Patents by Inventor Heather Hanson

Heather Hanson 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).

  • Patent number: 9308025
    Abstract: In general, various embodiments of the present invention comprise an external fixation device, an internal fixation device, and a lower extremity stabilizer. The external fixation device is connected to the lower extremity stabilizer and the external fixation device is adjustably connected to the internal fixation device. The internal fixation device is capable of being attached to at least one bone in a patient's foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Zgonis, Heather Hanson, George Lamberson, Jeffrey Harris
  • Publication number: 20150100057
    Abstract: In general, various embodiments of the present invention comprise an external fixation device, an internal fixation device, and a lower extremity stabilizer. The external fixation device is connected to the lower extremity stabilizer and the external fixation device is adjustably connected to the internal fixation device. The internal fixation device is capable of being attached to at least one bone in a patient's foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Zgonis, Heather Hanson, George Lamberson, Jeffrey Harris
  • Patent number: 8764750
    Abstract: The present devices, systems and processes can simultaneously reduce a malady of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity and provide compression and stabilization through the use of a combined internal fixation device, external fixation device and a lower extremity stabilizing device. The various embodiments of the system are capable of providing adequate compression in the medial, central and/or lateral columns and/or sides of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity, as well as treating Charcot neuroarthropathy, fractures, revisional foot and combination of ankle surgeries. The external fixation device and/or lower extremity stabilizer can be removed after a certain period of time, leaving the internal fixation system within the body for prolonged stabilization and maintenance of the arthrodesis site(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Zgonis, Heather Hanson, George Lamberson, Jeffrey Harris
  • Publication number: 20110245830
    Abstract: The present devices, systems and processes can simultaneously reduce a malady of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity and provide compression and stabilization through the use of a combined internal fixation device, external fixation device and a lower extremity stabilizing device. The various embodiments of the system are capable of providing adequate compression in the medial, central and/or lateral columns and/or sides of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity, as well as treating Charcot neuroarthropathy, fractures, revisional foot and combination of ankle surgeries. The external fixation device and/or lower extremity stabilizer can be removed after a certain period of time, leaving the internal fixation system within the body for prolonged stabilization and maintenance of the arthrodesis site(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Zgonis, Heather Hanson, George Lamberson, Jeffrey Harris
  • Publication number: 20070270972
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20070213720
    Abstract: A dynamic interbody device for a human spine is provided to stabilize a human spine. In some embodiments, the dynamic interbody device includes a first member and a second member. In some embodiments, dynamic interbody device includes a first member, a second member and a third member. In some embodiments, the dynamic interbody device may include a bridge. The bridge may be used to couple the dynamic interbody device to a posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments, two dynamic interbody devices may be placed in a disc space between vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20070016101
    Abstract: A biopsy device used to capture a tissue sample by placing the tissue under tension, thus allowing a greater sized sample with increased quality. The device uses a rotating cannula and stylet with a concave “sample notch.” The rotation of the stylet places the tissue under tension while the rotation of the cannula as it is fired severs the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis Feldman, Heather Hanson, Mark Heistand, Theodore Kramer
  • Publication number: 20060247635
    Abstract: A dynamic posterior stabilization system is provided to stabilize a human spine. In some embodiments, the dynamic posterior stabilization system includes a first bone fastener, a second bone fastener, and an elongated member coupled to the first bone fastener and the second bone fastener. The longitudinal position of the elongated member relative to the first bone fastener may be fixed. The longitudinal position of the second bone fastener relative to the elongated member may vary so that the dynamic posterior stabilization system can accommodate flexion/extension and/or lateral bending. The dynamic posterior stabilization system may also be able to accommodate axial rotation. Bias members may be coupled to the elongated member. The bias members may allow the dynamic posterior stabilization system to mimic the resistance behavior of a normal functional spinal unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20060247779
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least two dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices may work in conjunction with the dynamic posterior stabilization systems to allow for movement of vertebrae coupled to the stabilization system. The dynamic posterior stabilization systems may provide resistance to movement that mimics the resistance provided by a normal functional spinal unit. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20060241769
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least two dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic posterior stabilization system may be coupled on contralateral sides of vertebrae. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20060241771
    Abstract: A stabilization system for a human spine is provided comprising at least one dynamic interbody device and at least one dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments the stabilization system comprises a pair of dynamic interbody devices and a pair of dynamic posterior stabilization systems. In some embodiments, a bridge may couple a dynamic interbody device to a dynamic posterior stabilization system. In some embodiments, an elongated member of the dynamic posterior stabilization system may be curved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson, Erik Wagner
  • Publication number: 20060229729
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050283244
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050283247
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050283245
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050283248
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050278026
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050273175
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050273173
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson
  • Publication number: 20050273171
    Abstract: An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Charles Gordon, Corey Harbold, Heather Hanson