Robert D Bray

US Patent:

6945973, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

May 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/427592

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US

Assignee:

NuVasive, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61B017/70

US Classification:

606 61, 606 69, 606 71

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a bone plate system. The bone plate system comprises a base plate having two generally parallel elongated screw slots extending therethrough. Two bone screws are provided that are capable of securing the base plate to a bone by insertion through the screw slots into the bone. Each bone screw has a screw head and a threaded portion extending therefrom. An interference device is attached to the base plate and retains the bone screws while permitting the bone screws to toggle and to controllably slide in the screw slots of the base plate. This design is particularly useful for joining adjacent vertebral bodies, as it permits controlled settling of the vertebral bodies, thereby enhancing the healing process.

US Patent:

6984234, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Apr 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/419652

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US

Assignee:

RSB Spine LLC - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/80

US Classification:

606 69, 606 61

Abstract:

A method for joining first and second bones is provided. The method comprises inserting between the side surfaces of the bones a base plate having a first end nearer the first bone and a second end nearer the second bone. The base plate has a first screw hole extending through the first end and a second screw hole extending through the second end. A first bone screw is introduced through the first screw hole and into the first bone. The first bone screw is introduced at an angle relative to the top surface of the bone ranging from about 20 to about 60. A second bone screw is introduced through the second screw hole and into the second bone. The second bone screw is introduced at an angle relative to the top surface of the bone ranging from about 20 to about 70. At least a part of the first bone screw and at least a part of the second bone screw are covered to prevent the first and second bone screws from backing out of the first and second bones, respectively.

US Patent:

7578833, Aug 25, 2009

Filed:

Dec 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/011794

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US

Assignee:

Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. - Studio City CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606246, 606267

Abstract:

An assembly, comprising a bone fastener, an adjusting member and a securing fastener for fastening an appliance to a bone body so that a plurality of the bone fastener assemblies and the appliance constitute an apparatus that retain a plurality of bone bodies. Each fastener has an attaching portion for attaching the bone fastener to a bone body, a supporting portion for supporting the adjusting member for universal movement relative to the supporting portion, and a securing portion for securing the bone fastener to the fastener. The fastener has a first end that passes through an aperture in the appliance and an opening in the adjusting member and is secured to the securing portion of the bone fastener. A second end of the fastener has a bearing surface that adjustably bears against the appliance in opposition to an engaging surface of the adjusting member that engages the appliance.

US Patent:

7776074, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Jun 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/147748

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/56
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606279, 606 86 A

Abstract:

The magnitude of the force that can be created when each of a plurality of bone elements, such as the vertebrae of the human spine, is brought into alignment and stabilized by a corrective appliance comprising bone fasteners, such as pedicle screws attached to the bone elements, and one or more aligning devices, such as fixation rods, is measured and constrained. The force required to bring the bone element into alignment with the aligning device is maintained below a selected magnitude. In some instances, in order to maintain the magnitude of the force below the selected magnitude, it may be necessary to make an adjustment so that the bone fastener can be secured to a respective aligning device without increasing the force to or beyond the selected magnitude.

US Patent:

7985255, Jul 26, 2011

Filed:

Oct 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/248651

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US
James M. Moran - North Royalton OH, US
Mark T. Whiteaker - Rocky River OH, US

Assignee:

RSB Spine LLC - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

623 1711, 623 1716

Abstract:

An interbody device for the fixation and support of adjacent bone bodies includes a body for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the body. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration into the vertebra over a period of time subsequent to the implantation.

US Patent:

8262705, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Sep 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/231493

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US

Assignee:

NuVasive, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/80

US Classification:

606280, 606 71, 606295

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a bone plate system. The bone plate system comprises a base plate having two generally parallel elongated screw slots extending therethrough. Two bone screws are provided that are capable of securing the base plate to a bone by insertion through the screw slots into the bone. Each bone screw has a screw head and a threaded portion extending therefrom. An interference device is attached to the base plate and retains the bone screws while permitting the bone screws to toggle and to controllably slide in the screw slots of the base plate. This design is particularly useful for joining adjacent vertebral bodies, as it permits controlled settling of the vertebral bodies, thereby enhancing the healing process.

US Patent:

8613772, Dec 24, 2013

Filed:

Mar 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/686054

Inventors:

Robert S. Bray - Studio City CA, US
James M. Moran - North Royalton OH, US
Mark T. Whiteaker - Rocky River OH, US

Assignee:

RSB Spine LLC - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623 1716

Abstract:

An implant device for the spine suitable for the fixation and support of adjacent vertebrae includes a base member for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the base member. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration into the vertebrae over a period of time subsequent to the implantation. The implant device includes a lateral mounting portion to accommodate fixation of the device to a lateral side of the vertebrae. The implant device is configured for insertion between the adjacent vertebrae through a posterior lateral or lateral opening that exposes a lateral side of the disc space.

US Patent:

20070106384, May 10, 2007

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/620255

Inventors:

Robert Bray - Studio City CA, US
James Moran - North Royalton OH, US
Mark Whiteaker - Rocky River OH, US

Assignee:

RSB SPINE LLC - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

A61F 2/44

US Classification:

623017110

Abstract:

An interbody device for the fixation and support of adjacent bone bodies includes a body for implantation at a location between the two vertebrae and one or more protrusions extending from the body. The protrusion(s) are configured for engagement with one of the vertebrae upon implantation and for progressive penetration into the vertebra over a period of time subsequent to the implantation.