Patents by Inventor Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.

Gerald E. Rodts, Jr. 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).

  • Distractor for posterior interbody fusion
    Patent number: 8066710
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.
  • Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Publication number: 20100198226
    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 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, JR., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, JR.
  • Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Patent number: 7722618
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.
  • Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Patent number: 6506151
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.
  • Method and instrumentation for posterior interbody fusion
    Patent number: 6241729
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley T. Estes, Regis W. Haid, Jr., Eddie F. Ray, III, Jeffrey D. Moore, Gerald E. Rodts, Jr.