Patents by Inventor Roberto Monterroso

Roberto Monterroso 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TREATING SPINOUS PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20240156496
    Abstract: An interspinous process device includes a first plate, a second plate, and a transverse member between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the second plate is adjustably coupled to the transverse member. A post is coupled to the transverse member and a spring mechanism is disposed between the post and the first plate. The spring mechanism is configured to provide a preloaded compression force to the first and second plates. Methods of implanting the interspinous process device using an inserter tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Eugene Shoshtaev, Roberto Monterroso, Jason Blain, Forrest Samuel
  • Apparatus and method of treating spinous processes
    Patent number: 11672573
    Abstract: An interspinous process device includes a first plate, a second plate, and a transverse member between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the second plate is adjustably coupled to the transverse member. A post is coupled to the transverse member and a spring mechanism is disposed between the post and the first plate. The spring mechanism is configured to provide a preloaded compression force to the first and second plates. Methods of implanting the interspinous process device using an inserter tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Shoshtaev, Roberto Monterroso, Jason Blain, Forrest Samuel
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TREATING SPINOUS PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20160228157
    Abstract: An interspinous process device includes a first plate, a second plate, and a transverse member between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the second plate is adjustably coupled to the transverse member. A post is coupled to the transverse member and a spring mechanism is disposed between the post and the first plate. The spring mechanism is configured to provide a preloaded compression force to the first and second plates. Methods of implanting the interspinous process device using an inserter tool are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Eugene Shoshtaev, Roberto Monterroso, Jason Blain, Forrest Samuel
  • Intervertebral implant
    Patent number: D731061
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberto Monterroso, Ryan Donahoe, Troy M. Walters