Patents by Inventor Mark Whiteaker

Mark Whiteaker 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).

  • IMPLANT SUBSIDENCE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20070106384
    Abstract: An interbody device for the fixation and support of adjacent bone bodies includes a body for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the body. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration into the vertebra over a period of time subsequent to the implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: RSB SPINE LLC
    Inventors: Robert Bray, James Moran, Mark Whiteaker
  • Implant subsidence control
    Publication number: 20060030851
    Abstract: An interbody device for the fixation and support of adjacent bone bodies includes a body for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the body. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration into the vertebra over a period of time subsequent to the implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: RSB Spine LLC
    Inventors: Robert Bray, James Moran, Mark Whiteaker