Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Apparatus and Method for Enlarging an Incision 2021-11-15 2022-5-12
Intervertebral implants, instruments, and methods 2021-10-18 2022-4-07
Minimally Invasive Surgical System 2021-8-09 2022-3-10
Surgical retractor 2021-6-28 2023-4-18 2023-4-18
Bone plate system 2021-3-24 2021-9-30
Instrument for inserting a spinal device 2021-3-05 2021-9-23
Intervertebral implant 2020-12-21 2023-5-23 2023-5-23
Bone fastener assembly instrument 2020-12-18 2021-6-24
Systems and methods for inserting an expandable intervertebral device 2020-8-17 2021-2-04
Driver for a bone screw 2020-8-12 2023-1-03 2023-1-03
Adjustable fixation device 2020-6-26 2020-12-17
Intervertebral implant inserter tool 2020-6-24 2020-12-31
Cement products and methods of making and using the same 2019-8-06 2019-11-28
Instruments for interspinous or interlaminar stabilization devices 2019-7-23 2019-12-12
Interspinous stabilization and fusion device 2019-7-23 2021-10-12 2021-10-12
Apparatus for immobilization and fusion of a synovial joint 2019-6-10 2023-5-23 2023-5-23
Intervertebral implant devices and methods for insertion thereof 2018-12-21 2019-6-27
Bone plate system 2018-12-19 2021-1-12 2021-1-12
Bone plate system 2018-12-12 2021-9-28 2021-9-28
Bone Plate System 2018-12-11 2019-6-13
Low friction rod persuader 2018-9-10 2019-3-21
Instrument system for use with an interspinous implant 2018-9-10 2019-3-21
Delivery systems for interspinous, interlaminar stabilization devices and … 2018-7-10 2019-1-10
Interspinous, interlaminar space expander and measurement instrument 2018-5-18 2018-11-22
Absorbable compositions and methods for their use in hemostasis 2018-1-18 2019-7-09 2019-7-09
Intervertebral disc implant 2017-6-30 2018-9-25 2018-9-25
Expandable intervertebral device and tool for inserting same 2017-6-26 2019-11-05 2019-11-05
Apparatus and method for enlarging an incision 2016-12-16 2018-5-29 2018-5-29
Tricalcium phosphates, their composites, implants incorporating them, and … 2016-11-07 2018-7-03 2018-7-03
Interspinous vertebral and lumbosacral stabilization devices and methods of use 2016-7-29 2016-11-17
Posterior spinal stabilization plate device 2016-6-30 2017-2-09
Translaminar interspinous stabilization system 2016-6-17 2016-10-13
Modular interspinous fixation system with threaded component 2016-2-23 2018-6-05 2018-6-05
Bone plating system and implant card having at least one or a plurality of … 2016-2-22 2019-5-14 2019-5-14
Interlaminar, interspinous stabilization devices for the cervical spine 2015-11-12 2016-5-19
Interspinous vertebral stabilization devices 2015-10-29 2016-2-18
Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan Containing Implants for Guided Nerve … 2015-8-28 2016-3-03
Process for demineralization of bone matrix with preservation of natural growth … 2015-7-29 2019-11-19 2019-11-19
Intervertebral fusion device utilizing multiple mobile uniaxial and … 2015-7-07 2016-1-07
Manufacture of biomaterial implants via three-dimensional printing technology 2015-6-30 2019-6-11 2019-6-11
Implant for fusion between adjacent bone bodies 2015-6-30 2015-12-31
Apparatus for Controlled Thinning of Biological Tissue and Method of Use … 2015-6-26 2015-12-31
Detergent treated biological tissue with low residual detergent and method of … 2015-5-26 2015-12-03
Method and system for performing interspinous space preparation for receiving … 2015-4-20 2015-8-13
Modular multi-axial screw system 2015-4-03 2015-10-22
Occipital Plate for Spinal Fusion 2015-3-23 2015-9-17
Shaped fiber-based products and method of manufacture thereof 2015-3-05 2019-1-08 2019-1-08
Cutting assembly and method of use 2015-2-27 2015-9-03
Composite orthopedic implant having a low friction material substrate with … 2015-2-16 2015-6-11
Minimally invasive spinal facet compression screw and system for bone joint … 2015-1-12 2015-5-07
Continuous matrix with osteoconductive particles dispersed therein, method of … 2014-12-12 2016-6-21 2016-6-21
Surgical System And Method 2014-10-02 2015-5-21
Modular interspinous fixation system and method 2014-8-11 2014-12-18
Spinal implant locking member with improved guidance, tactile and visual … 2014-8-11 2014-11-27
Fusion system and method for fusing spinal bones 2014-7-08 2014-10-30
Antimicrobial coating for inhibition of bacterial adhesion and biofilm … 2014-5-02 2017-9-19 2017-9-19
Apparatus and method for enlarging an incision 2014-4-10 2015-8-25 2015-8-25
Bone graft substitute containing a temporary contrast agent and a method of … 2014-1-09 2020-10-20 2020-10-20
Device For Securing An Implant To Tissue 2013-9-23 2014-6-26
Screw implant and system and method for locking a screw in an implant plate 2013-9-13 2014-1-09
Systems and methods for facet joint treatment 2013-8-21 2016-4-19 2016-4-19
Low Profile Dual Locking Fixation System and Offset Anchor Member 2013-8-12 2014-6-19
Bone fastener assembly instrument 2013-7-24 2014-1-30
Offset multiaxial or polyaxial screw, system and assembly 2013-7-05 2015-12-01 2015-12-01
Intervertebral implant devices for supporting vertebrae and devices and methods … 2013-6-21 2015-7-07 2015-7-07
Rod coupling assembly and methods for bone fixation 2013-3-18 2013-12-26
Spinal implant and assembly 2013-3-14 2019-6-25 2019-6-25
Methods for facet joint treatment 2013-3-11 2013-7-25
Retraction tube for use with capless pedicle screw 2013-2-13 2013-6-20
Low friction resurfacing implant 2012-11-15 2015-2-24 2015-2-24
Systems and methods for facet joint treatment 2012-11-15 2013-8-01
Injectable fillers for aesthetic medical enhancement and for therapeutic … 2012-8-17 2013-3-07
Surgical instrument with pivotable implant holder 2012-7-10 2015-3-24 2015-3-24
Surgical implant inserter compressor 2012-7-09 2015-4-07 2015-4-07
Flexible cranial clamp and method of anchoring to cranium 2012-6-11 2012-11-15
Spinal Fixation System And Method 2012-2-03 2012-8-16
Capless multiaxial screw and spinal fixation assembly and method 2011-11-07 2012-5-24
Driver for a surgical device 2011-10-13 2012-5-17
Screw locking mechanism and method 2011-9-14 2012-2-09
Spinal facet compression screw with variable pitch thread zones and buttress … 2011-7-18 2015-3-31 2015-3-31
Spinal stabilization system utilizing screw and external facet and/or lamina … 2011-6-30 2012-1-12
Implant plate screw locking system and screw having a locking member 2011-6-08 2011-9-29
Interlaminar-interspinous vertebral stabilization system 2011-4-11 2011-8-04
Spinal rod and screw securing apparatus and method 2011-2-11 2014-12-02 2014-12-02
Spinal implant co-insertion system and method 2011-1-31 2015-2-03 2015-2-03
Cement products and methods of making and using the same 2010-12-30 2011-4-28
Pedicle screw system with provisional locking aspects 2010-2-22 2011-9-13 2011-9-13
Wide Angulation Coupling Members For Bone Fixation System 2010-2-11 2010-8-12
Pedicle screw systems and methods of assembling/installing the same 2010-1-21 2012-3-27 2012-3-27
Screw implant and system and method for locking a screw in an implant plate 2009-11-04 2013-9-17 2013-9-17
Bone fixation method 2009-9-17 2012-4-03 2012-4-03
Implant and a system and method for processing, desiging and manufacturing an … 2009-9-11 2010-9-30
Electrical Connector for Surgical Systems 2009-3-02 2009-9-03
Intervertebral disc space sizing tools and methods 2009-2-10 2015-12-22 2015-12-22
Methods and Compositions for Regenerating Connective Tissue 2009-1-20 2009-5-14
Prosthetic implant with biplanar angulation and compound angles 2008-12-17 2012-7-10 2012-7-10
Pedicle screw system configured to receive a straight or curved rod 2008-3-27 2012-1-17 2012-1-17
Cross connector apparatus for spinal fixation rods 2007-10-17 2011-4-12 2011-4-12
Disk augmentation system 2007-10-09 2012-7-24 2012-7-24
Mounting devices for fixation devices and insertion instruments used therewith 2007-9-12 2013-4-09 2013-4-09