Patents by Inventor Dan McPhillips
Dan McPhillips 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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Publication number: 20240129655Abstract: A flexible transducer designed with high volume manufacturing in mind is described, the where flexible transducer mount can be panelized into a grid form and the transducers assembled into the grid using commercially available pick-and-place tools. Once assembled, the mounted transducers may be attached to circuit boards using surface mount processes such as solder reflow or adhesive bonding via the electrical contacts on the underside of the flexible transducer mount. Further, maximization of the oscillating internal surface area that contributes to the acoustic pressure for a given transducer footprint area is described, which leads to greater packing density of transducers when used in an ultrasonic array. The greater packing density and pressure generated by the transducer aids with the miniaturization and cost reduction of mid-air haptic technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Jamie Chilles, Rachael McPhillips, Vijay Dontu, Dan Sweeney
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Patent number: 11833058Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Publication number: 20230121290Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous spinal interbody fusion on a spine of a patient can include inserting without direct visualization a neuro-monitoring dilating probe into the patient, performing neuro-monitoring via the neuro-monitoring dilating probe, advancing the neuro-monitoring dilating probe into a disc space, passing a second dilator over the neuro-monitoring dilating probe, and advancing the second dilator into the disc space. A kit for performing percutaneous spinal interbody fusion can include a neuro-monitoring dilating probe, a second dilator, a tissue removal tool, an access portal comprising an adjustable depth stop, and a discectomy verification device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Joseph GLEASON, Garrett GANSKE, Dan MCPHILLIPS, Craig BOURGEAULT
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Patent number: 11529149Abstract: A method for performing an efficient and thorough percutaneous discectomy includes making into the patient a percutaneous incision, which is a small stab wound, no more than approximately 10 mm in length. A stimulated combination neuro-monitoring dilating probe is passed through an approximately 10 mm or less skin incision and into a patient's disc space to establish a safe path and trajectory through Kambin's Triangle. Once a neuro-monitoring dilating probe is in the disc space, a second dilator is placed over the neuro-monitoring dilating probe and impacted into the disc space. Neuro-monitoring dilating probe may then be removed. An access portal optionally combined with a force dissipation device may then be placed over the second dilator and into the disc space. The second dilator is removed and then discectomy instruments may be placed through the access portal to perform the discectomy.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Joseph Gleason, Garrett Ganske, Dan McPhillips, Craig Bourgeault
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Publication number: 20220133487Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 11224520Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Publication number: 20210307933Abstract: A portal system for intervertebral surgical fusion procedures includes a longitudinally elongated hollow tubular body comprising a first wall, a second wall opposing the first and a third wall spanning from a first edge of the first wall to a first edge of the second wall. A channel is defined longitudinally through at least one of the first, second and third end walls. The fourth wall of the body is at least partially open or can be completely enclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Clint BOYLAN, Kyle WOLFF, Garrett GANSKE, Todd BJORK, Dan MCPHILLIPS, Michael WANG
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Patent number: 11065131Abstract: A portal system for intervertebral surgical fusion procedures includes a longitudinally elongated hollow tubular body comprising a first wall, a second wall opposing the first and a third wall spanning from a first edge of the first wall to a first edge of the second wall. A channel is defined longitudinally through at least one of the first, second and third end walls. The fourth wall of the body is at least partially open or can be completely enclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Clint Boylan, Kyle Wolff, Garrett Ganske, Todd Bjork, Dan Mcphillips, Michael Wang
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Publication number: 20210085341Abstract: A method for performing an efficient and thorough percutaneous discectomy includes making into the patient a percutaneous incision, which is a small stab wound, no more than approximately 10 mm in length. A stimulated combination neuro-monitoring dilating probe is passed through an approximately 10 mm or less skin incision and into a patient's disc space to establish a safe path and trajectory through Kambin's Triangle. Once a neuro-monitoring dilating probe is in the disc space, a second dilator is placed over the neuro-monitoring dilating probe and impacted into the disc space. Neuro-monitoring dilating probe may then be removed. An access portal optionally combined with a force dissipation device may then be placed over the second dilator and into the disc space. The second dilator is removed and then discectomy instruments may be placed through the access portal to perform the discectomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Joseph GLEASON, Garrett GANSKE, Dan MCPHILLIPS, Craig BOURGEAULT
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Publication number: 20210068972Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Karen ROCHE, Clint BOYLAN, Dan MCPHILLIPS, Tim WALNOFER, Joseph GLEASON
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Patent number: 10905566Abstract: An implant insertion instrument provides a guide through tissue (skin, fascia, musculature) and into a vertebral space after a discectomy. The instrument slides onto a guide wire and defines a path for the implant to be delivered to the vertebral space. The guide expands laterally as required to accommodate the implant as the implant slides through a channel defined in the guide, which allows distraction of the vertebral bodies while maintaining a small incision in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Adam Shinbrot, Dan McPhillips
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Publication number: 20200383699Abstract: A neuro-monitoring dilating probe can include a combined guide pin, dilator and neuro-monitoring probe all in one instrument. A distal end of the probe may include a conductive exposed tip and a tapered portion. The tapered portion can roll tissue out of the insertion path and allow for penetration into a disc annulus without an annulotomy. The tapered portion can be configured to reside fully in the annulus, ensuring no gap is formed between the probe and a subsequent dilator. Thus a nerve root will not become impinged in a gap. The proximal end of the probe may include a notch or other engagement feature to allow a tool to engage the probe to facilitate removal of the probe from the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Dan McPhillips, Joseph Gleason, Craig Bourgeault, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 10821001Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Publication number: 20190240044Abstract: An implant insertion instrument provides a guide through tissue (skin, fascia, musculature) and into a vertebral space after a discectomy. The instrument slides onto a guide wire and defines a path for the implant to be delivered to the vertebral space. The guide expands laterally as required to accommodate the implant as the implant slides through a channel defined in the guide, which allows distraction of the vertebral bodies while maintaining a small incision in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Adam SHINBROT, Dan MCPHILLIPS
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Publication number: 20190216450Abstract: A retractor including length adjustable blades is provided. The adjustable blades may include a blade body and an adjustable blade portion. The length of the blades may be adjusted using any desired mechanism including but limited to a screw actuated mechanism, a spring loaded mechanism, a rack and pinion mechanism and/or a tensioning mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Todd BJORK, Dan MCPHILLIPS
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Publication number: 20190091038Abstract: A portal system for intervertebral surgical fusion procedures includes a longitudinally elongated hollow tubular body comprising a first wall, a second wall opposing the first and a third wall spanning from a first edge of the first wall to a first edge of the second wall. A channel is defined longitudinally through at least one of the first, second and third end walls. The fourth wall of the body is at least partially open or can be completely enclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Clint BOYLAN, Kyle WOLFF, Garrett GANSKE, Todd BJORK, Tim WALNOFER, Dan MCPHILLIPS, Michael WANG, Craig KUHNS
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Publication number: 20190060084Abstract: A method of placing an implant for intervertebral fusion between adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient includes inserting the implant in a space between the adjacent vertebral bodies such that both a first intervertebral spacer body and a second intervertebral spacer body contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies. The first intervertebral spacer body is spaced apart from the second intervertebral spacer body. An expandable container portion of the implant disposed between the first intervertebral spacer body and the second intervertebral spacer body is filled with fill material such that the expandable container expands to contact each of the adjacent vertebral bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Publication number: 20190053911Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason
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Patent number: 10111756Abstract: A modular implant for performing an intervertebral fusion on adjacent vertebral bodies in a patient including a first spacer portion, a second spacer and a container having a first end and a second end, the first end of the container constructed to operably engage a first spacer and the second end of the container constructed to operably engage the second spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Spineology Inc.Inventors: Steve Wolfe, Bryan Becker, Tim Walnofer, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Michael Wang, Craig Kuhns, Garrett Ganske
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Patent number: 10105232Abstract: A method of performing percutaneous interbody spinal fusion on adjacent vertebrae in a patient including the steps of: creating a percutaneous access opening on the patient, using indirect visualization to establish a surgical path through the access opening, creating a cavity in a disc space between the adjacent vertebra, without retraction, inserting an expandable implant into the cavity, the implant configured to fit through the access opening into the cavity, and expanding the implant within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Spineology, Inc.Inventors: Karen Roche, Clint Boylan, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer, Joseph Gleason