Patents by Inventor Uri Arnin

Uri Arnin 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: 20190167316
    Abstract: A facet distraction prosthesis includes an array of facet distraction base elements, connected to each other by a set of connector elements located at adjacent base elements. The set of connector elements includes a male connector having an at least partial cylindrical or spherical contour that is received in, and articulates with, an at least partial cylindrical or spherical recess of a female connector, so that adjacent ones of the base elements can bend in multiple degrees of freedom about different bending axes with respect to each other and adapt to a geometry of a facet joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Zygofix Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Arnin, Ofer Levy
  • Publication number: 20190167445
    Abstract: A delivery device includes a guide tool and an impact tool. The guide tool includes an elongate body formed with a longitudinal guide channel, whose inner perimeter is made to complement an outer contour of an implant. The elongate body is formed with a longitudinal impact-tool channel, whose inner perimeter is made to complement an outer contour of the impact tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: Zygofix Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Arnin, Ofer Levy
  • Publication number: 20190151109
    Abstract: A facet distraction prosthesis (10, 30) includes an array of facet distraction base elements (12, 32) connected to each other by one or more connector elements (14, 34). A pair of diagonally adjacent base elements (12, 32) are connected to each other by a set of or more connector elements (14, 34) which intersects with another set of one or more connector elements (14, 34) that connects another pair of diagonally adjacent base elements (12, 32). The connector elements (14, 34) are flexible so that the base elements (12, 32) can flex with respect to each other and adapt to a geometry of a facet joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Zygofix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 10245081
    Abstract: A ratcheted spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 9980751
    Abstract: A spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis, characterized by a force applicator operative to adjust or advance the ratchet mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20180125533
    Abstract: A spinal pedicle screw system having the ability to be distracted after the screws (26) are inserted into the pedicle and maintain motion via polyaxial joints (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri ARNIN
  • Patent number: 9827107
    Abstract: A spinal cage includes a first support plate pivotally connected to a second support plate by a hinge, and a plate mover actuated by an actuator and located between the first and second support plates. The plate mover is arranged to slide against an inclined surface on the first support plate. A hinge is journaled in an elongate aperture formed in a hinge housing protruding from first support plate, the hinge being free to translate and rotate in the elongate aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20170333200
    Abstract: A spinal cage includes a first support plate pivotally connected to a second support plate by a hinge, and a plate mover actuated by an actuator and located between the first and second support plates. The plate mover is arranged to slide against an inclined surface on the first support plate. A hinge is journaled in an elongate aperture formed in a hinge housing protruding from first support plate, the hinge being free to translate and rotate in the elongate aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20170105765
    Abstract: A spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis, characterised by a force applicator operative to adjust or advance the ratchet mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Applicant: APIFIX LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 9622786
    Abstract: A spinal cage (80) including first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) attachable to vertebrae (83, 85), the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) articulating with one another by means of an articulation joint (86, 88), characterized by a wedge element (90) arranged for wedging between the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84), and an actuator (92) linked to the wedge element (90) for moving the wedge element (90) in a direction that wedges the wedge element (90) further in between the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) or further away from the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 9427331
    Abstract: A spinal cage includes first and second spinal attachment members attachable to vertebrae, the first and second spinal attachment members articulating with one another by means of an articulation joint, and a wedge element arranged for wedging between the first and second spinal attachment members. An actuator is linked to the wedge element for moving the wedge element axially with respect to the first and second spinal attachment members. The actuator includes a threaded member adjacent the wedge element and a biasing device positioned between at least one of the first and second spinal attachment members and the wedge element. Upon turning of the threaded member, the wedge element is advanced with respect to the articulation joint so that the first and second spinal attachment members are tilted or parallel to each other. The biasing device applies a biasing force on the wedge element to move the wedge element axially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Apifix Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20160015522
    Abstract: A spinal cage includes first and second spinal attachment members attachable to vertebrae, the first and second spinal attachment members articulating with one another by means of an articulation joint, and a wedge element arranged for wedging between the first and second spinal attachment members. An actuator is linked to the wedge element for moving the wedge element axially with respect to the first and second spinal attachment members. The actuator includes a threaded member adjacent the wedge element and a biasing device positioned between at least one of the first and second spinal attachment members and the wedge element. Upon turning of the threaded member, the wedge element is advanced with respect to the articulation joint so that the first and second spinal attachment members are tilted or parallel to each other. The biasing device applies a biasing force on the wedge element to move the wedge element axially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 9078703
    Abstract: A spinal implant (200) including first spinal attachment member (201) for attaching to a first spinal portion, second spinal attachment member (202) for attaching to a second spinal portion, and a post-implantation variable dimension rod disposed between the first and second spinal attachment members, which is operable after completing surgery in which said spinal implant was installed into a patient, to cause relative movement between the first and second spinal attachment members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: SPINE21 LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 8968406
    Abstract: A spinal implant (40) including first spinal attachment member (44) for attaching to a first spinal portion (41), second spinal attachment member (46) for attaching to a second spinal portion (42), and a post-implantation variable dimension device disposed between the first and second spinal attachment members, which is operable after completing surgery in which said spinal implant was installed into a patient, to cause relative movement between the first and second spinal attachment members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Spine21 Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20150018950
    Abstract: Apparatus including a first spinal prosthetic member that may articulate with a second spinal prosthetic member, the first and second spinal prosthetic members flexing relative to one another about a lateral-medial axis corresponding to a lateral-medial axis of a body, and a flexure limiting member attached to the first and second spinal prosthetic members that limits flexure about the lateral-medial axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Uri Arnin, Yuri Sudin
  • Publication number: 20150005824
    Abstract: A spinal device (10) including a variable-length member (12) including a ratchet mechanism (14) that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member (12) in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member (12) in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member (12) includes polyaxial-joint attachment members (32) for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members (32) about more than one pivoting axis, characterised by a force applicator (40) operative to adjust or advance the ratchet mechanism (14).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20140330387
    Abstract: A spinal cage (80) including first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) attachable to vertebrae (83, 85), the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) articulating with one another by means of an articulation joint (86, 88), characterised by a wedge element (90) arranged for wedging between the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84), and an actuator (92) linked to the wedge element (90) for moving the wedge element (90) in a direction that wedges the wedge element (90) further in between the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84) or further away from the first and second spinal attachment members (82, 84).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 8870959
    Abstract: A spinal implant including first spinal attachment member for attaching to a first spinal portion, second spinal attachment member for attaching to a second spinal portion, and a post-implantation variable dimension device disposed between the first and second spinal attachment members, which is operable after completing surgery in which said spinal implant was installed into a patient, to cause relative movement between the first and second spinal attachment members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Spine21 Ltd.
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Publication number: 20130282064
    Abstract: A ratcheted spinal device including a variable-length member including a ratchet mechanism that has an operative configuration that allows a change in length of the variable-length member in one direction and prevents a change in length of the variable-length member in an opposite direction, wherein the variable-length member includes polyaxial-joint attachment members for attachment to bone, which permit pivoting movement of the attachment members about more than one pivoting axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Uri Arnin
  • Patent number: 8486145
    Abstract: Apparatus including a first spinal prosthetic member that may articulate with a second spinal prosthetic member, the first and second spinal prosthetic members flexing relative to one another about a lateral-medial axis corresponding to a lateral-medial axis of a body, and a flexure limiting member attached to the first and second spinal prosthetic members that limits flexure about the lateral-medial axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Premia Spine Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Arnin, Yuri Sudin