure being mateable with the mating segment of the upper head portion, the retainer structure having a second partial spherical surface such that when mated, the first and second partial spherical surfaces form a spherical ball member, a receiver defining an open channel and having a base with a seating surface partially defining a cavity, the open channel communicating with the cavity, the cavity communicating with an exterior of the base through an opening sized and shaped to receive the shank upper head portion therethrough, and a bushing sized and shaped to fit within open channel and cavity, the bushing having a lower rounded surface engageable with a top surface of the spherical ball member formed by the shank and retainer structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Inventors: Roger P. Jackson, Jens Peter Timm