Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177785 | Method for minimally invasive treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries with an internal anterior fixator and posterior iliosacral screws The instant invention is a novel method for definitive pelvic stabilization. The method uses the already established principles of anterior external fixation combined with internal hardware placed in a minimally invasive fashion. Pedicle screws are affixed to the il... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8167909 | Connecting element The connecting element (1) has the shape of a rod with longitudinal axis (2), a rear end (6), and a front end (7), and serves to span a number of bone anchoring elements (12) implanted in the bone. The connecting element (1)... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8142437 | System for percutaneously fixing a connecting rod to a spine A system for percutaneously fixing a connecting rod to vertebrae comprises first and second bone screws, each with a corresponding hollow bone screw extension mounted thereto, and a connecting rod of length sized for subcutaneous receipt in the yokes of the bone scr... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8100909 | Self-contained assembly for installation of orthopedic implant components onto an orthopedic implant A self-contained orthopedic implant component assembly provides for concerted or concerted and independent installation of orthopedic components onto an orthopedic implant. The assembly includes a first orthopedic component formation for installation of a first orth... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8092452 | Percutaneous delivery system for treatment of osteonecrosis of the hip and methods of use thereof Systems, methods, and carriers for percutaneous delivery of growth factors to treat osteonecrosis in the hip and other locations are disclosed. A rolled carrier comprising a biphasic ceramic rolled by a collagen sponge, and carrying a growth factor, are inserted via... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083741 | Orthopaedic implant with sensors The present invention relates to an orthopaedic implant, such as a bone plate, for the fixation of bone where the implant also has at least one microchip and at least one sensor connected to the microchip. The sensor or sensors are configured to receive physical sti... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8066705 | Instrumentation for the endoscopic correction of spinal disease An improved method and instrumentation for performing spinal surgery, including discectomy, interbody fusion and rigid internal fixation of the spine, from the lateral aspect of the spine is disclosed. The surgical procedure can be performed through a very small inc... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8062294 | Implant with integral fastener retention An orthopaedic implant provides a simple yet effective retention system requiring no additional components beyond the implant and the associated fastener(s). A plurality of anti-rotation protrusions on the fastener or screw head that match recesses in the implant. T... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8062295 | Methods and apparatus for preventing migration of sutures through transosseous tunnels An improved method for attaching soft tissue to bone by passing a suture through an opening in the bone, e.g., a transosseous tunnel, and affixing the soft tissue with the suture. The improvement, for preventing the suture from migrating through the bone at the end ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8057475 | Threaded interbody spinal fusion implant The present invention is directed to a variety of interbody spinal fusion implants having at least a partially frusto-conical configuration. An external thread is employed to increase implant stability and implant surface area, and for the purpose of advancing the s... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043290 | Apparatus and methods for magnetic alteration of deformities Methods and apparatus for incrementally manipulating an internal body member of a patient are disclosed. The apparatus has a magnetic implant adapted to be received on a location of the body member, a platform external to the patient, and a magnetic member coupled t... | 10/25/2011 |
| RE42867 | Bone fixation system with low profile fastener A low profile orthopedic device is used to fix and stabilize bones to correct anomalies in skeletal structure occurring naturally or by trauma. Bone screws are screwed into bones by application of torque. Clamps are movably attached to the screws. Each clamp include... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7985222 | Osteosynthetic implants and methods of use and manufacture The present invention provides bone fracture fixation devices, systems and methods of use and manufacture. One such bone fixation device includes an elongate element having a responsive zone. The element is adapted to be coupled to the bone so that the responsive zo... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7951169 | Posterior dynamic stabilization cross connectors Various methods and devices are provided for stabilizing the posterior elements of the spine, and more preferably methods and devices are provided for sharing the load with the intervertebral disc, the facet joints, the ligaments, and the muscles of the spinal colum... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7935116 | Implant for the delivery of electrical current to promote bone growth between adjacent bone masses An electrical bone growth promotion apparatus for the delivery of electrical current to an implant surgically implanted between adjacent bone masses to promote bone growth to areas adjacent to the implant is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention comprise... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7931652 | Orthopaedic plate and screw assembly Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and a compression screw assembly. The implant in ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7914558 | Spinal stabilization systems and methods using minimally invasive surgical procedures A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may includ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7914531 | Bone fixation system and methods An internal system and method for fixating an appendicular bone fracture in an individual. A plurality of fixating screws, each of which is adapted for placement in the bone at an anatomically favorable position, and at least one of which is adapted to provide inter... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7871411 | Sternal closure device A sternal closure device for securing and retaining longitudinally divided halves of a sternum, the device having two sets of anterior and posterior longitudinally extended brace members with brace joining mechanisms extending through the sternal halves to join the ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7867235 | System and method for joint restoration by extracapsular means A system and method for joint restoration by extracapsular means includes an actuator operable to apply a force to a portion of a bone to effect a change in the joint space geometry. One embodiment of the system includes an actuator operable to apply a cyclic loadin... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7850716 | Adjustable interconnection device Mechanisms for connecting an elongated member for orthopedic support or therapy to bone or other tissue are disclosed. Embodiments may include a receiver member with a channel for accommodating an elongated member such as a spinal rod and a channel for accommodating... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7833225 | Method and device for bone stabilization using a threaded compression wire A partially threaded compression wire with a trocar insertion point is inserted into a first bone fragment and a mating button is crimped into position on the wire to cause compression between the first bone fragment and a second bone fragment. A cannulated instrume... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7815666 | Dynamic cervical plate A dynamic cervical plate has a ratchet and pawl mechanism that allows the cervical plate to post operatively shorten the length of the plate and maintain compression between adjacent vertebrae. The plate has an elongated shaft with teeth on one surface and a groove ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7799055 | Minimal spacing spinal stabilization device and method Stabilization systems for stabilizing one or more vertebral levels are provided. The systems include anchors engageable to the vertebrae and at least one connecting member that includes a window to receive the anchors and mounting portions extending from opposite en... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7794484 | Fixation device for delivery of biological material between soft tissue and bone A method for attaching soft tissue to bone. The method includes forming a bore in a bone, placing the soft tissue adjacent to the bone and above the bore, at least partially inserting a fixation device into the bore, and delivering biologic material through the soft... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7758617 | Percutaneous vertebral stabilization system The present invention relates to a percutaneous vertebral stabilization system. A first anchor is positionable within a body of a patient through a first percutaneous opening and a second anchor is positionable within a body of a patient through a second percutaneou... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7691105 | Tissue augmentation, stabilization and regeneration technique A method of treating a fractured vertebral body by using a) a plurality of reinforcement rods combined with the b) a bone growth agent, wherein the reinforcement rods act to mechanically join disparate bone fragments across the fracture planes, thereby stabilizing t... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7691129 | Spinal stabilizing system A spinal stabilizing system includes a collar having a tubular sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface at least partially bounding a longitudinal passage extending therethrough. A shoulder radially inwardly projects from a sec... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7678112 | Open dorsal adjusting connector An apparatus for connecting an implant with a rod comprises a body, a collet, an annular ring member, a washer, and a nut. The body defines a first channel to receive the rod and a second channel extending through the body. The collet is positionable in the second c... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7666209 | Spine distraction implant and method A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion. ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7655008 | Methods and instruments for spinal derotation Derotation instrument assemblies and systems are provided to facilitate positioning one or more vertebrae of a spinal column into a desired alignment. The instrument assemblies and systems include implant holders engageable to respective implants engaged to vertebra... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7651495 | Methods and apparatus for preventing migration of sutures through transosseous tunnels An improved method for attaching soft tissue to bone by passing a suture through an opening in the bone, e.g., a transosseous tunnel, and affixing the soft tissue with the suture. The improvement, for preventing the suture from migrating through the bone at the end ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7651496 | Methods and apparatuses for percutaneous implant delivery A method for treating the spine. A guidewire is advanced through the skin of a patient along a percutaneous path to a target location of a vertebra. An implant is advanced over the guidewire to the target location of the vertebra. The implant is coupled with the ver... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7648521 | System and method for minimally invasive spinal surgery A system for installing a cross member between first and second anchor members within a patient's body generally includes first and second docking members configured to be removably coupled to the respective first and second anchor members. Each docking member has a... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7641677 | Compression bone fragment wire A bone fragment wire connects a bone fragment to an anchor bone for a healing duration. The bone fragment wire has a distal bone penetration section which is advanced into the bone and a proximal bone exterior section. The proximal bone exterior section is longer th... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7618418 | Plate system for minimally invasive support of the spine An implantable medical device and methods of use thereof are provided for supporting a structure. The structure supported can include a bony structure. The device is comprised of a support having a top portion, a bottom portion having a bottom surface and one or mor... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7585299 | Dorsal adjusting spinal connector assembly A connector assembly includes a coupling body for securing an elongate member to an implant engaged to the spinal column. The elongate member is offset to one side of and transversely oriented to the implant. The coupling body includes a first passage for receiving ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7569054 | Tubular member having a passage and opposed bone contacting extensions An apparatus for use in human surgery has a tubular member with a passage for providing protected access to a surgical site. The passage has a minimum width transverse to the mid-longitudinal axis of the tubular member. Two opposed extensions extend from the distal ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7549999 | Interspinous process distraction implant and method of implantation An implant for positioning between the spinous processes, such as the spinous processes of cervical vertebrae, include first and second wings foe lateral positioning and a spacer located between the adjacent spinous processes. The implant can be positioned using min... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7524324 | System and method for an interspinous process implant as a supplement to a spine stabilization implant An implant is used to distract and maintain the distraction of spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae of the spine. The implant can be secured to a spine stabilization system. The combination of the spine stabilization system with spine distraction provides an impr... | 04/28/2009 |
