Patents by Inventor Chris Geiger
Chris Geiger 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: 11737746Abstract: An apparatus includes a gripping instrument that includes a first arm and a second arm disposed opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are joined at a joint, where an end of the first arm opposite the joint is configured to move towards an end of the second arm opposite the joint in a gripping direction. The apparatus further includes a blade disposed on the first arm, where the blade is oriented at an angle that is non-parallel to the gripping direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 11478323Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 11471220Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: INTEGRATED SPINAL CONCEPTS, INC.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20220031418Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 10952805Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20200390461Abstract: An apparatus includes a first arm having a first gripping end and a first handle end, and a second arm having a second gripping end and a second handle end. The first handle end and the second handle end are joined so as to form a handle. A cutting element is disposed on the first arm, proximate the first gripping end, and an electronic circuit at least partially disposed in the first arm. The electronic circuit is connected to the cutting element, and the electronic circuit is selectively activatable so as to deliver an electric signal to the cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20200315713Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 10603116Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20200008794Abstract: An apparatus includes a gripping instrument that includes a first arm and a second arm disposed opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are joined at a joint, where an end of the first arm opposite the joint is configured to move towards an end of the second arm opposite the joint in a gripping direction. The apparatus further includes a blade disposed on the first arm, where the blade is oriented at an angle that is non-parallel to the gripping direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20190336236Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 10456126Abstract: An apparatus includes a gripping instrument that includes a first arm and a second arm disposed opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are joined at a joint, where an end of the first arm opposite the joint is configured to move towards an end of the second arm opposite the joint in a gripping direction. The apparatus further includes a blade disposed on the first arm, where the blade is oriented at an angle that is non-parallel to the gripping direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 10350020Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20170304011Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 9687306Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20170095248Abstract: An apparatus includes a gripping instrument that includes a first arm and a second arm disposed opposite the first arm. The first arm and the second arm are joined at a joint, where an end of the first arm opposite the joint is configured to move towards an end of the second arm opposite the joint in a gripping direction. The apparatus further includes a blade disposed on the first arm, where the blade is oriented at an angle that is non-parallel to the gripping direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20160317237Abstract: A staging tray has a bracket with a hook and a bumper. The hook and bumper are configured to be removably engaged with a lipped tray. A pivot mechanism pivotably connects the bracket to the staging tray. The pivot mechanism is selectively positionable into a plurality of positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventor: Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20160166337Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 9216048Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Patent number: 8366719Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
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Publication number: 20100241129Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and methods for safely and accurately placing screws into bones with a powered driving device. By employing multiple layers of fail-safe features and image-guidance systems, the powered driving device provides safe, accurate, and efficient screw placement. That is, the powered driving device may continuously monitor a screw advancement and placement and may automatically shutdown when improper placement is detected. Monitoring placement may be conducted by a microcurrent-monitoring system, by an image-guidance system, or by any other appropriate sensory system. Additionally, upon detecting that screw insertion is complete, the powered driving device may be automatically shutdown.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger