Patents by Inventor Jeff A. Justis

Jeff A. Justis 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).

  • Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures
    Patent number: 9179948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors. The brace can be indexed for insertion at a predetermined orientation with respect to the installation instrument. Methods and techniques for using the installation instrument are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Michael C. Sherman, Jeff A. Justis
  • INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION OF BONY STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20140155941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors. The brace can be indexed for insertion at a predetermined orientation with respect to the installation instrument. Methods and techniques for using the installation instrument are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Michael C. Sherman, Jeff A. Justis