Patents by Inventor Reginald Davis
Reginald Davis 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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Patent number: 10314620Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: LDR MedicalInventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Publication number: 20180036038Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Patent number: 9730733Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: LDR MedicalInventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Publication number: 20150182259Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Patent number: 8974497Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: LDR MedicalInventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Publication number: 20080255617Abstract: A vertebral support device (1) is disclosed, which in various embodiments comprises at least two osseous anchoring implants (2), each designed to be anchored to a vertebra, and at least one linking element (3) fixed to the osseous anchoring implants (2) by fasteners (20) that maintain a fixed angle between the longitudinal axis (L) of the linking element (3) passing through rigid elements (34) of the linking element (3) and the insertion axis (DV) of the implants (2). The linking element (3) includes at least one elastic dampening element (31) that that allows the implant-bearing vertebrae some freedom of movement. The dampening element (31) accommodates the stresses imposed on the linking element (3) during movement of the vertebrae and tends to return the support device (1) to its normal configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Paul Cho, Reginald Davis, Gregory Hoffman, Alan McGee, John Williams, Arnold M. Schwartz, William D. Bradley, Alexandre Jodaitis, Herve Chataigner, Hugo Santos Benitez, Chen Zhongqiang
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Publication number: 20080140203Abstract: A spinal intervertebral support coil sized to fit inside the intervertebral sac between adjacent vertebral bones of the spine and formed as a helical spring of high-resiliency material. The support coil is adapted for corkscrew insertion within an intervertebral disk sack between opposing disk bodies for additional (augmenting) support thereof by interposing a predetermined bias between opposing disk bodies, yet allowing a limited degree of rotational movement, torsional movement, and axial movement in a compressive direction for full displacement, rotation, subluxation, flexion, and extension of the vertebral bodies. An insertion tool is also disclosed for corkscrew insertion of the support coil, and this includes a handle and body with a rotating rod keyed to the support coil. A method for insertion of the spinal intervertebral support coil is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Inventor: Reginald Davis
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Patent number: 7112223Abstract: A pseudo arthrosis device may be placed in a disc space to provide support for adjacent vertebrae. The device may have an enclosure formed from a flexible, permeable material. A plurality of elongated members may be packed longitudinally in the enclosure. The elongated members may be compressible and/or flexible. In certain embodiments, elongated members may be solid rods and/or hollow tubes. A plurality of spaced-apart perforations may be formed in solid and hollow elongated members. The enclosure may be placed in an intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae such that the elongated members are disposed longitudinally between the adjacent vertebrae. The pseudo arthrosis device may include a tab designed to couple the enclosure to an adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Abbott Spine Inc.Inventor: Reginald Davis
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Publication number: 20060129242Abstract: A pseudo arthrosis device may be placed in a disc space to provide support for adjacent vertebrae. The device may have an enclosure formed from a flexible, permeable material. A core may be packed in the enclosure. The core may be compressible and/or flexible. In certain embodiments, the core may include a plurality of elongated members. In other embodiments, the core may include ridges or grooves. The enclosure may be placed in an intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae such that the core is disposed between the adjacent vertebrae. The pseudo arthrosis device may include a tab designed to couple the enclosure to an adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Brian Bergeron, Reginald Davis, Michael Funk
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Patent number: 6162335Abstract: A process and apparatus for selectively electroplating the tip portion of an airfoil. The airfoil includes a root portion and a blade portion having a tip. At least part of the blade including the tip is coated with an insulating material. Insulating material is removed from the tip and the airfoil is mounted in a fixture so that the tip is exposed. The fixture is immersed in a sealing bath, and the fixture and at least a portion of the airfoil is encased in sealing material while leaving the tip exposed. The fixture is then immersed in an electroplating bath, the exposed tip is electroplated, and the fixture is removed from the bath. The fixture includes an elongated base member and a grip element supported on the base member. The grip element is made of a flexible material and has a plurality of slots configured for receiving the root portion of the airfoils. An electrical contact is provided in each slot so as to contact the root portion of the airfoil. A plurality of fixture may be mounted on a carousel.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher Patrick Jordan, James Bailey Sprenkle, Normand J Morneau, Colin Lyle Cini, Gary E Stasiewski, Foster Philip Lamm, Steven Michael Ruggiero, Tara Michele Barr, Thomas Reginald Davis
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Patent number: 5902471Abstract: A process and apparatus for selectively electroplating the tip portion of an airfoil. The airfoil includes a root portion and a blade portion having a tip. At least part of the blade including the tip is coated with an insulating material. Insulating material is removed from the tip and the airfoil is mounted in a fixture so that the tip is exposed. The fixture is immersed in a sealing bath, and the fixture and at least a portion of the airfoil is encased in sealing material while leaving the tip exposed. The fixture is then immersed in an electroplating bath, the exposed tip is electroplated, and the fixture is removed from the bath.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Christopher Patrick Jordan, James Bailey Sprenkle, Normand J Morneau, Colin Lyle Cini, Gary E. Stasiewski, Foster Philip Lamm, Steven Michael Ruggiero, Tara Michele Barr, Thomas Reginald Davis