Patents by Inventor Mark K. Kuiper

Mark K. Kuiper 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).

  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods
    Patent number: 8496687
    Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Gmedelaware 2 LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods
    Patent number: 8491635
    Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods
    Patent number: 8425557
    Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having a Modular Design and Systems For Treating Spinal Pathologies
    Publication number: 20130030466
    Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and systems for treating spinal pathologies
    Patent number: 8221461
    Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: GMEDelaware 2 LLC
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
  • Temperature-stabilized storage systems configured for storage and stabilization of modular units
    Publication number: 20120000918
    Abstract: Apparatus for use with substantially thermally sealed storage containers are described herein. These include an apparatus comprising a stored material module, a stabilizer unit, a stored material module cap and a central stabilizer unit. The apparatus also include a transportation stabilizer unit with dimensions corresponding to a substantially thermally sealed storage container with a flexible conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Geoffrey F. Deane, Lawrence Morgan Fowler, William Gates, Jenny Ezu Hu, Roderick A. Hyde, Edward K.Y. Jung, Jordin T. Kare, Mark K. Kuiper, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Nathan Pegram, Nels R. Peterson, Clarence T. Tegreene, Mike Vilhauer, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, JR., Ozgur Emek Yildirim
  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and related implantation methods
    Patent number: 7674293
    Abstract: Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components is provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provides an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Facet Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having a Modular Design and Systems for Treating Spinal Pathologies
    Publication number: 20080249568
    Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer
  • Crossbar spinal prosthesis having a modular design and systems for treating spinal pathologies
    Publication number: 20080082171
    Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Mark K. Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher R. Ralph, Mark T. Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas J. McLeer