Patents by Inventor David E. Lane
David E. Lane 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: 20230210555Abstract: A system and related methods of preventing wrong-site surgeries and blade-related injuries to OR personnel, which includes a computer software system (for use on computers or hand-held devices in the medical environment) in combination with a surgical supply carrier (such as a safety blade-dispenser or other surgical sharps dispenser). The surgical supply carrier comprises at least one component, such as a label, which prevents or impedes a surgeon from accessing one or more surgical instruments stored within until after a “time-out” is performed by the surgeon or authorized OR personnel to confirm various details including but not limited to correct patient, correct procedure, correct equipment, etc, before starting the intended surgical procedure. Data can be captured throughout the medical environment (from “decision-to-incision” and beyond) to assess wrong-site surgery data (including “near miss” data) and enable a host of analytics on wrong-site surgery prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, John G. Kerwood, Christopher Davis, Jonathan David Spangler, Timothy Brian Dentry
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Patent number: 11317985Abstract: Safety-blade dispensers for safely storing surgical blades prior to surgery and optionally for retrieving used surgical blades after surgery. In either case, the safety-blade dispenser is configured to store one or more surgical blades in an orientation that allows a user to simply and safely attach a surgical tool handle to the surgical blades (and optionally remove the handle from the surgical blades) without requiring the user to physically touch or manipulate the surgical blades by hand. The safety-blade dispensers disclosed herein may be used alone or in conjunction with a system and method of preventing wrong-site surgery.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: STARTBOX, LLCInventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, Luke Boland, Christopher Davis, John G. Kerwood
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Patent number: 11272912Abstract: A retractor having an elongated body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor may be used in conjunction with a shim.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Curiteva, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Heiges, David E. Lane, II
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Publication number: 20220031401Abstract: A system and related methods of preventing wrong-site surgeries and blade-related injuries to OR personnel, that includes a computer software system in combination with an electronic device. The system is configured to (a) receive surgical planning data that is related to a surgical procedure associated with a patient, including one or more audio files, (b) play the recorded audio files at a later time, and (c) provide, on a display screen, an interactive presentation that indicates (i) instructions to conduct an electronically-recorded “time-out” to confirm various details before starting the intended surgical procedure, and (ii) upon receiving indication of a successfully completed “time-out”, displaying a notification that the verification has been recorded in the electronic profile. Data can be captured throughout the medical environment (from “decision-to-incision” and beyond) to assess wrong-site surgery data (including “near miss” data) and enable a host of analytics on wrong-site surgery prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, Luke Boland, Christopher Davis, John G. Kerwood, Jonathan Spangler, Timothy Dentry
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Patent number: 11197940Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for preventing bacterial cross-contamination between a user's personal item and a bacterially sensitive environment. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sanitizing a user's hands and cell phone prior to the user entering into a sterile operating room, thereby minimizing the introduction of contaminants via the cell phone.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: STARTBOX, LLCInventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane
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Publication number: 20210257070Abstract: A system and related methods of preventing wrong-site surgeries and sharps-related injuries to OR personnel, which includes a computer software program (for use on computers or hand-held devices in the medical environment) in combination with a surgical supply carrier. The surgical supply carrier may be associated with a patients medical chart (e.g. integrally or otherwise attached to) and is configured to lockably receive therein one or more surgical supplies (e.g. instruments, implants, and/or essential components) needed for the patients imminent medical procedure. The surgical supply carrier may further comprise an unlocking feature requiring at least two “keys” to unlock the carrier, with each “key” operating to verify that the correct surgical supplies are associated with the correct patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Kaveh KHAJAVI, David E. LANE, II, John KERWOOD, Austin BRITT, Scott BLAND, Timothy DENTRY, Christopher DAVIS, Luke PERKINS, Dustin BACK, Jonathan SPANGLER
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Publication number: 20210220009Abstract: A two-piece surgical retractor fixation device/shim for use in surgical procedures, particularly spinal surgeries. The surgical retractor fixation device/shim is designed to lock a retractor to an anatomical structure, such as the track of the vertebral body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Bradley A. Heiges, David E. Lane, II
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Publication number: 20210113245Abstract: The present invention describes a system, devices and methods for percutaneous pedicle screw revision procedures. The present invention utilizes a tulip rod stub/connector adapted to be used to extend pedicle screw/rod constructs with minimal disruption to surrounding soft tissue and without having to remove existing hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II
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Patent number: 10888355Abstract: The present invention describes a system, devices and methods for percutaneous pedicle screw revision procedures. The present invention utilizes a tulip rod stub/connector adapted to be used to extend pedicle screw/rod constructs with minimal disruption to surrounding soft tissue and without having to remove existing hardware.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Spinal Elements, Inc.Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II
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Publication number: 20200261177Abstract: Safety-blade dispensers for safely storing surgical blades prior to surgery and optionally for retrieving used surgical blades after surgery. In either case, the safety-blade dispenser is configured to store one or more surgical blades in an orientation that allows a user to simply and safely attach a surgical tool handle to the surgical blades (and optionally remove the handle from the surgical blades) without requiring the user to physically touch or manipulate the surgical blades by hand. The safety-blade dispensers disclosed herein may be used alone or in conjunction with a system and method of preventing wrong-site surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, Luke Boland, Christopher Davis, John G. Kerwood
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Patent number: 10669070Abstract: A modular drinking container configured to receive one or more components. The modular drinking container, or mug, is configured to have at least one interchangeable component, wherein the at least one interchangeable component is configured to receive and hold one or more external accessory components. The modular drinking mug comprises a removable outer member and an inner member. The inner member is configured to receive and store a liquid therein. The outer member is configured to be positioned over the inner member and secured thereto. The outer member contains one or more locking members to provide a mechanism to secure one or more external accessories to the modular drinking container.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Time On Target Holdings, LLCInventors: David E. Lane, II, John Glenn Kerwood, Roy Luther Manley, Steven Bruce Willingham, Craig Brian Willingham
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Publication number: 20200008791Abstract: A retractor having an elongated body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor may be used in conjunction with a shim.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Bradley A. Heiges, David E. Lane, II
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Patent number: 10413287Abstract: A retractor having an elongated body that provides access to a surgical location within a patient. The elongate body includes a plurality of segments that are connected to one another through a plurality of ratcheting mechanisms. The ratcheting mechanisms permit relative movement of the segments with respect to one another when expander dilators are inserted within the retractor. The segments are surrounded and retained by a resilient elastomeric sleeve or bands. The distal end surfaces of the segments include thin edges that are configured to mobilize, dissect, split and retract the terminal tissues in the surgical area. The retractor may be used in conjunction with a shim.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: BHDL Holdings, LLCInventors: Bradley A. Heiges, David E. Lane, II
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Patent number: 10413378Abstract: Safety-blade dispensers for safely storing surgical blades prior to surgery and optionally for retrieving used surgical blades after surgery. In either case, the safety-blade dispenser is configured to store one or more surgical blades in an orientation that allows a user to simply and safely attach a surgical tool handle to the surgical blades (and optionally remove the handle from the surgical blades) without requiring the user to physically touch or manipulate the surgical blades by hand. The safety-blade dispensers disclosed herein may be used alone or in conjunction with a system and method of preventing wrong-site surgery.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: STARTBOX, LLCInventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, Luke Boland, Christopher Davis, John G. Kerwood
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Publication number: 20180310963Abstract: The present invention describes a system, devices and methods for percutaneous pedicle screw revision procedures. The present invention utilizes a tulip rod stub/connector adapted to be used to extend pedicle screw/rod constructs with minimal disruption to surrounding soft tissue and without having to remove existing hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II
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Publication number: 20180289387Abstract: A system and related methods of preventing wrong-site surgeries and blade-related injuries to OR personnel, which includes a computer software system (for use on computers or hand-held devices in the medical environment) in combination with a surgical supply carrier (such as a safety blade-dispenser or other surgical sharps dispenser). The surgical supply carrier comprises at least one component, such as a label, which prevents or impedes a surgeon from accessing one or more surgical instruments stored within until after a “time-out” is performed by the surgeon or authorized OR personnel to confirm various details including but not limited to correct patient, correct procedure, correct equipment, etc, before starting the intended surgical procedure. Data can be captured throughout the medical environment (from “decision-to-incision” and beyond) to assess wrong-site surgery data (including “near miss” data) and enable a host of analytics on wrong-site surgery prevention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II, John G. Kerwood, Christopher Davis, Jonathan David Spangler, Timothy Brian Dentry
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Publication number: 20180280554Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for preventing bacterial cross-contamination between a user's personal item and a bacterially sensitive environment. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for sanitizing a user's hands and cell phone prior to the user entering into a steril operating room, thereby minimizing the introduction of contaminants via the cell phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane
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Patent number: 10039573Abstract: The present invention describes a system, devices and methods for percutaneous pedicle screw revision procedures. The present invention utilizes a tulip rod stub/connector adapted to be used to extend pedicle screw/rod constructs with minimal disruption to surrounding soft tissue and without having to remove existing hardware.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Kaveh Khajavi, David E. Lane, II
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Patent number: D830776Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Time On Target Holdings, LLCInventors: David E. Lane, II, John Glenn Kerwood, Roy Luther Manley, Steven Bruce Willingham, Craig Brian Willingham
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Patent number: D853560Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: James R. Malcolm, David E. Lane, II, Mark Peterson