Patents by Inventor Harold Hess
Harold Hess 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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Patent number: 11933340Abstract: Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies include a plate member, a shell member and a floating nut disposed within the shell member and defining a bore configured to receive a threaded fastener. The fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies also include at least one magnetic component disposed within the shell member and configured to switch the nut plate assembly between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Deeptesh Selvaraj, Igor Komsitsky, Armando Perez, Zoltan Szekely
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Patent number: 11892026Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a threaded member and a first lock member coupled to the threaded member. The first lock member includes a plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including at least one lock tooth configured to engage the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first lock member. The fastener assembly has a locked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth engages the plurality of ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth is spaced from the plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes at least one lock arm coupled to the second lock member. The at least one lock arm extends at least in part radially outward of the second lock member. The at least one lock arm is configured to engage a surface to inhibit rotation of the second lock member.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Patent number: 11801075Abstract: An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Spinal Simplicity, LLCInventors: Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Todd Moseley, Harold Hess
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Publication number: 20230278729Abstract: A fastener system for use with in-space structures includes a first connector attachable to a first in-space structure, and a second connector attachable to a second in-space structure. The first connector includes a first housing and a first connection member. The second connector includes a second housing and a second connection member. The second housing has an inner surface defining a recess sized to receive the first housing. The inner surface of the second housing is shaped to guide the first housing into position for the at least first connection member to engage the at least one second connection member within the recess. The fastener system also includes an actuator configured to move one of the first connector or the second connector in to position to engage the other of the first connector or the second connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Harold Hess, Kishan Srinivas Indrani
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Publication number: 20230240725Abstract: An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Todd Moseley, Harold Hess
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Patent number: 11598364Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member further includes a plurality of radially extending teeth on an inner side of the free end of the at least one tab. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: ENDURALOCK, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Tracy Hockenhull, Warren Moore, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Igor Komsitsky, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Publication number: 20220235812Abstract: Fastener assemblies and nut plate assemblies include a plate member, a shell member and a floating nut disposed within the shell member and defining a bore configured to receive a threaded fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Harold Hess, Deeptesh Selvaraj, Igor Komsitsky, Armando Perez, Zoltan Szekely
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Publication number: 20220142679Abstract: An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Todd Moseley, Harold Hess
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Patent number: 11234740Abstract: An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Spinal Simplicity, LLCInventors: Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Todd Moseley, Harold Hess
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Patent number: 11111950Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a threaded member including a threaded body portion and a head portion. The fastener assembly also includes a first lock member including a plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and defining an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is sized to receive the threaded body portion. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including a base portion configured to couple to the threaded member for rotation therewith and at least one spring finger extending axially from the base portion. The at least one spring finger has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member has a lock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is configured to engage the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and an unlock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is spaced from the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Patent number: 11071576Abstract: A guide wire comprises a longitudinal body having a proximal end portion and an opposing distal end portion. The proximal and distal end portions have rigid shafts with a flexible portion disposed therebetween. The flexible portion is fixedly attached to the proximal end portion and distal end portion. An outer surface of the flexible portion has a diameter equal to an outer surface of the proximal end portion and an outer surface of the distal end portion. The distal end portion further comprises at least one marker disposed therein configured to locate a distal tip of the guide wire during imaging.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Spinal Simplicity, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Melissa Frock, Douglas Snell, Todd Moseley
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Publication number: 20210172469Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a threaded member and a first lock member coupled to the threaded member. The first lock member includes a plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including at least one lock tooth configured to engage the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first lock member. The fastener assembly has a locked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth engages the plurality of ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth is spaced from the plurality of ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes at least one lock arm coupled to the second lock member. The at least one lock arm extends at least in part radially outward of the second lock member. The at least one lock arm is configured to engage a surface to inhibit rotation of the second lock member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Harold Hess, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Patent number: 10927880Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Tracy Hockenhull, Warren Moore, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely
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Publication number: 20210025437Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member further includes a plurality of radially extending teeth on an inner side of the free end of the at least one tab. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the plurality of radially extending teeth are spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Harold Hess, Tracy Hockenhull, Warren Moore, Arnando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Igor Kornsitsky, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Patent number: 10801540Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a lock nut configured to threadably engage a threaded body portion, and a first lock member including a plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The fastener assembly also includes a second lock member including a base portion and at least one tab extending axially from the base portion. The base portion defines an aperture sized to receive the threaded body portion. The at least one tab has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member is positionable between a locked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is configured to engage the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the free end of the at least one tab is spaced from the plurality of radially extending ratchet teeth. The base portion and the at least one tab are a single piece.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Tracy Hockenhull, Warren Moore, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Igor Komsitsky, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Publication number: 20200309185Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a threaded member including a threaded body portion and a head portion. The fastener assembly also includes a first lock member including a plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and defining an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is sized to receive the threaded body portion. The fastener assembly further includes a second lock member including a base portion configured to couple to the threaded member for rotation therewith and at least one spring finger extending axially from the base portion. The at least one spring finger has a proximal end joined to the base portion and a free end opposite the proximal end. The second lock member has a lock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is configured to engage the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth and an unlock position in which the free end of the at least one spring finger is spaced from the plurality of axially-extending ratchet teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Harold Hess, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Deeptesh Selvaraj
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Patent number: 10753383Abstract: A nut plate assembly includes a plate member, a shell member, a nut, and a bias member. The plate member includes a retention tab. The shell member includes a first end coupled to the plate member by the retention tab and a second end opposite the first end. The nut is disposed within the shell member and is moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. In addition, the bias member is disposed within the shell member and is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely
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Patent number: 10677280Abstract: A nut plate assembly includes a plate member comprising an aperture defined therethrough. The nut plate assembly also includes a shell member having a first end joined to the plate member and a second end opposite the first end. The nut plate assembly further includes a bias member disposed within the shell member and a nut comprising a shoulder portion configured to receive a portion of the bias member. The nut is disposed within the shell member and moveable between a first position proximate the shell member first end and a second position proximate the shell member second end. The bias member is configured to bias the nut toward one of the first position and the second position. The nut plate assembly also includes a retention member configured to retain the nut within the shell member.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Enduralock, LLCInventors: Harold Hess, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely, Igor Komsitsky
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Publication number: 20190257350Abstract: A fastener assembly is provided and includes a fastener member and a washer member. The fastener member includes an end, an opposing head, and an elongated threaded body portion extending therebetween. The threaded body defines a center axis. The head includes a pawl arm having a pawl tooth and a flange. The washer member includes an axial aperture formed therethrough and a lock tab extending therefrom. The lock tab is configured to be received within a recess defined in a substrate member to rotationally fix the washer member relative to the substrate member. The washer member further includes a plurality of lock teeth. The pawl tooth is configured to intermesh with the lock teeth to allow rotation of the fastener member relative to the washer member in a first direction about the center axis, and substantially prevent rotation in an opposite second direction about the center axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Harold Hess, Tracy Hockenhull, Warren Moore, Armando Perez, III, Zoltan Kalman Furu-Szekely
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Publication number: 20190231398Abstract: An insertion device for deploying an implant includes an elongated main body having a distal locking portion for coupling to the implant and a proximal handle portion. The main body defines a central passage and the distal locking portion has outer ridges and slots to allow the outer ridges to flex radially inward when mounting to the implant. A plunger slides in the central passage for movement between an unlocked position for mounting the implant on the distal locking portion, a locked position for locking the implant on the distal locking portion, and an insertion instrument deployed position for deploying the actuation plunger to move the blades from the stowed position to the deployed position. A spike cap drive rotatably mounts on the main body having a socket end for engaging a drive nut on the implant to, in turn, move the spike cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Inventors: Melissa Frock, Adam Frock, Todd Moseley, Harold Hess