Patents by Inventor Mark Weiman

Mark Weiman 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: 12642670
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The spinal implants may be expandable. In some embodiments, the spinal implants may be configured to be backfilled with bone graft material after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum
  • Publication number: 20260144645
    Abstract: A spacer for separating bones of a joint includes a frame and a carriage. The carriage has ramped surfaces, and is slideably moveable in relation to the frame. A screw support is moveably connected to the frame to form a changeable angular orientation with respect to the frame. An actuating screw is supported by the screw support, and is connected to the carriage to cause the carriage to slideably move in relation to the frame when the actuating screw is rotated. Opposing endplates are configured to engage opposing bone of the joint, and each has ramped surfaces mateable with the ramped surfaces of the carriage. When the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuating screw, the ramped surfaces of the carriage and the endplates slide against each other, causing the endplates to move relatively apart, to increase the height of the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, John Matthews
  • Patent number: 12636161
    Abstract: A spacer separates bones of a joint using a driver tool having a threaded shaft. The spacer has a superior endplate with inferior facing ramps, and an inferior endplate with superior facing ramps. Two bearings are positioned between the endplates, each bearing has superior facing ramps which mate with the inferior facing ramps of the superior endplate, and inferior facing ramps which mate with the superior facing ramps of the inferior endplate. One bearing has a threaded aperture, and the other a thrust surface. A threaded shaft is threaded into the threaded aperture to push against the thrust surface to drive the bearings apart. As the bearings move apart, the mated ramps slide against each other to drive the superior and inferior endplates apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Hessler, Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Albert Hill, Myles Sullivan
  • Patent number: 12629263
    Abstract: Expandable fusion devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The expandable fusion device is capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. The fusion device may include a body, a first endplate, and a second endplate. A drive screw may be rotated to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. Instruments may be provided to ensure the implant is inserted safely and as intended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Hilliary Kopp, Joel Cryder, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, Mark Miccio, Shawn Cox, David Feigenbaum, Damien Kahmer
  • Publication number: 20260124043
    Abstract: Pedicle-based intradiscal fixation devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The implant or a portion thereof may be composed of a shape-memory material, which has a curved shape-memory orientation and a temporarily straight orientation. The implant may be configured to be inserted into a pedicle of an inferior vertebra, through the vertebral body of the inferior vertebra, and into the vertebral body of the superior vertebra to thereby stabilize the inferior and superior vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Tyler Hessler, Albert Hill, Myles Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20260108308
    Abstract: A spinal surgery navigation system is disclosed for computer assisted navigation during spinal surgery. The spinal surgery navigation system is operative to obtain intra-operative feedback data and/or post-operative feedback data regarding spinal surgery outcome for a plurality of patients, and train a machine learning model based on the intra-operative feedback data and/or the post-operative feedback data. The operations obtain pre-operative patient data characterizing a spine of a defined-patient, generate a spinal surgery plan for the defined-patient based on processing the pre-operative patient data through the machine learning model, and provide the spinal surgery plan to a display device for review by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Myles Sullivan, Carly Taubenkraut, Corbett McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 12589007
    Abstract: Intradiscal implants, systems, and methods thereof. The intradiscal system may include an expandable implant and one or more intradiscal implants. The intradiscal implants may be supplemental to or integrated with the expandable implant. The intradiscal implant may include one or more flexible anchors with a straight configuration and a curved configuration. The anchor may be bendable, for example, using a shape-memory material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Myles Sullivan, Carly Taubenkraut, Mark Weiman
  • Publication number: 20260076809
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Weiman, Jody Seifert, Kevin Gahman, Colm McLaughlin, Adam Friedrich
  • Patent number: 12575941
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anti-rotation locking system for an expandable implant. The anti-rotation locking system may include a screw comprising a screw head comprising a plurality of notches. The anti-rotation locking system further comprises a housing and a locking member comprising a ring, a partial ring, and a strut coupling the ring to the partial ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Cryder, James Himmelberger, Mark Weiman, Jason Zappacosta
  • Patent number: 12569350
    Abstract: Orthopedic implants, systems, instruments, and methods. A bi-portal lumbar interbody fusion system may include an expandable interbody implant and minimally invasive pedicle-based intradiscal fixation implants. The interbody and intradiscal implants may be installed with intelligent instrumentation capable of repeatably providing precision placement of the implants. The bi-portal system may be robotically-enabled to guide the instruments and implants along desired access trajectories to the surgical area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Myles Sullivan, Carly Taubenkraut, Chad Glerum
  • Publication number: 20260053636
    Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to vertebral implants and implant trials for use with vertebral implant assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants and implant trials may be used in conjunction with corpectomy procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2025
    Publication date: February 26, 2026
    Inventors: George Howard, James Himmelberger, Jason Gray, Colm McLaughlin, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 12558231
    Abstract: Pedicle-based intradiscal fixation devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. A pedicle-based intradiscal implant for stabilizing an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra may include a bendable rod configured to engage bone, a bone fastener defining a channel for receiving the bendable rod, and a locking cap for securing the bone fastener and the bendable rod. The implant may be positioned through a pedicle of an inferior vertebra and the bendable rod may be deployable into the vertebral body of the inferior vertebra, through the disc space, and into the vertebral body of the superior vertebra to stabilize the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Myles Sullivan, Carly Taubenkraut, Chad Glerum, Corbett McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20260047939
    Abstract: Pedicle-based intradiscal fixation devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. An implant for stabilizing an inferior vertebra and a superior vertebra may include a first member and a second member moveably connected to the first member. The implant may have a first, initial insertion orientation and a second, final implantation orientation different from the first, initial insertion orientation. The first member may be configured to be inserted through a pedicle of the inferior vertebra and the second member may be configured to engage bone of the superior vertebra in the second, final implantation orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Tyler Hessler, Albert Hill, Myles Sullivan
  • Patent number: 12544093
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in preparing the intervertebral disc space. The apparatus includes a powered disc cutter that can be inserted through a tube and into the disc space. Once inside the disc space, the cutter can be rotated on its axis and articulated through the disc space to break up and disconnect the disc tissue from the surrounding disc tissue and disc annulus. The device is powered by a handheld driver that utilizes a motor to impart motion, such as rotary motion, to an elongated shaft assembly having a cutting tool or assembly pivotably attached to the distal end thereof. The cutting tool is mounted to the end of the drive shaft assembly by a linkage so that the shaft may be inserted in a straight configuration down a narrow access port. The cutting assembly can spin on its axis while being articulated providing access to the intervertebral space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Corbett McLaughlin, Stephen Schilling, Myles Sullivan, Chad Glerum
  • Patent number: 12533244
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 12527610
    Abstract: A device for dispensing biomaterial includes a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe including a biomaterial and a threaded plunger, and an engagement pin retained within the handle and slidable between a first position and a second position. The engagement pin is configured to engage the threaded plunger in the first position, the engagement pin is further configured to disengage from the threaded plunger in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Agard, Sean Suh, Damien O'Halloran, Michael Moretti, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum
  • Patent number: 12527671
    Abstract: A spacer for separating bones of a joint includes a frame and a carriage. The carriage has ramped surfaces, and is slideably moveable in relation to the frame. A screw support is moveably connected to the frame to form a changeable angular orientation with respect to the frame. An actuating screw is supported by the screw support, and is connected to the carriage to cause the carriage to slideably move in relation to the frame when the actuating screw is rotated. Opposing endplates are configured to engage opposing bone of the joint, and each has ramped surfaces mateable with the ramped surfaces of the carriage. When the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuating screw, the ramped surfaces of the carriage and the endplates slide against each other, causing the endplates to move relatively apart, to increase the height of the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, John Matthews
  • Publication number: 20260013995
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2025
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Patent number: 12521253
    Abstract: Pedicle-based intradiscal fixation devices, systems, instruments, and methods thereof. The implant or a portion thereof may be composed of a shape-memory material, which has a curved shape-memory orientation and a temporarily straight orientation. The implant may be configured to be inserted into a pedicle of an inferior vertebra, through the vertebral body of the inferior vertebra, and into the vertebral body of the superior vertebra to thereby stabilize the inferior and superior vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Tyler Hessler, Albert Hill, Myles Sullivan
  • Patent number: 12502282
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a central ramp, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the central ramp capable of being moved in a first direction to move the first and second endplates outwardly and into an expanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed down an endoscopic tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Kevin Gahman, Jody L. Seifert, Andrew Iott