Patents by Inventor Michael Zweizig
Michael Zweizig 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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Publication number: 20230172642Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 11602379Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20220401132Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20210378842Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20210346063Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 11123202Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20210015631Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
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Patent number: 10806598Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
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Patent number: 10687867Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20180296253Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 10028771Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20180185169Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya lngalhalikar
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Publication number: 20180185170Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
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Patent number: 9937061Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
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Patent number: 9931226Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20170252072Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya lngalhalikar
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Patent number: 9681899Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Publication number: 20160278821Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally directed to derotation systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal derotation procedures, as well as methods of installation. The derotation systems may include a plurality of derotation towers and clamp members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Alexander Artaki, Khiem Pham, Doug Cahill, Stephan Lawson, Michael Zweizig, David Leff, Aditya Ingalhalikar
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Patent number: 9358124Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an implant between vertebrae includes a body having a through bore, a central shaft movable within the through bore, the central shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The apparatus includes a pair of distractor arms having proximal portions and distal portions, the proximal portions pivotally coupled to the body and distal portions for engagement between the vertebrae. Tracking slots are formed in and extend through surfaces of and along a longitudinal axes of the distractor arms and an attachment tip is operably connected to the central shaft, the attachment tip is configured to grip the implant. The apparatus includes a single guide member projecting outward from the attachment tip and the attachment tip is removably connectable to the central shaft in multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel Davenport, Mark Adams, Michael Zweizig
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Publication number: 20160128847Abstract: An intervertebral spacer inserter includes a sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a hollow sleeve bore extending through the sleeve along the longitudinal axis, a sleeve tip end and an opening of a passage disposed in the sleeve tip end. The passage extends into the sleeve to the sleeve shaft along a passage axis that intersects the longitudinal axis at an angle less than about 90°. A sliding tip with an elongated slot is in contact with the sleeve tip end and is moveable with respect to the sleeve tip end between a first position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a first end of the elongated slot and a second position with the opening accessible through the elongated slot and disposed adjacent a second end of the elongated slot opposite the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Iden Kurtaliaj, Kevin Gahman, Chad Glerum, John Matthews, Douglas Cahill, Ross Morris, Scott Myers, Michael Zweizig, Patrick J. Nolan, David Leff, Patrick Murray, Victoria Michna, Aditya Muzumdar, Aditya Ingalhalikar