Patents by Inventor William Rhoda
William Rhoda 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: 20170007422Abstract: Devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, William Rhoda, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Victoria Alexander, Brian Garvey, Daniel Waite, Conor Flaming, Samuel Petersheim, Bria Howell, Marcin Niemiec, Vipin Kunjachan, Jason Gray, Christopher Saville, James Himmelberger, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20160374732Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Daniel Laskowitz, David C. Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee
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Patent number: 9480573Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, William Rhoda, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Victoria Alexander, Brian Garvey, Daniel Waite, Conor Fleming, Samuel Petersheim, Bria Howell, Marcin Niemiec, Vipin Kunjachan, Jason Gray, Christopher Saville, James Himmelberger, Kevin Gahman
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Patent number: 9463051Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Daniel Laskowitz, David C. Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee
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Patent number: 9393128Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and a gear member. The gear member may be axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member may threadedly engage a threaded portion of the inner member to translate the inner member. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Noah Hansell, Edward Karpowicz, William Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Craig Billman, Paul Millhouse, Matthew Hansell
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Patent number: 9278008Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, Christopher Saville, Robert H. Wriggins, Jr., Jason Pastor, William Rhoda, Mark Fromhold
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Patent number: 9179925Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William Rhoda, Michael L. Bover, II, William E. Duffield
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Publication number: 20150313719Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, Christopher Saville, Robert H. Wriggins, JR., Jason Pastor, William Rhoda, Mark Fromhold
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Publication number: 20150209154Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and a gear member. The gear member may be axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member may threadedly engage a threaded portion of the inner member to translate the inner member. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Noah Hansell, Edward Karpowicz, William Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Craig Billman, Paul Millhouse, Matthew Hansell
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Patent number: 9023108Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Globus Medical IncInventors: Noah Hansell, Edward Karpowicz, William Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Craig Billman, Paul Millhouse, Matthew Hansell
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Publication number: 20140277490Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, Christopher Saville, Robert H. Wriggins, JR., Jason Pastor, William Rhoda, Mark Fromhold
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Publication number: 20140277497Abstract: Stand-alone interbody fusion devices and corpectomy devices suitable for use with an oblique implantation. The stand-alone interbody fusion devices may include a spacer having a substantially U-shaped body and a plate coupled to the spacer. The overall shape of the implant is asymmetrical such that a median plane, an oblique plane, or both planes divide the spacer and the plate into two asymmetrical halves. The implants are shaped and configured to allow for an oblique or anterolateral approach to the spine or an oblique corpectomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Bennett, William Rhoda, Sean Suh, Daniel Davenport, Duncan Sibson, Andrew lott, Nick Padovani
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Publication number: 20140128925Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Michael Lee Boyer, II, Dan Laskowitz, David C. Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Lott, Andrew Lee
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Publication number: 20140081402Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Noah Hansell, Edward Karpowicz, William Rhoda, Andrew Lee, Michael Lee Boyer, II, Craig Billman, Paul Millhouse, Matthew Hansell
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Patent number: 8668740Abstract: The present invention relates to an expandable prosthetic implant device for engagement between vertebrae generally comprising an inner member, outer member, and gear member positioned coaxial with respect to each other such that the inner and outer members are moveable relative to each other along an axis. The gear member is axially fixed to the outer member and freely rotatable with respect to the outer member and the gear member threadedly engages a threaded portion of the inner member to translate inner member along the axis. The implant is configured to engage the vertebrae in a predetermined alignment and the gear member includes gear teeth exposed to the exterior and configured to be accessible by a tool member at a plurality of angular positions around the perimeter of the implant device.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: William Rhoda, Noah Hansell, Andrew Lee
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Publication number: 20140052253Abstract: The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. In one or more embodiments, the present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer. The expandable interbody spacer may comprise a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The expandable interbody spacer further may comprise a second jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a proximal end of the expandable interbody spacer. The first jointed arm and the second jointed arm may be interconnected at a distal end of the expandable interbody spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Jonathan Perloff, William Rhoda, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum, Edward Dwyer, Victoria Alexander, Brian Garvey, Dan Waite, Conor Fleming, Sam Petersheim, Bria Howell, Marcin Niemiec, Vipin Kunjachan, Jason Gray, Christopher Saville, James Himmelberger, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20120197406Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William Rhoda, Michael L. Bover, II, William E. Duffield
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Patent number: 8167948Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to a method for implanting a prosthetic spinal disc via anterior or anterior lateral implantation. Other surgical approaches for implanting the prosthetic disc may also be used.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: David C. Paul, Christopher Angelucci, William Rhoda, Michael L. Boyer, II, William E. Duffield
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Publication number: 20070260317Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a prosthetic spinal disc for replacing a damaged disc between two vertebrae of a spine. The present invention also relates to prosthetic spinal disc designs that are implanted using a transforaminal approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: David Ankney, William Rhoda, David Paul, Christopher Angelucci
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Publication number: 20070198091Abstract: A facet joint prosthesis comprising an inferior prosthetic portion and a superior prosthetic portion is disclosed. Inferior prosthetic portion includes a first anchor member and a first articulating member and superior prosthetic portion includes a second anchor member and a second articulating member. The first articulating member comprises a support portion and first articulating surface and the second articulating member comprises a second articulating surface, and first and second articulating surfaces are configured and dimensioned to contact or engage one another. A flexible element is positioned between the support portion and the first articulating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Inventors: Michael Boyer, Daniel Laskowitz, David Paul, William Rhoda, Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee, Kelly Baker, Lawrence Binder