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).

  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10219913
    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: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matthews, Mark Weiman, Hillary Adams, Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • VARIABLE LORDOSIS SPACER AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20190060083
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device may include a first endplate and a second endplate. The expandable fusion device may also include first and second ramps configured to mate with both the first and second endplates. The first ramp may include a mating feature having a first angle relative to a vertical axis, and the second ramp may include a mating feature having a second angle relative to the vertical axis such that the first angle is different from the second angle. In particular, the first and second ramps may be configured to provide for symmetrical expansion of the first and second endplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Alex Burkhardt, Kevin Gahman
  • Cervical spine stabilization system with extendable plates
    Patent number: 10206721
    Abstract: A spine stabilization system having a base plate having a plurality of screw holes and a plurality of corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The present invention also provides an extension plate having a plurality of screw holes and corresponding screw locking mechanisms. The extension plate is dimensioned and configured with an extension portion, the extension portion having a screw hole and a screw locking mechanism and a finger portion having a connection element and to contact and connect with the base plate. The base plate is provided a graft window having edges, wherein at least one of the edges being configured to receive and connect with the connection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Frank Guntz, Mark Weiman
  • STANDALONE INTERBODY IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20190046329
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • ORTHOPEDIC FASTENER BLOCKING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190038322
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic fastener blocking system that allows for a desirable number of fasteners to be used with an orthopedic device even when the orthopedic device is too small to accommodate a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners or when the accessibility to the device is reduced so that addressing a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners is not possible. The system includes an orthopedic implant and at least first and second fasteners where one of the first and second fasteners prevents the other of the first and second fasteners from uninstalling when the first and second fasteners are in the installed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20190021876
    Abstract: A joint spacer for therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A frame defines a longitudinal axis extending between distal and proximal ends. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface and a threaded portion. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the threaded portion, and bears against said frame to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. A first endplate engages a bone of the joint, and has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Duncan Sibson, Andrew Iott
  • VARIABLE LORDOSIS SPACER AND RELATED METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20190000643
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device may include a first endplate and a second endplate. The expandable fusion device may also include first and second ramps configured to mate with both the first and second endplates. An inserter instrument includes an outer shaft having a bore extending longitudinally therethrough and an inner shaft extending through the bore in the outer shaft. The outer shaft is configured to engage the first or second opening in the second ramp, and the inner shaft is configured to engage the corresponding first or second opening in the first ramp to control implant height and/or lordotic angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Alex Burkhardt
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190000640
    Abstract: 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 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Tissue retractor and method of use
    Patent number: 10154781
    Abstract: Methods and devices for retracting tissue in a surgical procedure to allow access to the surgical site. Retractor systems and methods that comprise a retractor frame comprising rotatable arms and a linearly translatable arm, the rotatable arms and the linearly translatable arm each coupled to blades that can angulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Variable lordosis spacer and related methods of use
    Patent number: 10143569
    Abstract: An expandable fusion device may include a first endplate and a second endplate. The expandable fusion device may also include first and second ramps configured to mate with both the first and second endplates. The first ramp may include a mating feature having a first angle relative to a vertical axis, and the second ramp may include a mating feature having a second angle relative to the vertical axis such that the first angle is different from the second angle. In particular, the first and second ramps may be configured to provide for symmetrical expansion of the first and second endplates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Alex Burkhardt, Kevin Gahman
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180338840
    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: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman
  • Intervertebral Spinal Implants, Associated Instruments, And Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20180338838
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an expandable implant including a superior endplate and an inferior endplate. Each of the endplates may include a first portion having a solid structure and a second portion having a porosity. The first portion comprises a plurality of transverse struts having voids located between the struts and the second portion comprises a lattice structure formed in the voids. A bone funnel assembly may be used to inject graft material into the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Cryder, David Feigenbaum, Hilliary Kopp, Mark Weiman, Mark Miccio
  • Standalone interbody implants
    Patent number: 10137002
    Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices for engagement between adjacent vertebrae. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer and one or more inserts or members coupled to the spacer. The inserts or members may be configured and designed to provide the apertures which are designed to retain bone fasteners, such as screws, and secure the implant to the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Nick Padovani, Jason Gray, Jason Zappacosta, David C. Paul, Jody Seifert, Jennifer S. Klimek, Chris Geisler, Kevin Gahman, Mark Weiman
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10137001
    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: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Weiman
  • Expandable intervertebral fusion devices and methods of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10137009
    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: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum
  • Orthopedic fastener blocking system
    Patent number: 10130397
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic fastener blocking system that allows for a desirable number of fasteners to be used with an orthopedic device even when the orthopedic device is too small to accommodate a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners or when the accessibility to the device is reduced so that addressing a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners is not possible. The system includes an orthopedic implant and at least first and second fasteners where one of the first and second fasteners prevents the other of the first and second fasteners from uninstalling when the first and second fasteners are in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • ARTICULATING EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20180325693
    Abstract: A spacer for separating bones of a joint, the spacer includes a frame having a longitudinal axis, and ramped surfaces. An endplate configured to engage a bone of the joint has ramped surfaces mateable with the ramped surfaces of the frame. When the endplate is moved relative to the frame in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the frame, the endplate is moved in a direction away from the frame to increase the height at least one end of the spacer. A second endplate configured to engage a second bone of the joint can be similarly configured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Kurt Faulhaber
  • INTERVERTEBRAL SPACER AND PLATE
    Publication number: 20180318102
    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 include an intervertebral spacer and a plate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Alex Burkhardt, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, John Matthews, Michael Ashleigh, Sean Gill, Mark Miccio
  • Expandable intervertebral implant
    Patent number: 10117754
    Abstract: A joint spacer for therapeutically maintains separation of bones of a joint. A frame defines a longitudinal axis extending between distal and proximal ends. A carriage is slideably retained within the frame and has at least one ramped surface and a threaded portion. An actuator screw is threadably engaged with the threaded portion, and bears against said frame to cause the carriage to slideably move within the frame when the actuator screw is rotated. A first endplate engages a bone of the joint, and has at least one ramped surface that is mateable with the ramped surface of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Chad Glerum, Mark Weiman, Andrew Iott
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180311048
    Abstract: An 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 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: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Andrew Iott, Mark Adams, Daniel Davenport, Mark Weiman