Patents by Inventor Gary Karlin Michelson

Gary Karlin Michelson 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: 20190107289
    Abstract: A stove knob cover includes a front housing, a fastener tab, a rear housing, and a hinge mechanism. The front housing includes a front lateral wall, a rim, a first squeeze-tab section, and a second squeeze-tab section. The first squeeze-tab section and the second squeeze-tab section are integrated onto the front lateral wall and diametrically opposed of each other. The fastener tab is perpendicularly connected to the rim of the front housing. The fastener tab is circumferentially positioned in between the first squeeze-tab section and the second squeeze-tab section. The front housing and the rear housing are hingedly connected to each other by the hinge mechanism as the hinge mechanism and the fastener tab are diametrically opposed of each other. The front housing and rear housing are selectively engaged with each other by the fastener tab, wherein the front housing moves between an open position and a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 9345584
    Abstract: A push-in orthopedic implant having an expandable height. The implant includes an upper member, a lower member, and a blocker pivotally attached to one of the upper and lower members. The blocker is attached proximate one of the proximal and distal ends of the one of the upper and lower members, and is adapted to pivot into cooperative engagement with another of the one of the upper and lower members. The blocker is adapted to hold at least a portion of the upper and lower members apart so as to maintain an increased height of the implant and resist the collapse of the implant to a collapsed implant height when the implant is in a final deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8922373
    Abstract: A device and method for subcutaneously implanting an identification chip into a domestic animal, the identification chip becoming relatively immobile once implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Foundation Animals Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8858638
    Abstract: The present application is directed to interbody spinal fusion implants having a structural configuration that provides for the maintaining and creating of the normal anatomic angular relationship of two adjacent vertebrae of the spine to maintain and create spinal lordosis. The spinal fusion implants are sized to fit within the disc space created by the removal of disc material between two adjacent vertebrae and conform wholly or in part to the disc space created. The spinal fusion implants of the present invention have upper and lower surfaces that form a support structure for bearing against the end plates of the adjacent vertebrae. The upper and lower surfaces are disposed in a converging angular relationship to each other such that the implants have an overall “wedged-shape” in an elevational side view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8771358
    Abstract: A push-in interbody orthopedic implant having an expandable height for at least in part insertion at least in part between two adjacent bone masses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8758344
    Abstract: A kit including an artificial implant for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8679118
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a variety of spinal implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Publication number: 20130267962
    Abstract: A device and method for subcutaneously implanting an identification chip into a domestic animal, the identification chip becoming relatively immobile once implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Publication number: 20130253652
    Abstract: The present application is directed to interbody spinal fusion implants having a structural configuration that provides for the maintaining and creating of the normal anatomic angular relationship of two adjacent vertebrae of the spine to maintain and create spinal lordosis. The spinal fusion implants are sized to fit within the disc space created by the removal of disc material between two adjacent vertebrae and conform wholly or in part to the disc space created. The spinal fusion implants of the present invention have upper and lower surfaces that form a support structure for bearing against the end plates of the adjacent vertebrae. The upper and lower surfaces are disposed in a converging angular relationship to each other such that the implants have an overall “wedged-shape” in an elevational side view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8444696
    Abstract: The present application is directed to an interbody spinal implant having a structural configuration that provides for maintaining the normal anatomic relationship of two adjacent vertebrae of the spine. The spinal implant is sized to fit within the disc space created by the removal of disc material between two adjacent vertebrae and conform wholly, or in part, to the disc space created. The spinal implant of the present invention has first and second sides with upper and lower bearing surfaces that form a support structure for bearing against the end plates of the adjacent vertebrae. The upper and lower bearing surfaces of the first and second sides are shaped to create an anatomic fit with the endplates of the adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8409292
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a variety of interbody spinal fusion implants for insertion across the surgically corrected height of a disc space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of a human spine. The spinal fusion implants of the present invention have opposed upper and lower portions with openings extending through the implant to provide for bone growth from vertebral body to vertebral body. The upper and lower portions of the spinal fusion implants of the present invention have bone engaging projections to engage the implants to the adjacent vertebral bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8353909
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted, a hollow sleeve having teeth at one end is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve. Apparatus and a method of inserting spinal implants is disclosed in which an intervertebral space is first distracted to restore the normal angular relationship of the vertebrae adjacent to that disc space. An extended outer sleeve having extended portions capable of maintaining the vertebrae distracted in their normal angular relationship is then driven into the vertebrae adjacent that disc space. A drill is then passed through the hollow sleeve removing disc and bone in preparation for receiving the spinal implant which is then inserted through the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8343188
    Abstract: A spinal device for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies of the human spine. The device includes a combination of a screw and a member having a screw hole and a length sufficient to span a disc space between the adjacent vertebral bodies. The member has a portion that is bendable or deformable to prevent the outward excursion of the screw from the screw hole of the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Publication number: 20120323331
    Abstract: A kit including an artificial implant for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Publication number: 20120290092
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a variety of spinal implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8251997
    Abstract: A method for inserting an artificial implant between two adjacent vertebrae along a coronal plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Publication number: 20120209331
    Abstract: A spinal device for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies of the human spine. The device includes a combination of a screw and a member having a screw hole and a length sufficient to span a disc space between the adjacent vertebral bodies. The member has a portion that is bendable or deformable to prevent the outward excursion of the screw from the screw hole of the member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: 8241290
    Abstract: An improved rongeur for cutting bone or cartilage comprising two shaft members capable of reciprocating motion relative to each other wherein one shaft member terminates in a foot plate and the other shaft member comprises a combined cutting element and storage member is disclosed. The combined cutting element and storage member has a cutting edge at its distal end and a storage chamber proximate the cutting edge for collecting and storing cut pieces of bone or cartilage in an amount greater than the maximum bone or cartilage capable of being cut in a single full cut. The combined cutting element and storage member is truly disposable, rather than merely replaceable and requires the use of no tools or special assembly. The rongeur may be manually activated or activated by a solenoid and powered by a battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: RE45895
    Abstract: A surgical rivet device for the repair of torn menisci and other intra-articular bodily tissues is disclosed in which the device comprises a shaft, projecting fins and a penetration head at one end and a wide rear portion. The device is inserted by a driving mechanism through both sides of the torn meniscus, compressing the tear in the meniscus between the fins near the head and the wide rear portion, holding the tear together. After insertion, the driving mechanism is separated from the rivet, leaving the rivet device in the patient. The rivet device is entirely biodegradable and absorabable by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson
  • Patent number: RE47722
    Abstract: A surgical rivet device for the repair of torn menisci and other intra-articular bodily tissues is disclosed in which the device comprises a shaft, projecting fins and a penetration head at one end and a wide rear portion. The device is inserted by a driving mechanism through both sides of the torn meniscus, compressing the tear in the meniscus between the fins near the head and the wide rear portion, holding the tear together. After insertion, the driving mechanism is separated from the rivet, leaving the rivet device in the patient. The rivet device is entirely biodegradable and absorabable by the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Karlin Michelson