Patents by Inventor Ralf Riesinger
Ralf Riesinger 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: 11160585Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: 10595914Abstract: The invention relates to a rod insertion device (10) for the insertion of a fixation rod (1) into a pedicle screw, comprising a receiving body (20), which has, at its distal end, a receiving recess (22) with opposite guide grooves (24), a clamping body arranged displaceably in the receiving body (20) for clamping the transverse rod in the receiving groove of the rod insertion device, wherein, in an entry area, the guide grooves of the receiving recess (22) are formed in a first direction in the receiving body (20) and, in a force-fitting area behind the entry area, are formed in a second direction different from the first direction, with the result that an inserted fixation rod is blocked in the first direction and/or in that a blocking element (30) is further provided with a detent (32), which is mounted movable between a release position and a blocking position.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: SILONY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: 10499959Abstract: The invention relates to a handling instrument for connecting to a bone anchor, comprising a first outer and a second inner sleeve-shaped housing part with a respective longitudinal direction, a first housing part internal thread which extends in the respective longitudinal direction, and a second housing part external thread.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: SILONY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Frank Heuer, Ralf Riesinger, Timo Ohnmacht
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Publication number: 20190083145Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Publication number: 20180303523Abstract: The invention relates to a rod insertion device (10) for the insertion of a fixation rod (1) into a pedicle screw, comprising a receiving body (20), which has, at its distal end, a receiving recess (22) with opposite guide grooves (24), a clamping body arranged displaceably in the receiving body (20) for clamping the transverse rod in the receiving groove of the rod insertion device, wherein, in an entry area, the guide grooves of the receiving recess (22) are formed in a first direction in the receiving body (20) and, in a force-fitting area behind the entry area, are formed in a second direction different from the first direction, with the result that an inserted fixation rod is blocked in the first direction and/or in that a blocking element (30) is further provided with a detent (32), which is mounted movable between a release position and a blocking position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventor: Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: 10070898Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Publication number: 20180221060Abstract: The invention relates to a handling instrument for connecting to a bone anchor, comprising a first outer and a second inner sleeve-shaped housing part with a respective longitudinal direction, a first housing part internal thread which extends in the respective longitudinal direction, and a second housing part external thread.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: SILONY MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Frank Heuer, Ralf Riesinger, Timo Ohnmacht
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Publication number: 20150005826Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: 8834482Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: 8439951Abstract: An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger, Gary L. Lowery, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20110190819Abstract: An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: PARADIGM SPINE, LLCInventors: FRANK T. TRAUTWEIN, RALF RIESINGER, GARY L. LOWERY, MARC R. VISCOGLIOSI
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Patent number: 7922750Abstract: An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger, Gary L. Lowery, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20100331849Abstract: A surgical instrument for moving tissue, such as bone segments, and more specifically vertebrae of a spinal column, is provided. In particular, a spine compression and/or distraction instrument that can be used to reposition vertebrae is provided. Further, methods for using the surgical instrument to compress and/or distract vertebrae of a spinal column are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: PARADIGM SPINE LLCInventors: RALF RIESINGER, GUNTMAR EISEN
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Publication number: 20080228225Abstract: An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Frank T. Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger, Gary L. Lowery, Marc R. Viscogliosi
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Publication number: 20080015609Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprises surgical instruments for use with an implantable interspinous device having at least one pair of wings for securing the implantable device to a spinous process. The instrument system may include a surgical instrument for expanding or spreading the pair of wings to accommodate the spinous process. Further, a surgical instrument may be provided for crimping or compressing the pair of wings against the spinous process for secure attachment of the device to a vertebra. The surgical instruments may be configured similar to pliers and apply force to the pair of wings within a predetermined range so as to avoid damage, weakening or breakage of the pair of wings. The surgical instrument system may also include interspinous devices of differing sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Frank Trautwein, Ralf Riesinger
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Patent number: D606195Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Paradigm Spine, LLCInventors: Guntmar H. Eisen, Ralf Riesinger, Frank T. Trautwein