Patents by Inventor Robert Kieval

Robert Kieval 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).

  • Expandable interbody fusion device
    Patent number: 10335290
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180185165
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Expandable interbody fusion device
    Patent number: 9913731
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170252184
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Expandable interbody fusion device
    Patent number: 9655743
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Expandable interbody fusion device
    Patent number: 9545318
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160089248
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150164654
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Expansion member for insertion into a body tissue space
    Patent number: 8974464
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • EXPANSION MEMBER FOR INSERTION INTO A BODY TISSUE SPACE
    Publication number: 20140046333
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: WES JOHNSON, TYLER LIPSCHULTZ, LARRY WALES, ROBERT KIEVAL
  • Method of providing spinal interbody fusion
    Patent number: 8535353
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method of supporting and distracting opposing vertebral bodies
    Patent number: 8343193
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method of supporting and distracting opposing vertebral bodies of a spine
    Patent number: 8337531
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Apparatus for spinal fusion
    Patent number: 8206398
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. An expandable implant includes a plurality of elements are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of elements. The column of elements is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the elements are consecutively added to the column. The expandable implant includes a constraint including a cooperative engagement structure between adjacent elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • METHOD OF SUPPORTING AND DISTRACTING OPPOSING VERTEBRAL BODIES
    Publication number: 20120158003
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • METHOD OF SUPPORTING AND DISTRACTING OPPOSING VERTEBRAL BODIES OF A SPINE
    Publication number: 20120158141
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Tissue distraction device
    Patent number: 8123755
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Apparatus and kit for distraction of tissue surfaces
    Patent number: 8075623
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting two tissue surfaces. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the two tissue surfaces to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the tissue surfaces so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wesley D. Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Method of Providing Spinal Interbody Fusion
    Publication number: 20110264228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for interbody fusion including distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposing vertebral bodies. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted between the vertebral bodies to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the vertebral bodies so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval
  • Reduction system for restoration of a vertebral body
    Patent number: 7905885
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for distracting, in a given direction, and supporting opposed endplates of a vertebral body. A plurality of wafers are consecutively inserted within the vertebral body between the two endplates to create a column of wafers. The column of wafers is oriented between the endplates so as to expand in the given direction as the wafers are consecutively added to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Spine Wave, Inc.
    Inventors: Wes Johnson, Tyler Lipschultz, Larry Wales, Robert Kieval