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Thomas O Viker

from Shoreview, MN
Age ~59
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Also known as:
Thomas Owen Viker, Tom O Viker, Fred Viker, Thomas R
Phone and address:
1471 Skiles Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 646-2445
Related to:
Lynne Marie Viker, 62Frederick H VikerJohn VikerSusan K Viker, 58John Henry Viker, 47
Connected to:
Lisa D Viker, 61Mohammed Vikharuddin, 38Nilesh Vikhe, 42Igor A Vikhliantsev, 58Jennifer L Vikjord, 49Ingrid E Viklund, 65Lars Viklund, 60Carolyn M Vikner, 46Lin M Vikner, 64Karthick Vikraman, 38

Thomas Viker Phones & Addresses

  • 1471 Skiles Ln, Arden Hills, MN 55112 (651) 646-2445
  • 1406 Idaho Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108 (651) 646-2445
  • 1705 Roselawn Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55113
  • Shoreview, MN
  • Ramsey, MN
  • 1471 Skiles Ln, Saint Paul, MN 55112

Education

Degree: High school graduate or higher

Publications

Us Patents

Dynamic Spinal Stabilization System And Method Of Using The Same

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US Patent:
8007519, Aug 30, 2011
Filed:
Mar 13, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/685329
Inventors:
R. Garryl Hudgins - Burnsville MN, US
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Guido Casutt - Rickenbach-Sulz, CH
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606255, 606256, 606257
Abstract:
A spinal stabilization system includes a pair of vertebral anchors and a flexible construct extending between the anchors to provide dynamic stabilization of the spine. The flexible construct includes first and second spring arms coupled to the anchors at first ends thereof and second ends coupled at a joint. The spring arms are capable of flexing toward and away from each other during movement of the spine. The system may include a biasing member for biasing movement of the spring arms toward and/or away from each other. The system may further include an adjustment feature that allows the distraction to be adjusted in situ. The stiffness characteristic of each of the spring arms may be selectively adjusted to meet the specific application. A method of stabilizing a spine includes securing anchors to selected vertebrae and coupling the flexible construct to the anchors through a top loading procedure. The flexible construct may be coupled so that a rotational axis of the flexible construct is anterior of a head portion of the anchors.

Interbody Fusion Ring And Method Of Using The Same

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US Patent:
8007535, Aug 30, 2011
Filed:
Jun 1, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/421571
Inventors:
Robert Garryl Hudgins - Burnsville MN, US
Melanie Chapman - Watsontown PA, US
Guido Casutt - Sulz-Rickenbach, CH
Rosemary Thompson - Winterthur, CH
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Hugh D. Hestad - Edina MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1712
Abstract:
The present invention provides an injectable annular ring useful in treating a deteriorating spinal disc. When used, the annular ring may be collapsed or folded in order for it to be placed through a small opening in a prepared intervertebral space within the annulus using minimally invasive techniques. Deployment or unfolding the ring in the intervertebral space provides an interior cavity bordered by the ring that is in direct contact with the vertebral endplates. When an internal volume of the ring is inject or filled with a load-bearing, hardenable material, the filled ring maintains the intervertebral spacing and prevents the ring from being expelled from the interior cavity through the small annular opening.

Deployable Segmented Tlif Device

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US Patent:
8021429, Sep 20, 2011
Filed:
Mar 8, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/683756
Inventors:
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623 1716, 623 1711
Abstract:
A segmented intervertebral body fusion support includes a plurality of segments, the segments including an initial segment, a final segment and at least one intermediate segment. The intermediate segment has a generally trapezoidal configuration and the initial and final segments include tapered side walls providing triangular gaps between adjacent segments. A draw wire is fixed to the first segment and passes through the remaining segments. By pulling the draw wire relative to the segments, the segments are drawn together in a generally arcuate configuration. The draw wire includes an enlargement that passes through the final segment and engages a plurality of fingers on the final segment, which prevents the draw wire from retracting, maintaining the arcuate configuration. The segmented device can be inserted through a laparoscopic device into the intervertebral space and can be subsequently drawn into the arcuate configuration to establish the desired intervertebral spacing.

Spinal Stabilization System With Rigid And Flexible Elements

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US Patent:
8057516, Nov 15, 2011
Filed:
Mar 21, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/688961
Inventors:
Emmanuel Zylber - Marseille, FR
Thomas Egli - Volketswil, CH
Rosemary Thompson - Seen, CH
Markus Froehlich - Baltersil, CH
Giuseppe Cicerchia - Winterthur, CH
Jack A. Dant - St. Paul MN, US
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Kevin R. Ley - Elk River MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606254, 606257, 606263, 606264
Abstract:
A spinal stabilization system generally comprises first and second anchor members configured to be secured to first and second vertebrae within a patient's body, a flexible element secured to the first anchor member, and a rigid element secured to the second anchor member. An end portion of the rigid element is coupled to an end portion of the flexible so that the system is able to provide both rigid and dynamic stabilization. The coupling is maintained even if the flexible element relaxes after a period of time within the patient's body.

Bone Anchor Assembly And Methods Of Use

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US Patent:
8147525, Apr 3, 2012
Filed:
Dec 22, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/341247
Inventors:
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/88
US Classification:
606279, 606264, 128898
Abstract:
A method of treating the spine of a patient involves inserting anchors into vertebrae and connecting the anchors to a longitudinal member via housings. After insertion of the anchors, the housings containing a longitudinal member are positioned over the anchors and fastened.

Vertebral Fixation System

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US Patent:
8252025, Aug 28, 2012
Filed:
Sep 3, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/203664
Inventors:
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606246, 606255, 606266, 606278
Abstract:
A vertebral stabilization assembly for stabilizing a vertebral segment. The assembly includes a vertebral anchor, a first stabilization member, a second stabilization member, and a threaded fastener. A post of the first stabilization member is configured to be positioned in a first socket of the head portion of the vertebral anchor and a post of the second stabilization member is configured to be positioned in a second socket of the head portion of the vertebral anchor. The threaded fastener is configured to threadedly engage a threaded opening of the head portion such that when the threaded fastener is threaded into the threaded opening, the threaded fastener engages both the post of the first stabilization member and the post of the second stabilization member.

Surgical Site Access System And Deployment Device For Same

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US Patent:
8372131, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:
Jul 16, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/778125
Inventors:
Hugh D. Hestad - Edina MN, US
Zachary M. Hoffman - Bloomington MN, US
Robert G. Hudgins - Burnsville MN, US
John T. Maertens - Chaska MN, US
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623 111, 623 112, 623 12, 623 123, 606108, 606185, 606191
Abstract:
An expandable surgical site access system and method for using the expandable surgical site access system to perform minimally invasive, percutaneous surgeries to access the spine or other bone structures, organs, or locations of the body is disclosed. In one embodiment, the surgical site access system includes an elongated, expandable stent that is particularly adapted to be deployed in a body during a surgical procedure to provide access to a surgical site within the body. The stent defines a working channel through the body from a point of entry to the surgical site.

Deployable Segmented Tlif Device

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US Patent:
8496667, Jul 30, 2013
Filed:
Sep 19, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/236104
Inventors:
Thomas O. Viker - Arden Hills MN, US
Assignee:
Zimmer Spine, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61B 17/88
A61F 2/44
A61F 2/46
US Classification:
606 99, 606914, 623 1716
Abstract:
A segmented intervertebral body fusion support includes a plurality of segments, the segments including an initial segment, a final segment and at least one intermediate segment. The intermediate segment has a generally trapezoidal configuration and the initial and final segments include tapered side walls providing triangular gaps between adjacent segments. A draw wire is fixed to the first segment and passes through the remaining segments. By pulling the draw wire relative to the segments, the segments are drawn together in a generally arcuate configuration. The draw wire includes an enlargement that passes through the final segment and engages a plurality of fingers on the final segment, which prevents the draw wire from retracting, maintaining the arcuate configuration. The segmented device can be inserted through a laparoscopic device into the intervertebral space and can be subsequently drawn into the arcuate configuration to establish the desired intervertebral spacing.
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