Patents by Inventor Mark Reiley

Mark Reiley 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).

  • Patent number: 10893949
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20180243103
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    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
  • Publication number: 20170231775
    Abstract: A prosthesis replaces all or a portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebral body. The prosthesis has a prosthesis body accommodating fixation to the vertebral body at or near a pedicle and without support by a lamina. The prosthesis body has a fastening element installed within the vertebral body at or near a pedicle. The prosthesis further has an artificial facet joint structure carried by the prosthesis body at a location spaced from the fastening element. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted and configured to replace all or a portion of a natural facet joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Patent number: 9668756
    Abstract: A prosthesis replaces all or a portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebral body. The prosthesis has a prosthesis body accommodating fixation to the vertebral body at or near a pedicle and without support by a lamina. The prosthesis body has a fastening element installed within the vertebral body at or near a pedicle. The prosthesis further has an artificial facet joint structure carried by the prosthesis body at a location spaced from the fastening element. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted and configured to replace all or a portion of a natural facet joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20140324170
    Abstract: A prosthesis replaces all or a portion of a natural facet joint on a vertebral body. The prosthesis has a prosthesis body accommodating fixation to the vertebral body at or near a pedicle and without support by a lamina. The prosthesis body has a fastening element installed within the vertebral body at or near a pedicle. The prosthesis further has an artificial facet joint structure carried by the prosthesis body at a location spaced from the fastening element. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted and configured to replace all or a portion of a natural facet joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20090292289
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide greater control over the placement of cement and other flowable liquids into bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Sand, Mark Reiley, Arie Scholten, Robert Scribner, Michael Reo
  • Publication number: 20080097446
    Abstract: Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress values of the prostheses are configured to sustain contact stress. The cephalad prosthesis provides for posterior-anterior adjustment. Both prostheses permit lateral adjustment and adjustment to accommodate interpedicle distance. Further, the prostheses may be customized to provide a pre-defined lordotic angle and a pre-defined pedicle entry angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Reiley, Robert Scribner, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20080097612
    Abstract: Surgically installed prostheses replace either the caudal portion of a natural facet joint, the cephalad portion of a natural facet joint, or both. The prostheses are readily attached to the pedicles of a vertebral body and support at least one element that defines an artificial facet joint structure. The caudal facet joint structure is sized and located to articulate with the cephalad facet joint structure. Together, the prostheses form a total facet replacement system. The system is suitable for use in virtually all levels of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080097613
    Abstract: Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. A pair of fixation elements are adapted to be secured within a vertebra in an orientation that best assures a secure and durable attachment to cortical and/or cancellous bone. Artificial facet joint surfaces are mounted on the fixation elements, either directly or with the aid of a support. The artificial facet joint structure may be carried by an arm. The artificial facet joint structure is adapted for articulation with a complementary natural or artificial facet joint structure. Bilateral prostheses may by coupled by a brace to further secure and stabilize the prostheses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Reiley, Robert Scribner, Lawrence Jones, David Stinson
  • Publication number: 20080097438
    Abstract: Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080097440
    Abstract: Cephalad and caudal vertebral facet joint prostheses and methods of use are provided. The prostheses provide an artificial facet joint structure including an artificial articular configuration unlike the preexisting articular configuration. The radii and material stress values of the prostheses are configured to sustain contact stress. The cephalad prosthesis provides for posterior-anterior adjustment. Both prostheses permit lateral adjustment and adjustment to accommodate interpedicle distance. Further, the prostheses may be customized to provide a pre-defined lordotic angle and a pre-defined pedicle entry angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Reiley, Robert Scribner, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20080097439
    Abstract: Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080091202
    Abstract: Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080091201
    Abstract: Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080091200
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Mark KUIPER, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Publication number: 20080091205
    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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Mark Kuiper, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Publication number: 20080091204
    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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Mark KUIPER, David Yager, Leonard Tokish, David Rosler, Mark Reiley, Susan Rogers, Christopher Ralph, Mark Charbonneau, Richard Broman, David Stinson
  • Publication number: 20080086213
    Abstract: Devices and surgical methods treat various types of adult spinal pathologies, such as degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, degenerative lumbar scoliosis, and kypho-scoliosis. Various types of spinal joint replacement prostheses, surgical procedures for performing spinal joint replacements, and surgical instruments are used to perform the surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventor: Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080065020
    Abstract: An elongated shaft is sized and configured to establish an access path to bone having an interior volume occupied, at least in part, by cancellous bone. The elongated shaft includes a generally closed distal end portion and a side opening spaced from the closed distal end. A first tool is sized and configured to be selectively inserted into the shaft and selectively removed from the shaft. The tool includes a region that, when the first tool is inserted into the shaft, is capable of being aligned with and advanced through the side opening to project outside the side opening and contact cancellous bone. A second tool is sized and configured, upon removal of the first tool from the shaft, to introduce into the shaft a bone filling material for discharge through the side opening into the cancellous bone contacted by the first tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher Ralph, Richard Layne, Paul Sand, Robert Scribner, Mark Reiley
  • Publication number: 20080065137
    Abstract: An expandable structure carried at the end of a catheter tube assembly can be contracted and/or wrapped to present a reduced profile during deployment and/or removal from a targeted tissue site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Ryan Boucher, Mark Reiley, Robert Scribner, Karen Talmadge