Patents by Inventor Thomas Carls
Thomas Carls 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).
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Publication number: 20240197492Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
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Patent number: 11918479Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: 3SPINE, INC.Inventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Publication number: 20200246156Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
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Patent number: 10631995Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: 3SPINE SEZCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 9925063Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, Jr., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Publication number: 20180008426Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
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Patent number: 9770338Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: HH SPINAL LLCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric C. Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Publication number: 20170151064Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, JR., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Patent number: 9615940Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, Jr., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Patent number: 9526532Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, Jr., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Publication number: 20160256294Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, JR., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Publication number: 20160000475Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, JR., James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox, III
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Patent number: 9180019Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox
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Patent number: 9066816Abstract: A multi-piece intervertebral disc augmentation implant that may be assembled within the annulus fibrosus is disclosed. The implant may be guided into a precise location through a relatively small opening in the annulus fibrosus with the aid of an elongated guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Randall Allard, Robert S. Biscup, Thomas Carls, Jason Eckhardt, Tom Francis, Clayton G. Leroux, Robert B. Rice
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Patent number: 9011538Abstract: A multi-piece intervertebral disc augmentation implant that may be assembled within the annulus fibrosus is disclosed. The implant may be guided into a precise location through a relatively small opening in the annulus fibrosus with the aid of an elongated guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Randall Allard, Robert S. Biscup, Thomas Carls, Jason Eckhardt, Tom Francis, Clayton G. Leroux, Robert B. Rice
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Patent number: 9011539Abstract: An intervertebral prosthesis implantable within a disc space and disposed between upper and lower vertebral endplates is provided. The prosthesis comprises a plurality of prosthesis modules insertable into the disc space, wherein the modules have at least one set of complementarily-shaped and sized surfaces, and wherein at least one of the modules is expandable. The modules have surfaces configured to engage within the disc space in a manner such that the modules form an assembled prosthesis of a size substantially preventing it from being outwardly expelled from the disc space, and the modules have bearing surfaces slidably engageable with the endplates to permit articulation between upper and lower vertebral endplates. In one embodiment, the at least one expandable module of the intervertebral prosthesis expands by inflation. In another embodiment, the at least one expandable module expands by unfolding into its intended form.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Carls, Joshua Simpson, Jason John Eckhardt
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Publication number: 20150005884Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Thomas Carls, Eric C. Lange, Danny Braddock, JR., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Richard G. Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 8864832Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: HH Spinal LLCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven Craig Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Richard G. Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Publication number: 20140156009Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for providing stabilization between first and second vertebrae are provided. More particularly, in one form a system includes an implant configured to be positioned in a disc space between the first and second vertebrae and a freestanding plate for engagement with extradiscal surfaces of the first and second vertebrae. The system also includes an insertion instrument with an engaging portion configured to releasably engage with the implant and the plate such that the implant and plate can be positioned together relative to the first and second vertebrae. In one aspect, an angular orientation of the implant relative to the plate is adjustable when the implant and the plate are engaged by the instrument. In this or another aspect, the implant and plate are held in a contiguous relationship when engaged by the instrument. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Warsaw Orthropedic, Inc.Inventors: William Armstrong, Thomas Carls, John A. Cowan, James Duncan, Richard A. Hynes, Anthony J. Melkent, Jean-Pierre Mobasser, D. Hal Silcox
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Patent number: 8740944Abstract: A bio-compatible stabilization system includes one or more inserters and a connector for traversing a space between one or more bony structures. The stabilization system is designed to reduce or eliminate stress shielding effects while functioning as a tension band. The connector includes an extendable member and an over-extension limiter that limits extension of the extendable member.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Warsaw orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Hai H. Trieu, Thomas Carls, Jonathan Dewey