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).

  • Orthopedic plating assembly for bone fixation and subsidence
    Patent number: 10945774
    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: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Global Medical Inc
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
    Publication number: 20210068847
    Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
  • ARTICULATING INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICES, RELATED TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200397594
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include a superior exterior surface, an inferior exterior surface, a first exterior lateral surface, and a second exterior lateral surface. The first and second exterior lateral surfaces may be substantially transverse to the superior and inferior exterior surfaces. The implant may further include a first curved end wall at a first longitudinal extremity of the body. The first curved end wall may include a bore configured to receive a first shaft of a tool. Additionally, the implant may include a second curved end wall at a second longitudinal extremity of the body and an elongated slot extending from a portion of the first curved end wall to a portion of the first exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Nitin KUKKAR, Jon WING, Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • MODULAR ROD REDUCTION TOWER AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20200367946
    Abstract: A bone fixation system includes a bone fastener and a tower including a frangible or detachably linked distal section with a thread formed on an inner surface thereof, the tower having at least one flexible section and at least one rigid section to accommodate and/or mitigate tower interference and/or collision during surgical procedures. The distal section can desirably be separated and/or detached from the tower to function as a head locking unit of the bone fixation assembly, with the detached distal section capable of accommodating set screws, fixation rods and/or other spinal hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon SUH
  • Minimally invasive spine restoration systems, devices, methods and kits
    Patent number: 10842534
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip Berg, John Arthur Ohrt, Cin Abidin, Mark K. Kuiper, Michael J. Funk, Anthony V. Finazzo, Christopher Ralph, Richard J. Broman, Sean Suh
  • Devices and methods for the preparation of intervertebral discs
    Patent number: 10842507
    Abstract: A power tool for removing an intervertebral disc and preparing vertebral endplates is described. The power tool may include a cutting element, and the height of the cutting element may be adjustable. The cutting element may be a braided cable and may include one or more beads to enhance the effectiveness of the cable. The cutting element may have a minimum height requirement, which may not be satisfied in patients with a collapsed disc due to degenerative disc disorder. For these patients, also described are bone tamps for increasing the intervertebral distance and providing access to tissues distal to the tamp. One type of bone tamp features an inflatable balloon with an inner lumen. Another type of bone tamp includes an expanding distal end and an inner cannula. Also described is a manual expander scraper tool that is compatible with both types of bone tamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
  • DISTRACTION SCREW
    Publication number: 20200330141
    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: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C. Paul
  • Articulating intervertebral devices, related tools, systems, and methods
    Patent number: 10765529
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include a superior exterior surface, an inferior exterior surface, a first exterior lateral surface, and a second exterior lateral surface. The first and second exterior lateral surfaces may be substantially transverse to the superior and inferior exterior surfaces. The implant may further include a first curved end wall at a first longitudinal extremity of the body. The first curved end wall may include a bore configured to receive a first shaft of a tool. Additionally, the implant may include a second curved end wall at a second longitudinal extremity of the body and an elongated slot extending from a portion of the first curved end wall to a portion of the first exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: CTL Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Nitin Kukkar, Jon Wing, Jon Suh, Sean Suh
  • SACRO-ILIAC (SI) JOINT FIXATION SYSTEM & METHOD
    Publication number: 20200268518
    Abstract: A SI joint fusion system including a wedging cage. The SI joint fusion system may further comprise a fixation screw and/or an axial screw. The wedging cage is adapted to be positioned between the sacrum and the lilac bone (e.g., the sacroiliac joint), and the wedging cage is effective to receive one or more fixation or axial screws to fasten the wedging cage and secure the wedging cage to the adjacent pelvic bones to provide a combination effect of fusion and/or fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon SUH, Rob TREZISE
  • SETTABLE SILICON NITRIDE CEMENTS
    Publication number: 20200268929
    Abstract: Disclosed are settable bone cements incorporating silicon nitride in various forms as a component, including powders, granules, particulates, portions, layers and/or coatings of solids and/or particulates of silicon nitride and/or components thereof, that may be useful in joint and/or bone replacement implants used in spinal surgeries, dental surgeries and/or other orthopedic and/or general surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon SUH, Danny CHON
  • SURGICAL DISC REMOVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20200261108
    Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
  • PLATE AND CAGE SYSTEM WITH STANDALONE EFFECTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20200246159
    Abstract: A cage for implanting in bone includes a main body having a fastener mounting receiver. The main body includes a first surface that contacts a first bone surface, a second surface that contacts a second bone surface, a side wall extending between the first and second surfaces, and a front wall comprising a connection surface, wherein the fastener mounting receiver extends from the connection surface. A fastener is placed within the fastener mounting received and configured to engage and fix a plating device on the connection surface of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Sean SUH, David RATHBUN
  • Distraction screw
    Patent number: 10729481
    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: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C. Paul
  • FOOTPRINT EXPANDING CAGE
    Publication number: 20200229944
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices for the fixation and support of vertebrae, particularly spinal implant devices having adjustability in size, shape and/or configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jon Suh, Sean SUH
  • SILICON NITRIDE IMPLANTS AND COATINGS
    Publication number: 20200197565
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and/or methods for use in the surgical treatment of vertebrae and/or other bones, particularly implants and/or related devices comprising silicon nitride in some of all of the implant or device body, including portions, layers and/or surface coatings thereof, for use in spinal surgeries and/or other orthopedic procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Sean SUH, Jon Suh
  • Surgical disc removal tool
    Patent number: 10675049
    Abstract: A tissue removal device including customizable tips and method of use thereof. The tissue removal device may include an outer shaft having a removable tip attached to the outer shaft and a rotatable inner shaft extending through the outer shaft and having a rotatable cutting portion extending from the inner shaft. Disc material may be cut and removed from a surgical area using an auger-like and/or suction mechanism to facilitate the transfer of removed tissue away from the surgical area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
  • LATERAL SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200170678
    Abstract: A resilient core is positioned between bony projections which are offset from a principal load bearing region of a spinal joint. Shaped projections extend from the core, and engage the bony projections by conforming to anatomical landmarks, and may be fastened to the bony projections. During flexion of the joint, the core absorbs some of the force of compression, and limits an extent to which the joint may compress. If the shaped projections are connected to the bony projections, extension of the joint is inhibited by the projections and the core, limiting the extent to which the joint may be distracted. In this manner, healing is fostered, and a weakened or damaged joint is protected from excessive movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert, Mark Fromhold
  • CERVICAL SPINE SPACER
    Publication number: 20200170687
    Abstract: A cervical spine spacer includes a spacer body configured to be disposed between adjacent cervical vertebrae in the cervical spine and to maintain a desired spacing between the adjacent cervical vertebrae. The cervical spine spacer also includes a channel passing completely through the spacer body from a first surface of the spacer body to a second surface of the spacer body and a fastener configured to pass through the channel. At least one of the first surface and the second surface is configured to contact one of the adjacent cervical vertebrae and the channel is sized to accommodate the fastener passing through the channel at a plurality of angles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt
  • DISC PREPARATION TOOL
    Publication number: 20200163682
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for use in the surgical treatment of vertebrae and/or other bones, particularly tools for cutting and/or removing soft and/or hard tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • SPACE BRIDGING PLATE AND MODULAR COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20200155327
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices for the fixation and support of vertebrae, particularly spinal implant devices supporting and/or securing removed vertebral bodies of the spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH