Patents by Inventor Michael Carouge

Michael Carouge 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).

  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Publication number: 20060253152
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Evans, Gino Bradica, Jeffrey Kelly, Michael Carouge
  • System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect
    Publication number: 20060253132
    Abstract: A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas Evans, Jeffrey Kelly, Gino Bradica, Michael Carouge, Brian Oeffinger