Patents by Inventor Madeline Wolters
Madeline Wolters 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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Publication number: 20240130865Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper plate configured to receive a first anchoring member, the upper support comprising a first end, a second end, a first side extending between the first end and the second end, the upper plate configured to receive the first anchoring member such that a first center-line trajectory of the first anchoring member is angled toward the first side. The implant further comprising a lower support coupled to the upper support, the lower support comprising a lower plate configured to receive a second anchoring member such that a second center-line trajectory of the second anchoring member is angled towards the first side. The implant further comprising a control member configured to control relative movement between the upper support and the lower support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Katrina Robin Keller, Madeline Wolters
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Patent number: 11896494Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper main support, a lower main support, an upper pivoting support, and a lower pivoting support. The upper main support and the upper pivoting support are configured to engage a first portion of bone, and the lower main support is coupled to the upper main support and configured to engage a second portion of bone. The upper main support is adjustable relative to the lower main support to adjust height of the implant. The upper pivoting support is rotatably movable relative to the upper main support. The lower pivoting support is coupled to the upper pivoting support, configured to engage the second bone portion, and is rotatably movable relative to the lower main support. Adjusting the upper main support relative to the lower main support causes adjustment of the upper pivoting support relative to the lower pivoting support.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 11857432Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper plate configured to receive a first anchoring member, an upper support mechanically coupled to the upper plate, a lower plate configured to receive a second anchoring member, and a lower support mechanically coupled to the lower plate. The implant further includes a control member including a shaft and configured to control movement between the upper support and the lower support, a front portion configured engage the upper support and the lower support and further configured to receive the head of the control member, and a rear portion configured engage the upper support and the lower support and further configured to engage a portion of the shaft, wherein turning the control member causes the front portion to move in a direction towards the rear portion, such that the upper support moves relative to the lower support in a direction away from the lower support.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Katrina Robin Keller, Madeline Wolters
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Publication number: 20220296385Abstract: An expandable implant includes a base member, an adjustable member adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control assembly including a control shaft, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, wherein the base member and the adjustable member are coupled together at least in part via the control assembly such that the control shaft is rotationally fixed relative to the base member and the adjustable member, and the adjustable member is resiliently compressible relative to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Publication number: 20220265440Abstract: A steerable expandable implant having a lower support member and an upper support member, the upper support member movable relative to the lower support member between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The implant also includes a first control member coupled to the lower support member, where manipulation of the first control member causes the lower support member to move relative to the upper support member. The implant further includes a pivot member configured to receive a tool, the tool and the pivot member rotatable relative to the lower support member between a first position and a second position, where the pivot member includes an aperture and an axis of the aperture is angularly offset from an axis of the first control member in the first position and the axis of the aperture is angularly aligned with the axis of the first control member in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Garrett D. Lauf, Daniel P. Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 11382764Abstract: An expandable implant includes a base member, an adjustable member adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control assembly including a control shaft, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, wherein the base member and the adjustable member are coupled together at least in part via the control assembly such that the control shaft is rotationally fixed relative to the base member and the adjustable member, and the adjustable member is resiliently compressible relative to the base member.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 11337825Abstract: A steerable expandable implant including a base member, an adjustable member coupled to the base member, the adjustable member movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, a pivot member rotatably received by the base member and configured to receive a tool such that the tool and the pivot member are rotatable relative to the base member between a first position and a second position, wherein the pivot member is translationally fixed relative to the base member, and a first control member received by the base member, wherein manipulation of the first control member causes the adjustable member to move between the collapsed position and the expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 11304818Abstract: An expandable implant includes a top support assembly defining an upper surface configured to engage a first portion of bone, a first central aperture extending from the upper surface to an interior of the implant, and a first grid structure surrounding the first central aperture; a bottom support assembly defining a lower surface configured to engage a second portion of bone, a second central aperture extending from the lower surface to the interior, and a second grid structure surrounding the second central aperture; and a control assembly coupled to the top support assembly and the bottom support assembly and configured to control relative movement between the top support assembly and the bottom support assembly between a collapsed position and an expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick
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Publication number: 20210353427Abstract: An expandable implant includes a top support configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone, a bottom support configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone, and a control assembly coupled to the top support and the bottom support and configured to control relative movement between the top support and the bottom support. The control assembly includes a control member including a head and a body portion. The head includes a recess and the body portion includes at least one access port in fluid communication with the recess to enable delivery of fluid to an interior of the implant via the recess and at least one access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick, Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20210353428Abstract: A steerable expandable implant including a base member, an adjustable member coupled to the base member, the adjustable member movable between a collapsed position and an expanded position, a pivot member rotatably received by the base member and configured to receive a tool such that the tool and the pivot member are rotatable relative to the base member between a first position and a second position, wherein the pivot member is translationally fixed relative to the base member, and a first control member received by the base member, wherein manipulation of the first control member causes the adjustable member to move between the collapsed position and the expanded position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: LIFE SPINE, INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Publication number: 20210315707Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper plate configured to receive a first anchoring member, an upper support mechanically coupled to the upper plate, a lower plate configured to receive a second anchoring member, and a lower support mechanically coupled to the lower plate. The implant further includes a control member including a shaft and configured to control movement between the upper support and the lower support, a front portion configured engage the upper support and the lower support and further configured to receive the head of the control member, and a rear portion configured engage the upper support and the lower support and further configured to engage a portion of the shaft, wherein turning the control member causes the front portion to move in a direction towards the rear portion, such that the upper support moves relative to the lower support in a direction away from the lower support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: LIFE SPINE, INC.Inventors: Katrina Robin Keller, Madeline Wolters
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Patent number: 11103362Abstract: An expandable implant includes a top support configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone, a bottom support configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone, and a control assembly coupled to the top support and the bottom support and configured to control relative movement between the top support and the bottom support. The control assembly includes a control member including a head and a body portion. The head includes a recess and the body portion includes at least one access port in fluid communication with the recess to enable delivery of fluid to an interior of the implant via the recess and at least one access port.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: LIFE SPINE, INC.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick, Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20210259852Abstract: An expandable implant including a base member including a top surface, a first end, and a second end, and defining a central cavity positioned between the first end and the second end. The expandable implant further including an adjustable member including a top surface and at least one control channel, wherein the adjustable member is adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control shaft received by the base member, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, and at least one control member coupled to the control shaft and received by the control channel, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes the control member to translate along the control channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 11033403Abstract: An expandable implant including a base member including a top surface, a first end, and a second end, and defining a central cavity positioned between the first end and the second end. The expandable implant further including an adjustable member including a top surface and at least one control channel, wherein the adjustable member is adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control shaft received by the base member, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, and at least one control member coupled to the control shaft and received by the control channel, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes the control member to translate along the control channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: LIFE SPINE, INC.Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Publication number: 20200383798Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper portion configured to engage a first portion of bone, a bottom portion configured to engage a second portion of bone, a control assembly coupled to the upper portion and the bottom portion and configured to control relative movement between the upper portion and the bottom portion, wherein the control assembly includes a front portion and a control member, wherein the front portion has an aperture configured to receive the control member, wherein the control member includes a head, and wherein a portion of the head is positioned outside of the aperture as the implant is expanded between a first, collapsed orientation and a second, expanded orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick, Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20200383797Abstract: An expandable implant includes a base member, an adjustable member adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control assembly including a control shaft, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, wherein the base member and the adjustable member are coupled together at least in part via the control assembly such that the control shaft is rotationally fixed relative to the base member and the adjustable member, and the adjustable member is resiliently compressible relative to the base member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Publication number: 20190374348Abstract: An expandable implant includes a top support configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone, a bottom support configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone, and a control assembly coupled to the top support and the bottom support and configured to control relative movement between the top support and the bottom support. The control assembly includes a control member including a head and a body portion. The head includes a recess and the body portion includes at least one access port in fluid communication with the recess to enable delivery of fluid to an interior of the implant via the recess and at least one access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick, Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20190307577Abstract: An expandable implant including a base member including a top surface, a first end, and a second end, and defining a central cavity positioned between the first end and the second end. The expandable implant further including an adjustable member including a top surface and at least one control channel, wherein the adjustable member is adjustably coupled to the base member and movable between a first, collapsed position, and a second, expanded position, a control shaft received by the base member, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes relative movement of the adjustable member relative to the base member, and at least one control member coupled to the control shaft and received by the control channel, wherein manipulation of the control shaft causes the control member to translate along the control channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler
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Patent number: 10426632Abstract: An expandable implant includes a top support configured to engage a first portion of vertebral bone, a bottom support configured to engage a second portion of vertebral bone, and a control assembly coupled to the top support and the bottom support and configured to control relative movement between the top support and the bottom support. The control assembly includes a control member including a head and a body portion. The head includes a recess and the body portion includes at least one access port in fluid communication with the recess to enable delivery of fluid to an interior of the implant via the recess and at least one access port.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Butler, Madeline Wolters, Daniel Predick, Eugene Shoshtaev
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Publication number: 20190290448Abstract: An expandable implant includes an upper main support, a lower main support, an upper pivoting support, and a lower pivoting support. The upper main support and the upper pivoting support are configured to engage a first portion of bone, and the lower main support is coupled to the upper main support and configured to engage a second portion of bone. The upper main support is adjustable relative to the lower main support to adjust height of the implant. The upper pivoting support is rotatably movable relative to the upper main support. The lower pivoting support is coupled to the upper pivoting support, configured to engage the second bone portion, and is rotatably movable relative to the lower main support. Adjusting the upper main support relative to the lower main support causes adjustment of the upper pivoting support relative to the lower pivoting support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Predick, Madeline Wolters, Michael S. Butler