Patents by Inventor Eric L. Gray

Eric L. Gray 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).

  • Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 7618440
    Abstract: Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods are disclosed for temporarily fixing the relative position of spinal implant assemblies until a permanent fixation position is determined. The disclosed apparatuses and methods enhance the ease of placement of spinal implant assemblies and facilitates the accuracy of positioning of the spinal vertebrae. The invention can reduce the number of steps needed to perform spinal surgery and can decrease the likelihood of post-operative complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Zimmer Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Gray, Paul F. Boschert
  • Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods
    Patent number: 6743231
    Abstract: Temporary spinal fixation apparatuses and methods are disclosed for temporarily fixing the relative position of spinal implant assemblies until a permanent fixation position is determined. The disclosed apparatuses and methods enhance the ease of placement of spinal implant assemblies and facilitates the accuracy of positioning of the spinal vertebrae. The invention can reduce the number of steps needed to perform spinal surgery and can decrease the likelihood of post-operative complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Sulzer Spine-Tech Inc.
    Inventors: Eric L. Gray, Paul F. Boschert