Abstract: A lens mechanism for a head-worn display device and a method of assembling the lens mechanism is disclosed. The lens mechanism includes a first housing disposed on a head-worn display device, wherein the first housing includes a first lens display, a first optic and a first optic holder configured to rigidly maintain the first lens display and the first optic, wherein the first optic holder includes an aperture configured to allow light waves to pass from the first lens display to the first optic. The lens mechanism includes a second optic holder that includes a second optic configured for vision correction, wherein the second optic is interchangeable and located over the first optic. The second optic holder is configured to removably dispose the second optic to the head-worn display device.

Abstract: A stereoscopic adapter for enabling down-hole data capture and transmission, the stereoscopic adapter including, stereo camera module including at least two cameras, at least two camera lenses, a prism, and a tubular retractor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for enabling maneuverable stereoscopic field of view, the apparatus including a camera head configured to capture image data, an electronics module including, at least a processor and a memory communicatively connected to the at least a processor, wherein the memory contains instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive the image data from the camera head, process the image data, transmit stereoscopic video data. The apparatus further includes an articulating arm connecting the camera head to the electronics module.

Abstract: A lens mechanism for a head-worn display device and a method of assembling the lens mechanism is disclosed. The lens mechanism includes a first housing disposed on a head-worn display device, wherein the first housing includes a first lens display, a first optic and a first optic holder configured to rigidly maintain the first lens display and the first optic, wherein the first optic holder includes an aperture configured to allow light waves to pass from the first lens display to the first optic. The lens mechanism includes a second optic holder that includes a second optic configured for vision correction, wherein the second optic is interchangeable and located over the first optic. The second optic holder is configured to removably dispose the second optic to the head-worn display device.

Abstract: Stereoscopic system including a portal component, first sensor and first cable, second sensor and second cable, first display and second display. The portal component includes an axis, a first channel and second channel extending along the axis. The first sensor is secured within the first channel at a first angle with respect to the axis and directed inwardly toward a location. The first cable extends from the first sensor. The second sensor is secured within the second channel at a second angle with respect to the axis and directed inwardly toward the location. The first angle and second angle converge at the location to define a depth of perception. The second cable extends from the second sensor. The first display structure is disposed in proximity to a left aperture of an eyeframe, and the second display structure is disposed in proximity to a right aperture of the eyeframe.

Abstract: Interpupillary calibration system and method for stereoscopic visualization. The system includes a first display, second display, and calibration processor. The first display is disposed in proximity to a left aperture of an eyeframe to present a first image area through the left aperture, the first image area associated with an image and having a first display axis. The second display is disposed in proximity to a right aperture of the eyeframe to present a second image area through the right aperture, the second image area associated with the image and having a second display axis. The calibration processor is configured to adjust a display distance between the first image area and second image area based on an interpupillary distance of a user, wherein the first image area and second image area are visible through the first aperture and second aperture enabling formation of a stereoscopic view of the image.

Abstract: An adaptor associated with a stereoscopic field of view through a port. The adaptor includes a housing, frame, and cables. The housing includes circuits associated with imaging data. The frame is connected to the housing, and has a guide and aperture. The guide extends away from the frame and is configured to pass through an opening of the port. The guide includes a terminal end configured to extend into the port such that the aperture is in communication with the opening. The cables include sensors that receive the imaging data capable of producing the stereoscopic field of view. The sensors are disposed at a distance from one another at the terminal end of the guide, wherein the distance enables the sensors to receive the image data capable of producing the stereoscopic field of view. The cables extend from the sensors of the guide to respective integrated circuits in the housing.

Abstract: A method of using a plurality of blades within a fixation device to attach to a vertebra is provided. Each blade includes a body having a central opening configured to rotate on a shaft within a housing of the fixation device, control openings on opposing sides of the central opening sized to engage prongs of a rotating tool, and at least one cutting extension with a sharp leading edge extending from the body in an orientation about an axis of the shaft, wherein upon rotation of the blade by the rotating tool about the shaft in a direction in which the at least one cutting extension is oriented, the at least one cutting extension will break an endplate of a vertebra and hook into the vertebra.

Abstract: Interpupillary calibration system and method for stereoscopic visualization. The system includes a first display, second display, and calibration processor. The first display is disposed in proximity to a left aperture of an eyeframe to present a first image area through the left aperture, the first image area associated with an image and having a first display axis. The second display is disposed in proximity to a right aperture of the eyeframe to present a second image area through the right aperture, the second image area associated with the image and having a second display axis. The calibration processor is configured to adjust a display distance between the first image area and second image area based on an interpupillary distance of a user, wherein the first image area and second image area are visible through the first aperture and second aperture enabling formation of a stereoscopic view of the image.

Abstract: An adaptor associated with a stereoscopic field of view through a port. The adaptor includes a housing, frame, and cables. The housing includes circuits associated with imaging data. The frame is connected to the housing, and has a guide and aperture. The guide extends away from the frame and is configured to pass through an opening of the port. The guide includes a terminal end configured to extend into the port such that the aperture is in communication with the opening. The cables include sensors that receive the imaging data capable of producing the stereoscopic field of view. The sensors are disposed at a distance from one another at the terminal end of the guide, wherein the distance enables the sensors to receive the image data capable of producing the stereoscopic field of view. The cables extend from the sensors of the guide to respective integrated circuits in the housing.

Abstract: Stereoscopic system including a portal component, first sensor and first cable, second sensor and second cable, first display and second display. The portal component includes an axis, a first channel and second channel extending along the axis. The first sensor is secured within the first channel at a first angle with respect to the axis and directed inwardly toward a location. The first cable extends from the first sensor. The second sensor is secured within the second channel at a second angle with respect to the axis and directed inwardly toward the location. The first angle and second angle converge at the location to define a depth of perception. The second cable extends from the second sensor. The first display structure is disposed in proximity to a left aperture of an eyeframe, and the second display structure is disposed in proximity to a right aperture of the eyeframe.

Abstract: A method of using a plurality of blades within a fixation device to attach to a vertebra is provided. Each blade includes a body having a central opening configured to rotate on a shaft within a housing of the fixation device, control openings on opposing sides of the central opening sized to engage prongs of a rotating tool, and at least one cutting extension with a sharp leading edge extending from the body in an orientation about an axis of the shaft, wherein upon rotation of the blade by the rotating tool about the shaft in a direction in which the at least one cutting extension is oriented, the at least one cutting extension will break an endplate of a vertebra and hook into the vertebra.

Abstract: A fixation device includes a housing, first and second shafts, first blade, and second blade. The housing includes a leading surface and trailing surface. The first and second shafts run from the leading surface to the trailing surface. The first blade has a first extension with a sharp edge extending from the first shaft in a first orientation about the first shaft. The second blade has a second extension with a sharp edge extending from the second shaft in a second orientation about the second shaft. The first blade is rotatable according to the first orientation and the second blade is rotatable according to the second orientation, such that the first extension and the second extension are enabled to break an endplate of a vertebra, hook into the vertebra, and rigidly secure the vertebra to the device to prevent separation of the vertebra from the device during spinal motion.

Abstract: A rotational stabilizing locking apparatus for a surgical retractor is disclosed. The, rotational stabilizing locking apparatus may be a locking cap that includes a central body having a surgical aperture extending from a first side of the central body to a second opposed side of the central body. The central body may include an attachment arm extending away from the surgical aperture. Also, a first interfacing prong may extend from the first side of the central body. The first interfacing prong may include a first light source guide element along an extent of the first interfacing prong. Additionally, the locking cap may be applied to an inner arcuate blade nested inside an outer arcuate blade having a coupling aperture. The inner arcuate blade may include a prong slot for receiving the first interfacing prong. Also, a coupling tab of the inner arcuate blade may be disposed within the coupling aperture.

Abstract: A fixation device includes a housing, first and second shafts, first blade, and second blade. The housing includes a leading surface and trailing surface. The first and second shafts run from the leading surface to the trailing surface. The first blade has a first extension with a sharp edge extending from the first shaft in a first orientation about the first shaft. The second blade has a second extension with a sharp edge extending from the second shaft in a second orientation about the second shaft. The first blade is rotatable according to the first orientation and the second blade is rotatable according to the second orientation, such that the first extension and the second extension are enabled to break an endplate of a vertebra, hook into the vertebra, and rigidly secure the vertebra to the device to prevent separation of the vertebra from the device during spinal motion.

Abstract: A dynamic spinal stabilization rod is disclosed including an elongate core, a first plurality of rigid components and a second plurality of flexible components. Each of the first plurality of rigid components may include a first central aperture. The elongate core may be configured to extend through the first central aperture of each rigid component. Also, the first plurality of rigid components may each include a locking mechanism for fixedly securing the rigid component to the elongate core. Each of the flexible components may include a second central aperture. Also, the elongate core may be configured to extend through the second central aperture of each of the flexible components. The first plurality of rigid components, the second plurality of flexible components and at least a portion of the elongate core may be configured to be disposed between two immediately adjacent ones of the at least two bone anchors.

Abstract: A spinal fixation device includes a housing and a plurality of blades. Each blade includes a body having a central opening configured to rotate on a shaft within the housing. Control openings on opposing sides of the central opening are sized to engage prongs of a rotating tool. At least one cutting extension with a sharp leading edge extends from the body in an orientation about an axis of the shaft. Upon rotation of the blade by the rotating tool about the shaft in a direction in which the at least one cutting extension is oriented, the at least one cutting extension will break an endplate of a vertebra and hook into the vertebra.

Abstract: A rotational stabilizing locking apparatus for a surgical retractor is disclosed. The, rotational stabilizing locking apparatus may be a locking cap that includes a central body having a surgical aperture extending from a first side of the central body to a second opposed side of the central body. The central body may include an attachment arm extending away from the surgical aperture. Also, a first interfacing prong may extend from the first side of the central body. The first interfacing prong may include a first light source guide element along an extent of the first interfacing prong. Additionally, the locking cap may be applied to an inner arcuate blade nested inside an outer arcuate blade having a coupling aperture. The inner arcuate blade may include a prong slot for receiving the first interfacing prong. Also, a coupling tab of the inner arcuate blade may be disposed within the coupling aperture.

Abstract: A plurality of blades for use in a fixation device, each blade includes a body having a central opening configured to rotate on a shaft within a housing of the fixation device, control openings on opposing sides of the central opening sized to engage prongs of a rotating tool, and at least one cutting extension with a sharp leading edge extending from the body in an orientation about an axis of the shaft, wherein upon rotation of the blade by the rotating tool about the shaft in a direction in which the at least one cutting extension is oriented, the at least one cutting extension will break an endplate of a vertebra and hook into the vertebra.