Patents by Inventor Geoffrey Cronen

Geoffrey Cronen 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).

  • Circumferential vertebral column fixation system
    Patent number: 10016222
    Abstract: A circumferential vertebral column fixation systems includes an elongated engagement bar including at least two spaced apart fastener holes configured to be positioned within a vertebral body or other spinal bony segment such that fasteners inserted into the vertebral body or spinal bony segment are provided with an anchor point to help prevent fastener pull out. The engagement bar can further include a locking bar disposed within the engagement bar which can lock the fasteners to the engagement bar. Methods of using the circumferential vertebral column fixation system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Inventor: Geoffrey Cronen
  • CIRCUMFERENTIAL VERTEBRAL COLUMN FIXATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20160051284
    Abstract: A circumferential vertebral column fixation systems includes an elongated engagement bar including at least two spaced apart fastener holes configured to be positioned within a vertebral body or other spinal bony segment such that fasteners inserted into the vertebral body or spinal bony segment are provided with an anchor point to help prevent fastener pull out. The engagement bar can further include a locking bar disposed within the engagement bar which can lock the fasteners to the engagement bar. Methods of using the circumferential vertebral column fixation system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Geoffrey Cronen