Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Schwardt
Jeffrey Schwardt 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: 20240009053Abstract: A method for performing a surgical procedure includes: positioning a patient in a surgical patient interface device that includes: a base, a platform coupled to the base, and a first abutment and a second abutment each coupled to the platform; rotating the platform between a first position and a second position, where, in the first position, the platform extends in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first and second abutments are separated by a first distance, and in the second position, the platform extends in a substantially vertical direction relative to the base; adjusting one or both of the first and second abutments relative to the platform such that, in the second position, the first and second abutments are separated by a second distance different from the first distance; and accessing a target portion of skin of the patient for the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Patent number: 11801187Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20230059518Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Patent number: 11504162Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Publication number: 20220323118Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Empirical Spine, Inc.Inventors: Todd Alamin, Ian Bennett, Colin Cahill, Louis Fielding, Manish Kothari, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Publication number: 20220183913Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a base; a platform coupled to the base and including a first end and a second end, the platform configured to transition between a first position and a second position about a pivotable axis stationary relative to the base; a first abutment and a second abutment each adjustably coupled to the platform. In the first position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially horizontal direction relative to the base, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a first distance along the substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, the platform extends between the first end and the second end in a substantially vertical direction such that a torso of a patient extends in the substantially vertical direction, and the first abutment and the second abutment are separated by a second, different distance along the substantially vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Patent number: 11278462Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20210113247Abstract: A system for bone transport is provided, the system comprising: an adjustable length implant configured for intramedullary placement and comprising a first end configured to be coupled to bone and a second end configured to be coupled to bone, wherein the first end and the second end are displaceable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis; and a driving element configured to be non-invasively activated to displace the first and second ends relative to one another along the longitudinal axis; and a support member having distal and proximal ends, wherein the support member includes a longitudinally extending slot disposed between the distal and proximal ends of the support member, the slot having opposing ends, wherein the slot is configured to pass an elongate anchor such that the elongate anchor is slidable between the first end and the second end of the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Moeller, Thomas B. Buford, Vijayendran Somasegaran
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Publication number: 20210100588Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Patent number: 10918425Abstract: A system for bone transport is provided, the system comprising: an adjustable length implant configured for intramedullary placement and comprising a first end configured to be coupled to bone and a second end configured to be coupled to bone, wherein the first end and the second end are displaceable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis; and a driving element configured to be non-invasively activated to displace the first and second ends relative to one another along the longitudinal axis; and a support member having distal and proximal ends, wherein the support member includes a longitudinally extending slot disposed between the distal and proximal ends of the support member, the slot having opposing ends, wherein the slot is configured to pass an elongate anchor such that the elongate anchor is slidable between the first end and the second end of the slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Moeller, Thomas B. Buford, Vijayendran Somasegaran
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Patent number: 10835290Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Patent number: 10792022Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described herein that allow for improved sampling of tissue from remote sites in the body. A tissue sampling device comprises a handle allowing single hand operation. In one variation the tissue sampling device includes a blood vessel scanning means and tissue coring means to excise a histology sample from a target site free of blood vessels. The sampling device also includes an adjustable stop to control the depth of needle penetration. The sampling device may be used through a working channel of a bronchoscope.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Broncus Medical Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keast, Aaron M. Weiss, Eric J. Gwerder, Jeffrey Schwardt, Edmund J. Roschak
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Publication number: 20190357947Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Empirical Spine, Inc.Inventors: Todd Alamin, Ian Bennett, Colin Cahill, Louis Fielding, Manish Kothari, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Publication number: 20190015138Abstract: A system for bone transport is provided, the system comprising: an adjustable length implant configured for intramedullary placement and comprising a first end configured to be coupled to bone and a second end configured to be coupled to bone, wherein the first end and the second end are displaceable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis; and a driving element configured to be non-invasively activated to displace the first and second ends relative to one another along the longitudinal axis; and a support member having distal and proximal ends, wherein the support member includes a longitudinally extending slot disposed between the distal and proximal ends of the support member, the slot having opposing ends, wherein the slot is configured to pass an elongate anchor such that the elongate anchor is slidable between the first end and the second end of the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Moeller, Thomas B. Buford, Vijayendran Somasegaran
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Publication number: 20190000705Abstract: A surgical patient interface including a patient support platform having a first end and a second end and configured for secure placement with respect to at least one surface of a building structure, wherein the patient support platform is configured to interface with a patient such that at least the torso of the patient extends in a generally vertical direction between the first end and the second end of the patient support platform, and one or more patient supports coupled to the patient support platform and configured to secure the patient to the patient support platform, such that the at least the torso of the patient is held in a substantially static condition, and such that a target portion of the patient's skin is accessible for surgical puncture or incision.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey Schwardt, Michael Wentz, Jorge Lopez Camacho, Frank Phillips, Dennis Crandall, Alexander Vaccaro
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Publication number: 20180353215Abstract: An external adjustment device includes at least one permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis with a first handle extending linearly at a first end of the device and a second handle at a second end of the device, the second handle extending in a direction substantially off axis to the first handle. The external adjustment device further includes a motor mounted inside the first handle and a first button located in the proximity to one of the first handle or the second handle, the first button configured to be operated by the thumb of a hand that grips the one of the first handle or second handle. The first button is configured to actuate the motor causing the at least one permanent magnet to rotate about the axis in a first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Shanbao Cheng, Michael Moeller, Jeffrey Schwardt
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Publication number: 20180153532Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described herein that allow for improved sampling of tissue from remote sites in the body. A tissue sampling device comprises a handle allowing single hand operation. In one variation the tissue sampling device includes a blood vessel scanning means and tissue coring means to excise a histology sample from a target site free of blood vessels. The sampling device also includes an adjustable stop to control the depth of needle penetration. The sampling device may be used through a working channel of a bronchoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Thomas KEAST, Aaron M. WEISS, Eric J. GWERDER, Jeffrey SCHWARDT, Edmund J. ROSCHAK
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Publication number: 20180064472Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Empirical Spine, Inc.Inventors: Todd Alamin, Ian BENNETT, Colin CAHILL, Louis FIELDING, Manish KOTHARI, Jeffrey SCHWARDT
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Publication number: 20180064411Abstract: Minimally invasive systems and methods are described for measuring pulmonary circulation information from the pulmonary arteries. A transbronchial Doppler ultrasound catheter is advanced through the airways and in the vicinity of the pulmonary artery. Doppler ultrasound energy is sent through the airway wall and across the pulmonary artery to obtain velocity information of blood flowing through the artery. The velocity information is used to compute pulmonary circulation information including but not limited to flowrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Edmund J. Roschak, Jeffrey Schwardt, Phillip Stephen Levin
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Patent number: 9907543Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are described herein that allow for improved sampling of tissue from remote sites in the body. A tissue sampling device comprises a handle allowing single hand operation. In one variation the tissue sampling device includes a blood vessel scanning means and tissue coring means to excise a histology sample from a target site free of blood vessels. The sampling device also includes an adjustable stop to control the depth of needle penetration. The sampling device may be used through a working channel of a bronchoscope.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Broncus Medical Inc.Inventors: Thomas Keast, Aaron M. Weiss, Eric J. Gwerder, Jeffrey Schwardt, Edmund J. Roschak