Patents by Inventor Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr.
Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr. 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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Patent number: 9827023Abstract: An apparatus for surgical fusion of a cranio-cervical junction includes a plate member, where the plate member includes a bottom portion configured to be secured to a cranium; a top portion including a plurality of perforations extending therethrough configured to promote bone growth, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion define a graft accommodation space; and first and second side portions coupled to the top and bottom portions on first and second sides of the graft accommodation space. The first side portion is configured to receive a first support rod and the second side portion is configured to receive a second support rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman, Daniel Predick
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Publication number: 20150335361Abstract: An apparatus for surgical fusion of a cranio-cervical junction includes a plate member, where the plate member includes a bottom portion configured to be secured to a cranium; a top portion including a plurality of perforations extending therethrough configured to promote bone growth, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion define a graft accommodation space; and first and second side portions coupled to the top and bottom portions on first and second sides of the graft accommodation space. The first side portion is configured to receive a first support rod and the second side portion is configured to receive a second support rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, SR., John W. Newman, Daniel Predick
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Patent number: 9107717Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Life Spine, Inc.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman
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Patent number: 8187302Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use an osteointegration apparatus that includes a porous ossomeric mesh and a frame member.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Polaris Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., Rebecca M. S. Henderson, John W. Newman
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Publication number: 20120116455Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman
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Patent number: 8083743Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Polaris Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman
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Patent number: 8043342Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Polaris Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, Sr., John W. Newman
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Publication number: 20100076366Abstract: A shunt system for telemetrically measuring, regulating and/or adjusting cerebrospinal fluid flow rate, intercranial pressure, intraspinal pressure and/or intraventricular pressure and a method for use. The shunt system includes a shunt assembly, a first catheter and a second catheter that may be implanted using a novel introducer assembly. In addition to regulating fluid pressure and flow rate, the shunt system may also be used to deliver therapeutic compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, SR., John W. Newman
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Publication number: 20090177230Abstract: A method for effecting reduction, stabilization and enhancement of fusion of the human cranio-cervical junction, which may be performed in order to relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, includes steps of achieving the correct craniocervical relationship, of effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based structural member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based structural member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use an osteointegration apparatus that includes a porous ossomeric mesh and a frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Fraser Cummins Henderson, SR., Rebecca M.S. Henderson, John W. Newman
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Publication number: 20090036894Abstract: A method for treating a neurological condition such as autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder or other neurological condition that may be caused by biomechanical stresses imparted to the brainstem is performed by surgically correcting the clivo-axial angle of the patient and stabilizing the cranio-cervical junction after surgery. The surgery will relieve mechanical stresses imparted to the spinal cord and brainstem as a result of an abnormal clivo-axial angle, and is preferably performed by effecting a fusion of a first portion of a bone forming material based member to a human cranium, and effecting fusion of a second portion of the bone forming material based member to a least one portion of a human cervical spine. Fusion of the bone forming material based structural member to the human cranium may be promoted through the use of plate member that is shaped to define a graft accommodation space between the plate member and the cranium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: FRASER CUMMINS HENDERSON, SR., JOHN W. NEWMAN
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Publication number: 20090018584Abstract: A vertebral attachment method and system that minimizes or eliminates the risk of severing, compressing, impinging or otherwise injuring the vertebral artery vertebral vein, spinal nerve roots and/or spinal cord. The system includes at least one plate that may be anchored to a posterior region of a vertebra using at least one clamp and fastener. The system may be specifically designed to retain a portion of the posterior region of the vertebra.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: POLARIS BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: FRASER CUMMINS HENDERSON, SR., JOHN W. NEWMAN