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公开(公告)号:US6001130A
公开(公告)日:1999-12-14
申请号:US944378
申请日:1997-10-06
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
CPC分类号: A61F2/30742 , A61B17/686 , A61F2/44 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61B17/7059 , A61B17/86 , A61B2017/00004 , A61F2/08 , A61F2/30771 , A61F2002/30016 , A61F2002/30069 , A61F2002/30113 , A61F2002/30168 , A61F2002/302 , A61F2002/30214 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30253 , A61F2002/3038 , A61F2002/30405 , A61F2002/30433 , A61F2002/30448 , A61F2002/30451 , A61F2002/30461 , A61F2002/30464 , A61F2002/30469 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30487 , A61F2002/30495 , A61F2002/30507 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30576 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30579 , A61F2002/30594 , A61F2002/30599 , A61F2002/30624 , A61F2002/30663 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/30785 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2002/449 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2220/0033 , A61F2220/0041 , A61F2220/005 , A61F2220/0058 , A61F2220/0075 , A61F2230/0006 , A61F2230/0043 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0067 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2230/0076 , A61F2250/0019 , A61F2250/0063 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , Y10S606/907 , Y10S606/91
摘要: The invention relates to a spinal disc endoprosthesis. The endoprosthesis has a resilient body formed of one or more materials which may vary in stiffness from a relatively stiff exterior annular gasket portion to a relatively supple central nucleus portion. Concaval-convex elements at least partly surround that nucleus portion so as to retain the nucleus portion and gasket between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient's spine. Assemblies of endoprosthetic discs, endoprosthetic vertebral bodies, and endoprosthetic longitudinal ligaments may be constructed. To implant this endoprosthesis assembly, information is obtained regarding the size, shape, and nature of a patient's damaged spine. Thereafter, one or more prosthetic vertebral bodies and disc units are constructed in conformity with that information. Finally, the completed and conformed vertebral body and disc assembly is implanted in the patient's spine.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种脊椎椎间盘假体。 内用假体具有由一种或多种材料形成的弹性体,其可以从相对刚性的外部环形垫圈部分到相对柔软的中央核部分的刚度变化。 凹凸元件至少部分地围绕该核部分,以便将患者脊柱中的核部分和垫片保持在相邻的椎体之间。 可以构建内假体盘,内假体椎体和假体内纵向韧带的组件。 为了植入该内假体装配体,获得关于患者受损的脊柱的尺寸,形状和性质的信息。 此后,根据该信息构造一个或多个假体椎体和椎间盘单元。 最后,完成并符合标准的椎体和椎间盘植入植入患者脊柱。
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公开(公告)号:US08092542B2
公开(公告)日:2012-01-10
申请号:US12624160
申请日:2009-11-23
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Charles R. Clark , Robert Conta , Carlos E. Gil
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Charles R. Clark , Robert Conta , Carlos E. Gil
CPC分类号: A61B17/1757 , A61B17/02 , A61B17/1664 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1675 , A61B17/1684 , A61B90/10 , A61B90/50 , A61B2017/0256 , A61B2017/1602 , A61B2090/034 , A61F2/30742 , A61F2/30744 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30204 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30499 , A61F2002/30528 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30616 , A61F2002/30662 , A61F2002/30673 , A61F2002/30682 , A61F2002/30769 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , A61F2310/00203 , A61F2310/00239 , A61F2310/00407
摘要: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough that large frictional forces strongly resist any slippage between the outer surface and the bone surfaces in the joint. They may be convex, and when inserted into a milled concavity, are immediately mechanically stable. Desirably, the outer surfaces of the shells are adapted to allow for bony ingrowth, which further stabilizes the shells in place. The inner surfaces of the shells are relatively smooth, and adapted to slide easily across a portion of the outer surface of a central body disposed between the shells. The central body has a shape that cooperates with the shape of the inner surface of the shell so as to provide a range of motion similar to that provided by a healthy joint. A flexible sheath extends between edges of the opposing shells. The inner surface of this sheath, together with the inner surfaces of the rigid shells, defines a cavity encasing the central body. At least a portion of this cavity is filled with a fluid lubricant, further decreasing the frictional force between inner surfaces of the shell and the surface of the central body.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种手术植入物,其提供适于用于替换任何关节,但特别适合用作椎间盘内假体的人造骨关节样关节。 本发明包含两个刚性的相对的壳,每个具有外表面,该外表面适合于接合骨头的表面,使得外壳通过其外表面和骨表面之间的摩擦固定。 这些外表面足够粗糙,使得大的摩擦力强烈地抵抗接合处的外表面和骨表面之间的任何滑动。 它们可以是凸形的,并且当插入铣削凹部时,它们立即机械地稳定。 理想地,壳的外表面适于允许骨向内生长,这进一步将壳稳定在适当位置。 壳的内表面相对平滑,并且适于容易地滑过设置在壳之间的中心体的外表面的一部分。 中心体具有与壳的内表面的形状配合的形状,以提供类似于由健康关节提供的运动范围。 柔性护套在相对的壳的边缘之间延伸。 该护套的内表面与刚性外壳的内表面一起限定了一个包围中心体的空腔。 该空腔的至少一部分填充有流体润滑剂,进一步降低了壳的内表面与中心体的表面之间的摩擦力。
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公开(公告)号:US07601174B2
公开(公告)日:2009-10-13
申请号:US10600052
申请日:2003-06-20
申请人: Aaron Kelly , Leonard Tokish , Jeff Edfast , David Yager , Alex Kunzler , Vincent Bryan , Randy Allard , Jeff Rouleau , Robert Conta , Carlos Gil
发明人: Aaron Kelly , Leonard Tokish , Jeff Edfast , David Yager , Alex Kunzler , Vincent Bryan , Randy Allard , Jeff Rouleau , Robert Conta , Carlos Gil
IPC分类号: A61F2/44
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B17/02 , A61B17/1757 , A61B90/10 , A61B90/50 , A61B2017/0256 , A61B2017/1602 , A61B2090/034 , A61F2/30742 , A61F2/30744 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30204 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30365 , A61F2002/3037 , A61F2002/30433 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30499 , A61F2002/30528 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30571 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30616 , A61F2002/30662 , A61F2002/30673 , A61F2002/30682 , A61F2002/30769 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2220/0033 , A61F2220/0041 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , A61F2310/00179 , A61F2310/00203 , A61F2310/00239 , A61F2310/00796
摘要: An implantable endoprosthesis is adapted to articulate with one or more prosthesis surfaces, and is at least partially formed from a material having high wear resistance, which may be a polymeric material such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), polyetherether ketone (PEEK), and the like, or a metallic material, such as a cobalt-chrome alloy, or a ceramic material, such as alumina or zirconia. The body member of the endoprosthesis may be formed from a composite material, and includes at least a first component formed from a first material having increased wear resistance as compared to that of a second material forming a second component of the body member. The second material is generally more resilient as compared to the first material.
摘要翻译: 植入式假体适于与一个或多个假体表面相关联,并且至少部分由具有高耐磨性的材料形成,所述材料可以是聚合材料,例如超高分子量聚乙烯(UHMWPE),聚醚醚酮(PEEK) )等,或诸如钴铬合金的金属材料或诸如氧化铝或氧化锆的陶瓷材料。 内置假体的主体构件可以由复合材料形成,并且至少包括由与形成本体构件的第二构件的第二材料相比具有增加的耐磨性的第一材料形成的第一构件。 与第一种材料相比,第二种材料通常更有弹性。
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公开(公告)号:US07331963B2
公开(公告)日:2008-02-19
申请号:US08944234
申请日:1997-10-06
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
IPC分类号: A61B17/00
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1659
摘要: A drill head for preparing the bone of two opposing vertebral bodies to accept the concaval-convex shape of an endoprosthesis includes a form cutter having at least one predetermined milling surface, drive means, and a housing. The form cutter has a profile allowing the drill head to fit in the narrow space between two opposing vertebral bodies in the cervical spine of a patient. The drill head is used in a method for preparing the disc space between adjacent vertebrae of a human spine to receive an endoprosthesis therebetween, the method being performed by contacting at least one vertebral body with a movable form cutter.
摘要翻译: 用于制备两个相对的椎体的骨头以接受内用假体的凹凸形状的钻头包括具有至少一个预定铣削表面,驱动装置和壳体的成形刀具。 成型切割机具有允许钻头安装在患者的颈椎中的两个相对的椎体之间的狭窄空间中的轮廓。 钻头用于制备人脊椎相邻椎骨之间的椎间盘间隙以在其间接受内假体的方法,所述方法通过使至少一个椎体与可移动切割刀相接触来执行。
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公开(公告)号:US07025787B2
公开(公告)日:2006-04-11
申请号:US10303569
申请日:2002-11-25
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Randall Allard , Richard Broman , Anthony Finazzo , Carlos Gil , Elliott Marshall , Leonard Tokish
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Randall Allard , Richard Broman , Anthony Finazzo , Carlos Gil , Elliott Marshall , Leonard Tokish
IPC分类号: A61F2/44
CPC分类号: A61F2/4425 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1757 , A61B2017/0256 , A61F2/30742 , A61F2/30744 , A61F2/30767 , A61F2/441 , A61F2002/30495 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30673 , A61F2002/30685 , A61F2002/30738 , A61F2002/30922 , A61F2002/30968 , A61F2002/3097 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , A61F2310/00203 , A61F2310/00239 , A61F2310/00407
摘要: An implantable prosthesis is described having a pair of opposed shells and a central body disposed between the opposed shells wherein the central body and the shells cooperate to limit the motion of the central body with respect to the shells. An assembly for preparing a disc space for the implantation of a prosthesis is further described having a plurality of instruments cooperating to guide a tool associated with the assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US06949105B2
公开(公告)日:2005-09-27
申请号:US09923891
申请日:2001-08-07
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Robert Conta , Randy Allard , Richard J. Broman , Anthony Finazzo , Carlos E. Gil , Jeffrey P. Rouleau , Leonard Tokish, Jr. , David Yager
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Robert Conta , Randy Allard , Richard J. Broman , Anthony Finazzo , Carlos E. Gil , Jeffrey P. Rouleau , Leonard Tokish, Jr. , David Yager
IPC分类号: A61B19/00 , A61B17/02 , A61B17/16 , A61B17/17 , A61B17/56 , A61B17/88 , A61B19/02 , A61F2/00 , A61F2/30 , A61F2/44 , A61F2/46
CPC分类号: A61B17/0293 , A61B17/02 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1757 , A61B17/8866 , A61B50/20 , A61B90/10 , A61B90/50 , A61B2017/0256 , A61B2017/1602 , A61B2090/034 , A61F2/30742 , A61F2/30744 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30204 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30499 , A61F2002/30528 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30616 , A61F2002/30673 , A61F2002/30682 , A61F2002/30769 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , A61F2310/00203 , A61F2310/00239
摘要: The invention relates to a technique for precisely locating a line containing a predetermined point within the surgical site using a series of levels and plumb lines and internal anatomical features of the surgical site, using this location to precisely position and temporarily affix a site preparation scaffold relative to the patient's anatomy so that site preparation instruments can be introduced into the site at precise locations governed by the scaffold geometry and patient anatomy. This precise positioning of the scaffold also provides a way for the surgeon to use patient anatomical features to reliably and precisely prepare the surgical site. Scaffolds having angling features further increase the precise preparation of the surgical site. This increased precision in site preparation increases the probability of a successful procedure, and decreases the likelihood that additional surgery may be needed.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于使用一系列水平和铅垂线以及手术部位的内部解剖特征精确地定位包含手术部位内的预定点的线的技术,其使用该位置精确地定位并临时固定位点制备支架相对 到患者的解剖结构,以便在由支架几何形状和患者解剖结构控制的精确位置处将位点准备仪器引入到位置。 脚手架的这种精确定位还为外科医生使用患者解剖特征可靠且准确地准备手术部位提供了一种方法。 具有垂直特征的支架进一步增加了手术部位的精确准备。 这种现场准备精度的提高增加了手术成功的可能性,并降低了可能需要进行额外手术的可能性。
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公开(公告)号:US5865846A
公开(公告)日:1999-02-02
申请号:US856513
申请日:1997-05-15
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
CPC分类号: A61F2/30742 , A61B17/686 , A61F2/44 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61B17/7059 , A61B17/86 , A61B2017/00004 , A61F2/08 , A61F2/30771 , A61F2002/30016 , A61F2002/30069 , A61F2002/30113 , A61F2002/30168 , A61F2002/302 , A61F2002/30214 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30253 , A61F2002/3038 , A61F2002/30405 , A61F2002/30433 , A61F2002/30448 , A61F2002/30451 , A61F2002/30461 , A61F2002/30464 , A61F2002/30469 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30487 , A61F2002/30495 , A61F2002/30507 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30576 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30579 , A61F2002/30594 , A61F2002/30599 , A61F2002/30624 , A61F2002/30663 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/30785 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2002/449 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2220/0033 , A61F2220/0041 , A61F2220/005 , A61F2220/0058 , A61F2220/0075 , A61F2230/0006 , A61F2230/0043 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0067 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2230/0076 , A61F2250/0019 , A61F2250/0063 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , Y10S606/907 , Y10S606/91
摘要: The invention relates to a spinal disc endoprosthesis. The endoprosthesis has a resilient body formed of one or more materials which may vary in stiffness from a relatively stiff exterior annular gasket portion to a relatively supple central nucleus portion. Concaval-convex elements at least partly surround that nucleus portion so as to retain the nucleus portion and gasket between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient's spine. Assemblies of endoprosthetic discs, endoprosthetic vertebral bodies, and endoprosthetic longitudinal ligaments may be constructed. To implant this endoprosthesis assembly, information is obtained regarding the size, shape, and nature of a patient's damaged spine. Thereafter, one or more prosthetic vertebral bodies and disc units are constructed in conformity with that information. Finally, the completed and conformed vertebral body and disc assembly is implanted in the patient's spine.
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公开(公告)号:US20110295374A1
公开(公告)日:2011-12-01
申请号:US13204187
申请日:2011-08-05
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Charles R. Clark , Robert Conta , Carlos E. Gil
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler , Charles R. Clark , Robert Conta , Carlos E. Gil
IPC分类号: A61F2/44
CPC分类号: A61B17/1757 , A61B17/02 , A61B17/1664 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1675 , A61B17/1684 , A61B90/10 , A61B90/50 , A61B2017/0256 , A61B2017/1602 , A61B2090/034 , A61F2/30742 , A61F2/30744 , A61F2/442 , A61F2/4425 , A61F2/4611 , A61F2002/30204 , A61F2002/30235 , A61F2002/30474 , A61F2002/30499 , A61F2002/30528 , A61F2002/30563 , A61F2002/30578 , A61F2002/30616 , A61F2002/30662 , A61F2002/30673 , A61F2002/30682 , A61F2002/30769 , A61F2002/30772 , A61F2002/443 , A61F2220/0025 , A61F2230/0065 , A61F2230/0069 , A61F2310/00017 , A61F2310/00023 , A61F2310/00029 , A61F2310/00203 , A61F2310/00239 , A61F2310/00407
摘要: The invention relates to a surgical implant that provides an artificial diarthroidal-like joint, suitable for use in replacing any joint, but particularly suitable for use as an intervertebral disc endoprosthesis. The invention contains two rigid opposing shells, each having an outer surface adapted to engage the surfaces of the bones of a joint in such a way that the shells are immobilized by friction between their outer surfaces and the surfaces of the bone. These outer surfaces are sufficiently rough that large frictional forces strongly resist any slippage between the outer surface and the bone surfaces in the joint. They may be convex, and when inserted into a milled concavity, are immediately mechanically stable. Desirably, the outer surfaces of the shells are adapted to allow for bony ingrowth, which further stabilizes the shells in place. The inner surfaces of the shells are relatively smooth, and adapted to slide easily across a portion of the outer surface of a central body disposed between the shells. The central body has a shape that cooperates with the shape of the inner surface of the shell so as to provide a range of motion similar to that provided by a healthy joint. A flexible sheath extends between edges of the opposing shells. The inner surface of this sheath, together with the inner surfaces of the rigid shells, defines a cavity encasing the central body. At least a portion of this cavity is filled with a fluid lubricant, further decreasing the frictional force between inner surfaces of the shell and the surface of the central body.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种手术植入物,其提供适于用于替换任何关节,但特别适合用作椎间盘内假体的人造骨关节样关节。 本发明包含两个刚性的相对的壳,每个具有外表面,该外表面适合于接合骨头的表面,使得外壳通过其外表面和骨表面之间的摩擦固定。 这些外表面足够粗糙,使得大的摩擦力强烈地抵抗接合处的外表面和骨表面之间的任何滑动。 它们可以是凸形的,并且当插入铣削凹部时,它们立即机械地稳定。 理想地,壳的外表面适于允许骨向内生长,这进一步将壳稳定在适当位置。 壳的内表面相对平滑,并且适于容易地滑过设置在壳之间的中心体的外表面的一部分。 中心体具有与壳的内表面的形状配合的形状,以提供类似于由健康关节提供的运动范围。 柔性护套在相对的壳的边缘之间延伸。 该护套的内表面与刚性外壳的内表面一起限定了一个包围中心体的空腔。 该空腔的至少一部分填充有流体润滑剂,进一步降低了壳的内表面与中心体的表面之间的摩擦力。
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公开(公告)号:US20110091292A1
公开(公告)日:2011-04-21
申请号:US12758653
申请日:2010-04-12
申请人: Vincent E. Bryan, JR. , John Ohrt , Randy Allard , Polly Allard , Gene Barrow , Pete Kunzler , Vincent Bryan, III , Alex Kunzler
发明人: Vincent E. Bryan, JR. , John Ohrt , Randy Allard , Polly Allard , Gene Barrow , Pete Kunzler , Vincent Bryan, III , Alex Kunzler
CPC分类号: A01D46/24 , B65G11/203 , B65G51/02 , B65G69/16
摘要: A device for transporting articles is disclosed. In the illustrated and described embodiment of the invention, the articles are fruit such as apples, and the articles can be transported from a picking location on a fruit tree to a collection bin or other site. The device includes a tube member adapted to receive and transport the articles, and a plurality of deformable baffles at spaced-apart locations within the tube. Each baffle defines an aperture which permits the article to engage and deform the baffle and aperture so as to create at least a partial momentary seal to encourage article movement through the aperture and down the tube. The article is urged through the tube by a pressure differential created across the article. In the described and illustrated embodiment of the invention, this pressure differential is a pneumatic pressure differential. The tube and the baffle apertures can have non-circular cross-sectional shapes.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种运输物品的装置。 在本发明的说明和描述的实施例中,物品是苹果等水果,物品可以从果树上的采摘位置运送到收集箱或其他场所。 该装置包括适于容纳和运输物品的管构件,以及在管内的间隔开的位置处的多个可变形挡板。 每个挡板限定一个孔,其允许制品接合和变形挡板和孔,以便产生至少一个部分瞬时密封,以促使制品通过孔和下管移动。 通过在整个制品上形成的压力差,通过管子推动制品。 在本发明的所述和说明的实施例中,该压力差是气压差。 管和挡板孔可以具有非圆形横截面形状。
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公开(公告)号:US20050015091A1
公开(公告)日:2005-01-20
申请号:US10808553
申请日:2004-03-25
申请人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
发明人: Vincent Bryan , Alex Kunzler
CPC分类号: A61B17/1671 , A61B17/1659
摘要: A drill head for preparing the bone of two opposing intervertebral bodies to accept the concaval-convex shape of an endoprosthesis includes a form cutter portion, drive means, and a housing. The form cutter having such a profile allows the drill head to fit in the narrow space between two opposing intervertebral bodies in the cervical spine of a patient.
摘要翻译: 用于制备两个相对的椎间体的骨头以接受内假体的凹凸形状的钻头包括成形切割器部分,驱动装置和壳体。 具有这种轮廓的成型切割器允许钻头装配在患者的颈椎中的两个相对的椎间体之间的狭窄空间中。
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