Patents Assigned to In Queue Innovations, LLC
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Publication number: 20190105084Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: 10213234Abstract: The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G Fessler, John W Boger
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Publication number: 20190008657Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew LAMBORNE, Patrick HUNT, Joel HELGERSON, Troy WOOLLEY, Richard FESSLER, Clint HILL, K. Brandon STRENGE, Kenneth LITTLE, Alex SPECIALE
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Patent number: 10154860Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20180250034Abstract: The present invention discloses single level fusion systems and methods of use. The single level fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector to secure the first fastener to the second fastener. The method of assembling a single level fusion system including obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, securing the first fastener to the connector, and securing the second fastener to the connector. Methods of using the single level fusion systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. FESSLER, Jon C. SERBOUSEK, Jill A. SERBOUSEK, Jeffrey NYCZ
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Patent number: 10039650Abstract: An expandable fusion cage system includes an expandable fusion cage having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a hinge portion coupling the lower portion and the upper portion at their distal ends. Positioned between the upper and lower portions is an expansion element that when moved in the proximal direction causes the cage to expand at its proximal end. The system can also include inserter instruments, expandable distraction instruments, and bone funnels.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Andrew Lamborne, Patrick Hunt, Joel Helgerson, Troy Woolley, Richard Fessler, Clint Hill, K. Brandon Strenge, Kenneth Little, Alex Speciale
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Publication number: 20180193161Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20180140430Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: RICHARD G. FESSLER, JOHN W. BOGER, FRANK S. BONO
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Patent number: 9907671Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: 9820864Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger, Frank S. Bono
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Patent number: 9757158Abstract: The present invention discloses a minimally invasive spinal column realignment system and method of use. The spinal column realignment system includes at least two fasteners, a member, an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and an instrument. The at least two fasteners are configured for insertion into two adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The member is configured to engage the at least two fasteners. The outer sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening and the inner sleeve is configured for insertion through the first opening of the outer sleeve to engage a first fastener of the at least two fasteners and the member. The instrument is configured for insertion through the second opening in the outer sleeve and engagement with the member. A method of using a spinal column realignment system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20170189070Abstract: The present invention discloses fusion systems and methods of assembly and use. The fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and an elongate member with a first end and a second end. The first end being secured to the first fastener and the second end being secure to the second fastener. The method of assembling a fusion system and methods of using the fusion systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: JILL A. SERBOUSEK, JEFFREY NYCZ, JON C. SERBOUSEK
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Publication number: 20170189071Abstract: The present invention discloses single level fusion systems and methods of use. The single level fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector to secure the first fastener to the second fastener. The method of assembling a single level fusion system including obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, securing the first fastener to the connector, and securing the second fastener to the connector. Methods of using the single level fusion systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: RICHARD G. FESSLER, RICHARD DAVID FESSLER, JON C. SERBOUSEK, JILL A. SERBOUSEK, JEFFREY NYCZ, JOHN W. BOGER
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Publication number: 20160374733Abstract: The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: RICHARD G. FESSLER, JOHN W. BOGER
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Publication number: 20160317194Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: 9393053Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20140277513Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger, Frank S. Bono
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Publication number: 20140243898Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: D700333Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: In Queue Innovations, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler