Patents by Inventor Mark Kuiper
Mark 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).
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Patent number: 10893949Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include 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. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include 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. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas McLeer
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Publication number: 20200288616Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Tessumred’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; strong stems; freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers with pale yellow-colored centers; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: HORTIPARTNERS vofInventor: Mark KUIPER
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Publication number: 20180243103Abstract: An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include 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. Methods of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis may include 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. A facet joint prosthesis implant tool may include a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. Systems for treating spinal pathologies may include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Michael Rosler, Mark Reiley, Michael J. Funk, Jorge A. Ochoa, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, Thomas McLeer
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Patent number: 9504502Abstract: 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. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20150164559Abstract: 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. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Patent number: 8992574Abstract: 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. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, Jr., David Michael Rosier, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20140081330Abstract: 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. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, JR., David Michael Rosler, Mark A. Reiley, Susan L. Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard J. Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20080091205Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20080091204Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Mark KUIPER, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20080091200Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Mark KUIPER, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20080015585Abstract: The invention discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Philip Berg, John Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark Kuiper, Michael Funk, Anthony Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard Broman, Sean Suh
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Publication number: 20070233256Abstract: The invention discloses devices, methods and systems for implanting articulating devices on the human spine. In some embodiments, three or more vertebrae are movable interconnected with artificial joints. Some embodiments are particularly well suited for implanting in the lumbosacral area of the spine. Some embodiments employ hybrid systems combining translaminar fixation with pedicular fixation of the device components. Some embodiments combine facet joint replacement with disc replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: John Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Michael Funk, Mark Kuiper, Anthony Finazzo
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Publication number: 20070093833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Mark Kuiper, Susan Rogers, David Yager, Christopher Ralph, Leonard Tokish, Mark Charbonneau, David Rosler, Richard Bromen, Mark Reiley, David Stinson, Michael Funk, Tom McLeer, Jorge Ochoa
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Publication number: 20070088358Abstract: The invention discloses methods and devices for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. A facet joint restoration device of the invention for use in a restoring a facet joint surface comprises: a cephalad facet joint element comprising a flexible member adapted to engage a first vertebrae and an artificial cephalad joint; and a caudad facet joint element comprising a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebrae and an artificial caudad joint adapted to engage the cephalad facet joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Inventors: Hansen Yuan, Mark Kuiper, Anthony Finazzo, John Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark Reiley, David Stinson, Lawrence Jones, Sean Suh, Richard Broman, Michael Funk, Phillip Berg, Martha Stone, Matthew Quest
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Publication number: 20050261770Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Mark Kuiper, Susan Rogers, David Yager, Christopher Ralph, Leonard Tokish, Mark Charbonneau, David Rosler, Richard Broman, Mark Reiley, David Stinson, Michael Funk, Tom McLeer, Jorge Ochoa
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Publication number: 20050240266Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
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Publication number: 20050240265Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2004Publication date: October 27, 2005Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson, Mark Reiley
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Patent number: PP32636Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Tessumred’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; strong stems; freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers with pale yellow-colored centers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: HORTIPARTNERS vofInventor: Mark Kuiper