Patents by Inventor Rick Simmons

Rick Simmons 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).

  • Waste separation and processing system
    Patent number: 8980086
    Abstract: A multi-stage method of reducing solids and contaminants from liquid waste and other suitable streams without the use of chemical flocculants or polymers is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Midwestern IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jay Vanier, Rick Simmons, Bryan Thibodeaux
  • Direct lateral spine system instruments, implants and associated methods
    Patent number: 8728162
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for spine surgery employ a guide wire temporarily anchored to a contralateral side of an intervertebral disc. The guide wire establishes a reliable pathway for passage and actuation of cannulated instruments or implants through a small working channel leading to an ipsilateral side of the disc. The guide wire may be disconnected and removed from the disc after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: OsteoMed, LLC
    Inventors: Ephraim Akyuz, Andrew Fauth, Douglas M. Lorang, Daniel J. Triplett, Rick Simmons, Larry T. Khoo, Burak M. Ozgur, Bryan Howard
  • WASTE SEPARATION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120152861
    Abstract: A multi-stage method of reducing solids and contaminants from liquid waste and other suitable streams without the use of chemical flocculants or polymers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Jay Vanier, Rick Simmons, Bryan Thibodeaux
  • DIRECT LATERAL SPINE SYSTEM INSTRUMENTS, IMPLANTS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120022651
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for spine surgery employ a guide wire temporarily anchored to a contralateral side of an intervertebral disc. The guide wire establishes a reliable pathway for passage and actuation of cannulated instruments or implants through a small working channel leading to an ipsilateral side of the disc. The guide wire may be disconnected and removed from the disc after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC. DBA IMDS CO-INNOVATION
    Inventors: Ephraim Akyuz, Andrew Fauth, Douglas M. Lorang, Daniel J. Triplett, Rick Simmons, Larry T. Khoo, Burak M. Ozgur, Bryan Howard