Patents by Inventor Evan PACKER

Evan PACKER 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).

  • Laterally expandable spinal prosthesis
    Patent number: 9675470
    Abstract: An expandable spinal prosthesis is disclosed, including a first surface having a first plurality of tissue anchors; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second plurality of tissue anchors; a first wall between the first and second surfaces, and a second wall between the first and second surfaces, the second wall located opposite the first wall and being movable with respect to the first wall. A surgical instrument is also provided, including an elongated shaft defining a proximal end and a distal end; a first prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end; and a second prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end, the second prosthesis engagement element including a plurality of gear teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: P&H Medical Products, LLC
    Inventors: Evan Packer, James Scott Hay
  • LATERALLY EXPANDABLE SPINAL PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20160354211
    Abstract: An expandable spinal prosthesis is disclosed, including a first surface having a first plurality of tissue anchors; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second plurality of tissue anchors; a first wall between the first and second surfaces, and a second wall between the first and second surfaces, the second wall located opposite the first wall and being movable with respect to the first wall. A surgical instrument is also provided, including an elongated shaft defining a proximal end and a distal end; a first prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end; and a second prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end, the second prosthesis engagement element including a plurality of gear teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Inventors: Evan PACKER, James Scott HAY
  • Laterally expandable spinal prosthesis
    Patent number: 9439771
    Abstract: An expandable spinal prosthesis is disclosed, including a first surface having a first plurality of tissue anchors; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second plurality of tissue anchors; a first wall between the first and second surfaces, and a second wall between the first and second surfaces, the second wall located opposite the first wall and being movable with respect to the first wall. A surgical instrument is also provided, including an elongated shaft defining a proximal end and a distal end; a first prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end; and a second prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end, the second prosthesis engagement element including a plurality of gear teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: P&H Medical Products, LLC
    Inventors: Evan Packer, J. Scott Hay
  • LATERALLY EXPANDABLE SPINAL PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20130103156
    Abstract: An expandable spinal prosthesis is disclosed, including a first surface having a first plurality of tissue anchors; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second plurality of tissue anchors; a first wall between the first and second surfaces, and a second wall between the first and second surfaces, the second wall located opposite the first wall and being movable with respect to the first wall. A surgical instrument is also provided, including an elongated shaft defining a proximal end and a distal end; a first prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end; and a second prosthesis engagement element accessible from the proximal end and extending from the distal end, the second prosthesis engagement element including a plurality of gear teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Evan PACKER, J. Scott HAY