Patents by Inventor Robert K. Eastlack
Robert K. Eastlack 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: 12076251Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
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Publication number: 20230270559Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAT”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
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Patent number: 11678997Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
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Publication number: 20220354665Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
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Publication number: 20220287848Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
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Patent number: 11369419Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation and or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing and or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having a shank portion, a body portion and a head portion. The body portion is coupled to the shank portion and is configured to be placed through a first bone segment, across a bone joint or fracture and into a second bone segment. The body portion is configured to allow for bony on-growth, ingrowth and through-growth. The head portion is coupled to the proximal end of the shank portion and is configured to couple the shank portion to a stabilizing rod. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman
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Patent number: 11234830Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
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Publication number: 20200268525Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR, Francois FOLLINI
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Publication number: 20200261240Abstract: The present invention generally relates to bone implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to bone implants used for the fixation and or fusion of the sacroiliac joint and/or the spine. For example, a system for fusing and or stabilizing a plurality of bones is provided. The system includes an implant structure having a shank portion, a body portion and a head portion. The body portion is coupled to the shank portion and is configured to be placed through a first bone segment, across a bone joint or fracture and into a second bone segment. The body portion is configured to allow for bony on-growth, ingrowth and through-growth. The head portion is coupled to the proximal end of the shank portion and is configured to couple the shank portion to a stabilizing rod. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Ali H. MESIWALA, Mark A. REILEY, Paul M. SAND, Bret W. SCHNEIDER, Scott A. YERBY, Christopher I. SHAFFREY, Robert K. EASTLACK, Juan S. URIBE, Isador H. LIEBERMAN, Frank M. PHILLIPS, David W. POLLY, Phillip J. SINGER, Jeffrey B. PHELPS, Derek P. LINDSEY, Patrick KAHN, Nikolas F. KERR
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Patent number: 9707099Abstract: A method and devices for placing spinal implants including placing the implants completely within a spaced defined between adjacent vertebral bodies where the implants are supported by the cortical bone of the vertebral bodies. An insertion instrument places the implants in pairs with a variable-sized space placed in between. The implants are made of a biocompatible material and are particularly suited for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The spinal implants used to facilitate spinal fusion, correct deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: NuTech Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Schiffman, Robert K. Eastlack, Richard S. Maly, Howard P. Walthall, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140277502Abstract: A method and devices for placing spinal implants including placing the implants completely within a spaced defined between adjacent vertebral bodies where the implants are supported by the cortical bone of the vertebral bodies. An insertion instrument places the implants in pairs with a variable-sized space placed in between. The implants are made of a biocompatible material and are particularly suited for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. The spinal implants used to facilitate spinal fusion, correct deformities, stabilize and strengthen the spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: NuTech Spine, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Schiffman, Robert K. Eastlack, Richard S. Maly, Howard P. Walthall, JR.
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Publication number: 20130317312Abstract: A positionable surgical retractor comprises a retractor blade and a coupling element. The retractor has a first surface adapted to engage and retract tissue away from a surgical field. The coupling element is coupled to the retractor blade or disposed in a wall of the retractor, and may be coupled to an anchoring element. The retractor is positionable relative to the anchor so as to engage and retract the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Robert K. Eastlack, Alex Vayser
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Patent number: D747484Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: NUTECH SPINE, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Schiffman, Robert K. Eastlack, Richard S. Maly, Howard P. Walthall, Jr.