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).

  • LATERAL SPINE STABILIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20190000510
    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: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert, Mark Fromhold
  • Orthopedic fastener blocking system
    Patent number: 10130397
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides an orthopedic fastener blocking system that allows for a desirable number of fasteners to be used with an orthopedic device even when the orthopedic device is too small to accommodate a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners or when the accessibility to the device is reduced so that addressing a desired number of traditionally located and oriented fasteners is not possible. The system includes an orthopedic implant and at least first and second fasteners where one of the first and second fasteners prevents the other of the first and second fasteners from uninstalling when the first and second fasteners are in the installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • Distraction screw
    Patent number: 10130408
    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: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Michal Zentko, Andrew Iott, Kurt Faulhaber, David C. Paul
  • Stabilizing vertebrae with expandable spacers
    Patent number: 10117753
    Abstract: A spinal distractor and stabilizer has resilient, conformable bone contacting sections which are separated by an expandable chamber that extends from one of the sections, and which forms a ratchet with the section, ensuring that once expanded by being filled with a substance, cannot contract absent intervention by a medical practitioner. The stabilizer may be filled with a material which solidifies, after which some or all of the device may biodegrade. The device may also be provided in separable portions to facilitate implantation. The conformable sections distribute the distraction and stabilizing force evenly over the bone surface, reducing the incidence of disruption to the integrity of the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Chad Glerum, Damien O'Halloran
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 10098758
    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: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: John Matthews, Mark Weiman, Hilliary Adams, Chad Glerum, Sean Suh
  • Lateral spine stabilization devices and methods
    Patent number: 10080591
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical Inc
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert, Mark Fromhold
  • ORTHOPEDIC ANCHOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180243019
    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: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • SURGICAL DEVICES FOR ACCESS TO SURGICAL SITES
    Publication number: 20180235593
    Abstract: Access devices including access ports and retractors, which enhance the working area and access to a surgical site. The access port includes a tubular body with at least one sidewall defining an interior path along the length of the tubular body. The sidewall includes a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The flexible portion is able to stretch or deform, for example, to accommodate an angled trajectory of a surgical implement. A surgical access device for retracting tissue includes a plurality of retractor blades. The outer surface of the retractor blades form a substantially circular cross-sectional configuration with a plurality of spiral ridges projecting therefrom such that advancement of the retractor into the surgical site may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Jody Seifert, Sean Suh
  • Minimally invasive spine restoration systems, devices, methods and kits
    Patent number: 10052135
    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: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    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
  • Orthopedic plate blocking assembly
    Patent number: 10034698
    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: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • Orthopedic anchor assembly
    Patent number: 9987057
    Abstract: An orthopedic assembly may include an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan Lawson, Jason Cianfrani, Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Michael Black, Chris Angelucci, Matt Hansell
  • Orthopedic anchor assembly
    Patent number: 9987058
    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 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL INC.
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh
  • Surgical devices for access to surgical sites
    Patent number: 9980710
    Abstract: Access devices including access ports and retractors, which enhance the working area and access to a surgical site. The access port includes a tubular body with at least one sidewall defining an interior path along the length of the tubular body. The sidewall includes a rigid portion and a flexible portion. The flexible portion is able to stretch or deform, for example, to accommodate an angled trajectory of a surgical implement. A surgical access device for retracting tissue includes a plurality of retractor blades. The outer surface of the retractor blades form a substantially circular cross-sectional configuration with a plurality of spiral ridges projecting therefrom such that advancement of the retractor into the surgical site may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jody Seifert, Sean Suh
  • Soft tissue repair system
    Patent number: 9943297
    Abstract: A soft tissue repair system is provided for covering or filling openings in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The soft tissue repair system uses a single plug or a combination of a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is a flowable plug such as an adhesive material or a material that hardens to a flexible plug material. Each plug is configured to close the opening in the annulus and can be positioned within the opening, over the opening at the exterior surface or over the opening at the interior surface. The plug can also be combined with a clamping mechanism that engages the annulus to secure the plug in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jody L. Seifert, David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Colm McLaughlin, Marcin Niemiec, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Daniel Davenport, Jamie Carroll, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Noah Hansell, Mark Weiman, Douglas Cahill, Adam Friedrich, Michelle Kofron, Vipin Kunjachan, Ed Reilley, Damien O'Halloran, William S Rhoda, Brian Malm
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING VERTEBRAL FRACTURES
    Publication number: 20180085150
    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: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, David C. Paul, Sean Suh, Stephen Cicchini, Robert Doran
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180071108
    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: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE PREPARATION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS
    Publication number: 20180070962
    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 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
  • SURGICAL DISC REMOVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20180049764
    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: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
  • Intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9895233
    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 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Jody L. Seifert, Jeff Bennett, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Sean Suh, Sophia Tetteh
  • LOW PROFILE FASTENING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180042653
    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: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh