Patents by Inventor Michael L. Boyer
Michael L. Boyer 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: 8858598Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
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Patent number: 8523910Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Jamie A. Calverly, David C. Paul, Michael L. Boyer, II, Jason Zappacosta
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Patent number: 8435301Abstract: An intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an anterior side; a posterior side; a first lateral side; a second lateral side; an upper endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the upper endplate is adapted for contacting a first vertebra; a lower endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the lower endplate is adapted for contacting a second vertebra; and an elastic membrane extending from the inner surface of the upper endplate to the inner surface of the lower endplate and defining an inner volume that is at least partially filled with a fluid, wherein the elastic membrane is affixed to the inner surface of the upper endplate and to the inner surface of the lower endplate.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: David Gerber, Justin K. Coppes, Christopher Angelucci, David C. Paul, Pascal Stihl, Michael L. Boyer
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Patent number: 8337559Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Noah Hansell, William S Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael L. Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, Edward Karpowicz, Matthew Hansell, Craig Billman
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Patent number: 8167948Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William Rhoda, Michael L. Boyer, II, William E. Duffield
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Publication number: 20120053634Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20120029565Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
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Publication number: 20120016480Abstract: An intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an anterior side; a posterior side; a first lateral side; a second lateral side; an upper endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the upper endplate is adapted for contacting a first vertebra; a lower endplate having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface of the lower endplate is adapted for contacting a second vertebra; and an elastic membrane extending from the inner surface of the upper endplate to the inner surface of the lower endplate and defining an inner volume that is at least partially filled with a fluid, wherein the elastic membrane is affixed to the inner surface of the upper endplate and to the inner surface of the lower endplate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: David Gerber, Justin K. Coppes, Christopher Angelucci, David C. Paul, Pascal Stihl, Michael L. Boyer
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Patent number: 8034078Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other and a part of the first and second attachment portions extend towards each other on opposing walls of the elongate connection element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Patent number: 8021393Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
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Patent number: 7892262Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: GlobusMedicalInventors: William S. Rhoda, William E. Duffield, Michael L. Boyer, II, Christopher Angelucci, David C. Paul
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Publication number: 20100298942Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Noah Hansell, William S. Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael L. Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, Edward Karpowicz, Matthew Hansell, Craig Billman
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Patent number: 7837688Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Globus MedicalInventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, David C. Paul
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Patent number: 7811327Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Noah Hansell, William S Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael L. Boyer, II, Paul W. Millhouse, Edward Karpowicz, Matthew Hansell, Craig Billman
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Patent number: 7753963Abstract: Selectively demineralized bone-derived implants are provided. In one embodiment, a bone sheet for implantation includes a demineralized field surrounding mineralized regions. In another embodiment, a bone defect filler includes a demineralized cancellous bone section in a first geometry. The first geometry is compressible and dryable to a second geometry smaller than the first geometry, and the second geometry is expandable and rehydratable to a third geometry larger than the second geometry.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Publication number: 20100152775Abstract: Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Noah Hansell, Mark Adams
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Patent number: 7641666Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via posterior or posterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used. The present invention also involves a method for implanting the prosthetic spinal disc while either avoiding or minimizing contact with the spinal cord and nerve rootlets, or reducing the time and extent that they need to be repositioned during implantation.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher M. Angelucci, Michael L. Boyer, II
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Publication number: 20090299411Abstract: A system for flexibly stabilizing a vertebral motion segment of the facet joint by connecting a first vertebra and a second vertebra is disclosed. The system includes an elongate connection element with end portions interconnected by a flexible coupling member. The system includes first and second attachment portions for connecting the connection element to the vertebrae. A first resilient member is positioned between the first end portion and the first attachment portion, and a second resilient member is positioned between the first attachment portion and the second attachment portion. The system is designed such that the second resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions move towards each other, and the first resilient member is compressed when the first and second attachment portions extend away from each other and a part of the first and second attachment portions extend towards each other on opposing walls of the elongate connection element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz
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Publication number: 20090270992Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial intervertebral disc for placement between adjacent vertebrae. The artificial intervertebral disc is preferably designed to restore disc height and natural disc curvature, allow for a natural range of motion, absorb shock and provide resistance to motion and axial compression. Furthermore, the intervertebral disc may be used in the cervical, the thoracic, or the lumbar regions of the spine. The artificial intervertebral disc may include either singularly or in combination: an interior including at least one spring member preferably incorporating an arcuate surface member, a flexible core, the flexible core preferably being a slotted core, a ring spring, a winged leaf spring, a leaf spring, or the articulating member preferably being attached to one of the endplate by an intermediate shock absorbing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: David Gerber, Justin K. Coppes, Christopher Angelucci, David C. Paul, Pascal Stihl, Michael L. Boyer
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Patent number: D623746Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Laskowitz, Michael L. Boyer, II, Adam Friedrich, Andrew Iott, Edward Karpowicz