Patents by Inventor Chris Karas

Chris Karas 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: 9393050
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for spinal fixation. In one example embodiment, a minimally invasive crosslink apparatus with an elongated shaft portion, a self-drilling tip portion, and a posterolateral delivery device is provided. In this example embodiment, the elongated shaft portion is configured to connect to at least one of a vertical fixation rod and a pedicle screw head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Awesome Dudes Making Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Chris Karas, Ryan Leard, Sebastian Lodahl
  • Publication number: 20130030470
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for spinal fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Karas, Ryan Leard, Sebastian Lodahl
  • Publication number: 20130030467
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for spinal fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Karas, Ryan Leard, Sebastian Lodahl
  • Publication number: 20130030469
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for spinal fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Chris Karas, Ryan Leard, Sebastian Lodahl
  • Publication number: 20120186411
    Abstract: A rod manipulator including power-base and various assemblies, interchangeably attaching to the base. The power-base is composed of a pneumatic cylinder and piston which affects the function of various assemblies. The piston moves the central component of an assembly toward the fixed portion of that assembly. A bending assembly containing mobile pivots around which a surgical metal rod can be bent. A cutting assembly containing blades in central and fixed portions between which a surgical metal rod can be cut. The distal end of the cut rod is retained by replaceable, sterilizable, eject-grips during and immediately after the cutting operation. The general object of the invention is to provide an improved surgical rod cutter and surgical rod bender, capable of performing both tasks with one power source, requires one-person operation, eliminates the need for significant muscular forces and eliminates the opportunity for an unsafe projectile in the operating room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Sebstian Lodahi, Ryan Leard, Chris Karas