Patents by Inventor Robert Conta
Robert Conta 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: 9125754Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: SYNERGY DISC REPLACEMENT, INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Patent number: 8231677Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate. The prosthesis may have a central keel on one end plate and an offset pair of keels on a second end plate. The nucleus may engage a slot or trough in an inner surface of an end plate. The trough can be open on the posterior or anterior end to allow the nucleus to slide into the trough without undue distraction of adjacent vertebrae. The nucleus can be prevented from moving out of the trough by inserting a stop in the trough.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Patent number: 8172904Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for the treatment of disc disease and spinal deformities with an artificial disc replacement.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Patent number: 8100974Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Patent number: 8092542Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough that large frictional forces strongly resist any slippage between the outer surface and the bone surfaces in the joint. They may be convex, and when inserted into a milled concavity, are immediately mechanically stable. Desirably, the outer surfaces of the shells are adapted to allow for bony ingrowth, which further stabilizes the shells in place.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Bryan, Alex Kunzler, Charles R. Clark, Robert Conta, Carlos E. Gil
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Publication number: 20110320003Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: SYNERGY DISC REPLACEMENT, INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20110295374Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough that large frictional forces strongly resist any slippage between the outer surface and the bone surfaces in the joint. They may be convex, and when inserted into a milled concavity, are immediately mechanically stable. Desirably, the outer surfaces of the shells are adapted to allow for bony ingrowth, which further stabilizes the shells in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Bryan, Alex Kunzler, Charles R. Clark, Robert Conta, Carlos E. Gil
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Patent number: 8038716Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement, IncInventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Patent number: 7967862Abstract: A method for implanting an articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis into an intervertebral disc space comprises surgically accessing the intervertebral disc space through an opening on a first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space and inserting a first half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis through the opening and into the intervertebral disc space. The method further comprises inserting a second half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis through the opening on the first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space and positioning the first half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis on a second lateral side of the intervertebral disc space. The method also comprises positioning the second half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis on the first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Randall Allard, Alex Kunzler, Anthony Finazzo, Vincent Bryan, Carlos Gil, Robert Conta
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Patent number: 7927374Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for the treatment of disc disease and spinal deformities with an artificial disc replacement.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20110082556Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate. The prosthesis may have a central keel on one end plate and an offset pair of keels on a second end plate. The nucleus may engage a slot or trough in an inner surface of an end plate. The trough can be open on the posterior or anterior end to allow the nucleus to slide into the trough without undue distraction of adjacent vertebrae. The nucleus can be prevented from moving out of the trough by inserting a stop in the trough.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: SYNERGY DISC REPLACEMENT, INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20100070042Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough that large frictional forces strongly resist any slippage between the outer surface and the bone surfaces in the joint. They may be convex, and when inserted into a milled concavity, are immediately mechanically stable. Desirably, the outer surfaces of the shells are adapted to allow for bony ingrowth, which further stabilizes the shells in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Vincent Bryan, Alex Kunzler, Charles R. Clark, Robert Conta, Carlos E. Gil
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Patent number: 7641692Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like D joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough, while the inner surfaces of the shells are relatively smooth. The central body has a shape that cooperates with the shape of the inner surface of the shell so as to provide a range of motion similar to that provided by a healthy joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Inventors: Vincent Bryan, Alex Kunzler, Charles R. Clark, Robert Conta, Carlos E. Gil
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Patent number: 7601174Abstract: An implantable endoprosthesis is adapted to articulate with one or more prosthesis surfaces, and is at least partially formed from a material having high wear resistance, which may be a polymeric material such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), polyetherether ketone (PEEK), and the like, or a metallic material, such as a cobalt-chrome alloy, or a ceramic material, such as alumina or zirconia. The body member of the endoprosthesis may be formed from a composite material, and includes at least a first component formed from a first material having increased wear resistance as compared to that of a second material forming a second component of the body member. The second material is generally more resilient as compared to the first material.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Inventors: Aaron Kelly, Leonard Tokish, Jeff Edfast, David Yager, Alex Kunzler, Vincent Bryan, Randy Allard, Jeff Rouleau, Robert Conta, Carlos Gil
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Publication number: 20090069894Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for the treatment of disc disease and spinal deformities with an artificial disc replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carley A. Thaler, David T. Stinson, Naven Duggal
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Publication number: 20090043393Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: SYNERGY DISC REPLACEMENT, INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20090043392Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: SYNERGY DISC REPLACEMENT, INC.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20080133013Abstract: An artificial disc prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis of the present invention enables spinal segment alignment by having a variable height across its surface. The variable height is achieved by an asymmetric artificial nucleus or by at least one variable height end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel R. Baker, Robert Conta, Carly A. Thaler, David T. Stinson
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Publication number: 20070118223Abstract: A method for implanting an articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis into an intervertebral disc space comprises surgically accessing the intervertebral disc space through an opening on a first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space and inserting a first half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis through the opening and into the intervertebral disc space. The method further comprises inserting a second half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis through the opening on the first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space and positioning the first half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis on a second lateral side of the intervertebral disc space. The method also comprises positioning the second half of the articulating intervertebral disc prosthesis on the first lateral side of the intervertebral disc space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Randall Allard, Alex Kunzler, Anthony Finazzo, Vincent Bryan, Carlos Gil, Robert Conta
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Publication number: 20070088441Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for the treatment of disc disease and spinal deformities with an artificial disc replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: Synergy Disc Replacement, Inc.Inventors: Neil Duggal, Louise Raymond, Daniel Baker, Robert Conta, Carly Thaler, David Stinson, Naven Duggal