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).

  • FLEXIBLE ANCHORING AND FUSION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20180036133
    Abstract: A spacer member is provided that is configured to be implanted adjacent an anatomical structure. The spacer member defines a curved bore, a first opening in a side wall of the spacer member and a second opening in one of a top wall and a bottom wall of the spacer member. Each of the first opening and the second opening are in fluid communication with the curved bore. A flexible anchoring member is configured to be inserted through the side opening and through the curved bore of the spacer member such that a distal end portion of the flexible anchoring member extends out of the second opening at an angle relative to the one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the spacer member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • ACIF CAGE, CAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180028329
    Abstract: An intervertebral cage structure that comprises a main body having a first surface and a second surface located opposite to the first surface, a first plate disposed on the first surface of the main body, a second plate disposed on the second surface of the main body, and an opening formed at a center portion of the intervertebral cage structure and extending from the first plate to the second plate via the main body, wherein the first and second plates comprise a surface pattern comprising at least one of a symmetrical geometric pattern and an asymmetrical geometric pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9848997
    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: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Jody L. Seifert
  • Devices and methods for the preparation of intervertebral discs
    Patent number: 9848890
    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: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Sean Suh, Robert Leonard
  • Surgical disc removal tool
    Patent number: 9827004
    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: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Yoon, Ryan Agard, Jason Pastor, Sean Suh, Daniel Waite
  • Low profile fastening assembly
    Patent number: 9820790
    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: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • Flexible anchoring and fusion devices and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 9814591
    Abstract: A spacer member is provided that is configured to be implanted adjacent an anatomical structure. The spacer member defines a curved bore, a first opening in a side wall of the spacer member and a second opening in one of a top wall and a bottom wall of the spacer member. Each of the first opening and the second opening are in fluid communication with the curved bore. A flexible anchoring member is configured to be inserted through the side opening and through the curved bore of the spacer member such that a distal end portion of the flexible anchoring member extends out of the second opening at an angle relative to the one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the spacer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • EXPANDABLE FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170281432
    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: April 18, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • CERVICAL SPINE SPACER
    Publication number: 20170265907
    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: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt
  • Adjustable rod devices and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 9763696
    Abstract: A medical device includes a first elongate member defining an interior region and configured to be coupled to a first anatomical structure within a body and a second elongate member configured to be coupled to a second anatomical structure within the body. A portion of the second elongate member is configured to be disposed within the interior region. The first and second elongate members collectively have a first configuration in which they collectively have a first length when the portion of the second elongate member is disposed within the interior region of the first elongate member. When coupled to the first and second anatomical structures, the first and second elongate members can be moved to a second configuration in which they collectively have a second length different than the first length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL INC.
    Inventor: Sean Suh
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ANNULAR REPAIR RIVET THROUGH A VERTEBRAL BODY PORT
    Publication number: 20170224501
    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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Jody Seifert, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman
  • Cervical spine spacer
    Patent number: 9693811
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Jon Suh, Ryan Watt
  • ARTICULATING INTERVERTEBRAL DEVICES, RELATED TOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170172759
    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: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: AccelSPINE
    Inventors: Nitin KUKKAR, Jon WING, Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • MODULAR PLATE AND CAGE ELEMENTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170172755
    Abstract: An interbody system for implanting between vertebrae, the interbody system comprises a cage having a cage body that includes a graft chamber having a volume that receives graft material, a sagittal wall that forms a portion of the graft chamber, and a wall membrane that forms another portion of the graft chamber. The interbody system may comprise an interbody device that includes an aperture that receives a bone fastener, wherein the wall membrane interacts with the bone fastener. The wall membrane may bend as result of a force applied by the bone fastener to a portion of the wall membrane, thereby providing directional support to the bone fastener and/or forcing graft material from the graft chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • PLATE AND CAGE SYSTEM WITH STANDALONE EFFECTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170156882
    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: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: David S. RATHBUN, Sean SUH
  • LOW PROFILE FASTENING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170156776
    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: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Weiman, Sean Suh
  • PLATE CAGE SYSTEM WITH STANDALONE EFFECTS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20170156884
    Abstract: A cage for implanting in bone that has a first plate having a surface that contacts a first bone surface, a second plate having a surface that contacts a second bone surface, a intermediary plate that dynamically couples to the first plate and the second plate, an actuator that drives and causes the intermediary plate to move between the first plate and the second plate along a predetermined direction, and an anchor that attaches to the first plate and the second plate to engage the actuator to drive the actuator longitudinally along the predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: David S. Rathbun, Sean Suh
  • INTERVERTEBRAL NUCLEUS AND ANNULUS IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170143505
    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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Damien O'Halloran, Jody L Seifert, Jeff Bennett, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Sean Suh, Sophia Tetteh
  • CLIVUS PLATE
    Publication number: 20170143380
    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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Sean Suh, Roy T. Daniel
  • Expandable fusion device and method of installation thereof
    Patent number: 9655747
    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: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chad Glerum, Sean Suh, Mark Weiman