Patents by Inventor Joel KOHN
Joel KOHN 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: 11889999Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Publication number: 20230301645Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Patent number: 11759195Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Patent number: 11707269Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Patent number: 11607209Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Patent number: 11484299Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Publication number: 20210353276Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Publication number: 20210346004Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Patent number: 11109851Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Publication number: 20200245992Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Publication number: 20200237359Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Publication number: 20200229807Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Patent number: 10653407Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, James Coleman Lee, Joel Kohn, David Banks
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Publication number: 20190274670Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Patent number: 10238375Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Publication number: 20190021715Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided having a frame that releasably couples two retractor blades. The retractor blades are coupled to the frame via a pair of mobile carriages that engage a track on the frame. A third retractor blade is configured to be independent of the frame with the first two retractor blades. The independent blade may be fixably positionable in the patient by a direct coupling to a rigid table mount. The retractor assembly may be utilized for creating anterior access to spinal target site while the patient is oriented in the lateral decubitus position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Casey O'Connell, Joel Kohn, James Coleman Lee, David Banks
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Publication number: 20180168566Abstract: A surgical retractor assembly is provided that can assume both open and closed positions, and is easily convertible from one position to the other. The retractor assembly involves an arcuate frame member that can be engaged to an arcuate connector, which together form a generally circular or elliptical retractor frame assembly. The frame member has a groove for the insertion of one or more mobile carriages that hold retractor blade posts and allow the posts to move in multiple directions. The carriages may be locked to prevent movement in one or more directions, as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Casey O'CONNELL, James Coleman LEE, Joel KOHN, David BANKS