Patents by Inventor John Carlisle Brown

John Carlisle Brown 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).

  • PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130079830
    Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
  • Pedicle screw assembly
    Patent number: 8273112
    Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Phygen, LLC
    Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
  • PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100292740
    Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia
  • Pedicle screw assembly
    Patent number: 7678139
    Abstract: Disclosed are spinal fusion assemblies for use in skeletal systems. The assembly includes a coupling element that can be coupled to a fixation element, such as, for example, a screw with a head that removably mates with the coupling element. The coupling element and fixation element are configured to be coupled to an elongate stabilizer, such as a rod, that is positioned between a top and a bottom saddle. A compression member, such as a compression nut, is configured to mate with the coupling element and provides a compressive force to the top and bottom saddles to secure the elongate stabilizer therebetween. The top and bottom saddles are movably positioned within the coupling element such that they can gradually reposition and self-align into a secure engagement with the stabilizer as the compression member provides the compressive force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Allez Spine, LLC
    Inventors: Laszlo Garamszegi, John Carlisle Brown, Souhail Toubia