Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Slivka

Michael Andrew Slivka 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).

  • Snap-on spinal rod connector
    Patent number: 7066938
    Abstract: An implantable medical connector device is provided that employs a snap-on technology to safely and easily mate with another device. The medical connector device generally includes an elongate member having first and second connectors members formed on opposed ends thereof. Each connector member includes an opening formed in a sidewall thereof and extending into a nesting seat. The nesting seat is adapted to seat and engage an implanted cylindrical element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, William Lansing Dunbar, Hassan Serhan
  • In-situ formed intervertebral fusion device and method
    Publication number: 20040230309
    Abstract: An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Michael Andrew Slivka, John Daniel Malone, Bradley Thomas Moore, Hassan Serhan, Sudhakar Kadiyala, Charles M. Bartish, Hal Brent Woodrow, William L. Rohr, James Edward Kelly, Kevin Cooper, Lauren Aquino
  • Method for nonsurgical treatment of the intervertebral disc and kit therefor
    Patent number: 6812211
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and compositions for treating pathological intervertebral discs comprising the step of delivering an agent that causes chemical crosslinking of the native molecular components of the disc. Supplemental materials which are susceptible to crosslinking by the aforementioned agent are optionally delivered to the disc in order to increase and maintain disc height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, Hassan Serhan
  • Regenerative implants for stabilizing the spine and devices for attachment of said implants
    Publication number: 20040088053
    Abstract: The invention comprises flat, porous, bioabsorbable implants that are conducive to tissue ingrowth at spinal implantation site, and once absorbed, leave behind a functional ligamentous structure. A preferred material is small intestinal submucosa. Also disclosed are anchoring devices for attaching said implants to the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Hassan Serhan, Paul Mraz, Michael Andrew Slivka, Mike O'Neil
  • Snap-on spinal rod connector
    Publication number: 20040049188
    Abstract: An implantable medical connector device is provided that employs a snap-on technology to safely and easily mate with another device. The medical connector device generally includes an elongate member having first and second connectors members formed on opposed ends thereof. Each connector member includes an opening formed in a sidewall thereof and extending into a nesting seat. The nesting seat is adapted to seat and engage an implanted cylindrical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: DEPUY ACROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, William Lansing Dunbar, Hassan Serhan
  • Method for nonsurgical treatment of the intervertebral disc and kit therefor
    Publication number: 20030181365
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and compositions for treating pathological intervertebral discs comprising the step of delivering an agent that causes chemical crosslinking of the native molecular components of the disc. Supplemental materials which are susceptible to crosslinking by the aforementioned agent are optionally delivered to the disc in order to increase and maintain disc height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Slivka, Hassan Serhan