Patents by Inventor Fredrick Schultz

Fredrick Schultz 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).

  • MRI COMPATIBLE KNEE POSITIONING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110030698
    Abstract: A device for positioning a subject's knee during an MRI scan. The device includes foot, knee, and thigh positioning apparatuses. Each of the positioning apparatuses can be translated and/or rotated to allow correct and consistent position of the subject's knee within the MRI magnetic bore. The device includes a user control to facilitate repeat measurements of knee characteristics with reduced intra- and inter-technologist variability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Kenton R. Kaufman, Kimberly K. Amrami, Matthew F. Koff, Fredrick Schultz
  • Spinal fixation support device and methods of using
    Publication number: 20060122598
    Abstract: The invention provides for a spinal fixation support device to be used in conjunction with spinal fixation instrumentation. The invention further provides for methods of using the spinal fixation support device. In addition, the invention provides for a spinal fixation system that includes a spinal fixation support device of the invention and can further include spinal fixation instrumentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Bradford Currier, Fredrick Schultz, Kai-Nan An
  • Method and apparatus for positioning a forearm for imaging and analysis
    Publication number: 20060019800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for repeatably positioning a forearm at a plurality of angular positions for medical analysis. A forearm of a patient is positioned in a support channel within reach of a rotatable handle. The handle can be locked in a number of angular positions, providing a counteractive force as the handle is rotated. The patient rotates and applies a torque force to the handle at selected rotational angles. The forearm and wrist can be scanned in these locked position, and applied torque can be measured to evaluate joint stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Fredrick Schultz, Lawrence Berglund
  • Expandable screw apparatus and method thereof
    Patent number: 6668688
    Abstract: An apparatus for an expandable screw including an outer screw, a inner screw, and an end nut. An assembly and method for driving and expanding an expandable screw apparatus into a surface or structure. The assembly and method dynamically expand the expandable screw by driving and expanding the expandable screw simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Bradford L. Currier, Kai-Nan An, Fredrick Schultz, Patricia Neale
  • Expandable screw apparatus and method thereof
    Publication number: 20030000350
    Abstract: An apparatus for an expandable screw including an outer screw, a inner screw, and an end nut. An assembly and method for driving and expanding an expandable screw apparatus into a surface or structure. The assembly and method dynamically expand the expandable screw by driving and expanding the expandable screw simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Chunfeng Zhao, Bradford L. Currier, Kai-Nan An, Fredrick Schultz, Patricia Neale