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).

  • Patent number: 11938036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Patent number: 11890206
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Publication number: 20220280216
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
  • Patent number: 11364062
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
  • Publication number: 20220110767
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Patent number: 11224524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Publication number: 20200276028
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Publication number: 20200188004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Markanthony Flores
  • Patent number: 10646351
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Publication number: 20190307579
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Patent number: 10342678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Publication number: 20180333273
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Patent number: 10034765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Publication number: 20180125558
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Daniel Zatta
  • Publication number: 20170258605
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Patent number: 9668876
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores
  • Publication number: 20160220388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Markanthony Flores, Kyle Elsabee
  • Publication number: 20150190242
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Blain, David Solum, Dean Johnson, Markanthony Flores