Patents by Inventor Stephanie Volk

Stephanie Volk 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).

  • Patent number: 10835340
    Abstract: A package including at least one bumper having an elliptical shape that extends from a first end to a second end along a first plane and having a protrusion that extends from a first front along a second plane; and a first tray having a first cavity that extends from a second front along the second plane, wherein the first cavity includes at least one groove configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Volk, Patrick Froman
  • Publication number: 20190231469
    Abstract: A package including at least one bumper having an elliptical shape that extends from a first end to a second end along a first plane and having a protrusion that extends from a first front along a second plane; and a first tray having a first cavity that extends from a second front along the second plane, wherein the first cavity includes at least one groove configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one bumper is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Stephanie Volk, Patrick FROMAN
  • Patent number: 10299877
    Abstract: A package including at least one bumper having an elliptical shape that extends from a first end to a second end along a first plane and having a protrusion that extends from a first front along a second plane; and a first tray having a first cavity that extends from a second front along the second plane, wherein the first cavity includes at least one groove configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one bumper is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Volk, Patrick Froman
  • Publication number: 20180263721
    Abstract: A package including at least one bumper having an elliptical shape that extends from a first end to a second end along a first plane and having a protrusion that extends from a first front along a second plane; and a first tray having a first cavity that extends from a second front along the second plane, wherein the first cavity includes at least one groove configured and dimensioned to receive the at least one bumper is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: K2M, INC.
    Inventors: Stephanie VOLK, Patrick FROMAN
  • Patent number: 9987051
    Abstract: An interbody spacer is disclosed and includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. The body portion includes a cavity defined through the top and bottom surfaces that increases in width at a medial position thereof. The cavity is configured to retain biological material therein. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Stephanie Volk, Kaitlyn McClymont
  • Patent number: 9468535
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The body portion includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, anterior and posterior walls that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces includes a plurality of substantially concentrically arranged ridges configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. In particular, the plurality of substantially concentrically arranged ridges are a plurality of ring-shaped protrusions that define a generally saw-tooth pattern in a radial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Brandon Moore, Stephanie Volk
  • Publication number: 20160213486
    Abstract: An interbody spacer is disclosed and includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. The body portion includes a cavity defined through the top and bottom surfaces that increases in width at a medial position thereof. The cavity is configured to retain biological material therein. A method of performing spinal surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Stephanie Volk, Kaitlyn McClymont
  • Publication number: 20120158062
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis. The body portion includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, anterior and posterior walls that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces includes a plurality of substantially concentrically arranged ridges configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies. In particular, the plurality of substantially concentrically arranged ridges are a plurality of ring-shaped protrusions that define a generally saw-tooth pattern in a radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierce Nunley, Brandon Moore, Stephanie Volk