Patents by Inventor Steven Ludwig

Steven Ludwig 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).

  • Publication number: 20170000526
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 9486247
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20160270824
    Abstract: Bone plates and assemblies for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate is movable from a first position to a second position and may have an aperture for lagging the bone plate to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Steven Ludwig
  • Patent number: 9387014
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 9375238
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a bone plate for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate is movable from a first position to a second position and may have an aperture for lagging the bone plate to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Steven Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20160000473
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 9179926
    Abstract: Methods and devices that utilize segmental fixation between several adjacent vertebrae, thus allowing each vertebrae to be adjusted independently, are provided. In general, the device includes a spinal anchoring element that is adapted to seat at least one spinal fixation element, and a closure mechanism that is adapted to mate to the spinal anchoring element to lock the at least one spinal fixation element in a fixed position relative to the spinal anchoring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, David Greg Anderson, Michael Carl Michielli, Philip Cormier, Nicholas J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20150073482
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 8920469
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 8920470
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Patent number: 8900237
    Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and installation method is provided. The system includes a rod having an anchor fixation head, an anchor system for anchoring the rod using the anchor fixation head, and a guide system configured to attach to the anchor fixation head of the rod for the insertion of the additional anchor systems. In one embodiment, a method for placing a spinal fixation element relative to a vertebra is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher L. Ramsay, Michael Mahoney, David Greg Anderson, Michael Wang, Steven Ludwig
  • Patent number: 8894690
    Abstract: A bone anchor assembly for coupling an offset bone anchor with a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. Exemplary embodiments of a bone anchor assembly are particularly suited for use in a rod-first spinal surgical technique in which a bone anchor inserted into a patient vertebra may be separated from a previously inserted spinal fixation element by a separation distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, William J. Frasier, Michael Mahoney, Nicholas Pavento
  • Publication number: 20140088651
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20120283780
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20120101529
    Abstract: Exemplary spinal fixation devices, systems, and method are provided for stabilizing vertebrae in a patient's spine. In one exemplary embodiment, methods and devices are provided for coupling one or more bone anchors, such as hooks, screws, etc., and/or one or more spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, cables, plates, etc. In certain exemplary embodiments, a cross connector is provided for connecting and stabilizing two bone anchors, a bone anchor and a spinal fixation element, or a bone anchor and bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, Mark T. Hall, Thomas V. Doherty
  • Publication number: 20120089189
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a bone plate for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate is movable from a first position to a second position and may have an aperture for lagging the bone plate to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Steven Ludwig
  • Publication number: 20120022599
    Abstract: Methods and devices that utilize segmental fixation between several adjacent vertebrae, thus allowing each vertebrae to be adjusted independently, are provided. In general, the device includes a spinal anchoring element that is adapted to seat at least one spinal fixation element, and a closure mechanism that is adapted to mate to the spinal anchoring element to lock the at least one spinal fixation element in a fixed position relative to the spinal anchoring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, David Greg Anderson, Michael Carl Michielli, Philip Cormier, Nicholas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 8075591
    Abstract: Methods and devices for implanting spinal fixation implants and devices are provided. In one embodiment, a method for implanting a spinal fixation system is provided and it includes the steps of positioning a spinal fixation element to extend along a patient's spinal column adjacent to one or more vertebrae, determining an implant site on at least one vertebra, implanting at least one spinal anchor at the implant site on at least one vertebra, and coupling the spinal fixation element to each implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Ludwig, David Greg Anderson, Michael Carl Michielli, Philip Cormier, Nicholas J. Miller
  • Patent number: 8062341
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a bone plate for stabilizing bony structures. More particularly, the invention is directed to bone plates having an elongate body to which an integrated rod is formed. Integrated rod portion may be captured by a bone anchor with a receiving member. The bone plate is movable from a first position to a second position and may have an aperture for lagging the bone plate to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Binder, Steven Ludwig
  • Patent number: 8025682
    Abstract: A rod anchoring system including a bone anchor and a connector is provided. The connector of the rod anchoring system is configured to be inserted in one orientation and then transitioned to a second orientation to connect the rod to the anchor. The bone anchor includes a detachable extension shaft that acts as a guide for inserting the connector. In use, once the bone anchor has been implanted at a target site on a vertebra, the connector is placed onto the extension shaft and slid along its length in a first orientation to insert the connector. Once the connector is at the implant site, it is transitioned from the first orientation to the second orientation to connect the rod to the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mahoney, Christopher L. Ramsay, David Greg Anderson, Steven Ludwig, Michael Wang