Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080300605 | Pedicle protractor tool - A surgical hand tool is provided having a plumb assembly fixed to a dome housing element. The plumb assembly is fixed to rotate freely in two axes of rotation in at least two rotational planes. A tool attachment coupling such as bushing for receiving a surgical instrument such as a drill or tap is fixed to the dome housing. A handle can be fixed to the device for use and orientation by a surgeon or other user. The hand tool can be used as a protractor for orienting surgical instruments such as pedicle screws in at least two angles on two planes for accurately applying said instruments into the pedicles of a vertebra. Generally, the tool of the present invention can be used to accurately orient an instrument relative to a body in at least two angles in two planes. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306524 | ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR A SPINE IMPLANTATION SYSTEM THAT CAN MOVE ABOUT THREE AXES - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306546 | BONE ANCHOR WITH A YOKE-SHAPED ANCHOR HEAD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306553 | BONE ANCHOR WITH A COMPRESSOR ELEMENT FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306556 | BONE ANCHOR WITH A CURVED MOUNTING ELEMENT FOR A DYNAMIC STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 12-11-2008 |
20090033042 | Tool Chuck - A tool chuck ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090194307 | Torque limiting driver and method - A rotation driver and method for transmitting a limit torque to a fastener by having cam members which rotate together for torquing and then reverse the rotation to return to their starting position for repeating the torquing. The same two surfaces respectively on the two cam members always contact only each other for the torquing. There is lost motion between the cam members at the end of the limit torquing, and there can be further application of torque beyond the limit. A calibration adjuster urges the cam members together, and a lock arrangement secures the adjuster in its calibrated position. Also, there can be drive rotation in the direction reverse from the limit torque application. | 08-06-2009 |
20100057139 | BONE ANCHOR FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20100057140 | BONE ANCHOR FOR RECEIVING A ROD FOR STABILIZATION AND MOTION PRESERVATION SPINAL IMPLANTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient. | 03-04-2010 |
20120029636 | Bone Cage with Components for Controlled Expansion - The present invention is an expandable and adjustable bone cage designed to be used in conjunction with a pedicle screw or plating fusion system. The expandable and adjustable bone cage provides structure for the placement of bone graft material between two adjacent vertebral bodies in order to stabilize or fuse the spine in a predetermined position. The expandable and adjustable bone cage is contoured for easy insertion between vertebral bodies and may be expanded after insertion to maintain, establish or increase lordosis, as well as help secure the bone cage. | 02-02-2012 |
20120150241 | Bone Cage Placement Device - A bone cage placement device used to insert and position a bone cage in the disc space. Once the bone cage is positioned, a selector tool is inserted into the center aperture of the bone cage placement device. The end of the selector tool has a cam lift driving feature which is used to rotate the cam lift of the bone cage and expand the bone cage to the desired height. The selector tool is removed, and a graft placement tool and plunger are used to insert bone graft material into the plug. An end plug installation tool and installer are then used to insert an end plug to prevent leakage of material from the bone cage. The bone cage is released from the bone cage placement device, which is then removed from the patient's body. | 06-14-2012 |
20120277870 | Spinal Interbody Implant With Bone Screw Retention - A spinal interbody implant has a bone screw retention mechanism that prohibits bone screws from backing out after the bone screws are installed. A bone screw retention plate is received in a plate retention area of the implant to provide a barrier that keeps the installed bone screws from backing out of their bone screw pocket. The bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate and a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body. Retention plate fasteners may be used to retain the configured plate. In one form, the bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate, a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body, and a retention plate bolt. In another form, the bone screw retention mechanism consists of a retention plate, a configured plate retention area in a face of the implant body, and a retention plate bolt. | 11-01-2012 |
20130018422 | Spinal Rod Connector Assembly - A spinal rod connector assembly for use with a vertebral bone screw has an articulating clamp for 1) fixing an orientation of the spinal rod connector assembly relative to and on the vertebral bone screw, and 2) attaching a separate spinal rod onto the spinal rod connector assembly in concert with one another. The articulating clamp resides in a body of the spinal rod connector assembly and transfers a received downward force laterally to a spinal rod component of the spinal rod connector assembly which is configured to abut the spinal rod and hold the spinal rod between itself and a spinal rod holder of the spinal rod connector assembly. The articulating clamp thus improves the force transfer efficacy of the system. | 01-17-2013 |
20140263939 | PHONE CAMERA TABLET BIPOD SUPPORT SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a compact and pocketable camera support that attaches to an outer separate case or directly to the camera, tablet or phone body. This system uses one or more legs and/or other support features that fold away from the base of the invention and support the device whether it is a camera, phone or laptop/tablet computing device. | 09-18-2014 |
20150059251 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE PRIVACY SYSTEM - Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for inhibiting, preventing and/or hindering eavesdropping or accidental use of cameras and microphones of a portable electronic device (PED), in order to assist the user with maintaining their personal privacy. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073479 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a spinal implant system that incorporates unique snap, or spring loaded, features to assist the surgeon in the placement of screws, rods, hooks and transverse connectors. The poly-axial movement also uses a more direct loading lower saddle into the bone screw to improve locking of the construct. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073484 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a spinal implant system that incorporates unique snap, or spring loaded, features to assist the surgeon in the placement of screws, rods, hooks and transverse connectors. The poly-axial movement also uses a more direct loading lower saddle into the bone screw to improve locking of the construct. | 03-12-2015 |
20150073488 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a spinal implant system that incorporates unique snap, or spring loaded, features to assist the surgeon in the placement of screws, rods, hooks and transverse connectors. The poly-axial movement also uses a more direct loading lower saddle into the bone screw to improve locking of the construct. | 03-12-2015 |