Patents by Inventor Fred Molz, IV

Fred Molz, IV 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).

  • Method and apparatus for replacing the function of facet joints
    Patent number: 7553320
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for replacing the functions of a facet joint between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra without necessarily requiring an anatomical implant. The method includes: providing one or more flexible posterior devices to replace main functions of the facet joint; and adapting a first one of the one or more posterior devices for a first attachment to a first pedicle, and a second attachment to a second pedicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Molz, IV, Jeff Justis, Michael Sherman