Patents by Inventor Lytton William

Lytton William 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).

  • Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage
    Publication number: 20050027362
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for intervertebral implant anchorage. An implantable device for insertion into an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The implantable device includes at least one anchor plate which comprises a plate member sized to be positioned within an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae and a plurality of anchoring elements extending from a surface of the plate member, each anchoring element including a distal—portion capable of being introduced into the vertebra through the vertebral end plate; and an intradiscal component coupled to the anchor plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Lytton Williams, Robert Watkins
  • Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage
    Patent number: 6800092
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for intervertebral implant anchorage. An implantable device for insertion into an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The implantable device includes at least one anchor plate which comprises a plate member sized to be positioned within an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae and a plurality of anchoring elements extending from a surface of the plate member, each anchoring element including a distal portion capable of being introduced into the vertebra through the vertebral end plate; and an intradiscal component coupled to the anchor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Inventors: Lytton A. Williams, Robert G. Watkins
  • Intervertebral device and method of use
    Publication number: 20040010316
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement device is disclosed and includes a first implantable member having a first anchor plate and a concave body detachably coupled to the first anchor plate, and a second implantable member having a second anchor plate and a convex body detachably coupled to the second anchor plate, the convex body configured to engage the concave body in movable relation thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Lytton William, Sui-Kay Wong
  • Forced ventilated anatomical supports
    Publication number: 20030149384
    Abstract: An anatomical support (1) for immobilizing or supporting a body portion fitted with a fan (9) for providing controlled airflow in a channel (8) that is located in the side of the anatomical support (1) approximate to the body portion of the user and/or between the anatomical support (1) and the body portion of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Leonard G. Davis, Lytton A. Williams, Sui-Kay Wong
  • Method and apparatus for intervertebral implant anchorage
    Patent number: 6113638
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for intervertebral implant anchorage. An implantable device for insertion into an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae is provided. The implantable device includes at least one anchor plate which comprises a plate member sized to be positioned within an intradiscal section between adjacent vertebrae and a plurality of anchoring elements extending from a surface of the plate member, each anchoring element including a distal portion capable of being introduced into the vertebra through the vertebral end plate; and an intradiscal component coupled to the anchor plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Inventors: Lytton A. Williams, Robert G. Watkins