Patents by Inventor Albert Pothier

Albert Pothier 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 methods for nerve monitoring
    Patent number: 11712218
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and methods for nerve monitoring
    Patent number: 11653894
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and methods for nerve monitoring
    Patent number: 11617562
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and methods for nerve monitoring
    Patent number: 11540804
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLANNING, PERFORMING, AND ASSESSING SPINAL CORRECTION DURING SURGERY
    Publication number: 20220265369
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas SCHOLL, Robert E. ISAACS, Shannon WHITE, Albert POTHIER, Robert GERMAN, Eric FINLEY, James E. GHARIB, Mark PETERSON
  • NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220265189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Allen Farquhar, Doug Layman, Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Albert Pothier, Patrick Miles, Josef Gorek, Mark Peterson
  • Systems and methods for planning, performing, and assessing spinal correction during surgery
    Patent number: 11357579
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • Insulated Pedicle Access System and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20220079495
    Abstract: A pedicle access system including a cannula, a stylet, and a removable T-handle. The pedicle access system may be used to percutaneously approach the pedicle, initiate pilot hole formation, and conduct a stimulation signal to the target site for the purposes of performing a pedicle integrity assessment during the pilot hole formation. To do this, the cannula and stylet are locked in combination and inserted through an operating corridor to the pedicle target site, using the T-handle to facilitate easy movement and positioning of the cannula/stylet combination. A stimulation signal may be applied during pilot hole formation to conduct the pedicle integrity assessment. In a significant aspect, the T-handle may be detached from the cannula/stylet combination to facilitate the use of various surgical tools as necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Eric Finley, Albert Pothier, Scot Martinelli, Jared Arambula
  • Insulated pedicle access system and related methods
    Patent number: 11213236
    Abstract: A pedicle access system including a cannula, a stylet, and a removable T-handle. The pedicle access system may be used to percutaneously approach the pedicle, initiate pilot hole formation, and conduct a stimulation signal to the target site for the purposes of performing a pedicle integrity assessment during the pilot hole formation. To do this, the cannula and stylet are locked in combination and inserted through an operating corridor to the pedicle target site, using the T-handle to facilitate easy movement and positioning of the cannula/stylet combination. A stimulation signal may be applied during pilot hole formation to conduct the pedicle integrity assessment. In a significant aspect, the T-handle may be detached from the cannula/stylet combination to facilitate the use of various surgical tools as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Eric Finley, Albert Pothier, Scot Martinelli, Jared Arambula
  • Neurophysiologic Monitoring System and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20210177337
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Runey, Allen Farquhar, James Gharib, Albert Pothier, Sean Parker
  • Neurophysiologic Monitoring System and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20210045649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Kevin Runey, Allen Farquhar, James Gharib, Albert Pothier, Sean Parker
  • Neurophysiologic Monitoring System and Related Methods
    Publication number: 20200352468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Runey, Allen Farquhar, James Gharib, Albert Pothier, Sean Parker
  • Systems and Methods for Planning, Performing, and Assessing Spinal Correction During Surgery
    Publication number: 20200289210
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR NERVE MONITORING
    Publication number: 20200275905
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and Methods for Nerve Monitoring
    Publication number: 20200275904
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and Methods for Nerve Monitoring
    Publication number: 20200275903
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • System and Methods For Nerve Monitoring
    Publication number: 20200275906
    Abstract: A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Albert Pothier
  • Systems and methods for planning, performing, and assessing spinal correction during surgery
    Patent number: 10709509
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • NEUROPHYSIOLOGIC MONITORING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200029841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Allen Farquhar, Doug Layman, Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Albert Pothier, Patrick Miles, Josef Gorek, Mark Peterson
  • Insulated pedicle access system and related methods
    Patent number: 10517502
    Abstract: A pedicle access system including a cannula, a stylet, and a removable T-handle. The pedicle access system may be used to percutaneously approach the pedicle, initiate pilot hole formation, and conduct a stimulation signal to the target site for the purposes of performing a pedicle integrity assessment during the pilot hole formation. To do this, the cannula and stylet are locked in combination and inserted through an operating corridor to the pedicle target site, using the T-handle to facilitate easy movement and positioning of the cannula/stylet combination. A stimulation signal may be applied during pilot hole formation to conduct the pedicle integrity assessment. In a significant aspect, the T-handle may be detached from the cannula/stylet combination to facilitate the use of various surgical tools as necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Eric Finley, Albert Pothier, Scot Martinelli, Jared Arambula