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).

  • Patent number: 11737746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 11478323
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 11471220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: INTEGRATED SPINAL CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20220031418
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 10952805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20200390461
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20200315713
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 10603116
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20200008794
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20190336236
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 10456126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 10350020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20170304011
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 9687306
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20170095248
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20160317237
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20160166337
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 9216048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Patent number: 8366719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger
  • Publication number: 20100241129
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Integrated Spinal Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Markey, Chris Geiger