Patents by Inventor Stephen Stamps

Stephen Stamps 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).

  • System and method for positioning a connecting member adjacent the spinal column in minimally invasive procedures
    Patent number: 7465306
    Abstract: A spinal surgical system includes at least two extenders extending proximally from respective ones of first and second anchors engaged to the spinal column. A connecting member is positionable between the at least two extenders such that the connecting member extends between the at least two extenders. The connecting member is movable distally along the at least two extenders and engageable to the first and second anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Pond, Jr., Anthony J. Melkent, Stephen Stamps, Luke Perkins
  • System and method for positioning a connecting member adjacent the spinal column in minimally invasive procedures
    Publication number: 20060036255
    Abstract: A spinal surgical system includes at least two extenders extending proximally from respective ones of first and second anchors engaged to the spinal column. A connecting member is positionable between the at least two extenders such that the connecting member extends between the at least two extenders. The connecting member is movable distally along the at least two extenders and engageable to the first and second anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: John Pond, Anthony Melkent, Stephen Stamps, Luke Perkins