Patents by Inventor Bruce Frankel
Bruce Frankel 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: 20230218405Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 11602436Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito
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Publication number: 20220401227Abstract: An expandable vertebral body implant, and methods of assembly and using the implant. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end of the body, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the rotating member, an extension member moveably coupled to the rotating member, and a locking member positioned on an interior of the body. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 11278424Abstract: Expandable vertebral body implants, systems, instruments, and methods of assembly and using the implants, systems, and instruments are disclosed. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, wherein an end includes a plurality of second notches inset into the second rotating member, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body implant and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implants and instruments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATON FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito, Christopher Hapstack
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Publication number: 20200237522Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 10653530Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito
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Publication number: 20190314170Abstract: Expandable vertebral body implants, systems, instruments, and methods of assembly and using the implants, systems, and instruments are disclosed. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, wherein an end includes a plurality of second notches inset into the second rotating member, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body implant and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implants and instruments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO, Christopher HAPSTACK
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Publication number: 20190135253Abstract: A spring brake actuator assembly for actuating a brake includes a spring chamber and a service chamber. A central flange defines opposing first and second cup-shaped sections. A spring chamber housing is interconnected to the first cup-shaped section of the central flange case for defining a spring chamber. A reciprocating piston is disposed in the spring chamber and includes a tubular push rod being biased into the service chamber from the spring chamber by a power spring disposed between the spring chamber housing and the reciprocating piston. The spring chamber is sealably bifurcated into a spring portion and a brake release portion. The brake release portion is subject to pneumatic pressure for compressing the power spring disposed in the spring chamber. A service flexible diaphragm defines the service chamber that is also subject to pneumatic pressure for driving a push rod outwardly of the service chamber to actuate a brake.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Wayne Oster, David Bruce Frankel, Steve Lepard
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Patent number: 9889018Abstract: Expandable vertebral body implants, systems, instruments, and methods of assembly and using the implants, systems, and instruments are disclosed. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, wherein an end includes a plurality of second notches inset into the second rotating member, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body implant and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implants and instruments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito
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Publication number: 20180014942Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 9775719Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Mark Evald Semler, Bruce Frankel, Joseph Ruscito
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Publication number: 20170216050Abstract: Expandable vertebral body implants, systems, instruments, and methods of assembly and using the implants, systems, and instruments are disclosed. The vertebral body implant includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, wherein an end includes a plurality of first notches inset into the first rotating member, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, wherein an end includes a plurality of second notches inset into the second rotating member, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body implant and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body implants and instruments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 9603634Abstract: A percutaneous cross connector system for use with implantation rods comprising a rod attachment device comprising a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion. The first jaw portion comprises a first concave surface to engage with a surface of a rod, a first biasing member, and a first pivoting mechanism. The second jaw portion comprises a second concave surface to engage with an opposite surface of the rod from the first jaw portion, a second pivoting mechanism, a second biasing surface, and a second locking surface. The first and second jaw portions can be mated so that the first and second concave surfaces are positioned on opposite sides of the rod, the first and second pivoting mechanisms are aligned to pivot on a common axis, and the first biasing member is engaged against the second biasing surface to drive the second jaw portion against the rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Frankel
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Publication number: 20160278933Abstract: An expandable vertebral body device, system, instrument, and methods of assembly and using the device, system, and instrument are disclosed. The vertebral body device includes a body with a first end and a second end, a first rotating member rotatably coupled to the first end, a second rotating member rotatably coupled to the second end, a first extension member moveably coupled to the first end, and a second extension member moveably coupled to the second end. The expandable cage system comprises a vertebral body device and an insertion instrument. Methods for assembling and using the vertebral body device and instrument are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Mark Evald SEMLER, Bruce FRANKEL, Joseph RUSCITO
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Patent number: 9439684Abstract: A modular head-to-head cross connector or construct extension system comprising a fastener element driven into a bone in a first orientation, a first U-shaped body operable to receive the fastener element and operable to receive a first rod in a first rod receiving channel, and a first compression element driven adjacent to and against the first rod in the first rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the first rod against the fastener element in a second orientation independent of the first orientation of the fastener element. The system further comprises a second U-shaped body operable to receive first compression element and operable to receive a second rod in a second rod receiving channel, and a second compression element driven adjacent to and against the second rod in the second rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the second rod against the first compression element in a third orientation independent of the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Frankel, Mark Evald Semler, Clinton Walker, Sergey Fedorov
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Patent number: 9149315Abstract: An anti-splay apparatus having a bridge and frangible connection points for use with mechanical fasteners having a shank portion and a receiving member with opposing arms is provided. The bridge may take a number of forms including a ring, a notched ring, a tube, or a notched tube and the connection points join the opposing arms of the receiving member with the bridge. Also provided is the anti-splay apparatus also having tabs connected between frangible connection points.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Semler, Bruce Frankel
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Publication number: 20150230830Abstract: A modular head-to-head cross connector or construct extension system comprising a fastener element driven into a bone in a first orientation, a first U-shaped body operable to receive the fastener element and operable to receive a first rod in a first rod receiving channel, and a first compression element driven adjacent to and against the first rod in the first rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the first rod against the fastener element in a second orientation independent of the first orientation of the fastener element. The system further comprises a second U-shaped body operable to receive first compression element and operable to receive a second rod in a second rod receiving channel, and a second compression element driven adjacent to and against the second rod in the second rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the second rod against the first compression element in a third orientation independent of the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Bruce Frankel, Mark Evald Semler, Clinton Walker, Sergey Fedorov
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Patent number: 9023087Abstract: A modular head-to-head cross connector or construct extension system comprising a fastener element driven into a bone in a first orientation, a first U-shaped body operable to receive the fastener element and operable to receive a first rod in a first rod receiving channel, and a first compression element driven adjacent to and against the first rod in the first rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the first rod against the fastener element in a second orientation independent of the first orientation of the fastener element. The system further comprises a second U-shaped body operable to receive first compression element and operable to receive a second rod in a second rod receiving channel, and a second compression element driven adjacent to and against the second rod in the second rod receiving channel, thereby engaging the second rod against the first compression element in a third orientation independent of the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventors: Bruce Frankel, Mark Evald Semler, Clinton Walker, Sergey Fedorov
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Publication number: 20140303678Abstract: An anti-splay apparatus having a bridge and frangible connection points for use with mechanical fasteners having a shank portion and a receiving member with opposing arms is provided. The bridge may take a number of forms including a ring, a notched ring, a tube, or a notched tube and the connection points join the opposing arms of the receiving member with the bridge. Also provided is the anti-splay apparatus also having tabs connected between frangible connection points.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Mark E. Semler, Bruce Frankel
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Patent number: 8828006Abstract: An anti-splay apparatus having a bridge and frangible connection points for use with mechanical fasteners having a shank portion and a receiving member with opposing arms is provided. The bridge may take a number of forms including a ring, a notched ring, a tube, or a notched tube and the connection points join the opposing arms of the receiving member with the bridge. Also provided is the anti-splay apparatus also having tabs connected between frangible connection points.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: BlackStone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Semler, Bruce Frankel