Patents by Inventor Vijay K. Goel
Vijay K. Goel 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: 8790226Abstract: This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: The University of ToledoInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Danny M. Pincivero, David Dick, John Jaegly, F. Alan Schuitheis, Kathleen Herndon
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Patent number: 8734497Abstract: A removable anchoring pedicle screw includes an implant mounting screw, an anchor screw, and a nose piece. The anchor screw is configured to be rotated relative to the implant mounting screw such that the nose piece engages an expandable anchor. The expandable anchor is disposed between the implant mounting screw and the nose piece such that rotation of the anchor screw relative to the implant mounting screw causes expansion of the expandable anchor.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: The University of ToledoInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Aaron Matyas
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Patent number: 8591559Abstract: A fixation assembly having one or more insertions member that include one or more expandable and retractable anchoring inserts positioned along at least a portion of the insertion member and methods of use thereof are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: The University of ToledoInventors: Mohammad Elahinia, Vijay K. Goel, Majid Tabesh
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Patent number: 8360942Abstract: The method and system of this invention provides for core muscle strengthening. The method comprises the step of: providing an apparatus (10) that provides resistance and assistance during core muscle training using dynamic therapeutic movement for chest, back, abdominal and leg musculature to strengthen and condition muscles of the axial skeleton and lower extremities of a performing user. In one embodiment, the method also is for non-invasive physical therapy.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignees: The University of Toledo, The Turning Point LLCInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Kenneth Germano, F. Alan Schultheis, David Dick
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Publication number: 20120116465Abstract: A fixation assembly having one or more insertions member that include one or more expandable and retractable anchoring inserts positioned along at least a portion of the insertion member and methods of use thereof are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOInventors: Mohammad Elahinia, Vijay K. Goel, Majid Tabesh
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Publication number: 20120109222Abstract: A removable anchoring pedicle screw includes an implant mounting screw, an anchor screw, and a nose piece. The anchor screw is configured to be rotated relative to the implant mounting screw such that the nose piece engages an expandable anchor. The expandable anchor is disposed between the implant mounting screw and the nose piece such that rotation of the anchor screw relative to the implant mounting screw causes expansion of the expandable anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Aaron Matyas
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Publication number: 20120058860Abstract: This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Vijay K. Goel, Danny M. Pincivero, David Dick, John Jaegly, F. Alan Schuitheis, Kathleen Herndon
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Publication number: 20120015777Abstract: The method and system of this invention provides for core muscle strengthening. The method comprises the step of: providing an apparatus (10) that provides resistance and assistance during core muscle training using dynamic therapeutic movement for chest, back, abdominal and leg musculature to strengthen and condition muscles of the axial skeleton and lower extremities of a performing user. In one embodiment, the method also is for non-invasive physical therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Vijay K. Goel, David Dick, Kenneth Germano, F. Alan Schultheis
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Publication number: 20120004732Abstract: An articulating fusible support cage comprises a first support member having a first and second end and a second support member having a first and second end. A first end cap is pivotally connected to the first and second support members at the first ends. The first end cap supports a jackscrew for rotation. A second end cap is pivotally connected to the first and second support members at the second ends opposite the first ends. The second end cap has a threaded sleeve configured to engage a portion of the jackscrew. Rotation of the jackscrew into the threaded sleeve causes the first and second support members to extend outwardly from a collapsed condition to a deployed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDOInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Aaron Matyas
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Publication number: 20110306873Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for performing highly accurate surgery using a finite element model coupled with ultrasonic tracking are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Krishna Shenai, Ashok Biyani, Vijay K. Goel, Vijay Devabhaktuni, Bradford R. Lilly
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Patent number: 8007421Abstract: This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignees: University of Toledo, The Turning Point LLCInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Danny M. Pincivero, David Dick, John Jaegly, F. Alan Schultheis, Kathleen Herndon
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Publication number: 20100216602Abstract: This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Vijay K. Goel, Danny M. Pincivero, David Dick, John Jaegly, F. Alan Schultheis, Kathleen Herndon
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Patent number: 7695415Abstract: This trunk rotation device uses dynamic movement of one's body such as, shoulder, hip, knee, back, thigh, and abdominal musculature. The device provides a method for exercising the spinal column and the muscles of the torso, including those in the abdominal lumbar and thoracic regions involving rotational torque. In a preferred embodiment, the device is a golf exercise and flexibility apparatus. The golf exercise apparatus provides resistance to a golfer during a golf swing to strengthen and condition the muscles of the axial skeleton of the golfer in a functional posture.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignees: University of Toledo, The Turning Point LLCInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Danny M. Pincivero, David Dick, John Jaegly, F. Alan Schultheis, Kathleen Herndon
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Patent number: 7322952Abstract: An improved support belt, support apparel, along with a process for creating such products. A mechanism by which support belts provide protection to the user is disclosed, which mechanism is generally applicable to all human joints.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: David D. Chase, David G. Wilder, Gary D. Shumate, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope
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Patent number: 6958078Abstract: A bioartificial nucleus pulposus is adapted for replacing at least a portion of a natural nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc. The bioartificial nucleus pulposus includes an artificial support structure made from a biodegradable material. The support structure has a plurality of pores. A carrier material is contained in the pores of the support structure. A plurality of nucleus pulposus cells are carried by the carrier material. A bioartificial intervertebral disc contains the bioartificial nucleus pulposus.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 25, 2005Assignee: The University of ToledoInventors: Vijay K. Goel, Ronald L. Fournier
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Publication number: 20040034427Abstract: The invention relates to a bioartificial nucleus pulposus adapted for replacing at least a portion of a natural nucleus pulposus in an intervertebral disc. The bioartificial nucleus pulposus includes an artificial support structure made from a biodegradable material. The support structure has a plurality of pores. A carrier material is contained in the pores of the support structure. A plurality of nucleus pulposus cells are carried by the carrier material. The invention also relates to a bioartificial intervertebral disc containing the bioartificial nucleus pulposus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Vijay K. Goel, Ronald L. Fournier
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Publication number: 20030135134Abstract: An improved support belt, support apparel, along with a process for creating such products. A mechanism by which support belts provide protection to the user is disclosed, which mechanism is generally applicable to all human joints.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: David D. Chase, David G. Wilder, Gary D. Shumate, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope
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Patent number: 6004323Abstract: The present invention discloses a nut to be used in a spinal screw and plate assembly to affix the screw and plate assembly to the spinal bone. The nut has a polymer insert that when contacted with a screw allows a bone plate and screw structure to relax over time.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1997Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: The University of Iowa Research FoundationInventors: Joon B. Park, Vijay K. Goel, Malcolm H. Pope, James N. Weinstein
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Patent number: 4836196Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a structure with a vertebral body of a spinal column and for transmitting a load between the structure and the vertebral body. The apparatus includes a fastener with a threaded portion for threaded engagement with a surface defining an opening in the vertebral body to connect the vertebral body with the structure. A spacer is adapted to be located between the fastener and the structure for transmitting load therebetween. The spacer is made of a material which plastically deforms as a function of time and load applied thereto to decrease the load transmitted between the vertebral body and the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1988Date of Patent: June 6, 1989Assignee: AcroMed CorporationInventors: Joon B. Park, James N. Weinstein, Vijay K. Goel