Patents by Inventor Douglas Hester

Douglas Hester 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: 20090112217
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for inserting orthopaedic implants, more specifically spinal implants such as artificial discs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas Hester
  • Publication number: 20080287957
    Abstract: A spinal implant insertion device is hereby provided. The device includes an insertion blade assembly having a set of opposed insertion blades wherein the assembly is adapted to slide from a retracted position to an extended position relative to an elongate shaft. In the extended position, a blades are adapted to be positioned above and below a portion of a spinal implant so as to shield the portion of the implant during delivery to an intervertebral space. The insertion blades assembly can also be modular so as to utilize a wide range of distinct insertion blades. Additionally, a method for delivering a spinal implant to an intervertebral space is herein provided. Like above, the method utilizes an insertion blade assembly adapted to slide along a shaft of a spinal implant insertion device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: DEPUY SPINE, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Hester, Paul S. Maguire
  • Publication number: 20070173936
    Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis comprises a first plate including a socket and a second plate comprising a recess. A core is sandwiched between the socket and the recess. The core includes a domed surface and a plug portion. The first plate is configured to rotate upon the domed surface of the core. The second plate is substantially fixed to the core, with the plug portion engaging the recess. The core may be press-fit into the second plate during assembly of the intervertebral disc prosthesis. The first plate and second plate both include tabs that define notches, wherein the notches are configured to engage prongs of a disc insertion tool. Teeth provided on the first plate and the second plate assist in fixing the first plate and the second plate to the vertebral bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Hester, Paul Maguire, Alexander Grinberg
  • Patent number: 7235104
    Abstract: An intervertebral motion disc having a temporary liner disposed at an articulation interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Depuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Grinberg, Douglas Hester, Edward Zalenski
  • Publication number: 20060111784
    Abstract: An intervertebral motion disc having a temporary liner disposed at an articulation interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Grinberg, Douglas Hester, Edward Zalenski
  • Publication number: 20050198099
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring protocol responses for a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050188423
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring user behavior for a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050188079
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring usage of a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050187934
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for geography and time monitoring of a server application user in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Lee Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050188080
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring user access for a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050188222
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring user login activity for a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050188221
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products are disclosed for monitoring a server application in a computer network. The methods, systems, and computer program products can monitor communication data between a server application and a client. The methods, systems, and computer program products can also include applying one or more detectors to the communication data to identify a variety of predetermined activity. Further, the methods, systems, and computer program products can include generating a threat score associated with the predetermined activity by comparing the identified predetermined activity with a security threshold criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: David Motsinger, David Logan, Kenneth Gramley, Garth Somerville, Albert Choy, Douglas Hester, Virgil Wall, Byron Hargett
  • Publication number: 20050176363
    Abstract: An air duct outlet includes a housing having spaced-apart top and bottom walls, and spaced-apart first and second side walls extending between the top and bottom walls to define an air passageway having an inlet and outlet. A first air return passageway is located adjacent to the first side wall, and diverts a portion of an air stream flowing through the air passageway as the air stream adheres to the first side wall. A second air return passageway is located adjacent to the second side wall, and diverts a portion of an air stream flowing through the air passageway as the air stream adheres to the second side wall. The continuous diversion of portions of an air stream flowing through the air passageway by the first and second air return passageways causes an oscillating, sweeping motion of the air stream as it exits from the air passageway outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Gehring, Ireneusz Jankowski, Dejan Havidic, Jeffrey McKerrall, Douglas Hester
  • Publication number: 20050176362
    Abstract: An air duct outlet housing has spaced-apart top and bottom walls, and spaced-apart first and second side walls that define an air passageway with an inlet and outlet. First and second air deflection members include elongated first and second panels with respective proximal and distal end portions. A flange extends from each distal end portion of the respective first and second panels. The first and second panel proximal ends are pivotally secured to the housing and are movable between first and second positions. The first and second panels are in face-to-face relationship with the respective first and second side walls when in respective first positions. The first and second panels extend in respective directions that are transverse to the respective first and second side walls when in respective second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Gehring, Ireneusz Jankowski, Dejan Havidic, Jeffrey McKerrall, Douglas Hester