Patents by Inventor Morton Albert
Morton Albert 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: 12414858Abstract: A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2024Date of Patent: September 16, 2025Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Edwin Huh, Jason Blain, Taylor Semingson, Nicholas Chen, Ketchen Smith, David Ortiz, Geoffrey Toon, Morton Albert
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Publication number: 20250186223Abstract: A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2025Publication date: June 12, 2025Inventors: Jason Blain, David Hart, Dean Johnson, Gregory Martin, Morton Albert, Samuel Tolpen, David Ortiz, Christiana Gabrielle Salvosa
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Patent number: 12279969Abstract: A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Jason Blain, David Hart, Dean Johnson, Gregory Martin, Morton Albert, Samuel Tolpen, David Ortiz, Christiana Gabrielle Salvosa
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Publication number: 20250049485Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2024Publication date: February 13, 2025Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Patent number: 12156684Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Publication number: 20240225851Abstract: A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2024Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: Edwin Huh, Jason Blain, Taylor Semingson, Nicholas Chen, Ketchen Smith, David Ortiz, Geoffrey Toon, Morton Albert
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Patent number: 11911284Abstract: A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Edwin Huh, Jason Blain, Taylor Semingson, Nicholas Chen, Ketchen Smith, David Ortiz, Geoffrey Toon, Morton Albert
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Publication number: 20220192841Abstract: A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Jason Blain, David Hart, Dean Johnson, Gregory Martin, Morton Albert, Samuel Tolpen, David Ortiz, Christiana Gabrielle Salvosa
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Publication number: 20220151800Abstract: A curved expandable interbody device for placement between vertebrae having an upper structure, a lower structure, and a screw mechanism, wherein actuation of the screw mechanism moves the upper and lower structures between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. A deployment tool couples to the curved expandable interbody device for positioning the device between adjacent vertebrae and actuating the screw mechanism, wherein the deployment tool can lock to the curved expandable interbody device and pivot relative to the curved expandable interbody device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Edwin Huh, Jason Blain, Taylor Semingson, Nicholas Chen, Ketchen Smith, David Ortiz, Geoffrey Toon, Morton Albert
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Patent number: 11324580Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a sterile packaging container comprising a container body with a cross-sectional shape that is constant along the majority of the longitudinal axis, a cover and a closure assembly that inhibits the passage of microbial contaminants. The container is configured such that the interior of the container can be sterilized. The sterile packaging container described herein allows one to manufacture a sterile packaging tube exercising the smallest possible volume.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: David Loomis, Morton Albert
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Publication number: 20220133375Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Patent number: 11253302Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Publication number: 20200113666Abstract: The present disclosure in one aspect provides a sterile packaging container comprising a container body with a cross-sectional shape that is constant along the majority of the longitudinal axis, a cover and a closure assembly that inhibits the passage of microbial contaminants. The container is configured such that the interior of the container can be sterilized. The sterile packaging container described herein allows one to manufacture a sterile packaging tube exercising the smallest possible volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: David Loomis, Morton Albert
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Publication number: 20190133659Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: NuVasive, inc.Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Patent number: 10179014Abstract: Embodiments are directed to fusion implants, insertion instruments, and methods of using the same for implanting one or more fusion implants across a sacroiliac joint and into an ilium and sacrum for fusing the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, fusion-promoting material may be inserted in the fusion implant for further promoting fusion across the sacroiliac joint. In some cases, neurophysiologic monitoring may be performed as the fusion implants are placed across the sacroiliac joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Brett Menmuir, Morton Albert, Dan Zatta
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Publication number: 20060155298Abstract: An instrument guide and implant holding device is provided which releasably secures an implant to the instrument guide. The device provides a convenient guide for surgeons to perform various operative techniques on the subject bone without the need for separate devices, and allows all these operative techniques to be performed without removing the instrument guide from the dissected area until all operative techniques have been completed. The releasable mechanism allows the surgeon to easily hold the instrument to an implant using a simple press-fit approach, and easily releases from the implant with a minimal amount of force. An embodiment also allows the surgeon to releasably lock the cannula in a given orientation about the centroidal axis of the implant fastener hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Theken Surgical, LLCInventors: Richard Mueller, Randall Theken, Morton Albert