公开(公告)号：US20070162139A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11711305

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

IPC: A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4611 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/446 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30444 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365

Abstract: An orthopedic spacer device comprising a spacer body having an external surface that includes at least two relative angle designation marks such that a rotational angle of the spacer body relative to a known reference is determinable.

Abstract translation: 一种矫形间隔装置，包括具有外表面的间隔体，所述外表面包括至少两个相对角度指示标记，使得所述间隔体相对于已知参考物的旋转角度是可确定的。

公开(公告)号：US20060265073A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11432196

申请日：2006-05-11

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30443 ,  A61F2002/30444 ,  A61F2002/30446 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30538 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2250/0006 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer device includes a first plate and a second plate, each plate having an outer surface for seating against opposing vertebral bone surfaces. The device includes a ball captured in a central opening of a coupling element, the coupling element being maintained against the first plate by a retaining ring coupled with the first plate.

Abstract translation: 椎间间隔装置包括第一板和第二板，每个板具有用于抵靠相对的椎骨表面的外表面。 该装置包括捕获在联接元件的中心开口中的球，所述联接元件通过与第一板联接的保持环保持抵靠第一板。

公开(公告)号：US20050182491A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-18

申请号：US11037921

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Joseph Errico

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Joseph Errico

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2002/30133 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30443 ,  A61F2002/30444 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/0015 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365 ,  Y10S606/907

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer device includes first and second plates having plate surfaces, the first and second plates being spaced from one another with inner ones of the plate surfaces opposing one another and external ones of the plate surfaces facing in opposite directions. The spacer device includes at least one domed arch strip spring disposed between the inner surfaces of the first and second plate members for counteracting compressive loads applied to the external surfaces of the first and second plates. The at least one domed arch strip spring has lateral ends that are coupled with the first plate and a curvate central portion that is maintained adjacent the inner surface of the second plate.

Abstract translation: 椎间间隔装置包括具有板表面的第一和第二板，所述第一和第二板彼此间隔开，所述板表面中的内侧板彼此相对，并且所述板表面中的外侧板面向相反方向。 间隔装置包括设置在第一和第二板构件的内表面之间的至少一个圆拱形弓形弹簧，用于抵消施加到第一和第二板的外表面的压缩载荷。 所述至少一个圆拱形弓形弹簧具有与所述第一板耦合的侧端部和与所述第二板的内表面相邻地保持的中心部分。

公开(公告)号：US20060100625A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10975296

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Thomas Troxell ,  Stephen Tatar

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Thomas Troxell ,  Stephen Tatar

IPC: A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61B17/8023 ,  A61B17/80 ,  A61B17/8052

Abstract: A longitudinally curved adjustable bone plate comprising name to play how will the first plate having an end defined by at least two spaced prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., the bone; and a second plate having an end defined by at least two straight bores for receiving the prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., a bone; and a locking assembly for locking the prongs in the bores and fixing the overall length of the plate.

Abstract translation: 一种纵向弯曲的可调整的骨板，其特征在于，具有如下功能：第一板具有由至少两个间隔开的尖头限定的端部，以及具有用于将板固定到诸如骨骼的身体结构的装置的端部; 以及第二板，其具有由用于接收所述插脚的至少两个直孔限定的端部，以及具有用于将所述板紧固到诸如骨骼的身体结构的装置的端部; 以及用于将叉头锁定在孔中并固定板的整个长度的锁定组件。

公开(公告)号：US20050260247A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11135256

申请日：2005-05-23

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

IPC: A61K9/22 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61L31/16 ,  A61K9/0024 ,  A61L31/145 ,  A61L31/148 ,  A61L2300/604 ,  A61M31/002

Abstract: Bioabsorbable drug delivery devices including modular drug delivery devices having shapes and sizes adapted to be inserted within a recess on the surface of an implantable prosthesis are disclosed. The devices may be attached to one another to create custom drug delivery devices having controllable drug release characteristics that depend on the composition of individual modules comprising the device. The modules may be cylinders, disks, tiles or tubes comprised of a bioabsorbable polymer and a therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent(s) may be homogeneously distributed throughout the polymeric body of the device or contained within a cavity within a module comprising the device, or both. The device(s) may be threaded or attached to a prosthesis by a biodegradable adhesive. The modular devices may also be formed into tapered plugs for insertion into a mating receptacle. In another embodiment, the drug delivery device may be inserted within a mesh bag that may be attached to a soft tissue as, for example, by sutures, for localized controlled dispensation of a therapeutic agent.

Abstract translation: 公开了生物可吸收药物递送装置，其包括具有适于插入在可植入假体的表面上的凹部内的形状和尺寸的模块化药物递送装置。 装置可以彼此附接以产生具有可控药物释放特性的定制药物递送装置，其取决于包括该装置的各个模块的组成。 模块可以是由生物可吸收聚合物和治疗剂组成的圆柱体，盘，瓦或管。 治疗剂可以均匀地分布在整个装置的聚合体中，或者包含在包含该装置的模块或两者中的空腔内。 该装置可以通过可生物降解的粘合剂被螺纹连接到假体上。 模块化装置也可以形成为用于插入配合插座的锥形塞子。 在另一个实施方案中，药物递送装置可以插入网袋中，网袋可以例如通过缝线连接到软组织，用于治疗剂的局部受控分配。

公开(公告)号：US20050010234A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10852518

申请日：2004-05-24

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

IPC: A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/56 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46 ,  A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61F2/442 ,  A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/30113 ,  A61F2002/30166 ,  A61F2002/3023 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30822 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2230/0006 ,  A61F2230/0028 ,  A61F2230/0069 ,  A61F2310/00011

Abstract: A distraction method including inserting a spacer element into a space between bones to be distracted, removing the spacer element from the space, inserting a wider spacer element into the space, and removing the wider spacer element from the space.

Abstract translation: 一种牵引方法，包括将间隔元件插入待分心的骨骼之间的空间中，从所述空间移除所述间隔元件，将更宽的间隔元件插入所述空间中，以及从所述空间移除所述较宽间隔元件。

公开(公告)号：US20060235529A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11453129

申请日：2006-06-14

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Joseph Errico

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Joseph Errico

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30443 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365

Abstract: An intervertebral implant includes a first plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, a ball shaped protuberance projecting from the inner surface and an annular groove surrounding the ball shaped protuberance. The implant includes a second plate having an inner surface, an outer surface, a curvate socket formed in the inner surface of the second plate and a raised rim surrounding the curvate socket. The first and second plates are assembled together so that the inner surfaces of the plates oppose one another and the ball shaped protuberance is disposed in the curvate socket and the annular groove aligned with the raised rim. The assembled first and second plates angulate and rotate relative to one another.

Abstract translation: 椎间植入物包括具有内表面，外表面，从内表面突出的球形突起的第一板和围绕球形突起的环形槽。 植入物包括第二板，其具有内表面，外表面，形成在第二板的内表面中的弯曲插座和围绕弯曲插座的凸起边缘。 第一和第二板组装在一起，使得板的内表面彼此相对，并且球形突起设置在弯曲插座中，并且环形槽与凸起边缘对准。 组装的第一和第二板相对于彼此弯曲并旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20050234554A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11157551

申请日：2005-06-21

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/02 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30443 ,  A61F2002/30444 ,  A61F2002/30446 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30538 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2250/0006 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer device includes first and second plates disposed in a spaced apart relationship, each plate having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surfaces of the opposing plates facing one another. The device also includes at least one restoring force providing element disposed between the inner surfaces of the plates, wherein a compressive load applied to the outer surfaces of the first and second plates is counteracted by the at least one restoring force providing element. The at least one restoring force providing element includes at least one slotted belleville washer having a convex shape when unloaded and a flatter shape when loaded, whereby one or more slots of the belleville washer widen when compressively loaded, and whereby the at least one slotted belleville washer is unloaded when no load is applied to the outer surfaces of the first and second plates, and is loaded when the compressive load is applied to the outer surfaces of the first and second plates. The second plate has an annular groove formed in the inner surface of the second plate, the device including a retaining wall and a retaining ring, whereby a wide end of the at least one belleville washer is captured by the retaining wall and the retaining ring for maintaining the wide end adjacent the inner surface of the second plate.

Abstract translation: 椎间隔器装置包括以间隔开的关系设置的第一和第二板，每个板具有内表面和外表面，相对的板的内表面彼此面对。 该装置还包括设置在板的内表面之间的至少一个恢复力提供元件，其中施加到第一和第二板的外表面的压缩载荷被至少一个恢复力提供元件抵消。 所述至少一个恢复力提供元件包括至少一个开槽的贝氏垫圈，其在卸载时具有凸形形状，并且在被加载时具有较平坦的形状，由此当压缩加载时，所述贝氏垫圈垫圈的一个或多个狭槽加宽，并且由此所述至少一个开槽的贝尔维尔 当没有载荷施加到第一和第二板的外表面上时，垫圈被卸载，并且当压缩载荷施加到第一和第二板的外表面时被装载。 所述第二板具有形成在所述第二板的内表面中的环形槽，所述装置包括保持壁和保持环，由此所述至少一个罩式洗衣机的宽端被所述保持壁和所述保持环捕获， 保持邻近第二板的内表面的宽端。

公开(公告)号：US20050187627A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US11073987

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar ,  Thomas Errico

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2/46

CPC classification number: A61B17/025 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61F2/30742 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/446 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/30171 ,  A61F2002/302 ,  A61F2002/30433 ,  A61F2002/30443 ,  A61F2002/30444 ,  A61F2002/30451 ,  A61F2002/30492 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30518 ,  A61F2002/30565 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30769 ,  A61F2002/30774 ,  A61F2002/30909 ,  A61F2002/3092 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0041 ,  A61F2220/0058 ,  A61F2230/005 ,  A61F2230/0065 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00365

Abstract: A porous intervertebral spacer having a flexible wire mesh as a vertebral body contact surface, the flexible wire mesh preferably being a convex titanium mesh laser-welded at its perimeter to the spacer. The mesh is domed in its initial undeflected conformation, but deflects as necessary during insertion of the spacer between vertebral bodies, and, once the spacer is seated between the vertebral bodies, deforms as necessary under anatomical loads to reshape itself to the concave surface of the vertebral endplate, providing gripping and holding strength upon initial implantation, and an osteoinductive surface through which the bone may ultimately grow, making the fixation of the spacer between the vertebral bodies secure.

Abstract translation: 一种多孔椎间间隔物，其具有作为椎体接触表面的柔性丝网，所述柔性丝网优选地是在其周边激光焊接到所述间隔件的凸钛网。 网状物以其初始的未偏转构型为圆顶，但是在椎间体插入垫片期间必要时偏转，并且一旦将间隔件置于椎体之间，则在解剖负荷下根据需要变形以将其自身重塑为 椎骨终板，在初始植入时提供夹持和保持力，以及骨骼可以最终生长的骨诱导表面，使得间隔件在椎体之间的固定安全。

公开(公告)号：US20050125064A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US11033917

申请日：2005-01-12

Applicant: James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

Inventor： James Ralph ,  Stephen Tatar

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/02 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4425 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/3038 ,  A61F2002/30502 ,  A61F2002/30507 ,  A61F2002/30538 ,  A61F2002/30563 ,  A61F2002/30571 ,  A61F2002/30594 ,  A61F2002/30649 ,  A61F2002/30975 ,  A61F2002/443 ,  A61F2220/0025 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2250/0006

Abstract: An intervertebral spacer device includes a first plate having a bone engaging face and an inner face, and a second plate having a second bone engaging face and a second inner face, the first and second plates being juxtaposed with one another so that the first inner face of the first plate opposes the second inner face of the second plate. The spacer device also includes a belleville washer disposed between the first inner face of the first plate and the second inner face of the second plate for counteracting compressive loads applied to the first and second plates. The belleville washer has at least one concentric groove and at least one spiral slot, whereby the at least one concentric groove has a depth and a width, with at least one of the widths and the depths varying along the length of the at least one concentric groove.

Abstract translation: 椎间间隔器包括具有骨接合面和内表面的第一板和具有第二骨接合面和第二内表面的第二板，所述第一和第二板彼此并置，使得所述第一内表面 第一板的第二内表面与第二板的第二内表面相对。 隔离装置还包括设置在第一板的第一内表面和第二板的第二内表面之间的贝氏垫圈，用于抵消施加到第一和第二板的压缩载荷。 所述百叶窗垫圈具有至少一个同心凹槽和至少一个螺旋槽，由此所述至少一个同心凹槽具有深度和宽度，其中所述宽度和深度中的至少一个沿所述至少一个同心的长度变化 槽。