Patents by Inventor Gerald John Alexander

Gerald John Alexander 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).

  • Interbody insertion tool and method
    Patent number: 9572684
    Abstract: An interbody insertion tool and cage for use during an interbody spinal fusion procedure is disclosed. In one aspect, the tool comprises a rod centrally located within the tool that has the ability to remain attached to the cage to aid in: coupling the tool to the cage, release of the tool from the cage, alignment of additional hardware, and insertion of materials within the hollow of the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Innovasis, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Jeffrey Eugene Deckey, Gerald John Alexander, Roger Denis Sung
  • Enhanced pedicle rod clamp device
    Patent number: 9402653
    Abstract: An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Innovasis, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Roger Denis Sung, Gerald John Alexander, Susan Kay Bain, James Monroe Davenport
  • INTERBODY INSERTION TOOL AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140188226
    Abstract: An interbody insertion tool and cage for use during an interbody spinal fusion procedure is disclosed. In one aspect, the tool comprises a rod centrally located within the tool that has the ability to remain attached to the cage to aid in: coupling the tool to the cage, release of the tool from the cage, alignment of additional hardware, and insertion of materials within the hollow of the cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: SpineWorks LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Jeffrey Eugene Deckey, Gerald John Alexander, Roger Denis Sung
  • ENHANCED PEDICLE ROD CLAMP DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130006308
    Abstract: An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SpineWorks LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Roger Denis Sung, Gerald John Alexander, Susan Kay Bain, James Monroe Davenport
  • Enhanced pedicle rod clamp device
    Patent number: 8292924
    Abstract: An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: SpineWorks, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Roger Denis Sung, Gerald John Alexander, Susan Kay Bain, James Monroe Davenport
  • ENHANCED PEDICLE ROD CLAMP DEVICE
    Publication number: 20090093848
    Abstract: An enhanced pedicle rod clamp device for connecting two or more pedicle rods in spinal surgery is disclosed. The device may include an arm, an upper clamp, and a lower clamp, which are configured for coupling to a pedicle rod. The upper clamp may be coupled to the arm, and the lower clamp may be coupled to the upper clamp. The upper clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the lower clamp. The lower clamp may be rotationally and/or translationally movable with respect to at least one of the arm and the upper clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Douglas Wayne Neary, Roger Denis Sung, Gerald John Alexander, Susan Kay Bain, James Monroe Davenport