Patents by Inventor Stephen B. James

Stephen B. James 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: 10285823
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: MEDITECH SPINE, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20160331550
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Patent number: 9427329
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: MEDITECH SPINE, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20150051705
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Patent number: 8900309
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Meditech Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20120078370
    Abstract: Disclosed are improved spinal implants that are configured to help prevent post-operative migration of the implant. In some embodiments, the implant system includes multi-axial tooth geometry and other geometrical configurations such as but not limited to peripheral curvatures that aid in the prevention of such post-operative migration. Also disclosed are asymmetrical implants having superior and inferior surfaces with different angulations relative to the sagittal midline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani, Eric Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20110172775
    Abstract: Systems and methods for retaining bone graft material in an interbody implant system are provided. In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an interbody implant system comprising an implant device and at least one sliding bone cap device. The implant device includes a body defining a cavity for holding bone graft material therein and a plurality of fenestrations on at least one surface of the body to allow bone to grow through the body of the implant. The implant is connectable to at least a portion of the at least one sliding bone cap, wherein once connected, the at least one sliding bone cap prevents the bone graft material from being expelled from the body of the implant during insertion of the implant into the interbody disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Stephen B. James, Adam Sclafani
  • Patent number: 6520993
    Abstract: An implantable spinal graft includes a substantially annular body with opposed superior and inferior surfaces. At least a portion of the superior and inferior surfaces includes a plurality of bone-engaging protrusions. Both of the superior and inferior surfaces also include at least one region that is free of protrusions. Preferably, the protrusion-free regions are centrally disposed and are oriented so as to be parallel to or angled with respect to an anterior-posterior axis of the implant. The implant further includes a tip on the posterior that is formed by converging portion of the superior and inferior surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignees: DePuy Acromed, Inc., Lifenet
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Billy G. Anderson, John D. Malone, Bradley T. Moore, Ronald J. Naughton
  • Publication number: 20020087212
    Abstract: An implantable spinal graft includes a substantially annular body with opposed superior and inferior surfaces. At least a portion of the superior and inferior surfaces includes a plurality of bone-engaging protrusions. Both of the superior and inferior surfaces also include at least one region that is free of protrusions. Preferably, the protrusion-free regions are centrally disposed and are oriented so as to be parallel to or angled with respect to an anterior-posterior axis of the implant. The implant further includes a tip on the posterior that is formed by converging portion of the superior and inferior surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen B. James, Billy G. Anderson, John D. Malone, Bradley T. Moore, Ronald J. Naughton