Patents by Inventor Clay Andrews

Clay Andrews 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).

  • Publication number: 20170056075
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an innovative pedicle probe that uses a force-sensing electromechanical system coupled with haptic and visual feedback. The probe of the present invention reduces the rate of pedicle screw breaches during spinal fusion surgery. The probe provides an effective guidance system to aid surgeons in detecting and preventing cortical bone breaches, thereby minimizing risk of intraoperative injury to the patient. Moreover, the probe invention decreases surgeon reliance on intraoperative radiation, reducing harmful exposure to both patients and surgeons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Anvesh Annadanam, Robert Allen, Chetan Bettegowda, Ravi Gaddipati, Luis Herrera, Bradley Isaacs, Sheng-fu Lo, Eric Xie, Clay Andrews, Adarsha Malla, Erica Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20050147225
    Abstract: A method for managing prepaid accounts. A prepaid account is established for an account holder who deposits funds into the account. A virtual account number is issued for the prepaid account. The virtual account number is compatible with a standardized credit transaction system. Use of the virtual account number is limited to transactions placed over the Internet and to transactions between the prepaid account and another prepaid account. A physical credit card for the prepaid account may also be issued to the account holder. Such a credit card has a card account number which is different than the virtual account number. The card account number is also compatible with the standardized credit transaction system. The card account number may also include use limitations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: John Mallick, Joel Hall, Clay Andrews, Esther Martinez, Tony Keith