Dean A Johnson

Address:

115 N 17 Pl, Estherville, IA 51334

VIN:

4P5FS363271105379

Make:

P J

Model:

FS363

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8062304, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Apr 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/740242

Inventors:

Jason Blain - Encinitas CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Spinal Elements, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60

US Classification:

606 90, 606 99, 606 86 A

Abstract:

A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the devices described herein.

US Patent:

8454622, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Jun 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147380

Inventors:

Jason Blain - Encinitas CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Spinal Elements, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/88
A61F 2/44

US Classification:

606 99, 606 90, 606279, 623 1716

Abstract:

A method for distracting a pair of adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant within the intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae using a posterior angle is described. The method employs a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod.

US Patent:

8551105, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Oct 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/270908

Inventors:

Jason Blain - Encinitas CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Spinal Elements, Inc. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606 90, 606 99

Abstract:

A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the devices described herein.

US Patent:

20090234362, Sep 17, 2009

Filed:

Mar 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/047178

Inventors:

Jason Blain - Encinitas CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

Assignee:

SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 90

Abstract:

Provided herein is a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of arms comprising a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the first opposing arm is laterally offset from the distal end of a second arm thereby comprising a pair of laterally offset opposing arms, a driving rod extending between the pair of laterally offset opposing arms, and a drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the device described herein.

US Patent:

20130218277, Aug 22, 2013

Filed:

Feb 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/768922

Inventors:

SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. - , US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

Assignee:

SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC. - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1716

Abstract:

Devices for fixing interbody fusion devices to bone by helically or corkscrew-shaped elements are provided. Methods for surgically implanting an interbody fusion device using helically-shaped fixation wire are provided.

US Patent:

20220387189, Dec 8, 2022

Filed:

May 17, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/746234

Inventors:

- Carlsbad CA, US
David Hart - Oceanside CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US
Gregory Martin - Carlsbad CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
A61F 2/44

Abstract:

A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.

US Patent:

20220273458, Sep 1, 2022

Filed:

May 6, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/738408

Inventors:

- Carlsbad CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

Abstract:

Devices for fixing interbody fusion devices to bone by helically or corkscrew-shaped elements are provided. Methods for surgically implanting an interbody fusion device using helically-shaped fixation wire are provided.

US Patent:

20220192841, Jun 23, 2022

Filed:

Dec 15, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/552164

Inventors:

- Carlsbad CA, US
David Hart - Oceanside CA, US
Dean Johnson - Solana Beach CA, US
Gregory Martin - Carlsbad CA, US
Morton Albert - Carlsbad CA, US
Samuel Tolpen - San Diego CA, US
David Ortiz - Oceanside CA, US
Christiana Gabrielle Salvosa - San Diego CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/44
A61F 2/46

Abstract:

A spinal implant device is provided comprising a body structure with a central cavity and a movable lid configured to cover the central cavity. The movable lid is configured to be opened to pack a material in the central cavity. The movable lid can be connected to the body structure with a moveable joint. The spinal implant device can include a compressible feature. A method for treating the spine is provided comprising opening a movable lid of a spinal implant device, packing a material in a central cavity of a spinal implant device, closing the movable lid, and inserting the spinal implant device between vertebrae.