Patents by Inventor Bob Rightler

Bob Rightler 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).

  • Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
    Patent number: 9486251
    Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Bob Rightler
  • Spinous Process Fixation System and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20150148844
    Abstract: An implantable device may be provided. The implantable device may comprise an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend upward from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly may be disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows. The pair of opposing windows may extend down from either lateral side of the ramped base. A gripping assembly is disposed in each window. The implantable device may further comprise a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly. The ramped actuator may be configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Aditya Ingalhalikar, Don Reed, Bob Rightler, Darren Clutter
  • Spinous Process Fixation System and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20140081331
    Abstract: An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Zappacosta, Darren Clutter, Bob Rightler