Patents by Inventor Larry Pijanowski

Larry Pijanowski 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: 8182539
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a body for insertion between adjacent vertebrae, and one or more anchors extending from the body for securing the body between the vertebrae. A linear motion control mechanism is mounted in the body and operable to limit linear translation of the anchor(s) relative to the body. Also, a pivot control mechanism in the body operates to limit pivot motion of the anchor(s) relative to the body. The linear and pivot control mechanisms are configured in various arrangements and embodiments exhibiting adjustable dynamic settings, allowing a single implant to provide various types of dynamic fixation with ranges of motion that permit loads to transfer to graft material contained in the disk space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Matthew Kovach, Larry Pijanowski
  • Patent number: 8167949
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes an upper surface configured for engagement with a first vertebral body, and a lower surface configured for engagement with a second vertebral body. A wall extends between the upper surface and the lower surface, and forms a chamber for containing osteogenic material. At least a portion of the wall is collapsible from a first position associated with a first volume of the chamber to a second position associated with a second volume of the chamber. The second volume is less than the first volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Charles Wing, Larry Pijanowski
  • Publication number: 20100106249
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a body for insertion between adjacent vertebrae, and one or more anchors extending from the body for securing the body between the vertebrae. A linear motion control mechanism is mounted in the body and operable to limit linear translation of the anchor(s) relative to the body. Also, a pivot control mechanism in the body operates to limit pivot motion of the anchor(s) relative to the body. The linear and pivot control mechanisms are configured in various arrangements and embodiments exhibiting adjustable dynamic settings, allowing a single implant to provide various types of dynamic fixation with ranges of motion that permit loads to transfer to graft material contained in the disk space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Aesculap Implant Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Tyber, Matthew Kovach, Larry Pijanowski
  • Publication number: 20090192615
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes an upper surface configured for engagement with a first vertebral body, and a lower surface configured for engagement with a second vertebral body. A wall extends between the upper surface and the lower surface, and forms a chamber for containing osteogenic material. At least a portion of the wall is collapsible from a first position associated with a first volume of the chamber to a second position associated with a second volume of the chamber. The second volume is less than the first volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: AESCULAP IMPLANT SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY TYBER, CHARLES WING, LARRY PIJANOWSKI