Patents by Inventor Gerald Schell
Gerald Schell 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).
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Publication number: 20180146990Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus and operation for the placement of pedicle screws without the use of guide wires. The preferred embodiment of the present invention improves upon previous systems for the placement of pedicle screws by reducing the risks associated with the use of guide wires. The preferred embodiment of the present invention also enables the reduction of steps associated with the surgical procedure to place one or more pedicle screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2017Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: MIS IP I Holdings LLCInventors: James Manzanares, Gerald Schell, Jeffrey Schell, Brandon Arthurs, Scott Noble, Ryan Arce, Leighton LaPierre
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Publication number: 20170209188Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein pertain to a process that enables potential fusion of adjacent vertebrae by a novel technique. The process disclosed substantially reduces the amount of hardware required for vertebral fusion, reduces potential soft tissue trauma, and minimizes potential for nerve contact. The novel process described herein leverages existing vertebral structural properties in such a way as to allow vertebral fusion to occur exclusively in the spinal column without external support to address spinal deformities. The novel, minimally invasive procedure makes it possible to both adjust vertebrae with respect to each other and makes it possible to provide structural support that allows vertebral bodies to potentially fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Gerald Schell, Jeffrey R. Schell
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Patent number: 9566170Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 9265622Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 9226835Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 9107768Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Amendia, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20140214164Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20140214165Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20140194993Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Patent number: 8496709Abstract: A spinal implant to correct disc compression is presented. The implant has proximal and distal ends, and is sized for insertion between two adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Amendia, IncInventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra
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Publication number: 20120059480Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: AMENDIA, INC.Inventors: GERALD SCHELL, TRACY SCOTT ANDERSON, ALAN SCOTT DAVENPORT, KENNETH RICHARD BARRA
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Publication number: 20110230965Abstract: A method and system for percutaneous fusion to correct disc compression is presented. The method has several steps, for instance, inserting a percutaneous lumbar interbody implant; positioning guide wires for each facet screw to be implanted; performing facet arthrodesis in preparation for the facet screws; fixating the plurality of facet screws; and optionally performing foramen nerve root or central decompression. The system includes an implant, an elongate cannulated insertion tool, and an elongate lockshaft positioned within the insertion tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Gerald Schell, Tracy Scott Anderson, Alan Scott Davenport, Kenneth Richard Barra