Patents by Inventor Kidong Yu
Kidong Yu 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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Patent number: 10874521Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a core member operably coupled between an upper and a lower base member. An outer cavity extends between the core member upper end and lower end, and radially between the inner cavity and an outer surface of the core member. A core member inner wall is formed between the inner and an outer cavity, and a core member outer wall is formed between the outer cavity and the outer surface of the core member. A first locking member is positioned on at least one of the core member upper end and the core member lower end and at least one second locking member is positioned on an inner surface of at least one of the upper and lower base member for locking engagement. The upper and lower end of the core member are oriented at a lordotic angle ranging from 1 degrees to 20 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: UKI LLCInventor: Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10463501Abstract: The technical description relates to expandable spinal cages. An example expandable spinal cage is configured to engage a vertebra. An example expandable spinal cage includes a fixed member a lifting member, a driving member, and a locking member. An example expandable spinal cage has a first configuration and a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10363072Abstract: Vertebral plate revision apparatuses, kits, and methods, and osteosynthesis systems useful in the treatment of vertebrae are described. An example vertebral plate revision apparatus is comprised of an extension plate, a connecting plate, a connecting member, and a set of locking members. An example osteosynthesis system comprises a vertebral plate revision apparatus, a previously-implanted plate, and a set of anchors.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.Inventors: Wayne B. Bauerle, Kidong Yu, Craig Black
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Publication number: 20190201208Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a core member operably coupled between an upper and a lower base member. An outer cavity extends between the core member upper end and lower end, and radially between the inner cavity and an outer surface of the core member. A core member inner wall is formed between the inner and an outer cavity, and a core member outer wall is formed between the outer cavity and the outer surface of the core member. A first locking member is positioned on at least one of the core member upper end and the core member lower end and at least one second locking member is positioned on an inner surface of at least one of the upper and lower base member for locking engagement. The upper and lower end of the core member are oriented at a lordotic angle ranging from 1 degrees to 20 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: UKI LLCInventor: Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10327913Abstract: An interbody implant system is provided. The interbody implant system includes an implant having an engagement surface and an instrument including a first member and a second member that is movable relative to the first member. The first member is configured to capture the implant and the second member includes an interface configured to engage the engagement surface to releasably lock the implant in at least one orientation relative to the second member. The at least one of the engagement surface and the interface include at least one planar face. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Stanley T. Palmatier, Keith M. Miller, Charles L. Branch, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Thomas E. Drochner, Richard A. Hynes, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20190133781Abstract: An intervertebral implant comprising a core member operably coupled between an upper base member and a lower base member, and a core spacer positioned within an inner cavity of the core member. An outer cavity extends between the core member upper end and lower end, and radially between the inner cavity and an outer surface of the core member. A core member inner wall is formed between the inner cavity and the outer cavity, and a core member outer wall is formed between the outer cavity and the outer surface of the core member. At least one first locking member is positioned on at least one of the core member upper end and the core member lower end and at least one second locking member is positioned on an inner surface of at least one of the upper base member and the lower base member for locking engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventor: Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10258482Abstract: An intervertebral implant comprising a core member operably coupled between an upper base member and a lower base member, and a core spacer positioned within an inner cavity of the core member. An outer cavity extends between the core member upper end and lower end, and radially between the inner cavity and an outer surface of the core member. A core member inner wall is formed between the inner cavity and the outer cavity, and a core member outer wall is formed between the outer cavity and the outer surface of the core member. At least one first locking member is positioned on at least one of the core member upper end and the core member lower end and at least one second locking member is positioned on an inner surface of at least one of the upper base member and the lower base member for locking engagement.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: UKI LLCInventor: Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10258483Abstract: Implantable medical devices suitable for implantation in spaces between bones, such as in the spaces between vertebrae in a vertebral column of an animal, are described. An implantable medical device comprises a laminate structure in which a cover conforms to and is attached to a main body. The implantable medical device is suitable for implantation in spaces between bones, such as in the spaces between vertebrae in a vertebral column of an animal.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 10058359Abstract: The technical description relates to anchor assembly tools, drivers kits, and methods useful in connecting a structure with another structure. An anchor assembly tool includes an outer member having a distal end configured to engage a head member and an inner member having a distal end configured to engage an anchor. A driver includes an outer member, an inner member, and a grasping member. A set screw driver includes an outer member and an inner member. An example kit includes an anchor assembly tool, an anchor, and a head member. A method of assembling an anchor assembly tool comprises releasably attaching a head member to the distal end of the outer member, releasably attaching an anchor to the distal end of the inner member, and advancing the inner member within the outer member such that the anchor is disposed within the head member.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.Inventors: Craig Black, Hitesh Mehta, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20180049886Abstract: Implantable medical devices suitable for implantation in spaces between bones, such as in the spaces between vertebrae in a vertebral column of an animal, are described. An implantable medical device comprises a laminate structure in which a cover conforms to and is attached to a main body. The implantable medical device is suitable for implantation in spaces between bones, such as in the spaces between vertebrae in a vertebral column of an animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20170304071Abstract: The technical description relates to expandable spinal cages. An example expandable spinal cage is configured to engage a vertebra. An example expandable spinal cage includes a fixed member a lifting member, a driving member, and a locking member. An example expandable spinal cage has a first configuration and a second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 9763703Abstract: Cross connectors, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of bones, such as vertebrae, are described herein. An example cross connector is comprised of a first member, a second member, a saddle, a locking member, and a stop member. The first member is pivotally, rotatably, and slidably moveable within a passageway defined by the second member.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: DeGen Medical, Inc.Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20160324545Abstract: Cross connectors, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of bones, such as vertebrae, are described herein. An example cross connector is comprised of a first member, a second member, a saddle, a locking member, and a stop member. The first member is pivotally, rotatably, and slidably moveable within a passageway defined by the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Craig Black, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20160235449Abstract: Vertebral plate revision apparatuses, kits, and methods, and osteosynthesis systems useful in the treatment of vertebrae are described. An example vertebral plate revision apparatus is comprised of an extension plate, a connecting plate, a connecting member, and a set of locking members. An example osteosynthesis system comprises a vertebral plate revision apparatus, a previously-implanted plate, and a set of anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Wayne B. Bauerle, Kidong Yu, Craig Black
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Publication number: 20160143672Abstract: The technical description relates to anchor assembly tools, drivers kits, and methods useful in connecting a structure with another structure. An anchor assembly tool includes an outer member having a distal end configured to engage a head member and an inner member having a distal end configured to engage an anchor. A driver includes an outer member, an inner member, and a grasping member. A set screw driver includes an outer member and an inner member. An example kit includes an anchor assembly tool, an anchor, and a head member. A method of assembling an anchor assembly tool comprises releasably attaching a head member to the distal end of the outer member, releasably attaching an anchor to the distal end of the inner member, and advancing the inner member within the outer member such that the anchor is disposed within the head member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Craig Black, Hitesh Mehta, Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 9241722Abstract: A surgical guide is disclosed and methods of use are disclosed. The surgical guide is adapted to receive a surgeon's finger for dissecting to a target site. The surgical guide comprises a first component defining a channel and comprising a palpating portion and a non-palpating portion disposed on an opposing side from the palpating portion. The surgical guide further comprises a second component engaged with the first component and defining a guide channel extending therethrough. The guide channel is adapted to receive a guide pin suitable for insertion to the target site such that the guide pin is carried adjacent the non-palpating portion of the first component.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 9220607Abstract: An interbody implant system is provided. The interbody implant system includes an implant having an engagement surface and an instrument including a first member and a second member that is movable relative to the first member. The first member is configured to capture the implant and the second member includes an interface configured to engage the engagement surface to releasably lock the implant in at least one orientation relative to the second member. The at least one of the engagement surface and the interface include at least one planar face. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Oorthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Stanley T. Palmatier, Keith M. Miller, Charles L. Branch, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Thomas Drochner, Richard A. Hynes, Jonathan Blackwell, Kidong Yu
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Publication number: 20150351922Abstract: An interbody implant system is provided. The interbody implant system includes an implant having an engagement surface and an instrument including a first member and a second member that is movable relative to the first member. The first member is configured to capture the implant and the second member includes an interface configured to engage the engagement surface to releasably lock the implant in at least one orientation relative to the second member. The at least one of the engagement surface and the interface include at least one planar face. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Stanley T. Palmatier, Keith M. Miller, Charles L. Branch, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Thomas E. Drochner, Richard A. Hynes, Jonathan E. Blackwell, Kidong Yu
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Patent number: 9095445Abstract: An interbody spacer includes an elongated body with a maximum width between opposite side walls and a maximum height between upper and lower bearing surfaces. The interbody spacer also includes a leading end nose connecting the side walls to facilitate insertion of the interbody spacer into a disc space between vertebrae in an insertion orientation, from which the interbody device is then rotated to position the upper and lower bearing surfaces in contact with the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae. The leading end nose forms a blunt convex nose between the upper and lower bearing surfaces to maximize the bearing surface area available to contact the adjacent endplates.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kidong Yu, Keith E. Miller, William D. Armstrong, Charles Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Peter McCombe, Anthony J Melkent, William R. Sears
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Publication number: 20140100580Abstract: A surgical guide is disclosed and methods of use are disclosed. The surgical guide is adapted to receive a surgeon's finger for dissecting to a target site. The surgical guide comprises a first component defining a channel and comprising a palpating portion and a non-palpating portion disposed on an opposing side from the palpating portion. The surgical guide further comprises a second component engaged with the first component and defining a guide channel extending therethrough. The guide channel is adapted to receive a guide pin suitable for insertion to the target site such that the guide pin is carried adjacent the non-palpating portion of the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.Inventor: Kidong Yu