Patents by Inventor Niall Casey
Niall Casey 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: 20140180347Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLCInventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas V. Doherty, Dale E. Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
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Patent number: 8758411Abstract: This application describes implants and methods for fixing two or more motion segments of a spine, particularly two or more motion segments located adjacent to a motion segment that was previously fixed during a prior surgery. An extension rod is described that attaches directly to the original fixation construct at one end. The opposing end of the extension rod is received and locked within a rod receptacle of a newly implanted pedicle screw at the adjacent level.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Enrique Rayon, Jennifer Jassawalla, Niall Casey
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Patent number: 8663288Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLCInventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas V. Doherty, Dale E. Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
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Patent number: 8313516Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas V. Doherty, Dale E. Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
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Publication number: 20100131018Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas Vincent Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
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Patent number: 7682395Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for repairing or replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column. In one exemplary embodiment, an implant is provided having an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae and a posterior portion that is adapted to be positioned around a spinal cord and to couple to a posterior surface of at least one adjacent vertebra. In use, the implant can allow the adjacent vertebrae to move relative to one another, thereby restoring normal function to the vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Patent number: 7682377Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas Vincent Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark Hall
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Patent number: 7534269Abstract: Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For example, the implant can include an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae, and a posterior portion that is adapted to extend around a spinal cord. In certain exemplary embodiments, the implant can also be configured to allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Publication number: 20080140135Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas Vincent Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark Hall
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Publication number: 20080103600Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for repairing or replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column. In one exemplary embodiment, an implant is provided having an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae and a posterior portion that is adapted to be positioned around a spinal cord and to couple to a posterior surface of at least one adjacent vertebra. In use, the implant can allow the adjacent vertebrae to move relative to one another, thereby restoring normal function to the vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: May 1, 2008Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Patent number: 7351261Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for repairing or replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column. In one exemplary embodiment, an implant is provided having an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae and a posterior portion that is adapted to be positioned around a spinal cord and to couple to a posterior surface of at least one adjacent vertebra. In use, the implant can allow the adjacent vertebrae to move relative to one another, thereby restoring normal function to the vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Publication number: 20080015703Abstract: Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For example, the implant can include an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae, and a posterior portion that is adapted to extend around a spinal cord. In certain exemplary embodiments, the implant can also be configured to allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Patent number: 7261738Abstract: Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For example, the implant can include an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae, and a posterior portion that is adapted to extend around a spinal cord. In certain exemplary embodiments, the implant can also be configured to allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Publication number: 20060241599Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Inventors: David Konieczynski, Thomas Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark Hall
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Patent number: 7087057Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: DePuy Acromed, Inc.Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas Vincent Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark Hall
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Publication number: 20060167461Abstract: An anterior method for implanting an artificial disc in an intervertebral space of a human body includes inserting a midline marker in a face of a vertebral body for instrument alignment and artificial disc placement. A kit for implanting an artificial disc in an intervertebral space of a human body includes site preparation instruments, artificial disc insertion instruments, and a midline marker for guiding the artificial disc insertion instruments into a prepared intervertebral space. Also included are a verification instrument, a midline marker, a midline marker insertion instrument, an endplate shaping device, a distraction instrument, a trial insertion instrument, an endplate insertion instrument, a core insertion instrument, and a trial spacer head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: July 27, 2006Inventors: John Hawkins, Shawn Stad, Christopher Rogers, Alexander Grinberg, Ronald Naughton, Michael Sorrenti, Niall Casey, Mark Gracia, Carl Souza, Pat Fatyol
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Publication number: 20060004448Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for repairing or replacing damaged, injured, diseased, or otherwise unhealthy posterior elements, such as the facet joints, the lamina, the posterior ligaments, and/or other features of a patient's spinal column. In one exemplary embodiment, an implant is provided having an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae and a posterior portion that is adapted to be positioned around a spinal cord and to couple to a posterior surface of at least one adjacent vertebra. In use, the implant can allow the adjacent vertebrae to move relative to one another, thereby restoring normal function to the vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Publication number: 20060004452Abstract: Exemplary implants and methods are provided for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae. In one embodiment, an implant is provided having a shape that allows the implant to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae using a posterior approach while avoiding contact with the spinal cord. For example, the implant can include an anterior portion that is adapted to be positioned between adjacent vertebrae, and a posterior portion that is adapted to extend around a spinal cord. In certain exemplary embodiments, the implant can also be configured to allow motion between the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.Inventor: Niall Casey
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Publication number: 20050027300Abstract: An anterior method for implanting an artificial disc in an intervertebral space of a human body includes inserting a midline marker in a face of a vertebral body for instrument alignment and artificial disc placement. A kit for implanting an artificial disc in an intervertebral space of a human body includes site preparation instruments, artificial disc insertion instruments, and a midline marker for guiding the artificial disc insertion instruments into a prepared intervertebral space. Also included are a verification instrument, a midline marker, a midline marker insertion instrument, an endplate shaping device, a distraction instrument, a trial insertion instrument, an endplate insertion instrument, a core insertion instrument, and a trial spacer head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: John Hawkins, Shawn Stad, Christopher Rogers, Alexander Grinberg, Ronald Naughton, Michael Sorrenti, Niall Casey, Mark Gracia, Carl Souza, Pat Fatyol
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Publication number: 20040267264Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2003Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas Vincent Doherty, Dale Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark Hall