Patents by Inventor Joël Delecrin

Joël Delecrin 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: 9987044
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Patent number: 9943339
    Abstract: An osseous anchorage implant comprising an attachment structure adapted to receive and be attached to at least one bar is disclosed. The implant is made up of an osseous anchor and an attachment head bearing the attachment means. The attachment head is suitably traversed by a channel that is adapted to receive the bar. The attachment head comprises a clamp that is adapted to clamp the bar against an inside support wall of the channel. The implant is further characterized by the attachment means and the support wall enabling the rotation of the bar about a first axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar. The clamp comprises a moving clamping face, that is adapted to contact the bar, and that is borne by a support head. The bar is enabled to be introduced into the channel from a side of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Herve Chataigner
  • Publication number: 20180098859
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis designed to be substituted for fibrocartilaginous discs ensures a connection between the vertebra of the vertebra column or the end of the latter. The prosthesis includes a pair of plates spaced from each other by a nucleus. The prosthesis has increased stability by providing the nucleus with a translation or rotation stop, or by inducing an angular correction between its plates contacting vertebra, or a combination of these characteristics. The stop includes parts external to the nucleus and contact surfaces perpendicular to their contact directions. Surgical methods and instrumentation for implanting the prosthesis are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Herve Chataignier, Jerome Allain, Jean-Paul Frederic Steib
  • Publication number: 20180070990
    Abstract: A spinal internal implantation device for osteosynthesis has one or more bars for supporting for moving the spine and at least one implant for connecting the bars and vertebrae. The implant includes a blown anchor attached to a body of the implant and a fixation arrangement for the bars. The fixation arrangement includes a clamp for clamping the bar against internal walls of a channel formed in the body of the implant. At least part of the length of the bars includes a transversal bearing structure that is a cross-section of the bars having at least one flat part of a part having a lower forepost convexity than the rest of the cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Isabelle Koenig, Alain Ducolombier, Marc Pierunek, Herve Chataigner, Marielle Derosi, Agnes DePostel
  • Patent number: 9788964
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis designed to be substituted for fibrocartilaginous discs ensures a connection between the vertebra of the vertebra column or the end of the latter. The prosthesis includes a pair of plates spaced from each other by a nucleus. The prosthesis has increased stability by providing the nucleus with a translation or rotation stop, or by inducing an angular correction between its plates contacting vertebra, or a combination of these characteristics. The stop includes parts external to the nucleus and contact surfaces perpendicular to their contact directions. Surgical methods and instrumentation for implanting the prosthesis are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Herve Chataignier, Jerome Allain, Jean-Paul Frederic Steib
  • Patent number: 9763699
    Abstract: A spinal internal implantation device for osteosynthesis has one or more bars for supporting for moving the spine and at least one implant for connecting the bars and vertebrae. The implant includes a blown anchor attached to a body of the implant and a fixation arrangement for the bars. The fixation arrangement includes a clamp for clamping the bar against internal walls of a channel formed in the body of the implant. At least part of the length of the bars includes a transversal bearing structure that is a cross-section of the bars having at least one flat part of a part having a lower forepost convexity than the rest of the cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Isabelle Koenig, Alain Ducolombier, Marc Pierunek, Herve Chataigner, Marielle Derosi, Agnes DePostel
  • Publication number: 20170209181
    Abstract: An osseous anchorage implant comprising an attachment structure adapted to receive and be attached to at least one bar is disclosed. The implant is made up of an osseous anchor and an attachment head bearing the attachment means. The attachment head is suitably traversed by a channel that is adapted to receive the bar. The attachment head comprises a clamp that is adapted to clamp the bar against an inside support wall of the channel. The implant is further characterized by the attachment means and the support wall enabling the rotation of the bar about a first axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar. The clamp comprises a moving clamping face, that is adapted to contact the bar, and that is borne by a support head. The bar is enabled to be introduced into the channel from a side of the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Herve Chataigner
  • Publication number: 20170196596
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Patent number: 9561056
    Abstract: An osseous anchorage implant comprising an attachment structure adapted to receive and be attached to at least one bar, that is suitably an element of an osteosynthesis. The implant is made up of an osseous anchor and an attachment head bearing the attachment means. The attachment head is suitably traversed by a channel that is adapted to receive the bar. The attachment head comprises a clamp that is adapted to clamp the bar against an inside support wall of the channel. The implant is further characterized by the attachment means and the support wall enabling the rotation of the bar about a first axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar. The clamp comprises a moving clamping face, that is adapted to contact the bar, and that is borne by a support head that is articulatable at the end of the clamp via a ball and socket connection. The channel is suitably an open channel having an aperture opening onto one of the lateral faces of the attachment head, wherein the aperture bears the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Herve Chataigner
  • Patent number: 9549766
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Joel Delecrin, Jerome Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Publication number: 20160324655
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis designed to be substituted for fibrocartilaginous discs ensures a connection between the vertebra of the vertebra column or the end of the latter. The prosthesis includes a pair of plates spaced from each other by a nucleus. The prosthesis has increased stability by providing the nucleus with a translation or rotation stop, or by inducing an angular correction between its plates contacting vertebra, or a combination of these characteristics. The stop includes parts external to the nucleus and contact surfaces perpendicular to their contact directions. Surgical methods and instrumentation for implanting the prosthesis are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Herve Chataignier, Jerome Allain, Jean-Paul Frederic Steib
  • Publication number: 20160317190
    Abstract: An osseous anchorage implant comprising an attachment structure adapted to receive and be attached to at least one bar, that is suitably an element of an osteosynthesis. The implant is made up of an osseous anchor and an attachment head bearing the attachment means. The attachment head is suitably traversed by a channel that is adapted to receive the bar. The attachment head comprises a clamp that is adapted to clamp the bar against an inside support wall of the channel. The implant is further characterized by the attachment means and the support wall enabling the rotation of the bar about a first axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar. The clamp comprises a moving clamping face, that is adapted to contact the bar, and that is borne by a support head that is articulatable at the end of the clamp via a ball and socket connection. The channel is suitably an open channel having an aperture opening onto one of the lateral faces of the attachment head, wherein the aperture bears the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Herve Chataigner
  • Patent number: 9333095
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis designed to be substituted for fibrocartilaginous discs ensures a connection between the vertebra of the vertebra column or the end of the latter. The prosthesis includes a pair of plates spaced from each other by a nucleus. The prosthesis has increased stability by providing the nucleus with a translation or rotation stop, or by inducing an angular correction between its plates contacting vertebra, or a combination of these characteristics. The stop includes parts external to the nucleus and contact surfaces perpendicular to their contact directions. Surgical methods and instrumentation for implanting the prosthesis are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joël Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Hervé Chataignier, Jérôme Allain, Jean-Paul Frédéric Steib
  • Patent number: 9326795
    Abstract: An osseous anchorage implant comprising an attachment structure adapted to receive and be attached to at least one bar, that is suitably an element of an osteosynthesis. The implant is made up of an osseous anchor and an attachment head bearing the attachment means. The attachment head is suitably traversed by a channel that is adapted to receive the bar. The attachment head comprises a clamp that is adapted to clamp the bar against an inside support wall of the channel. The implant is further characterized by the attachment means and the support wall enabling the rotation of the bar about a first axis that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bar. The clamp comprises a moving clamping face, that is adapted to contact the bar, and that is borne by a support head that is articulatable at the end of the clamp via a ball and socket connection. The channel is suitably an open channel having an aperture opening onto one of the lateral faces of the attachment head, wherein the aperture bears the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Herve Chataigner
  • Publication number: 20150182264
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Patent number: 8920474
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Publication number: 20140148855
    Abstract: A spinal internal implantation device for osteosynthesis has one or more bars for supporting for moving the spine and at least one implant for connecting the bars and vertebrae. The implant includes a blown anchor attached to a body of the implant and a fixation arrangement for the bars. The fixation arrangement includes a clamp for clamping the bar against internal walls of a channel formed in the body of the implant. At least part of the length of the bars includes a transversal bearing structure that is a cross-section of the bars having at least one flat part of a part having a lower forepost convexity than the rest of the cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: LDR MEDICAL
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Isabelle Koenig, Alain Ducolombier, Marc Pierunek, Herve Chataigner, Marielle Derosi, Agnes DePostel
  • Patent number: 8430915
    Abstract: A spinal internal implantation device for osteosynthesis has one or more bars for supporting for moving the spine and at least one implant for connecting the bars and vertebrae. The implant includes a blown anchor attached to a body of the implant and a fixation arrangement for the bars. The fixation arrangement includes a clamp for clamping the bar against internal walls of a channel formed in the body of the implant. At least part of the length of the bars includes a transversal bearing structure that is a cross-section of the bars having at least one flat part of a part having a lower forepost convexity than the rest of the cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Jacques Beaurain, Joel Delecrin, Michel Onimus, Isabelle Koenig, Alain Ducolombier, Marc Pierunek, Hervé Chataigner, Marielle Derosi, Agnès De Postel
  • Publication number: 20120265248
    Abstract: Various methods, devices, and systems are disclosed that facilitate easier and more compact implantation of osteosynthesis devices. In some embodiments, implants are screwed into two vertebrae and a plate is used to hold and displace the spine. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate and partially opening onto an edge of the plate. In some plate embodiments, at least one longitudinally elongated opening is disposed at one end of the plate having a portion sufficiently large to be inserted without disassembly in the fixation means of an implant already screwed into the spine when the fixation means are already assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: LDR MEDICAL
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer
  • Patent number: 8221457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an osteosynthesis device, particularly for spinal support or correction, enabling easier and compact implantation, that can be particularly used in the case of implantation via the anterior approach, and a preassembly method for such a device. Said device comprises implants screwed into two vertebrae and one plate characterized in that the plate is joined to at least one implant by attachment structure able to hold said plate without preventing the implant from rotating on its screwing axis, or without preventing a specified clearance of the plate with respect to the implant. In this way, said attachment structure make it possible to continue screwing the implant, or adjust the position of the plate after the plate has been on the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: LDR Medical
    Inventors: Joël Delecrin, Jérôme Allain, Patrick Tropiano, Serge Ganglof, Rémi Poncer