Patents by Inventor Ramon Ruberte
Ramon Ruberte 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: 9439699Abstract: A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have a groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 9387091Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon A. Ruberte
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Patent number: 9320614Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon A. Ruberte
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Patent number: 9282980Abstract: A system and method for manipulating intervertebral tissue in one embodiment includes a conduit, a segmented expansion media configured to pass through the conduit, and an expandable node comprising a plurality of abrading strands and operably connected to the intervertebral tissue removal system conduit so as to receive the segmented expansion media therein, the expandable node expandable from a first condition whereat the plurality of abrading strands define at least one opening having a first maximum diameter, to an expanded condition whereat the at least one opening has a second maximum diameter larger than the first maximum diameter, wherein the second maximum diameter is less than a minimum diameter of the segmented expansion media, such that insertion of the segmented expansion media through the intervertebral tissue removal system conduit and into the expandable node causes the expandable node to expand from the first condition to the expanded condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Ramon A. Ruberte, Shawn D. Stad, John Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20150265419Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon A. Ruberte
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Publication number: 20150105860Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon A. Ruberte
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Publication number: 20150045798Abstract: A system and method for manipulating intervertebral tissue in one embodiment includes a conduit, a segmented expansion media configured to pass through the conduit, and an expandable node comprising a plurality of abrading strands and operably connected to the intervertebral tissue removal system conduit so as to receive the segmented expansion media therein, the expandable node expandable from a first condition whereat the plurality of abrading strands define at least one opening having a first maximum diameter, to an expanded condition whereat the at least one opening has a second maximum diameter larger than the first maximum diameter, wherein the second maximum diameter is less than a minimum diameter of the segmented expansion media, such that insertion of the segmented expansion media through the intervertebral tissue removal system conduit and into the expandable node causes the expandable node to expand from the first condition to the expanded condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Ramon A. Ruberte, Shawn D. Stad, John Riley Hawkins
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Patent number: 8936643Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 8882771Abstract: A method for manipulating intervertebral tissue in one embodiment includes inserting at least one abrading member for abrading tissue into an area to be cleared, expanding at least one expandable member from a first condition to a second condition, wherein the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the second condition is greater than the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the first condition, moving the inserted at least one abrading member from a first position to a second position by the expansion of the at least one expandable member, manipulating the inserted at least one abrading member to loosen tissue, and removing the loosened tissue from the area to be cleared.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Ramon A. Ruberte, Shawn D. Stad, John Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20140052259Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 8617210Abstract: A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted to releasably engage a bone anchor. The inner tube may be adjustable relative to the outer tube between a first position and a second position in which the distal end of the inner tube contacts the bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have an arcuate groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, SarlInventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 8579983Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Ronald Garner, Sara Dziedzic, Michael Mahoney, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20130296949Abstract: A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have a groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 8518082Abstract: A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted to releasably engage a bone anchor. The inner tube may be adjustable relative to the outer tube between a first position and a second position in which the distal end of the inner tube contacts the bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have an arcuate groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, SarlInventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20120221006Abstract: A method for manipulating intervertebral tissue in one embodiment includes inserting at least one abrading member for abrading tissue into an area to be cleared, expanding at least one expandable member from a first condition to a second condition, wherein the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the second condition is greater than the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the first condition, moving the inserted at least one abrading member from a first position to a second position by the expansion of the at least one expandable member, manipulating the inserted at least one abrading member to loosen tissue, and removing the loosened tissue from the area to be cleared.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Depuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. O'Neil, Ramon A. Ruberte, Shawn D. Stad, John Riley Hawkins
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Publication number: 20110320002Abstract: The present invention provides a device and methodology for use in spinal fusion surgeries. An implant is proved for forming a rigid structure between adjoining vertebrae in a patient. The implant is a cage defined by at least a first end, second end, first side, and second side surface, wherein first and second side surfaces extend substantially parallel to each other to span a space between adjoining vertebrae and first and second ends interconnect said first side surface and second side surface. The cage incorporates one or more flexible joints that allow the cage to be deformed for insertion into a patient. The ability to deform the cage allows a greater ease and flexibility in inserting and positioning the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Ronald GARNER, Sara DZIEDZIC, Michael MAHONEY, Ramon RUBERTE
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Publication number: 20110060344Abstract: A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted to releasably engage a bone anchor. The inner tube may be adjustable relative to the outer tube between a first position and a second position in which the distal end of the inner tube contacts the bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have an arcuate groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20110060374Abstract: A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted to releasably engage a bone anchor. The inner tube may be adjustable relative to the outer tube between a first position and a second position in which the distal end of the inner tube contacts the bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have an arcuate groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Patent number: 7854751Abstract: A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer tube may be adapted to releasably engage a bone anchor. The inner tube may be adjustable relative to the outer tube between a first position and a second position in which the distal end of the inner tube contacts the bone anchor. A bone anchor assembly includes a bone anchor having a distal bone engaging portion and a receiving member having a recess for receiving a spinal fixation element. The proximal end of the receiving member may have an arcuate groove formed on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate connection of an instrument to the receiving member.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Dupuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Sicvol, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon Ruberte
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Publication number: 20090216328Abstract: A spinal fixation element is provided having a feature formed thereon that facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element through an access device, thus allowing the spinal fixation element to be positioned in relation to a spinal anchor that is coupled to the access device and that is implanted in a vertebra in a patient's spine. The feature also optionally facilitates placement of the spinal fixation element in relation to spinal anchors implanted in adjacent vertebrae. In particular, the spinal fixation element is adapted for use with an access device that has at least one slot or opening formed therein and having a width that is less than a width of the feature, thus preventing the feature from passing therethrough. The spinal fixation element can therefore be inserted through the access device, and a portion of the fixation element can be passed through the slot or opening in the access device while the feature is retained in the access device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventors: Paul Birkmeyer, Michael Zajack, Erasmo Lopez, Ramon A. Ruberte