Patents by Inventor Markanthony Flores
Markanthony Flores 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).
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Patent number: 11938036Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Patent number: 11890206Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Publication number: 20220280216Abstract: Medical devices for injecting materials into patients are disclosed. The devices can include a body having a handle and a lever. The devices can also include a delivery tube comprising a passageway along a longitudinal axis and a nozzle with an opening, the delivery tube configured to couple with a distal end of the body. A driving rod can be inserted into the body and extend into the passageway, such that the lever can move the driving rod distally when the lever is actuated toward the handle. Methods of using the material delivery device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
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Patent number: 11364062Abstract: Medical devices for injecting materials into patients are disclosed. The devices can include a body having a handle and a lever. The devices can also include a delivery tube comprising a passageway along a longitudinal axis and a nozzle with an opening, the delivery tube configured to couple with a distal end of the body. A driving rod can be inserted into the body and extend into the passageway, such that the lever can move the driving rod distally when the lever is actuated toward the handle. Methods of using the material delivery device are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
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Publication number: 20220110767Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Patent number: 11224524Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Publication number: 20200276028Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Publication number: 20200188004Abstract: A fastener removal tool has a proximal end, a distal end, and a rotatable and translatable body between the proximal end and the distal end. There is a spring positioned between the proximal end and the distal end, wherein the spring is configured to allow the rotatable and translatable body to translate. Rotation and translation of the rotatable and translatable body is configured to provide a compressive force to at least a portion of a fastener for removal of the fastener. Methods for using fastener removal tools are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventor: Markanthony Flores
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Patent number: 10646351Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Publication number: 20190307579Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Patent number: 10342678Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Publication number: 20180333273Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Patent number: 10034765Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Publication number: 20180125558Abstract: Medical devices for injecting materials into patients are disclosed. The devices can include a body having a handle and a lever. The devices can also include a delivery tube comprising a passageway along a longitudinal axis and a nozzle with an opening, the delivery tube configured to couple with a distal end of the body. A driving rod can be inserted into the body and extend into the passageway, such that the lever can move the driving rod distally when the lever is actuated toward the handle. Methods of using the material delivery device are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
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Publication number: 20170258605Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Patent number: 9668876Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
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Publication number: 20160220388Abstract: An implant holder is provided with a first guide lumen and second guide lumen. The implant holder has a first position wherein the implant holder couples to an interbody implant, aligns the first guide lumen with a first hole in the interbody implant, and aligns the second guide lumen with a second hole in the interbody implant. The implant holder has a second position wherein the implant holder releases the interbody implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
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Publication number: 20150190242Abstract: An expandable interbody device for placement between adjacent vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae, actuating the screw mechanism and delivering a material to a chamber of the expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores