MARK KENNETH KUIPER
Pilots at 42 Ave, Seattle, WA
License number
Washington A3853224
Issued Date
Jan 2016
Expiration Date
Jan 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3909 42Nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Professional information
Mark Kuiper
Position:
Engineering Manager - Medical Devices and Mechanical Systems Group at IVL, Engineering Consultant at Kuiper Consulting
Location:
Greater Seattle Area
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
IVL
since Mar 2011
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Engineering Manager - Medical Devices and Mechanical Systems Group
Kuiper Consulting
since Dec 2008
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Engineering Consultant
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1993 - 1994
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Calvin College 1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering Calvin College 1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Related Implantation Methods
US Patent:
2007009, Apr 26, 2007
Filed:
Dec 8, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/635853
Inventors:
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Susan Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Leonard Tokish - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
David Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Richard Bromen - Monroe WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Tom McLeer - Redmond WA, US
Jorge Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
Susan Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Leonard Tokish - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
David Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Richard Bromen - Monroe WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Tom McLeer - Redmond WA, US
Jorge Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
606061000
Abstract:
An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide.
Minimally Invasive Spine Restoration Systems, Devices, Methods And Kits
US Patent:
2007008, Apr 19, 2007
Filed:
Mar 22, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/277223
Inventors:
Hansen Yuan - Fayetteville NY, US
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Anthony Finazzo - Lake Forest Park WA, US
John Ohrt - Redmond WA, US
Cin Abidin - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Lawrence Jones - Conifer CO, US
Sean Suh - Kirkland WA, US
Richard Broman - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Phillip Berg - Federal Way WA, US
Martha Stone - Lake Forest Park WA, US
Matthew Quest - Bothell WA, US
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Anthony Finazzo - Lake Forest Park WA, US
John Ohrt - Redmond WA, US
Cin Abidin - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Lawrence Jones - Conifer CO, US
Sean Suh - Kirkland WA, US
Richard Broman - Kirkland WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Phillip Berg - Federal Way WA, US
Martha Stone - Lake Forest Park WA, US
Matthew Quest - Bothell WA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/30
US Classification:
606061000
Abstract:
The invention discloses methods and devices for repairing, replacing and/or augmenting natural facet joint surfaces and/or facet capsules. A facet joint restoration device of the invention for use in a restoring a facet joint surface comprises: a cephalad facet joint element comprising a flexible member adapted to engage a first vertebrae and an artificial cephalad joint; and a caudad facet joint element comprising a connector adapted for fixation to a second vertebrae and an artificial caudad joint adapted to engage the cephalad facet joint. In another embodiment, the invention discloses a facet joint replacement device for use in replacing all or a portion of a natural facet joint between a first vertebrae and a second vertebrae comprising: a first cephalad facet joint element having a fixation member adapted to engage a lamina or spinous process of the first vertebrae and a first caudad facet joint element, the first caudad facet joint element comprising a first caudad connector adapted to fixate to the second vertebral body and an artificial caudad facet surface adapted to engage with the cephalad facet joint element.
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Systems For Treating Spinal Pathologies
US Patent:
8221461, Jul 17, 2012
Filed:
Oct 24, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/577923
Inventors:
Mark K. Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Michael J. Funk - North Bend WA, US
Jorge A. Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher R. Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark T. Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard J. Broman - Kirkland WA, US
Thomas J. McLeer - Redmond WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Michael J. Funk - North Bend WA, US
Jorge A. Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher R. Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark T. Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard J. Broman - Kirkland WA, US
Thomas J. McLeer - Redmond WA, US
Assignee:
GMEDelaware 2 LLC - Audubon PA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70, A61B 17/04, A61F 2/44
US Classification:
606247, 606301, 623 1711
Abstract:
An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide. The invention also provides systems for treating spinal pathologies that include intervertebral discs in combination with spinal and facet joint prostheses.
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Related Implantationmethods
US Patent:
2014008, Mar 20, 2014
Filed:
Mar 20, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/847746
Inventors:
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, JR. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellvue WA, US
Richard J. Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, JR. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellvue WA, US
Richard J. Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606247
Abstract:
Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements. The prosthesis can include a crossbar having first and second ends. A first caudal prosthesis can be attached to the first end of the crossbar, while a second caudal prosthesis can be attached to the second end of the crossbar. A first crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the first caudal prosthesis, while a second crossbar mount can be positioned on the crossbar near the second caudal prosthesis. A first cephalad prosthesis can extend from the first crossbar mount, while a second cephalad prosthesis can extend from the second crossbar mount.
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Related Implantation Methods
US Patent:
2005026, Nov 24, 2005
Filed:
May 3, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/122271
Inventors:
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Susan Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Leonard Tokish - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
David Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Tom McLeer - Redmond WA, US
Jorge Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
Susan Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Leonard Tokish - Issaquah WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
David Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
Mark Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Tom McLeer - Redmond WA, US
Jorge Ochoa - Redmond WA, US
International Classification:
A61B017/58
US Classification:
623017110
Abstract:
An adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis, including a pedicle fixation element; a laminar fixation element; and a facet joint bearing surface having a location adaptable with respect at least one of the pedicle fixation element and the laminar fixation element. The invention also includes a method of implanting an adaptable spinal facet joint prosthesis including the steps of determining a desired position for a facet joint bearing surface; and attaching a prosthesis comprising a facet joint bearing surface to a pedicle portion of a vertebra and a lamina portion of a vertebra to place the facet joint bearing surface in the desired position. The invention also provides a facet joint prosthesis implant tool including a tool guide adapted to guide a vertebra cutting tool; and first and second fixation hole alignment elements extending from the saw guide.
Temperature-Stabilized Storage Systems Configured For Storage And Stabilization Of Modular Units
US Patent:
2012000, Jan 5, 2012
Filed:
Jun 23, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/135126
Inventors:
Geoffrey F. Deane - Bellevue WA, US
Lawrence Morgan Fowler - Pound Ridge NY, US
William Gates - Redmond WA, US
Jenny Ezu Hu - Seattle WA, US
Roderick A. Hyde - Redmond WA, US
Edward K.Y. Jung - Bellevue WA, US
Jordin T. Kare - Seattle WA, US
Mark K. Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Nathan P. Myhrvold - Bellevue WA, US
Nathan Pegram - Bellevue WA, US
Nels R. Peterson - Bellevue WA, US
Clarence T. Tegreene - Bellevue WA, US
Mike Vilhauer - Kirkland WA, US
Charles Whitmer - North Bend WA, US
Ozgur Emek Yildirim - Bellevue WA, US
Lawrence Morgan Fowler - Pound Ridge NY, US
William Gates - Redmond WA, US
Jenny Ezu Hu - Seattle WA, US
Roderick A. Hyde - Redmond WA, US
Edward K.Y. Jung - Bellevue WA, US
Jordin T. Kare - Seattle WA, US
Mark K. Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Nathan P. Myhrvold - Bellevue WA, US
Nathan Pegram - Bellevue WA, US
Nels R. Peterson - Bellevue WA, US
Clarence T. Tegreene - Bellevue WA, US
Mike Vilhauer - Kirkland WA, US
Charles Whitmer - North Bend WA, US
Ozgur Emek Yildirim - Bellevue WA, US
International Classification:
B65D 81/38
US Classification:
2205922
Abstract:
Apparatus for use with substantially thermally sealed storage containers are described herein. These include an apparatus comprising a stored material module, a stabilizer unit, a stored material module cap and a central stabilizer unit. The apparatus also include a transportation stabilizer unit with dimensions corresponding to a substantially thermally sealed storage container with a flexible conduit.
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Related Implantation Methods
US Patent:
8491635, Jul 23, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/948973
Inventors:
Mark K. Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC - Audubon PA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606247
Abstract:
Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.
Facet And Disc Arthroplasty System And Method
US Patent:
2007023, Oct 4, 2007
Filed:
Mar 15, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/724927
Inventors:
John Ohrt - Redmond WA, US
Cin Abidin - Issaquah WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Anthony Finazzo - Lake Forest Park WA, US
Cin Abidin - Issaquah WA, US
Michael Funk - North Bend WA, US
Mark Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
Anthony Finazzo - Lake Forest Park WA, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/44
US Classification:
623017110, 606061000
Abstract:
The invention discloses devices, methods and systems for implanting articulating devices on the human spine. In some embodiments, three or more vertebrae are movable interconnected with artificial joints. Some embodiments are particularly well suited for implanting in the lumbosacral area of the spine. Some embodiments employ hybrid systems combining translaminar fixation with pedicular fixation of the device components. Some embodiments combine facet joint replacement with disc replacement.
Crossbar Spinal Prosthesis Having A Modular Design And Related Implantation Methods
US Patent:
8425557, Apr 23, 2013
Filed:
Nov 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/948994
Inventors:
Mark K. Kuiper - Seattle WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
David Yager - Carnation WA, US
Leonard Tokish, Jr. - Issaquah WA, US
David Michael Rosler - Seattle WA, US
Mark A. Reiley - Piedmont CA, US
Susan L. Rogers - Kirkland WA, US
Christopher Ralph - Woodinville WA, US
Mark Charbonneau - Bellevue WA, US
Richard Broman - Monroe WA, US
David Stinson - Woodinville WA, US
Assignee:
GMEDELAWARE 2 LLC - Audubon PA
International Classification:
A61B 17/70
US Classification:
606247
Abstract:
Modular spinal prosthesis having one of both of adaptable and configurable components are provided. The modular spinal prosthesis described herein provide an artificial articular configuration to replace damaged, worn or otherwise removed spinal facet elements.