Patents by Inventor Anthony James Paris

Anthony James Paris 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).

  • Bending instrument and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9421596
    Abstract: Bending instruments for selectively applying a bending force to a rod or rod-like element, such as for example and without limitation, a surgical rod. Exemplary bending instruments include a first handle, a second handle, and a gear assembly. Pivotal movement of the second handle relative to the first handle effects a corresponding movement of the gear assembly components to thereby effect bending of the rod or rod-like element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Shawn Wooten, Paul Harren, Wesley Burgess
  • BENDING INSTRUMENT AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150298192
    Abstract: Bending instruments for selectively applying a bending force to a rod or rod-like element, such as for example and without limitation, a surgical rod. Exemplary bending instruments include a first handle, a second handle, and a gear assembly. Pivotal movement of the second handle relative to the first handle effects a corresponding movement of the gear assembly components to thereby effect bending of the rod or rod-like element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Shawn Wooten, Paul Harren, Wesley Burgess
  • Bending instrument and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9003859
    Abstract: A bending instrument is disclosed having first and second lever assemblies. The first lever assembly has a first lever and a first bending member, and the second lever assembly has a second lever that is configured for pivotal motion relative to the first lever. The bending instrument also has a gear assembly that is rotatively coupled to a distal portion of the first lever and which defines a lobe on which a second bending member is mounted. The second bending member of the gear assembly is configured to be angularly rotated upon the pivotal rotation of the second lever relative to the first lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Gan Wu, Brian Patrick Glasheen Jr., Jacob Thompson
  • BENDING INSTRUMENT AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20120247173
    Abstract: A bending instrument is disclosed having first and second lever assemblies. The first lever assembly has a first lever and a first bending member, and the second lever assembly has a second lever that is configured for pivotal motion relative to the first lever. The bending instrument also has a gear assembly that is rotatively coupled to a distal portion of the first lever and which defines a lobe on which a second bending member is mounted. The second bending member of the gear assembly is configured to be angularly rotated upon the pivotal rotation of the second lever relative to the first lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Gan Wu, Brian Patrick Glasheen, JR., Jacob Thompson