Patents by Inventor Jon Suh

Jon Suh 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: 9693811
    Abstract: A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt
  • Publication number: 20170172759
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include a superior exterior surface, an inferior exterior surface, a first exterior lateral surface, and a second exterior lateral surface. The first and second exterior lateral surfaces may be substantially transverse to the superior and inferior exterior surfaces. The implant may further include a first curved end wall at a first longitudinal extremity of the body. The first curved end wall may include a bore configured to receive a first shaft of a tool. Additionally, the implant may include a second curved end wall at a second longitudinal extremity of the body and an elongated slot extending from a portion of the first curved end wall to a portion of the first exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: AccelSPINE
    Inventors: Nitin KUKKAR, Jon WING, Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Publication number: 20170172755
    Abstract: An interbody system for implanting between vertebrae, the interbody system comprises a cage having a cage body that includes a graft chamber having a volume that receives graft material, a sagittal wall that forms a portion of the graft chamber, and a wall membrane that forms another portion of the graft chamber. The interbody system may comprise an interbody device that includes an aperture that receives a bone fastener, wherein the wall membrane interacts with the bone fastener. The wall membrane may bend as result of a force applied by the bone fastener to a portion of the wall membrane, thereby providing directional support to the bone fastener and/or forcing graft material from the graft chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Patent number: 9636156
    Abstract: A fastener, for example a bone screw, is sized to pass into an aperture of an implant, for example, a bone plate, the fastener having an anchor portion engageable with body tissue, and a head portion formed by an assembly of an insert and an anchor extension. The insert and anchor extension cooperate to form a reduced dimension passable into the aperture, and an expanded dimension not passable out of the aperture. The size of the assembly may be configurable, for example, by tabs, ramped surfaces, or an expanding diameter of a threadable insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael E. Black, Matthew Hansell, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20170112551
    Abstract: A bone fixation system includes a bone fastener and a tower including a first thread formed on an inner surface at a first end thereof. The bone fixation system also includes a coupling assembly connected to the bone fastener and the first end of the tower. The coupling assembly includes a coupling unit including a second thread formed on an inner surface at an upper portion thereof and adjoining the first thread, and a set screw including a third thread configured to mate with the first thread and the second thread. The coupling unit is configured to compensate a thread pitch mismatch between the first thread and the second thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon SUH, David S. RATHBUN
  • Publication number: 20170071755
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • Patent number: 9539101
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • Publication number: 20160346747
    Abstract: A treatment apparatus for a mixing device having a concentric barrel configuration. The treatment apparatus includes a manifold including an input end and an output end. The treatment apparatus also includes a conduit body having a manifold end and a nozzle end. The manifold end is connected to the output end of the manifold, and the conduit body includes at least one nozzle at the nozzle end of the conduit body opposite the manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Shaun R. Devitt, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20160331424
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly that can be used for the fixation or fastening of orthopedic devices or instruments to bone tissue. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle or fixed angle anchor assembly that is able to securely connect the orthopedic device to bone tissue even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the assembly with respect to the device. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly having a locking mechanism that will quickly and easily lock the anchor assembly with respect to the orthopedic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20160249962
    Abstract: An orthopedic assembly is described that comprises an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Black, Jon Suh, Christopher Angelucci, Matthew Hansell
  • Patent number: 9421052
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly that can be used for the fixation or fastening of orthopedic devices or instruments to bone tissue. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle or fixed angle anchor assembly that is able to securely connect the orthopedic device to bone tissue even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the assembly with respect to the device. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly having a locking mechanism that will quickly and easily lock the anchor assembly with respect to the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20160206438
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • Patent number: 9358050
    Abstract: An orthopedic assembly is described that comprises an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: GloBus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Black, Jon Suh, Christopher Angelucci, Matthew Hansell
  • Publication number: 20160100868
    Abstract: A fastener, for example a bone screw, is sized to pass into an aperture of an implant, for example, a bone plate, the fastener having an anchor portion engageable with body tissue, and a head portion formed by an assembly of an insert and an anchor extension. The insert and anchor extension cooperate to form a reduced dimension passable into the aperture, and an expanded dimension not passable out of the aperture. The size of the assembly may be configurable, for example, by tabs, ramped surfaces, or an expanding diameter of a threadable insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Michael E. Black, Matthew Hansell, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20160081730
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a bone screw for use in the human body including a shaft having a threaded region along at least a portion of its length and a screw head including a locking mechanism to secure the screw, for example to a bone plate. In certain embodiments, the thread has an outer diameter dimensioned to pass through the screw hole in the implant. The screw head is configured to cooperatively engage at least a portion of the screw hole of the implant so as to prevent the screw from coming out of the implant and avoided soft tissue damage and other complications associated with unintended screw removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Black, Jon Suh
  • Patent number: 9271774
    Abstract: A fastener, for example a bone screw, is sized to pass into an aperture of an implant, for example a bone plate, the fastener having an anchor portion engageable with body tissue, and a head portion formed by an assembly of an insert and an anchor extension. The implant has an aperture with a reduced entry dimension. The insert and anchor extension cooperate to form a reduced dimension passable into the aperture, and an expanded dimension not passable out of the aperture. The size of the assembly is configurable by bending resilient tabs of the anchor extension or the implant, using ramped surfaces, or an expanding diameter of a threadable insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael E. Black, Matthew Hansell, Jon Suh
  • Patent number: 9226785
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a bone screw for use in the human body including a shaft having a threaded region along at least a portion of its length and a screw head including a locking mechanism to secure the screw, for example to a bone plate. In certain embodiments, the thread has an outer diameter dimensioned to pass through the screw hole in the implant. The screw head is configured to cooperatively engage at least a portion of the screw hole of the implant so as to prevent the screw from coming out of the implant and avoided soft tissue damage and other complications associated with unintended screw removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Black, Jon Suh
  • Publication number: 20150112386
    Abstract: A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt
  • Publication number: 20150073554
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • Patent number: 8926666
    Abstract: A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt