公开(公告)号：US20070270952A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11379340

申请日：2006-04-19

Applicant: Elizabeth Wistrom ,  Darin Gittings ,  Jeffrey Dolin ,  Michael Reo

Inventor： Elizabeth Wistrom ,  Darin Gittings ,  Jeffrey Dolin ,  Michael Reo

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4611 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/3094 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2002/30004 ,  A61F2002/30009 ,  A61F2002/30075 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30148 ,  A61F2002/30153 ,  A61F2002/30156 ,  A61F2002/30242 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30387 ,  A61F2002/30398 ,  A61F2002/30405 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30471 ,  A61F2002/30476 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/3055 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30588 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/3082 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2002/4629 ,  A61F2002/485 ,  A61F2210/0061 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2220/0091 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2230/0017 ,  A61F2230/0019 ,  A61F2230/0023 ,  A61F2230/0071 ,  A61F2250/0009 ,  A61F2250/0014 ,  A61F2250/0028 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00173 ,  A61F2310/00179

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The subject prosthetic discs have shapes, sizes, and other features that make them particularly suitable for deployment using minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 主体假体盘具有形状，尺寸和其他特征，使得它们特别适合于使用微创外科手术的部署。

公开(公告)号：US10517650B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-31

申请号：US12434515

申请日：2009-05-01

Applicant: Michael L. Reo ,  Shigeru Tanaka

Inventor： Michael L. Reo ,  Shigeru Tanaka

IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract: This specification describes spinal stabilization devices that may be introduced into the spine via surgical procedures. In particular, this specification describes an inter-spinous process spacer having a core chosen, in one variation, to provide a kyphotic or lordotic angle to the device. The specification also describes systems including the described devices and methods of introducing the devices and systems into the spine to provide effective stabilization.

公开(公告)号：US09687353B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US12060191

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Thomas A. Afzal

Inventor： Thomas A. Afzal

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2002/30075 ,  A61F2002/30461 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30784 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2210/0061 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2250/0009

Abstract: The described devices are spinal implants that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The discs are prosthetic devices that approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc.

公开(公告)号：US08808381B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US12778928

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61B17/86

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 本文所述的假体盘包括一件式，两件式，三件式和四件式结构。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 所描述的假体盘的几个实施例的端板和芯构件之间的界面机构能够实现非常容易的用于植入的外科手术。

公开(公告)号：US08403987B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US11528099

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Michael L. Reo ,  Elizabeth V. Wistrom ,  Frank Fellenz ,  Thomas A. Afzal

Inventor： Michael L. Reo ,  Elizabeth V. Wistrom ,  Frank Fellenz ,  Thomas A. Afzal

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30744 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/441 ,  A61F2002/30004 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30354 ,  A61F2002/30448 ,  A61F2002/30495 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30583 ,  A61F2002/30588 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30914 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2210/0085 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2220/005 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2250/0014

Abstract: This description deals with a medical device, specifically a prosthetic intervertebral disc having a compressible core bounded by a fiber-containing or fiber-reinforced membrane.

Abstract translation: 该描述涉及医疗装置，具体地说是具有由含纤维或纤维增强膜界定的可压缩芯的假体椎间盘。

公开(公告)号：US08377138B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12780704

申请日：2010-05-14

Applicant: Michael L. Reo ,  Darin C. Gittings

Inventor： Michael L. Reo ,  Darin C. Gittings

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/3094 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30009 ,  A61F2002/30014 ,  A61F2002/30075 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30168 ,  A61F2002/30179 ,  A61F2002/30224 ,  A61F2002/30331 ,  A61F2002/30387 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/30471 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/3055 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30576 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/30581 ,  A61F2002/30586 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30662 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30889 ,  A61F2002/30897 ,  A61F2002/30899 ,  A61F2002/30971 ,  A61F2002/4415 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2002/444 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4677 ,  A61F2002/485 ,  A61F2210/0061 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2220/0091 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2230/0043 ,  A61F2230/0058 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2250/0018 ,  A61F2250/0028

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs, systems including such prosthetic intervertebral discs, and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components, construction, and other features of the discs.

Abstract translation: 描述假体椎间盘，包括这种假体椎间盘的系统及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上显示出刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中这些特征的程度可以通过调整部件，结构和其他特征来独立地控制 光盘。

公开(公告)号：US20110054619A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12778928

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

Inventor： Daniel H. Kim ,  Thomas A. Afzal ,  Michael L. Reo ,  Uriel Hiram Chee ,  In Haeng Cho ,  Kunwoo Lee ,  Curtis W. Frank ,  Sung Kyu Ha

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61B17/86 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/30965 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30069 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30383 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/305 ,  A61F2002/3052 ,  A61F2002/30523 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30566 ,  A61F2002/30578 ,  A61F2002/30596 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30733 ,  A61F2002/30841 ,  A61F2002/30884 ,  A61F2002/30904 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4495 ,  A61F2002/4622 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00161 ,  A61F2310/00179 ,  A61L2430/38

Abstract: Prosthetic intervertebral discs and methods for using the same are described. The subject prosthetic discs include upper and lower endplates separated by a compressible core member. The prosthetic discs described herein include one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, and four-piece structures. The subject prosthetic discs exhibit stiffness in the vertical direction, torsional stiffness, bending stiffness in the saggital plane, and bending stiffness in the front plane, where the degree of these features can be controlled independently by adjusting the components of the discs. The interface mechanism between the endplates and the core members of several embodiments of the described prosthetic discs enables a very easy surgical operation for implantation.

Abstract translation: 描述了假体椎间盘及其使用方法。 主体假体盘包括由可压缩的芯构件分开的上端板和下端板。 本文所述的假体盘包括一件式，两件式，三件式和四件式结构。 主体假体椎板在垂直方向上呈现刚度，扭转刚度，屈曲平面中的弯曲刚度和前平面中的弯曲刚度，其中可以通过调节椎间盘的部件来独立地控制这些特征的程度。 所描述的假体盘的几个实施例的端板和芯构件之间的界面机构能够实现非常容易的用于植入的外科手术。

公开(公告)号：US20100280550A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12434515

申请日：2009-05-01

Applicant: Michael L. Reo ,  Shigeru Tanaka

Inventor： Michael L. Reo ,  Shigeru Tanaka

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062

Abstract: This specification describes spinal stabilization devices that may be introduced into the spine via surgical procedures. In particular, this specification describes an inter-spinous process spacer having a core chosen, in one variation, to provide a kyphotic or lordotic angle to the device. The specification also describes systems including the described devices and methods of introducing the devices and systems into the spine to provide effective stabilization.

Abstract translation: 本说明书描述了可以通过外科手术引入脊柱的脊柱稳定装置。 特别地，本说明书描述了一种棘突间间隔物，其具有在一个变化中选择的提供脊椎前凸或脊柱前凸角度的核心。 本说明书还描述了包括所描述的装置和将装置和系统引入脊柱的方法以提供有效的稳定性的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090177195A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US11970220

申请日：2008-01-07

Applicant: Thomas Rawles ,  Steve Moscaret ,  Darin C. Gittings

Inventor： Thomas Rawles ,  Steve Moscaret ,  Darin C. Gittings

IPC: A61B17/56 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4684 ,  A61B17/1604 ,  A61B17/1671 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4455 ,  A61F2002/30163 ,  A61F2002/30179 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30617 ,  A61F2002/3079 ,  A61F2002/3082 ,  A61F2002/4629 ,  A61F2002/4658 ,  A61F2230/0028 ,  A61F2230/0058 ,  A61F2250/0097

Abstract: We describe various alignable tools, in particular, trials and chisels, that may be used in preparing an intervertebral site in a spine, the site being suitable for placement of a prosthetic intervertebral disc as a replacement for a natural disc in that spine. We also describe methods of using those tools.

Abstract translation: 我们描述了可用于准备脊柱中椎间部位的各种可对准工具，特别是试验和凿子，该部位适于放置假肢椎间盘，以替代脊柱中的天然椎间盘。 我们还描述了使用这些工具的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090088852A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12060850

申请日：2008-04-01

Applicant: Uriel Hiram Chee

Inventor： Uriel Hiram Chee

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2002/30462 ,  A61F2002/3055 ,  A61F2002/30556 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30579 ,  A61F2002/448 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2220/0075 ,  A61F2250/0009

Abstract: The described devices are spinal implants that may be surgically implanted into the spine to replace damaged or diseased discs using a posterior approach. The discs are prosthetic devices that approach or mimic the physiological motion and reaction of the natural disc.

Abstract translation: 所描述的装置是可以通过外科手术植入脊柱的脊柱植入物，以使用后方法来替换损伤的或患病的椎间盘。 椎间盘是接近或模仿天然椎间盘的生理运动和反应的假体装置。