Patents by Inventor Avery M. Jackson, III
Avery M. Jackson, III has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230346434Abstract: An implantable modular plate system for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies in a cervical spine includes at least two plate segments aligned or connected together so as to form a connection at and along adjacent ends. At least one of the plate segments includes a flange at an engagement end and at least one of the plate segments including a flange recess at an engagement end, the flange being configured for overlay engagement with the flange recess when the at least two plate segments are engaged. The plate segments are pivotable out of plane with one another at a common axis of rotation traversing overlapping portions of the adjacent ends and are constrained from rotation by the flanges such that the rotation of each plate segment is limited to up to 90 degrees of rotation away from the contact surfaces of the flange and flange recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2022Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: FREEDOM INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Avery M. JACKSON, III, John SOUZA, SR.
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Patent number: 11576703Abstract: An implantable modular plate system for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies in a cervical spine includes at least two plate segments aligned or connected together so as to form a connection at and along adjacent ends. At least one of the plate segments includes a flange at an engagement end and at least one of the plate segments including a flange recess at an engagement end, the flange being configured for overlay engagement with the flange recess when the at least two plate segments are engaged. The plate segments are pivotable out of plane with one another at a common axis of rotation traversing overlapping portions of the adjacent ends and are constrained from rotation by the flanges such that the rotation of each plate segment is limited to up to 90 degrees of rotation away from the contact surfaces of the flange and flange recess.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: FREEDOM INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Avery M. Jackson, III, John Souza, Sr.
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Publication number: 20210298591Abstract: An illuminated translucent endoscopic probe system includes a handle and rigid elongate body for passage into and through hard and/or bony tissue and includes an integrated camera and light source positioned distally from the handle and adjacent a distal tip that includes a transparent driving head. The system provides real time visualization at the distal end as it passes into and through tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: OPTICAL SPINE, LLCInventors: Avery M. JACKSON, III, John Souza, SR.
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Publication number: 20210137573Abstract: An implantable modular plate system for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies in a cervical spine includes at least two plate segments aligned or connected together so as to form a connection at and along adjacent ends. At least one of the plate segments includes a flange at an engagement end and at least one of the plate segments including a flange recess at an engagement end, the flange being configured for overlay engagement with the flange recess when the at least two plate segments are engaged. The plate segments are pivotable out of plane with one another at a common axis of rotation traversing overlapping portions of the adjacent ends and are constrained from rotation by the flanges such that the rotation of each plate segment is limited to up to 90 degrees of rotation away from the contact surfaces of the flange and flange recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: FREEDOM INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Avery M. JACKSON, III, John SOUZA, SR.
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Patent number: 11000291Abstract: An endoscopic probe for use during spinal surgery has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a functional distal tip. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form, a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: OPTICAL SPINE, LLCInventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Patent number: 10939925Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20210059443Abstract: A constructible scoop is provided as a sheet of planar flexible material having front and back surfaces and bilateral symmetry along a center line that extends from a top edge through a bottom edge. The sheet includes elongate extensions that emanate from a center body, and include left and right lateral extensions, a base extension that terminates at the bottom edge of the sheet and is oriented at ninety degrees relative to the left and right lateral extensions, an optional handle extension that terminates at the top edge of the sheet opposite the base extension. The extensions form a periphery that is shaped so that each extension may be flexed from a planar configuration to a three-dimensional configuration and fixedly engaged to form a scoop having a backwall, opposing sidewalls, a receptacle, and a spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Avery M. JACKSON, III, Marc VON AMSBERG
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Patent number: 10932599Abstract: A constructible scoop is provided as a sheet of planar flexible material having front and back surfaces and bilateral symmetry along a center line that extends from a top edge through a bottom edge. The sheet includes elongate extensions that emanate from a center body, and include left and right lateral extensions, a base extension that terminates at the bottom edge of the sheet and is oriented at ninety degrees relative to the left and right lateral extensions, an optional handle extension that terminates at the top edge of the sheet opposite the base extension. The extensions form a periphery that is shaped so that each extension may be flexed from a planar configuration to a three-dimensional configuration and fixedly engaged to form a scoop having a backwall, opposing sidewalls, a receptacle, and a spout.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Avery M Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20210022777Abstract: A folding anterior cervical locking plate system for stabilizing the cervical spine in a spinal fusion procedure. The plate system has at least two plate sections hinged together by a hinge structure at adjacent ends for pivoting movement of the plate sections relative to one another through at least 90° in each of two directions. A first hole in each plate section enables visualization of the underlying graft. A locking plate spans adjacent ends of the plate sections and holes in the locking plate are aligned with holes in adjacent plate sections so pedicle screws inserted through the holes in the locking plates extend through the holes in the plate sections to secure the system to the vertebral bodies and stabilizes the cervical spine. In one embodiment the locking plate slides in guide channels on opposite side edges of the plate sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: FREEDOM INNOVAATIONS, LLCInventor: Avery M. JACKSON, III
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Patent number: 10828071Abstract: A folding anterior cervical locking plate system for stabilizing the cervical spine in a spinal fusion procedure. The plate system has at least two plate sections hinged together by a hinge structure at adjacent ends for pivoting movement of the plate sections relative to one another through at least 90° in each of two directions. A first hole in each plate section enables visualization of the underlying graft. A locking plate spans adjacent ends of the plate sections and holes in the locking plate are aligned with holes in adjacent plate sections so pedicle screws inserted through the holes in the locking plates extend through the holes in the plate sections to secure the system to the vertebral bodies and stabilizes the cervical spine. In one embodiment the locking plate slides in guide channels on opposite side edges of the plate sections.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20190350595Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Patent number: 10398451Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20180235671Abstract: A folding anterior cervical locking plate system for stabilizing the cervical spine in a spinal fusion procedure. The plate system has at least two plate sections hinged together by a hinge structure at adjacent ends for pivoting movement of the plate sections relative to one another through at least 90° in each of two directions. A first hole in each plate section enables visualization of the underlying graft. A locking plate spans adjacent ends of the plate sections and holes in the locking plate are aligned with holes in adjacent plate sections so pedicle screws inserted through the holes in the locking plates extend through the holes in the plate sections to secure the system to the vertebral bodies and stabilizes the cervical spine. In one embodiment the locking plate slides in guide channels on opposite side edges of the plate sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20180185036Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. An integrated endoscope and light extend through the shaft to enable the surgeon to visually observe the target area, and a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to irrigate the target area. In a preferred form the probe is connected with an electromyographic or mechanomyographic monitoring system to alert the surgeon when a breach is about to occur. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe. The complete probe may be disposable, or just the tip may be detachable for disposal or replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20180177385Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. An integrated endoscope and light extend through the shaft to enable the surgeon to visually observe the target area, and a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to irrigate the target area. In a preferred form the probe is connected with an electromyographic monitoring system to alert the surgeon when a breach is about to occur. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe. The complete probe may be disposable, or just the tip may be detachable for disposal or replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20180161043Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20180064450Abstract: An endoscopic probe for use during spinal surgery has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a functional distal tip. The tip may be detachable for replacement. An endoscope extends through the shaft and is connected with a monitor to enable the surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. In a preferred form, a light means extends through the shaft to illuminate the area being treated, and in a further preferred form a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to flush the area being treated. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20170238788Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe has an elongate body with a proximal end and a distal end. A tip on the distal end is pushed into the pedicle to form the hole, and an enlarged head on the proximal end enables a surgeon to manipulate the probe. The body has an inner shaft with a cylindrical sleeve telescopically engaged over it. An endoscope extends through a longitudinal bore in the shaft, with a camera at the tip end connected with a monitor to enable a surgeon to visually observe the area being treated. A light extends through another bore to illuminate the area, and a further bore conducts irrigation fluid to and from the area. The sleeve is made of electrically non-conductive material and the shaft and tip are made of electrically conductive material to enable stimulation of nerves at the treatment area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Publication number: 20150342621Abstract: An endoscopic pedicle probe for use during spinal surgery to form a hole in a pedicle for reception of a pedicle screw has an enlarged proximal end for cooperation with the hand of the surgeon and an elongate shaft terminating in a distal tip that may be pushed through the pedicle to form the hole. An integrated endoscope and light extend through the shaft to enable the surgeon to visually observe the target area, and a conduit extends through the shaft to convey a fluid to irrigate the target area. In a preferred form the probe is connected with an electromyographic or mechanomyographic monitoring system to alert the surgeon when a breach is about to occur. In a further embodiment, two endoscopes are associated with the probe. The complete probe may be disposable, or just the tip may be detachable for disposal or replacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III
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Patent number: D932260Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Avery M. Jackson, III