Patents by Inventor Sean Suh

Sean Suh 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).

  • System and method for installing an annular repair rivet through a vertebral body port
    Patent number: 9655736
    Abstract: A two part annulus repair rivet for repairing a defect in the annulus of an intervertebral disc includes a first part delivered through a port and adapted to be positioned at an internal surface of an annulus adjacent a defect and a second part adapted to be positioned on an external surface of the annulus adjacent the defect. The first and second parts are secured together, repairing the defect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody Seifert, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • DISTRACTION SCREW
    Publication number: 20170119446
    Abstract: A distraction screw includes a proximal portion secured to a first vertebra, a distal portion secured to a second vertebra and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is coupled to the proximal and distal portions and is positioned in an intervertebral space. The intermediate portion is configured and adapted to enable distraction of the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C. Paul
  • MODULAR ROD REDUCTION TOWER AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170112551
    Abstract: A bone fixation system includes a bone fastener and a tower including a first thread formed on an inner surface at a first end thereof. The bone fixation system also includes a coupling assembly connected to the bone fastener and the first end of the tower. The coupling assembly includes a coupling unit including a second thread formed on an inner surface at an upper portion thereof and adjoining the first thread, and a set screw including a third thread configured to mate with the first thread and the second thread. The coupling unit is configured to compensate a thread pitch mismatch between the first thread and the second thread.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon SUH, David S. RATHBUN
  • Low profile fastening assembly
    Patent number: 9610108
    Abstract: A fastener assembly that can be used for the fixation or anchoring of orthopedic devices or instruments to bone tissue. In particular, a low profile variable angle or fixed angle fastener assembly is able to securely connect the orthopedic device to bone tissue. The fastener assembly may have a locking mechanism that will quickly and easily lock the fastener assembly with respect to the orthopedic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • Intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9597193
    Abstract: The invention encompasses devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized intervertebral discs to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Specifically, the invention encompasses intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space. The invention further encompasses kits including the implantable devices of the invention and associated delivery tools to treat annular and nuclear tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Jody L. Seifert, Jeff Bennett, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Sean Suh, Sophia Tetteh
  • Clivus plate
    Patent number: 9597123
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a fixation device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an anterior clivus plate that immobilizes at least two adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Roy T. Daniel
  • DEVICE FOR STABILIZING A VERTEBRAL JOINT AND METHOD FOR ANTERIOR INSERTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170071755
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20170065308
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include a containment assembly for cement containment and/or a balloon assembly for maintaining vertebral height. A containment assembly comprising a containment jacket adapted to be deployed inside bone; and a dividing wall that separates the interior of the containment jacket into a proximal region and a distal region, the dividing wall having an opening for providing access to the distal region from the proximal region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20170065309
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include an inflation device for cavity creation and an inflation and containment device for maintaining vertebral height and cement containment. Methods for treating a bone comprising: creating a cavity in the bone; inflating a containment jacket in the cavity; inflating a balloon within the containment jacket so that the balloon occupies a first portion of the containment jacket; introducing a first filler material into a second portion of the containment jacket, wherein the second portion of the containment jacket is not occupied by the balloon; removing the balloon from the containment jacket; and introducing a second filler material into the first portion of the containment jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, David C. Paul, Sean Suh
  • Distraction screw
    Patent number: 9579136
    Abstract: A distraction screw includes a proximal portion secured to a first vertebra, a distal portion secured to a second vertebra and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is coupled to the proximal and distal portions and is positioned in an intervertebral space. The intermediate portion is configured and adapted to enable distraction of the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C Paul
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Restoration Systems, Devices, Methods and Kits
    Publication number: 20170007298
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses methods, devices, systems and kits for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. An implantable facet joint device of one embodiment comprises a cephalad facet joint element and a caudal facet joint element. The cephalad facet joint element includes a member adapted to engage a first vertebra, and an artificial cephalad bearing member. The caudal facet joint element includes a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebra at a fixation point and an artificial caudal bearing member adapted to engage the cephalad bearing member. The artificial caudal bearing member is adapted for a location lateral to the fixation point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony v. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
  • Device for stabilizing a vertebral joint and method for anterior insertion thereof
    Patent number: 9539101
    Abstract: A prosthetic device can be used as a prosthesis following a discectomy or a corpectomy. The prosthetic device includes two endplates with staggered motion limiting members. The device can be configured to allow six degrees of motion when comparing one endplate relative to the other. The endplates can be configured to fix the joint by changing the body held within the device and by adding a locking plate and fasteners. A method teaches how to insert a device to an intervertebral space via an anterior incision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160374824
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert
  • Distraction Screw
    Publication number: 20160374726
    Abstract: A distraction screw includes a proximal portion secured to a first vertebra, a distal portion secured to a second vertebra and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is coupled to the proximal and distal portions and is positioned in an intervertebral space. The intermediate portion is configured and adapted to enable distraction of the first vertebra relative to the second vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C. Paul
  • Methods and apparatus for treating vertebral fractures
    Patent number: 9526550
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include an inflation device for cavity creation and an inflation and containment device for maintaining vertebral height and cement containment. Methods for treating a bone comprising: creating a cavity in the bone; inflating a containment jacket in the cavity; inflating a balloon within the containment jacket so that the balloon occupies a first portion of the containment jacket; introducing a first filler material into a second portion of the containment jacket, wherein the second portion of the containment jacket is not occupied by the balloon; removing the balloon from the containment jacket; and introducing a second filler material into the first portion of the containment jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, David C Paul, Sean Suh
  • Methods and apparatus for treating vertebral fractures
    Patent number: 9526538
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include a containment assembly for cement containment and/or a balloon assembly for maintaining vertebral height. A containment assembly comprising a containment jacket adapted to be deployed inside bone; and a dividing wall that separates the interior of the containment jacket into a proximal region and a distal region, the dividing wall having an opening for providing access to the distal region from the proximal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9510954
    Abstract: Two or more expandable fusion devices are capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space. The devices may be implanted at varying heights to maintain disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, two implants are implanted into the intervertebral disc space and then expanded or contracted to different heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • ORTHOPEDIC ANCHOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160331424
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly that can be used for the fixation or fastening of orthopedic devices or instruments to bone tissue. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a variable angle or fixed angle anchor assembly that is able to securely connect the orthopedic device to bone tissue even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the assembly with respect to the device. Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an anchor assembly having a locking mechanism that will quickly and easily lock the anchor assembly with respect to the orthopedic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9492287
    Abstract: The present invention provides an expandable fusion device capable of being installed inside an intervertebral disc space to maintain normal disc spacing and restore spinal stability, thereby facilitating an intervertebral fusion. In one embodiment, the fusion device includes a body portion, a first endplate, and a second endplate, the first and second endplates capable of being moved in a direction away from the body portion into an expanded configuration or capable of being moved towards the body portion into an unexpanded configuration. The fusion device is capable of being deployed and installed in both configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • ORTHOPEDIC PLATE BLOCKING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160324554
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic plate blocking assembly that can be used for the fixation or fastening of an orthopedic plate to bone tissue. In particular, the present invention, in one embodiment, provides an orthopedic plate having a plurality of cavities where each cavity is configured and dimensioned to receive a bone anchoring member. The orthopedic plate further provides a blocking mechanism having a plurality of blocking members that block the bone anchoring members to prevent the bone anchoring members from “backing out” of cavities once the bone anchoring members are finally seated in the cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Sean Suh