Patents by Inventor Mark Rahm

Mark Rahm 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).

  • Interbody fusion device, integral retention device, and associated methods
    Patent number: 8795373
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in spinal fusion procedures. A one or two piece interbody fusion device has a fusion bearing component designed to bear the axial loading from the end plates of adjacent vertebrae. An optional retention piece prevents migration of the load bearing device. One or more fasteners secure the retention device to the vertebrae above and below the load bearing device. The fasteners cause the end plates of the vertebrae to compress the end plates to the load bearing device to facilitate proper fusion. An anti-backout mechanism prevents the fasteners backing out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: SpineSmith Partners, L.P.
    Inventors: Robert J. Jones, Mark Rahm, Kevin Dunworth
  • INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE, INTEGRAL RETENTION DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20090105830
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for use in spinal fusion procedures. A one or two piece interbody fusion device has a fusion bearing component designed to bear the axial loading from the end plates of adjacent vertebrae. An optional retention piece prevents migration of the load bearing device. One or more fasteners secure the retention device to the vertebrae above and below the load bearing device. The fasteners cause the end plates of the vertebrae to compress the end plates to the load bearing device to facilitate proper fusion. An anti-backout mechanism prevents the fasteners backing out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Robert J. Jones, Mark Rahm, Kevin Dunworth