Patents by Inventor Michel H. Malek

Michel H. Malek 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).

  • Systems and methods for agent delivery
    Patent number: 7255713
    Abstract: Systems, bone screws, and methods for delivering a treatment agent into or near a bone, such as a vertebra are provided. The system include a hollow prosthetic vertebral body having one or more fenestrations and a liner containing a treatment agent disposed within the hollow prosthetic vertebral body. The liner is designed to provide for the controlled release of the treatment agent. Also provided are refillable cannulated bone screws having a resealable seal for delivering a treatment agent to a bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventor: Michel H. Malek
  • Vertically adjustable intervertebral disc prosthesis
    Patent number: 7255714
    Abstract: Intervertebral disc prostheses are provided. More particularly, the invention provides disc prostheses that have adjustable disc heights, that are readily converted into fusion prostheses and that provide a range of motions that effectively mimic the natural range of motions of a spinal disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventor: Michel H. Malek