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).

  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20160317197
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for treating vertebral fractures with one or more bone pins. In one embodiment of a method, a fractured vertebral body may be accessed through a pedicle portion and an opening may be created therethrough. One or more bone pins may be inserted through the opening. In one embodiment, at least one of the inserted bone pins is inserted to extend across a fracture zone with a proximal portion of the pin engaging a first bone segment and a distal portion engaging a second bone segment. The pin or pins may be manipulated to immobilize the first and second portions of the fractured vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh
  • LOW PROFILE FASTENING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160317203
    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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9456903
    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 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Jody L Seifert
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9452063
    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: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20160242828
    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: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh
  • Orthopedic plate blocking assembly
    Patent number: 9421055
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • Orthopedic anchor assembly
    Patent number: 9421052
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • Devices and methods for treating vertebral fractures
    Patent number: 9414867
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods for treating vertebral fractures with one or more bone pins. In one embodiment of a method, a fractured vertebral body may he accessed through a pedicle portion and an opening may be created therethrough. One or more bone pins may be inserted through the opening. In one embodiment, at least one of the inserted bone pins is inserted to extend across a fracture zone with a proximal portion of the pin engaging a first bone segment and a distal portion engaging a second bone segment. The pin or pins may be manipulated to immobilize the first and second portions of the fractured vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh
  • Low profile fastening assembly
    Patent number: 9414874
    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: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • ORTHOPEDIC PLATING ASSEMBLY FOR BONE FIXATION AND SUBSIDENCE
    Publication number: 20160228166
    Abstract: Orthopedic plating assemblies and methods for bone fixation that include an orthopedic plate and orthopedic anchors that can accommodate subsidence in the vertebral bodies as well as prevent the anchors from “backing out” of their installed position. The orthopedic anchors may be capable of rotating and translating with respect to the plate, and the plate may be able to translate after being fastened to the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • Device for Stabilizing a Vertebral Joint and Method for Anterior Insertion Thereof
    Publication number: 20160206438
    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: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sean Suh, David C. Paul, Jon Suh, Vipin Kunjachan
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20160206359
    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: March 30, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: DAMIEN O'HALLORAN, SEAN SUH
  • BIOMATERIAL DISPENSING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20160199114
    Abstract: A device for dispensing biomaterial includes a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe including a biomaterial and a threaded plunger, and an engagement pin retained within the handle and slidable between a first position and a second position. The engagement pin is configured to engage the threaded plunger in the first position, the engagement pin is further configured to disengage from the threaded plunger in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: RYAN AGARD, SEAN SUH, DAMIEN O'HALLORAN, MICHAEL MORETTI, MARK WEIMAN, CHAD GLERUM
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20160166262
    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. Methods for treating a bone comprising: creating a cavity in the bone; inserting a containment jacket into the cavity; inserting a balloon into the containment jacket; inflating the balloon; and introducing a filler material into the containment jacket with isolation of the balloon from the filler material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9358128
    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: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • Methods and apparatus for treating vertebral fractures
    Patent number: 9358058
    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: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9358126
    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: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • Orthopedic plating assembly for bone fixation and subsidence
    Patent number: 9339314
    Abstract: Orthopedic plating assemblies and methods for bone fixation that include an orthopedic plate and orthopedic anchors that can accommodate subsidence in the vertebral bodies as well as prevent the anchors from “backing out” of their installed position. The orthopedic anchors may be capable of rotating and translating with respect to the plate, and the plate may be able to translate after being fastened to the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • Methods and apparatus for treating vertebral fractures
    Patent number: 9326799
    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: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Sean Suh
  • Biomaterial dispensing device
    Patent number: 9320556
    Abstract: A device for dispensing biomaterial includes a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe including a biomaterial and a threaded plunger, and an engagement pin retained within the handle and slidable between a first position and a second position. The engagement pin is configured to engage the threaded plunger in the first position, the engagement pin is further configured to disengage from the threaded plunger in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Agard, Sean Suh, Damien O'Halloran, Michael Moretti, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum