Patents by Inventor Gerald E. Rodts

Gerald E. Rodts 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 instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Publication number: 20030032865
    Abstract: A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor having a lockable pivotally mounted handle. Another instrument is a template for straddling the dura. A modular distractor is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft with a visualization window disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion. A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Eddie F. Ray, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts
  • Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Publication number: 20010012942
    Abstract: A method and instrumentation for spinal interbody fusion is disclosed. The instruments and methods are particularly adapted for interbody fusion from a posterior approach to the spine. One instrument is a retractor having a lockable pivotally mounted handle. Another instrument is a template for straddling the dura. A modular distractor is also provided and preferably includes a tapered shaft with a visualization window disposed therein. Yet another instrument is a depth gauge to verify bone opening depth and dimension, preferably including a radiopaque portion. A method contemplates the use of these instruments to prepare a disc space to receive an implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Eddie F. Ray, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts